Dave back in Van Halen

[chargerboy69]

For any Van Halen fans. Dave back in Van Halen again? I really never cared if it was Sammy or Dave, until I saw Dave last summer at a club here in Indiana. The guy still has it. He sounded great and put on one heck of a show. Some friends and I were actually able to get into the club early for sound check. Since we were the only ones there, Dave actually came down off stage and came over to to us while we were standing there watching him. He stood there and sang five or so songs right there next to us. We were even able to shoot the crap with him for a while. He was a really nice guy.






Eddie Van Halen spoke to Guitar World magazine about the current status of VAN HALEN following the departures of vocalist Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony.

Rumors continue to swirl that original singer David Lee Roth, who was replaced by Hagar in the mid-1980s, will return to the fold, despite years of enmity. Roth, who has recently worked as a radio DJ and a paramedic, told Billboard.com in May that he saw it "absolutely as an inevitability."

"I'm telling Dave, 'Dude, get your ass up here and sing. Come on!'" Eddie told Guitar World. "As it stands right now, the ball is in Dave's court. Whether he wants to rise to the ocassion is entirely up to him, but we're ready to go."

Eddie has brought his 15-year-old son, Wolfgang, into VAN HALEN as the veteran rock band's new bass player. Father and son, along with Eddie's drummer brother Alex, have been rehearsing for a 2007 tour.

"Wolfgang breathes new life into what we're doing," said Eddie. "He brings youthfulness to something that's inherently youthful. He's only been playing bass for three months, but it's spooky. He's locked tight and puts an incredible spin on our $^#@. The kid is kicking my ass. He's spanking me now, even though I never spanked him. To have my son follow in my footsteps on his own, without me pushing him into it, is the greatest feeling in the world."

[mikepmcs]

About time!  I look forward to hearing some of that stuff with Diamond D at the vocals. 

[ChargerSG]

If that goes as planned thats great, i wonder how does Michael Anthony feel when heard he is been replaced by a 15 yearsold who have played bass for 3 months

[bull]

Think it'll last more than one album?

[Ponch ®]

Think it'll last more than one album?

I'll be surprised if it lasts more than one rehearsal...

[Mean 318]

Think it'll last more than one album?

I'll be surprised if it lasts more than one rehearsal...

Dave tends to act like an ass! He allways ends up pissing someone off and they split! Don't get me wrong, I think he is a hell of a musician, but has an even bigger attitude! I saw Sammy 2 or 3 years ago and he kicked ass! It would be cool to see them both playing!

[chargerboy69]

Think it'll last more than one album?

I'll be surprised if it lasts more than one rehearsal...

Dave tends to act like an ass! He allways ends up pissing someone off and they split! Don't get me wrong, I think he is a hell of a musician, but has an even bigger attitude! I saw Sammy 2 or 3 years ago and he kicked ass! It would be cool to see them both playing!

I tend to believe both of them have attitudes. . . . Wasn't it back in the late 90's for Van Halens Greatest Hits they brought Dave back for a couple tunes. He co-wrote and sung "Me Wise Majic" a fantasic song, and "Can't Get This Stuff No More" on the album, but they split right after that. After that I read an article saying they could not get along. Each person blamed the other.

[70charger_boy]

Alot of people, including people on this site think I'm like David Lee Roth, an ass.  From what I heard Van Halen will reunite with Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth for the induction to the Rock and Roll hall of fame.  Eddy would love to have dave back in, but David always finds a way to make everything all about him.  I think Dave rocks and I was never much of a sammy fan.  I would love to see them all together. 

[mikepmcs]

Van Halen was inducted into the Hall of Fame on January 8th.  I'm confused on your post, please expound on what you meant.

v/r
Mike

[69bronzeT5]

VAN HALEN! VAN HALEN! VAN HALEN! IM TOTALLY GOING TO THEIR SHOW IF THEY COME TO BC!

[Lowprofile]

Think it'll last more than one album?

I'll be surprised if it lasts more than one rehearsal...

I agree. Sammy has always been a class act. One of my best friends worked on the Sammy/Dave tour a few years ago. He told me that Dave is nothing more than Prima Donna, While working with Sammy was a total pleasure.

[nh_mopar_fan]

Dave is a dick, plain and simple.

He jumped the shark a long time ago.

People have short memories, those last few Dave albums SUCKED. Fair Warning? Please. That was swill.

