[quote]InTheZone wrote:
UtahLama wrote:
InTheZone wrote:
UtahLama wrote:
InTheZone wrote:
UtahLama wrote:
I have mixed feelings about this tour…
Part of me really wants to go (Halen was my first concert, and my favorite group for many years) I like Roth and Haggar both, they were quite different but both good.
But…you simply cannot get rid of Michael Anthony, and replace him with a 16 year old. No matter how gifted Wolfgang is.
It is not the same without “Mr. Jack Daniels”
It pains me greatly, but Van Halen is dead.
Shit happens dude. No offense, but Michael brought a good bass line and background vocals, but cmon...The Van Halen sound is all about Edward/David/and Alex for the most part. You're crazy if you don't think this is a solid tour.
I still remember vividly the reactions from my enlish teacher in 8th grade in 1978 when I brought the debut Van Halen album into class and played "Runnin with the Devil". It was insanity, and the teacher just about shit as well as the rest of the class. I've been a guitar freak my whole life, and Eddie was the first real inspiration for my learning the instrumental rock sound and constantly trying to play it. Those shows back then were so unfucking real, it was beautiful. Those were the days. I enjoyed Sammy's run with the band, and he has a hell of a voice, but Diamond Dave is and always be the man for VH. Gary Cherone never quite fit the bill for me, though he's a talent also. I'm extremely happy for all of them, for finally getting it together, and while it does suck a little that Michael's not in this, it would never stop or deter from the fact that it's a historic and awesome moment in rock history right now.
My main guys now are the instrumental rock gods, and heavy bands, but Van Halen will always be my full on favorite singing rock band of all time. They fucking rule. We don't know what transpired with Michael, but get over it, they're kicking fucking ass now so it's a mute point. I hope they get an album out soon.
Solid Thread Bro,
ToneBone
I hear you, but I still disagree.
Van Halen was all about party, party, party…
I was never into it for the “biting guitar work” from Eddie. They sounded like people I would want to party with and Anthony was one cool mutherfucker.
I am sure that the people who liked VH for 15 min. guitar solo’s will be happy, but Van Halen was more than that for me.
No you're wrong. So you liked the band because they "sounded like people you wanted to party with"?
Exactly what "sound" are you talking about? The sound of JD getting guzzled, or the sound of a good snort going up your nose? Or the cool way they talked in interviews? I mean how could it not be about the synergy of the instruments and vocals they played?
I tend to think that a LOT more people would say they liked THE MUSIC too dude. Yeah they all partied and exuded that vibe, but you don't make sense. You're playing down the "15 min. guitar solo's", like they were a gimick.
Van Halen was more than watching Michael Anthony swig his Jack Daniels day in and day out. You can go catch Michael and his "band" without Sammy anytime dude. Without Sammy he's not that exciting truthfully. And that's why you don't see him on tour anywhere. Though he is supposedly going to try and develop a new band w/out Sammy.
See who’s got the better act ok? And then come back and tell me how Michael’s band crushed the new Van Halen. You seem to forget all about David’s antics and showmanship, as well as Alex’s outrageous drumming abilities. Wow, so you like people that party, well I like people with a real TALENT besides slamming down Jack Daniels and getting fucked up.
You seem to be downplaying every one else in the band besides Michael. Whatever, it doesn't make sense and you should just start a Michael Anthony Party fan club.
Seriously, the whole band contributed to their kick ass sound, including Michael, but their success and loyal fan base certainly wasn't because of Michaels drinking and "partying".
Wow.
Easy there TURBO…
Put down the cool-aid and relax.
I love Van Halen asshat, I do not put Anthony above any of the other members, and I have no desire to see MA and Haggar’s Other Half tour.
When I was into VH they were a different band, not that they are not good now, they are just different…way different.
Now please write another 400 word response as to how I suck ass for daring to disagree with the “total awesomeness” of the new VH.
And yes Jack Daniels makes it better.
Agreed, I did go overboard. But while I see where you're coming from, I still think it's better to look at the positive aspect of what they're doing, rather than continue to be on a down because their lives went on and they aren't the same band anymore. Look at the other "over the hill" bands and compare the energy of each.
I mean of course they aren’t and never will be that band they were in the late 70’s and 80’s.
IMO, VH wins the prize hands down.
Sorry for being an "asshat" to you though.
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Absolutely no worries…
This was one of my favorite concerts. I am from Fresno CA, so bear with me.
VH recorded about half of the songs from the VH: Live album in Fresno, I was there for 1 of the 2 concerts (they played back to back nights.) Truly epic night, say what you will about the Red Rocker but be brought it that night.
