Official Sammy Hagar/David Lee Roth/Van Halen Thread

[fuckin crazy]

I long for the days when one could "camp out" and get front row. I guess I'll bring my binocs.

[Axlfreek]

quicken loans arena again 

fuck

these classic rock bands are really draining my wallet

[Malcolm]

I wonder how the rest of the shows are selling? The 1st Toronto show is soldout and added another

[Malcolm]

I prolly already know the answer but does anyone think they will play any Sammy songs? or just Roth era?

[faldor]

I prolly already know the answer but does anyone think they will play any Sammy songs? or just Roth era?

I would highly doubt it.  In the press conference they Dave said that Wolfgang had picked out 25 of the best Van Halen songs from the catalog.  I would expect all 25 to be from the DLR era.  They had some great songs with Sammy but if I go see them I don't wanna hear any of that. 

[JMack]

Just heard that the Van Halen Tour has been cancelled.  Press conference to be held later today.

[faldor]

Just heard that the Van Halen Tour has been cancelled.? Press conference to be held later today.

I don't believe you.

[JMack]

Just heard that the Van Halen Tour has been cancelled.? Press conference to be held later today.

I don't believe you.

I'm not sure either but I heard it today @ 6:00 A.M. on the radio saying it was because someone went into rehab again..I haven't heard anything else about it though so it could be just B.S.

[SLCPUNK]

No way man, I can't believe that.

[bazgnr]

No way man, I can't believe that.

Me either.  It just can't be true.

[Timothy]

No way man, I can't believe that.

Me either.  It just can't be true.

God I hope it isn't true. If it is though it while suck a big one........

[Axlfreek]

nothing on google news yet

[mrlee]

ultimate guitar says they have added more show dates. 

[FunkyMonkey]

MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'I Was Not Invited To Do The VAN HALEN Tour' - Aug. 21, 2007

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has released the following update:

"I want to thank everyone for all the support you've shown me during the past months. It's all been pretty crazy, and I just wanted to bring you all up to speed.

"A lot of you have been asking about the upcoming VAN HALEN tour and my response to it. It's not that I'm not touring with VAN HALEN because I'm going out with Sammy [Hagar; former VAN HALEN frontman]. I'm going out with Sammy because I was not invited to do the VH tour. Sammy told me that if I was asked to be part of the VH tour and decided to do it, it would be totally cool, and it would not tarnish our friendship in the least!! Well, it's not to be, and life goes on. I'll still be out there with Sam, and I can't wait to do some partying with all of you.

"One last note from myself to all the VAN HALEN fans out there who will be attending their shows... Wolfgang [Van Halen, new VAN HALEN bassist and Eddie Van Halen's son] is a great kid, so don't judge him too harshly. I'm sure he'll do just fine!!"

A furor erupted online last week after photos of Anthony at the band's official web site were either removed or replaced by an image of guitarist Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang, who will play bass on the group's upcoming tour. The photos were restored less than two days later.

VAN HALEN announced the details of its long-awaited reunion tour with original singer David Lee Roth on August 13. The tour kicks off on September 27 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pre-recorded tapes will reportedly be used to recreate Anthony's backing vocals on the tour.

[faldor]

ultimate guitar says they have added more show dates.?

Exactly, full speed ahead.  They've sold out every show thats gone on sale so far.  EVEN Van Halen couldn't break up THIS quick.

[bazgnr]

MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'I Was Not Invited To Do The VAN HALEN Tour' - Aug. 21, 2007

Pre-recorded tapes will reportedly be used to recreate Anthony's backing vocals on the tour.

Talk about adding insult to injury.  That's just not cool, in my opinion.

[SLCPUNK]

More dates, is great.

The whole thing with Michael Anthony sucks.

[faldor]

MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'I Was Not Invited To Do The VAN HALEN Tour' - Aug. 21, 2007

Pre-recorded tapes will reportedly be used to recreate Anthony's backing vocals on the tour.

Talk about adding insult to injury.? That's just not cool, in my opinion.

The way Dave was talking at the press conference he made it sound like Wolfgang was gonna take on a big role in the background vocals.  That's what I got out of it at least.

[bazgnr]

MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'I Was Not Invited To Do The VAN HALEN Tour' - Aug. 21, 2007

Pre-recorded tapes will reportedly be used to recreate Anthony's backing vocals on the tour.

Talk about adding insult to injury.? That's just not cool, in my opinion.

The way Dave was talking at the press conference he made it sound like Wolfgang was gonna take on a big role in the background vocals.? That's what I got out of it at least.

I thought so, too.  I hope he does, as using pre-recorded tapes of Anthony just isn't right.

[faldor]

MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'I Was Not Invited To Do The VAN HALEN Tour' - Aug. 21, 2007

Pre-recorded tapes will reportedly be used to recreate Anthony's backing vocals on the tour.

Talk about adding insult to injury.? That's just not cool, in my opinion.

The way Dave was talking at the press conference he made it sound like Wolfgang was gonna take on a big role in the background vocals.? That's what I got out of it at least.

I thought so, too.? I hope he does, as using pre-recorded tapes of Anthony just isn't right.

I don't think the pre-recorded tapes would be of Anthony, just someone who sounds like him.  Though I could be wrong, I guess they have the rights to use his voice but that would be kind of low.