Van Halen, Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time, announced their return to the live stage with an extraordinary 2012 North American tour. The announcement was made late last night, during a once-in-a-lifetime performance, at the intimate Café Wha? in New York City. Known around the world for some of the most iconic live performances in music history, the legendary rock band will begin their tour on February 18. Kool & The Gang will join Van Halen for select tour dates. Tickets for the April 19 performance at Philips Arena go on sale January 28 at 10AM and are available through Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone (800) 745-3000, and the Philips Arena Box Office.