I know someone who worked that Sam/Dave tour and heard it was a nightmare and by the end they didn't even want to near each other.

[Mike DC]

   
It seems like Dave is more suited to the prime of VH's sound, but Sammy is better as a functioning band member.

Creative people as they get older . . .  seems like their strengths stay about the same but their weaknesses get less tolerable. 

 

[69DodgeCharger]

Man that shiny gold outfit is not working. Sad to see both Dave and Eddie in their current state. Definately reminds me how long ago it really was. But in their day they were pretty good. You gotta remember this was at a time when disco type stuff was still popular, so for them to burst onto the scene like they did with a totally new sound...well it was awesome....for a few years anyways.

[Mean 318]

At least Sammy took getting old with dignity, Dave on the other hand....

[70charginglizard]

Yep, Dave is an arogrant prick. Van Halens early stuff with him was good but then it went down hill from there.

Sammy added a real freshness to the group when he came in that I really respected. Not to mension that sammy is a big time car guy as well.

Gained points from me right there.

David Lee Roth has done' nothing for me over the years (except become more and more of an ass) and to me it's a step back for Van Halen to do anything further with him unless it's maybe some kind of remake of there very old stuff and even that is pretty pethetic bacause you know there only doing that with $ signs in there minds for that.

[bull]

Funny how many people whined and cried when Dave first left and Sammy joined up. Now it seems Dave has worn out his welcome and now everyone wishes Sammy was still around. I think Sammy is better off w/o VH, not the other way around. Sammy has always been a stand up guy and entertainer who seems pretty humble. Dave's a narcissist and Eddie's a drunk. I give it a year tops.

Here's an intersting interview with Sammy regarding this topic: http://www.vhnd.com/articles/070109-05.shtml

[Joshua]

Yep, Dave is an arogrant prick. Van Halens early stuff with him was good but then it went down hill from there.

I think Eddie is just as big a prick if not BIGGER!

[JimShine]

Eddie is a HUGE prick. His brother follows along. They were talking crap about Mike Anthony recently, saying he wasn't really a member of the band. Mike is an integral part of the vocal harmony of that band. But they are mad because he hangs out with Sammy.

[mikepmcs]

I always loved Mike's Jack Daniels Base.  I just wonder, is Wolfgang after 3 months really up to his standards.  I don't know but 3 months.   Wow if he is, more power to him.

I still can't wait to hear some stuff from them.

I do like old Van Halen better than the Sammy years, although he's got his talent as well, not disrespecting him.

Hey Jimmy Shine, how you doing??

[Lowprofile]

Sammy & Mike have been best of friends for years. Mike now plays in Sammy's "Cabo Wabo" band! 

[dkn1997]

I always loved Mike's Jack Daniels Base.  I just wonder, is Wolfgang after 3 months really up to his standards.  I don't know but 3 months.   Wow if he is, more power to him.

I still can't wait to hear some stuff from them.

I do like old Van Halen better than the Sammy years, although he's got his talent as well, not disrespecting him.

Hey Jimmy Shine, how you doing??

I don't know if the kid will be up to michael anthony's standards, but he will be up the rest of the bands standards if he acts like a douchebag. 

[4cruzin]

Even though the kid has been playing bass for only three months doesn't mean he hasn't been playing guitar for years . . . I've really never played a bass but I know the basics as I've played guitar for years.  Can't be too hard.  This is Eddie Van Halens kid we're talking about . . . 

[bull]

So how much nepotism does it take to make a band? Doesn't Alex have any kids who can sing?

[hemihead]

Dave and Eddie will last until Eddie sobers up.

[TruckDriver]

I litterally just heard it on the radio. Tomarrow 1/27/07, Dave is going to sign the contract to tour with VH this year in 40 amphitheaters in the states. 

Also found it here...

http://www.nme.com/news/van-eddie-halen/26041

More & better details here...

http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=204d8ea0-2340-4878-a85f-5a7975395d24&entry=index

[BrianShaughnessy]

I don't really care anymore.   They're cashing in on RRHOF.   I seriously doubt they even make all 40 dates or come close to filling them after the first few dates.

