Van Halen Tour W/ Roth

Drop Dead Legs!

A lot of rock bands are truly a legend in their own minds.

It doesn't get better, it doesn't get worse, but it sure gets different!

People ask me how far I've come. And I tell them twelve feet: from the audience to the stage.

David Lee Roth !

Excerpts from VAN HALEN reunion tour press conference:

On how the band is getting along:

Eddie Van Halen: "We're getting along better than we ever have before."

On why founding bassist Michael Anthony is not part of the reunion:

David Lee Roth: "Michael Anthony is part of this band's history. This band has many alumni. I am one of them."

On the setlist for the upcoming tour:

David Lee Roth: "We decided to do everything you'd expect, but make it high speed, low drag. Everything that got me fired from radio."

On the decision earlier in the year to postpone the so Eddie could head to rehab:

Eddie Van Halen: "None of us wanted to give you less than our best. We are at our best."

David Lee Roth: "This is not like THE POLICE. The idea is that this will go on and on and on. This is like a brotherhood like it never was before."

According to MTV.com, the bandmembers noted that this trek is not a "reunion tour" as such, but instead "a new band." The bandmembers also said they had been rehearsing for four months before announcing the tour, and said the reunion will be permanent — not a one-shot deal.

The bandmembers said the 25-song setlist for the tour was chosen by Wolfgang. They also said that they're planning to release a new album in the not-too-distant future but provided no details about when it will be recorded or released.

Check out photos:

http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====284454

dime bag dave lives again!!!
don't get me wrong i rocked out plenty to these guys back in the 80's , sadly they should have stayed there i think!
ok i got a brand new shiny penny that says they cannot complete this tour without a cancellation or re-scheduling of a show. takers???
p.s. the penny is REALLY shiny!

damn no CO Date looks like a road trip.

One of the worst bands ever!!

Panama!!!

man, these guys are about as cool as George. W Bush. Not sure why this is news worthy on this site. oh well, who gives a turd

pass

I got it bad, soooooooo bad

I'm hot for teacher!

Rock & Fuckin' Roll. Can't wait to get my Women and Children First LP out for some spins...

Heard they are headlining Vegoose too!

Welcome to egos! I saw them sold out, 1980 at MSG. It was the best thing going. Now they will have to prove themselves to Sammy. Sammy the most intelligent out of the bunch, and not even an original member, huh. Mind over matter.

If they can get over egos, it will be an amazing tour. We meaning, me and my wife will have to see. I certainly can give you a before and aft recap!

Peace to all!

van hagar blows

he wonders why he cant drive 55

roth just says PANAMA!!


they all sound like douch bags
but i luv the tunes

we'll see how long this tour lasts

DOES ANYONE WANT TO TAKE BETS ON HOW MANY SHOWS THEY ACTUALLY PLAY BEFORE THEY REALIZE THEY HATE EACH OTHER AND QUIT?

Well Im glad they're in KC when im @ Vegoose, if they even make it that far. Thanks TravlynnJoe for providing a report from the press conference. I can't believe Roth compared their newest attempt at getting along for a tour to THE POLICE! The Police>Van Halen

Whether you're going or not (and I'm not), doesn't anyone else find it a bit odd that only six of the 25 announced dates fall on a Friday or Saturday? That's unheard of on most tours. To me, this says two things:

1. Band management doesn't foresee a ton of sellouts and, as such, they've told their tour booker to find the cheapest possible days on which to use each arena, thus minmizing overhead, and

2. The band doesn't expect to woo any attendees who aren't already diehard Van Halen fans. After all, diehards will buy a ticket for any night of the week, but casual buyers (i.e. those with adult lives and real jobs) typically hold out for weekends.

For all the bravado regarding this union being a long-term thing, it sure doesn't look like the powers that be are all that confident about its success.

Overall -

When Motley Crue came back a few years ago and was playing arenas I thought, "what are they thinking? Shouldn't they be on the State Fair Circuit?" They've been selling out places. I saw they made $40 million on their last tour. So, I see much the same for VH. Also, I'm seeing the Avett Bros. in KC soon. I take it you are a fan. I've never seen them.

Favorite quote out of the press conference...

"New bassist Wolfie — looking at tad uncomfortable under the media glare — said he’s a big fan of AC/DC, Tool and the White Stripes."

Cool. Sounds like a typical 17 year old kid.

