The Balance "Ambulance" Tour
| Tour by Van Halen | |
| Start date | January 27, 1995 |
|---|---|
| End date | November 5, 1995 |
| Legs | 7 |
| No. of shows | 135 played |
| Van Halen concert chronology | |
The Balance Tour was a concert tour by hard rock Van Halen promoting their album Balance. It was dubbed the "Ambulance" Tour by Eddie Van Halen due to his hip injury caused by avascular necrosis, and his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen wearing a neck brace for most of the tour, due to rupturing three vertebrae in his neck. Consequently, Eddie was a lot more static on stage. This would be the group's last tour with Sammy Hagar on vocals until 2004, when he briefly rejoined the band for a summer tour. The opening night in Pensacola, and a combination of footage from the two Toronto shows were broadcast on Pay-Per-View.
The band had not performed any shows as an opening act in over a decade, but opened for veteran act Bon Jovi for several dates at stadiums on this tour due to Bon Jovi's huge appeal overseas. Skid Row, Our Lady Peace,and Collective Soul Brother Cane opened for Van Halen on the North American leg of the tour.
Typical North American Setlist
Typical European Setlist (Opening For Bon Jovi)
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