[Irisharse]

Throw that bullsh#* Van Hagar crap in the shi**er man, I seen VH w/Dave in '81 on THAT"S RIGHT the Fair Warning Tour and it blew anything that doughboy load of a POS Montrose frontman ever came up with...C'mon guys somebody show their stones and stick up for what will be the greatest reunion tour ever (if it happens)

[Mean 318]

Throw that bullsh#* Van Hagar crap in the shi**er man, I seen VH w/Dave in '81 on THAT"S RIGHT the Fair Warning Tour and it blew anything that doughboy load of a POS Montrose frontman ever came up with...C'mon guys somebody show their stones and stick up for what will be the greatest reunion tour ever (if it happens)

Wow, 10 posts and you are allready insulting people...
Some of us like Sammy, so hows about keeping the childish name calling to yourself!

[Irisharse]

The childish name calling is breeding in this post...can I not have an opinion?

[TruckDriver]

Well, personally, I always liked Sammy a lot. BUT, I grew up with Dave as the front man. And actually I thought both had their good points and there bad points in VH. They both did songs I like, and they both did songs I do not like. So, I really could care less either way.

[1BAD68]

I grew up with the "Dave" Van Halen too, the first album is one of the best rock albums ever made. Lost all interest when Sammy showed up in the band, although I liked Sammy's earlier stuff. But as reunions seem to pop up every now and then with other bands, they all fall short of anything they did in the past (except maybe Aerosmith) So its a good paycheck for Dave but I dont expect any decent music from them.

[chargerboy69]

Sounds like the tour will start in Vegas.



Information. . . A Van Halen tour with David Lee Roth could launch in Las Vegas.

A Van Halen reunion tour, with David Lee Roth back in the fold after 22 years, is in the works, with a Las Vegas launch looking good.

A late April date at the Palms' new venue, The Pearl, is "99 percent" likely, a source said.

It would be the latest coup for Palms owner George Maloof, who will open the 2,500-seat venue with a lineup that includes Tool, Evanescence, Gwen Stefani and possibly Van Halen, all in the first month.

A 40-date tour is being discussed.

Roth fronted the band from 1974 to 1985 before going solo. He was close to rejoining about 11 years ago, but a blowup caused another rift.

Van Halen's last tour, in 2004, grossed about $40 million, with Sammy Hagar as the lead.

Tool would open the Palms venue March 16-17, Evanescence would follow on March 17, and Stefani is set for the April 21 grand opening

[Vainglory, Esq.]

Think it'll last more than one album?

I'll be surprised if it lasts more than one rehearsal...

Tell the man what he's won!!

http://undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=1619

[mikepmcs]

Beat me to that one!!!!
Damn, I would have lost that bet and that......is why I don't gamble.

v/r
Mike

[GTX]

I saw VH with Sammy before they split whatever years ago it was. While I like the VH with Dave I personally thought that Sammy brought more to the group and was more polished. I also personally thought his song writing ability was better.
I just can't see Dave doing the songs that Sammy originally sang and bringing it off, way too different.

I also have real doubts that the band will hold together long enough to make the full tour but assuming that they did come here I'd go. I wouldn't expect a ton but I'd like to hear the old stuff again if Dave can sing anymore. I just don't think there is a stage large enough for all of the personalities. I never did understand David Lee Roth's ego either.

[Ponch ®]

so apparently they're back at it again. Let's see if it works this time.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070807/music_nm/vanhalen_dc_2

I've known about this for a couple of weeks (I know people who know people who know people - backstage, here I come!), but I wasn't supposed to say anything about it til it became official.

[nh_mopar_fan]

"In the months since, the guitarist has been seen publicly looking healthy and fit."

[Mike DC]

   
DLR, Sammy Hagar, the Van Halens . . . it's so blatantly obvious that these guys are never gonna be able sit in the same room together again.

I don't know why they keep setting up these new VH tours like it's actually gonna work.  It's a nice dream, but so is another Jimi Hendrix tour.


   

[69CoronetRT]

   
DLR, Sammy Hagar, the Van Halens . . . it's so blatantly obvious that these guys are never gonna be able sit in the same room together again.

I don't know why they keep setting up these new VH tours like it's actually gonna work.  It's a nice dream, but so is another Jimi Hendrix tour.


   

Nice post...

At this point, does anyone really care if these guys tour?

Maybe they can get Quiet Riot and Sly Stone to open.

[69DodgeCharger]

   
DLR, Sammy Hagar, the Van Halens . . . it's so blatantly obvious that these guys are never gonna be able sit in the same room together again.

I don't know why they keep setting up these new VH tours like it's actually gonna work.  It's a nice dream, but so is another Jimi Hendrix tour.


