After seeing Van Halen run through "I'll Wait" during their sound check Friday afternoon at the Allstate arena in preparation for that evening's concert, I was so impressed I commented on the air that they sounded even tighter than they did last fall during their stops in Chicago, and that the show would be a not-to-miss spectacle. The guys didn't disappoint. Van Halen was out for blood on this tour with something to prove. Namely, that in spite of all the personal and medical issues that have plagued the band during the last few decades, Van Halen is still one of the most entertaining live bands to ever grace a stage.

(See video of Van Halen performing "Jump" at the Allstate Arena here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=NFh5rAJaxyQ)

Many thanks to all the Loyal Loopers who came by to say hello and participate in the live broadcast of my show from the arena. As always, you made it a night to remember! Don't forget to post your photos from the Van Halen show at www.wlup.com. Next Monday (June 9th), I will be doing my show live from the Rush concert at the United Center, and next Wednesday (June 11th) from the Iron Maiden show at the Allstate. See you there!

On the topic of great shows, as I promised, the Eagles have indeed announced two upcoming Chicagoland dates at the United Center, September 24th and 25th. Keep it locked on 97.9 The Loop to win tickets. All this week on my show, win tickets to Cruefest 2008, Iron Maiden and the premiere of the new Mike Myers movie "The Love Guru."

A generation before Mike Myers, Chicago native Harvey Korman and his trusty partner Tim Conway were paving the way for the future antics of "Saturday Night Live" and the many comedians (like Mike Myers) who launched their careers from it's platform. Sadly, Harvey passed away at the age of 81 this week. As a youngster, I eagerly watched the "Carol Burnett Show" each week waiting for Tim and Harvey to appear and tear the place down with their preeminent improv skills. Week after week, year after year, they slayed the audience. Thanks for the laughs Mr. Korman. You will be missed.

(See Harvey Korman and Tim Conway in the "Dentist" sketch here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=PYzuchDBvCs)

And finally... look who got up and jammed with Paul McCartney in Liverpool tonight... http://youtube.com/watch?v=5yiQCgIgzNQ.