I recently read Sammy Hagar's autobiography, "Red." While he doesn't have any reason to be nice about the way the Van Halen brothers treated him, he also doesn't have to lie about it, he's not a bitter guy and he's doing exactly what he likes. The problem with them is that they drank so much and for so long you just can't escape the effects - Eddie had hip replacements because his bones were necrotic from alcohol poisoning, his teeth fell out, he's been "sober" Hollywood-style off and on for a long time. You just can't drink a case of beer or a couple of fifths a day for decades and still expect to have the brain connections needed to write fantastic new music. He may still live for a long time - Garcia fell into the heroin heavy in '79 but still dragged around for another 15 years. Everybody just wants to hear "Hot for Teacher" and feel 15 again and the band may be able to comply.
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You are all over-analyzing this whole situation!
It is great they have recorded new stuff and I like the new single, it's fun.
I hope it will be a hit, since it is better than 90% of the other crap that you hear on the radio.
it is clear that Wolfie is a great musician from both the recent live recordings and the '97 shows. (and I don't care that they piped in Micheal Anthony's vocals for those shows, if they did. Most live acts are cheating with backing vocals anyway) and they are definitely not slowing down for him.
Just get the sand out your Vajajays and enjoy!
It is great they have recorded new stuff and I like the new single, it's fun.
I hope it will be a hit, since it is better than 90% of the other crap that you hear on the radio.
it is clear that Wolfie is a great musician from both the recent live recordings and the '97 shows. (and I don't care that they piped in Micheal Anthony's vocals for those shows, if they did. Most live acts are cheating with backing vocals anyway) and they are definitely not slowing down for him.
Just get the sand out your Vajajays and enjoy!
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Marko said:
Wolfie's a joke. He's a teenie-bopper that's just enjoying time with his daddy. He's hardly a "great musician."
Is it a fun song? Sure, I guess. Is it better than 90% of the garbage on the radio? Yeah, sadly it is...
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It's kind of a big deal, or maybe it's not. Either way, discuss why. It is an internet forum.
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Alfang said:
"Good enough" just isn't "good enough" when it comes to what people expect of Van Halen.
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AutoBat said:
I like "Best of Both Worlds." Cool song. "Dreams" is cool, even if a bit commercial. I dunno, IMO, 5150 was their last of fairly decent records. "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" had some good stuff on it, though...
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Sorry Marko, I have to disagree, you're just being bias because the VH boys are from you neck of the woods. There's a ton of great new music all over the radio.. :icon_biggrin:Marko said:
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Well, I love VH - I grew up on them... the first concert I ever saw was VH, with Sammy.
It's been one of my great regrets not to have been 'older' back in the day where I could have actually attended
the shows of bands I loved. Was extremely excited to hear about DLR's return and the new tour.
As big a fan as I am about the music, I normally dont care about the band members and the lives they lead while
not on tour or in the studio. Can someone give me the gist of why VH broke up in the first place? I'm not asking for
a novel, just a small example (more than Dave's just an ass)?
It's been one of my great regrets not to have been 'older' back in the day where I could have actually attended
the shows of bands I loved. Was extremely excited to hear about DLR's return and the new tour.
As big a fan as I am about the music, I normally dont care about the band members and the lives they lead while
not on tour or in the studio. Can someone give me the gist of why VH broke up in the first place? I'm not asking for
a novel, just a small example (more than Dave's just an ass)?
I've listened to the club tracks and the new song a few more times and I'm going to back off my stance a bit.
I still doubt if I would pay big bucks to see them in concert, but the new stuff isn't bad. They seem to be rehashing old stuff, but that seems to be what sells the most. They've never been my favorite band, but best of luck to them. They're sticking to what works and makes $$$$.
I still doubt if I would pay big bucks to see them in concert, but the new stuff isn't bad. They seem to be rehashing old stuff, but that seems to be what sells the most. They've never been my favorite band, but best of luck to them. They're sticking to what works and makes $$$$.
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I am disappointed Gary didn't have a longer run. He was certainly capable, and wanted to be there.
As for Dutch bias, hardly. On here and FB, Marko likes who he likes then and now. He's always sees Queensryche when they're in town, buys the new stuff even it's got different guys or sounds different than they used to. Once a fan, always a fan.
And for Wolfie not cutting the mustard, he wouldn't be there if he wasn't doing it. MA's ongoing civility with Sammy and Eddie wanting it to be a family affair probably gave Wolfie the in, but he still has to play, I don't care who his family is. He isn't being carried. To play bass in that band, you have to support Eddie, not outplay him.
As for Dutch bias, hardly. On here and FB, Marko likes who he likes then and now. He's always sees Queensryche when they're in town, buys the new stuff even it's got different guys or sounds different than they used to. Once a fan, always a fan.
And for Wolfie not cutting the mustard, he wouldn't be there if he wasn't doing it. MA's ongoing civility with Sammy and Eddie wanting it to be a family affair probably gave Wolfie the in, but he still has to play, I don't care who his family is. He isn't being carried. To play bass in that band, you have to support Eddie, not outplay him.
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sorry guys, but "tattoo" sux so much it's not even funny! :-\ Unfortunately, I think their best days are behind them, they're beating a dead horse IMO...
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Bagman67 said:
haha, very true, but they won't be adding any of my coin to that! lol
when I first saw the Tattoo video I thought it had to be a joke or something
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