   

Nice post...

At this point, does anyone really care if these guys tour?

Maybe they can get Quiet Riot and Sly Stone to open.

Everyday people....

[Lowprofile]

I saw VH with Sammy before they split whatever years ago it was. While I like the VH with Dave I personally thought that Sammy brought more to the group and was more polished. I also personally thought his song writing ability was better.
I just can't see Dave doing the songs that Sammy originally sang and bringing it off, way too different.

I also have real doubts that the band will hold together long enough to make the full tour but assuming that they did come here I'd go. I wouldn't expect a ton but I'd like to hear the old stuff again if Dave can sing anymore. I just don't think there is a stage large enough for all of the personalities. I never did understand David Lee Roth's ego either.

I totally agree.   

[dkn1997]

As long as Jennifer Lopez still has a nice round juicy ass, does anything else matter?

[69DodgeCharger]

As long as Jennifer Lopez still has a nice round juicy ass, does anything else matter?

Apparently not.

[Ponch ®]

As long as Jennifer Lopez still has a nice round juicy ass, does anything else matter?

Apparently not.

shit...some of things I would do to that are considered illegal even in some Blue States.

[Nacho-RT74]

I saw VH with Sammy before they split whatever years ago it was. While I like the VH with Dave I personally thought that Sammy brought more to the group and was more polished. I also personally thought his song writing ability was better.
I just can't see Dave doing the songs that Sammy originally sang and bringing it off, way too different.

I also have real doubts that the band will hold together long enough to make the full tour but assuming that they did come here I'd go. I wouldn't expect a ton but I'd like to hear the old stuff again if Dave can sing anymore. I just don't think there is a stage large enough for all of the personalities. I never did understand David Lee Roth's ego either.

I totally agree.   

both have different styles and both are nice but is true Sammy came up a better clean style and more musical support

As long as Jennifer Lopez still has a nice round juicy ass, does anything else matter?

Apparently not.

that's not a nice ass. you have to come here to se a REAL nice ass



BTW I know personally this girl

[bull]

Looks better than her face in that picture.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand, I think this thread has already lasted a good 3-4 months longer than the VH reunion will last. Or are they counting the time since they first announced Dave's return? Because I think they all have to be within 40 feet of each other for at least 4 hrs a day for it to be considered a reunion tour, and I don't think any of them could handle that for very long.

[70charger_boy]

Natcho, I am moving.  She is muy caliente!!

[Nacho-RT74]

face:


then I'm alright that JL butt is nothing ? just that you don't usually see those and that's the reason Ppl in USA is amazed with JL. I see those butts everyday on streets down here


back to topic... another stupid movement... Mike replaced with a boy that just have 15 years, and 3 months playing bass...

[Brock Samson]

i find this topic much more interesting as a great Butt thread, then a Dave's back in V.H. snooze fest...But that's just  me, myself, personally.. 

[dkn1997]

i find this topic much more interesting as a great Butt thread, then a Dave's back in V.H. snooze fest...But that's just  me, myself, personally.. 

that's all I'm saying.....

[nh_mopar_fan]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-yuVu0N0qGk

[dkn1997]

Check this shit out.   The man can still play and even looks relatively healthy:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BzyeFqKewsw&mode=related&search=

and any bitch who can't appreciate eruption played well by a 70 year old man can go sit on a short stick.

[mikepmcs]

EVH looks great and he still sounds awesome.

I'm glad things are turning around for them.

[dkn1997]

with that said, dlr seems to be having some difficulty with the vocals....but then again, it's all footage from shitty cell phone cameras with lousy sound...

[70charger_boy]

Is there really a need for 6 stacks at Mohegan Sun? 

[The70RT]

The new Sprint Center opened in KC. Garth Brooks sold out 8 shows. Van Halen can't sell out 1 ! Garth Brooks tickets were 29 bucks. I can't remember but I checked a couple weeks ago and VH tickets were like 90-450. I guess the old tightwads couldn't do more than one show and wanted to do the get rich quick scheme. I wanted to go but I don't see shelling that much cash out 

And for Lopez..........pleeeezzzzzz. She's been seen with so many gangbangers  that shit has been tore up more than a HLPAG car!