“I can describe Wolfie in two words,” Alex said. “DNA.”"

Huh?

Luther-

The Avetts are great. I was lucky enough to add them to two of my festivals this spring, and those shows were their only two pre-July dates in NC (their home) this year.

If you get to speak (they ALWAYS greet club audiences after the show), tell 'em App Roots Walt said "hi" from back home in Boone, and that I suggested you catch their show. That should get you a signed set list if you ask.

Overall - Will do if I get the chance. They are playing this new outdoor downtown concert place in KC. Thanks for the heads up.

www.crossroadskc.com

Poop Pass

seeing as how 1984 Tour at the Cow palace was the first show I ever attended, it would be nice to go see them. Too bad that by 12/3 in Seattle, the odds that the tour will still be going is slim

-this sight is for fans of music for the head, music that makes you think. I've gradualy grown to moderatley appreciate eddie's guitar, and just the whole sillyness abound of VH, though more in more of a mock-retro kinda way.
die hard van halen fans are as rampant as the red on their necks and im sure will come out in force, selling millions of $$ worth of tickets and merchandise, the band will play their modest retro fab 80's rock, and anyone else that reads this or uses this site thats not passivley into there modest fabulousness will relized that this shits, uh....well, kinda bunk.....
thats my opinion.

....iv'e got my pencil....
gimme some thin' to write on...

well this is certainly a better article than some of the other crud that is written about on here :P
back in the day, the album 1984 is really a classic.

I'll wait! Till your love comes down, I coming straight for your heart, no way, you can stop me now, as fine as you are!!

Bitchin'

They need to hit up some of those bluegrass versions of VH songs that Roth concocted last year. THAT would be worth seeing.

that is a cool release actualfactual :)

wow now to make the summer complete, when in trey gonna tour with page and jon and eliza

I remember, when I was a kid, Roth sold skateboards at the swap meet in OC. He was a punk asshole then and I believe he is just bigger now. I can't believe that the rest of the guys will put up with him for long. Also, I remember seeing them a few times way back when...DLR would be so drunk that one time he forgot the lyrics to Running With the Devil or just couldn't form the words. What a complete and utter waste case! I wouldn't see them now if you gave me a ticket and a ride to the show. Throw in a bag...we'll talk.

1984 is a rowdy album I'd love to see EVH rip it up with his kid on bass, not to mention the antics of DLR.

Wolfgang Van Halen

Van Halen not Van Hagar baby! I might as well Jump! I have to ask, where is Gus Hagar, spoon player for the band, I heard Eddie kicked his ass so he could cook up.

isn't Eddie Van Halen's health in the crapper. i thought he had cancer or something. i noticed that they've got a lot of time in between shows. it will interesting to see if their bodies can hold up to the rigors of touring.

terriblebob, why do you feel the need to call their fans rednecks???

"Van Halen remains one of the most important and influential bands of all time." I think they remain one of the most self-important bands of all time. Their influence died with the hair metal they unfortunately helped spawn; Right around the time Kurt Cobain stamped it out in his Chuck Taylors. RIP: Phil Rizzuto. "Holy Cow that huckleberry Roth is getting back with VH."

YESSSSSSSSSS!! Best News I've heard all year. I'm going to the first 4 shows, then 2 nights in chi-town then NYC BAbyy!!
Van Halen = Best Band Ever Period

Date to be announced soon October 3rd Verizon Center - Washington, DC.

eddie van halen is an incredible guitar player, regardless of what anyone thinks. but, he's an asshole as well. that's why this band never survived. if you were a kid in the 80s you loved van halen. sure they are a pretty much a dead band and this tour is for money, but they were great years ago. all the negative comments on here are most likely from people that are not even 20 years old. theterriblebob's comment is the most ridiculous stupid shit i've ever heard. and i'm not a die hard van halen fan. phish, sci, umphrey's, and widespread are my favorites. van halen was freakin awesome when i was 10 years old though!

trainwreck.

Inside source who has attended some of the tour rehearsals says that David Lee Roth is singing better than he has in 15 years and Wolfgang is just smoking on the bass - breathing new life into his father and uncle.

Below are 2 links to photos of press conference and a picture of Van Halen's 2007-2008 stage !

http://www.dotphoto.com/Go.asp?l=dmb5150&P=&AID=4744221&Pres=Y

http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/15883639/van_halen_reunited/1