1982
Vandenberg records its debut album in April 1982 in the studio of former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. At its release in October the band is touted as the next big thing in hard rock. Vandenberg even scores a hit in the US with Burning Heart.
1983
Burning Heart also shoots to the top of the Dutch charts. The band tours the US supporting Ozzy Osbourne. In the UK the band supports the Michael Schenker Group. December sees the release of Vandenberg's second album, Heading For A Storm.
1984
Different Worlds is the next hit single for Vandenberg in the Netherlands. The band tours the US supporting Kiss. After that the band tours Japan.
1985
Under the supervision of Jaap Eggermont the band records its third album: Alibi. But because Phil Carson has left Atlantic the album does not get enough support of the record company.
1986
To make things worse, singer Bert Heerink is kicked out of the band after a Dutch Christmas tour. Initially he is replaced by Peter Struyk. But the demo's recorded with Struyk fail to impress the Americans and pressures about a change of musical direction are weighing heavily on the band. In the meantime, Adje plays as a guest musician on the new Whitesnake album called 1987.
1987
For the second time Adje van den Berg is asked by David Coverdale to join Whitesnake. Because things aren't going too well with his own band, Adje decides to jump at the opportunity. He joins the band just in time for a successful stadium tour following the band's 1987 album.
2004
The Definitive†Vandenberg, double CD is released. CD1 contains a best of selection of tracks from the 3 albums and Burning Heart 2004. CD2 “Rarities†contains 7 demos, 3 live songs and a unplugged version of “Burning Heart 2004â€
2005
Vandenberg for the first time in 18 years, made a public appearance. They played Burning Heart live on the popular Dutch talk show “Barend & vanDorp. They also release a live dvd. Vandenberg Live in Japan. This is complete with the videos for some of the songs, interviews and the concert footage.