[TruckDriver]

I watched a few of the other recent VH videos, and all things considered, they really sound great. Good for them

BTW, I bet you don't see David Lee doing to many splits like he used to do

[nh_mopar_fan]

The new Sprint Center opened in KC. Garth Brooks sold out 8 shows. Van Halen can't sell out 1 ! Garth Brooks tickets were 29 bucks. I can't remember but I checked a couple weeks ago and VH tickets were like 90-450. I guess the old tightwads couldn't do more than one show and wanted to do the get rich quick scheme. I wanted to go but I don't see shelling that much cash out 

And for Lopez..........pleeeezzzzzz. She's been seen with so many gangbangers  that shit has been tore up more than a HLPAG car!

Proof postive that there are a lot of rednecks in KC.

and I'm no fan of Dave....

[70charger_boy]

J Lo sucks worse than the Cowboys 

[dkn1997]

The new Sprint Center opened in KC. Garth Brooks sold out 8 shows. Van Halen can't sell out 1 ! Garth Brooks tickets were 29 bucks. I can't remember but I checked a couple weeks ago and VH tickets were like 90-450. I guess the old tightwads couldn't do more than one show and wanted to do the get rich quick scheme. I wanted to go but I don't see shelling that much cash out 

And for Lopez..........pleeeezzzzzz. She's been seen with so many gangbangers  that shit has been tore up more than a HLPAG car!

Proof postive that there are a lot of rednecks in KC.

and I'm no fan of Dave....

Red neck or not, I don't think I want to live in a country where a juicy hot ass like that is not appreciated objectively...

[The70RT]

The new Sprint Center opened in KC. Garth Brooks sold out 8 shows. Van Halen can't sell out 1 ! Garth Brooks tickets were 29 bucks. I can't remember but I checked a couple weeks ago and VH tickets were like 90-450. I guess the old tightwads couldn't do more than one show and wanted to do the get rich quick scheme. I wanted to go but I don't see shelling that much cash out 

And for Lopez..........pleeeezzzzzz. She's been seen with so many gangbangers  that shit has been tore up more than a HLPAG car!

Proof postive that there are a lot of rednecks in KC.

and I'm no fan of Dave....

Red neck or not, I don't think I want to live in a country where a juicy hot ass like that is not appreciated objectively...

Believe me it has been appreciated.......over and over and over........

[70charger_boy]

 

[DukesofHoward]

"Believe me it has been appreciated.......over and over and over........"

As it should be...

[70charger_boy]

"Believe me it has been appreciated.......over and over and over........"

As it should be...

Have you ever met her?  She's a bitch!!!!!!!!!

[dkn1997]

The new Sprint Center opened in KC. Garth Brooks sold out 8 shows. Van Halen can't sell out 1 ! Garth Brooks tickets were 29 bucks. I can't remember but I checked a couple weeks ago and VH tickets were like 90-450. I guess the old tightwads couldn't do more than one show and wanted to do the get rich quick scheme. I wanted to go but I don't see shelling that much cash out 

And for Lopez..........pleeeezzzzzz. She's been seen with so many gangbangers  that shit has been tore up more than a HLPAG car!

Proof postive that there are a lot of rednecks in KC.

and I'm no fan of Dave....

Red neck or not, I don't think I want to live in a country where a juicy hot ass like that is not appreciated objectively...

Believe me it has been appreciated.......over and over and over........

I am sure it has been "referred to" many times.

[Lowprofile]

J-Lo.....

[DukesofHoward]

"Believe me it has been appreciated.......over and over and over........"

As it should be...

Have you ever met her?  She's a bitch!!!!!!!!!

I didn't realize we were commenting on her personality. I was referring to her personal a$$ets.

[nh_mopar_fan]

The new Sprint Center opened in KC. Garth Brooks sold out 8 shows. Van Halen can't sell out 1 ! Garth Brooks tickets were 29 bucks. I can't remember but I checked a couple weeks ago and VH tickets were like 90-450. I guess the old tightwads couldn't do more than one show and wanted to do the get rich quick scheme. I wanted to go but I don't see shelling that much cash out 

And for Lopez..........pleeeezzzzzz. She's been seen with so many gangbangers  that shit has been tore up more than a HLPAG car!

Proof postive that there are a lot of rednecks in KC.

and I'm no fan of Dave....

Red neck or not, I don't think I want to live in a country where a juicy hot ass like that is not appreciated objectively...

pssst, the redneck comment was referring to the Garth stuff.

As for Ms. Lopez.....