'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Van Halen concert shuts down Hollywood Boulevard

ByABC7.com staff and Amy Powell KABC logo
Monday, March 30, 2015
'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Van Halen concert shuts down Hollywood Blvd
A portion of Hollywood Boulevard was closed down Monday as Van Halen entertained a huge crowd for ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A portion of Hollywood Boulevard was closed down Monday as Van Halen entertained a huge crowd for ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

The boulevard will remain closed between Orange Street and Highland Avenue until 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Crews work on the stage for a special Van Halen concert for "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Monday, March 30, 2015.

The band, including original lead singer David Lee Roth with brothers Alex and Eddie Van Halen, performed a special concert. The show will be broadcast Monday and Tuesday night.

This marks the rock band's first television performance in the U.S. with Roth. Van Halen has sold more than 75,000 million albums and recorded several chart-topping songs.

It's part of Van Halen's celebration of their 2015 summer and fall North American tour, which kicks off July 5 in Seattle. Tickets for the tour go on sale April 4.