BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhuanet) -- Classic rockers Van Halen reunion tour with singer David Lee Roth grossed more than 93 million U.S. dollars, making it the most successful tour in the band's 30 years, according to media reports Friday.

    The shows marked the first time Roth performed with the band in more than 23 years. Van Halen's handlers say it was the top-grossing tour in the band's history.

    It also marked the first Van Halen tour with 15 year-old bassist Wolfgang Van Halen on board joining father guitarist extraordinaire Eddie Van Halen and uncle drummer Alex Van Halen.

    A total of nearly one million fans attended the tour during 74 arena shows throughout the United States and Canada, beginning Sept. 27 in Charlotte, N.C. and wrapping Tuesday in Grand Rapids, Mich.

    "We send our thanks to the countless new and longtime fans that helped make this tour our most successful," the members of Van Halen said in a joint statement.

    "We also send special gratitude to the tireless efforts of the Van Halen touring crew, Live Nation and the media, as well as opening acts Ky Mani Marley and Ryan Shaw."

    Van Halen was formed in 1974 and quickly won a loyal hometown fan base with their electrifying live shows; from sun-soaked backyard parties to the glammy clubs along the fabled Sunset Strip.

    Van Halen released its self-titled 1978 debut album which became one of the biggest selling rock debuts of all time, including celebrated tracks like "Eruption," "Running with the Devil," "Jamie's Cryin'," " You Really Got Me" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" leading the show.

    (Agencies)