Woohoo for Van Halen!!!

http://van-halen.com/headerlogo.jpgVAN HALEN IS BACK!
VAN HALEN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE SUMMER TOUR
February 2, 2007Los Angeles, CA - In what is no doubt one of the most anticipated moments in rock and roll, VAN HALEN officially announces their 2007 North American tour.

The tour will mark the first time since 1984 that original VAN HALEN front man David Lee Roth will perform with Eddie and Alex Van Halen along with new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen for 40 shows this summer.

VAN HALEN fans can look forward to legendary high intensity performances, featuring a set list of the most iconic hits ever produced by America's premiere rock band.

Eddie Van Halen states, "I am very excited to get back to the core of what made VAN HALEN."

Seriously I cannot wait to see these guys! Was too young to see em them but now, the dream has come true! :D

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VAN HALEN fans can look forward to legendary high intensity performances

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It's all fun and games until someone breaks a hip...

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It's all fun and games until someone breaks a hip...

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5.00 on Dave ;)

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along with new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen

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What happened to Michael Anthony? How old in Wolfgang?

I saw Sweaty Van Hamster open for Black Sabbath in 197(mumble, mumble). They were all drunk and stupid. Hopefully they have at least sobered up by now.

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I saw Sweaty Van Hamster open for Black Sabbath in 197(mumble, mumble). They were all drunk and stupid. Hopefully they have at least sobered up by now.

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They blew Sabbath off the stage when they did that tour back in 1978 ;) Even Ozzy said they blew Sabbath off stage every night.

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What happened to Michael Anthony? How old in Wolfgang?

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Michael said he'd never tour with Eddie again. Plus Michael is replaceable. However his high vocals are a part of the Halen sound. Wolfie is 16 so uh I'm guessing this will be his summer of *ahem* love ...

Somehow, I don't see David Lee Roth staying sober for a whole tour, but who knows?

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Somehow, I don't see David Lee Roth staying sober for a whole tour, but who knows?

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None of them were ever sober. It's what made them, them :D

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None of them were ever sober. It's what made them, them :D

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Yes, but unfortunately when they were sober, David and Eddie realized they couldn't stand each other anymore, too.

I've never seen them, but I was in high school when they were in their heyday. Back then, the story (from my buddies who did go see them) was that there were no live albums because David was always drunk and off key during the performances, but that the concerts were such a great party that it really didn't matter.

I know its sacrilege but I still liked Sammy better than David Lee Roth. By the way, if his recent performances are any indication, DLR has NOTHING to offer anymore!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kX9qcggRo18

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I know its sacrilege but I still liked Sammy better than David Lee Roth. By the way, if his recent performances are any indication, DLR has NOTHING to offer anymore!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kX9qcggRo18

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Sammy as a singer kills David. However DLR is a way better frontman then Sammy ever will be.

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Yes, but unfortunately when they were sober, David and Eddie realized they couldn't stand each other anymore, too.

I've never seen them, but I was in high school when they were in their heyday. Back then, the story (from my buddies who did go see them) was that there were no live albums because David was always drunk and off key during the performances, but that the concerts were such a great party that it really didn't matter.

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I have a lot of bootlegs and Dave sounds great. I have one bootleg that I think is one of the best live albums I've ever heard.

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Sammy as a singer kills David. However DLR is a way better frontman then Sammy ever will be.

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Agreed! :D . Sammy has cooler hair also...

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Sammy as a singer kills David. However DLR is a way better frontman then Sammy ever will be.

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Perhaps, although I have never been a huge fan of Sammy. No argument here as to who the better frontman is. My problem with the Van Hagar era is that Eddie seemed more interested in playing keyboards than the guitar.

As far as my comment about no live albums, like I said, that is what people used to say, having never seen them myself, I can't say whether there was any truth to the story or not.

I hope the tour works out for them; I doubt I will be seeing them, as I am sure that the tickets will cost more than I am willing to pay. I saw the reunited KISS a few years back (geez, I guess it's been like 8 years) and that cost $80.00 a ticket. I imagine these tickets will be substantially higher.

I'm not as much into this stuff as you guys (translation: I'm not as OLD as some of you) but my very first ever CD purchased was VH...I can't remember which one now but I have several of them.

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I'm not as much into this stuff as you guys (translation: I'm not as OLD as some of you) but my very first ever CD purchased was VH...I can't remember which one now but I have several of them.

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LOL! I'll admit it, I am older than many people on this board. "1984" came out during my senior year in high school (class of '84 :) ), there were no CD's yet; it was available in vinyl and cassette, and I couldn't even tell you what VH album was the first to be put out on CD.

Well I saw Van Halen in 1981 at Madison Square Garden and DLR was the best front man there was. He held the crowd in the palm of his hand. The big difference with Dave is they were always borderline out of control! Thats what made them so unique and semmingly on the verge of a train wreck. This was why there music and live shows were so full of energy. Sammy is technically a much better singer BUT they became predictable and controled, the songs were straight foward, no surprises. When VH first came out they were unlike anything before them and Dave and Eddy were both on the edge, thats what made them great! I was 14 when the first record came out and when people heard eruption it was unlike anything ever heard before. Frank Zappa once sais about Eddy "It's great to hear somone can playing cutting edge guitar in the 80's. Long Live the original Van Halen! :rockon:

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LOL! I'll admit it, I am older than many people on this board. "1984" came out during my senior year in high school (class of '84 :) ), there were no CD's yet; it was available in vinyl and cassette, and I couldn't even tell you what VH album was the first to be put out on CD.

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Lol! I had BS, BTO, Uriah Heap, Eagles etc. on 8-Track! ;)

Craig

[QUOTE=Vomitore]They blew Sabbath off the stage when they did that tour back in 1978 ;) QUOTE]

Thanks. Now, why don't you give me a paper cut and squirt some lemon juice on it. :rolleyes:

Aerosmith was a pathetic terrible sounding band when I saw them (I won't say the year but front row center was $24 and Nugent was an opening act for them).

Aerosmith SUCKED live. Nugent blew them off the stage.

I saw Van Halen during their 1984 tour. Not too impressed with DLR.
Ozzy and Rush both sounded better live than DLR.

One of the best moments I have seen on stage was when Jimmy Page bowed his guiter with a smoke and laser show. Very good.

Enough now. I am sounding old right about now.

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Aerosmith was a pathetic terrible sounding band when I saw them (I won't say the year but front row center was $24 and Nugent was an opening act for them).

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Wasnt that like 76?

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Wasnt that like 76?

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I'm not saying. LOL.:D

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Aerosmith was a pathetic terrible sounding band when I saw them (I won't say the year but front row center was $24 and Nugent was an opening act for them).

Aerosmith SUCKED live. Nugent blew them off the stage.

I saw Van Halen during their 1984 tour. Not too impressed with DLR.
Ozzy and Rush both sounded better live than DLR.

One of the best moments I have seen on stage was when Jimmy Page bowed his guiter with a smoke and laser show. Very good.

Enough now. I am sounding old right about now.

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I remember when I was in college, must have been around 1984 or '85, Aerosmith played someplace in downstate Illinois,I believe. 30 minutes into the show (this was pre-rehab) Steven Tyler fell off of the stage, got into a fight with Joe Perry, and the show was over. They nearly had a riot from everyone wanting a refund.

I saw Aerosmith in 78 and they were sad, Steve Tyler lost his voice in the opening song "Back in the saddle" then I saw them in 88 and again in 2000 and they were amazing. They may be better live now but they don't rock as hard they used too.