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Van Halen.......minus one!!!
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:55 pm
by Xanadu
Greetings to everyone. I am curious as to opinions regarding the recently announced Van Halen "reunion" tour. I am glad to see it happening but am very disappointed that Micheal Anthony will not be involved. According to several sources, he was not asked/invited to be a part of it.
To me, this is absurd. His chops and ESPECIALLY his vocals are so essential to the band's sound. The idea of his absence really dulls down my interest where a reunion of the original 4 would have been a "must see". Again, my best to all and I look forward to any opinions regarding this tour.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:10 pm
by Paul Wolfe
It's not a reunion, it's a Van Halen IV tour... without Mike, it's not really Van Halen.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:40 pm
by DayNah
I'm going to go see it, but I agree they should have Michael Anthony there....
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:07 pm
by Paul Wolfe
I'll go if the price isn't too outrageous...
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:59 pm
by The Flying Dutchman
Hey X,
Check out
http://ultimaterhoads.com/viewtopic.php?p=15677#15677
Touring without Michael is ridiculous.........
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:19 am
by Trigger
Its Not Van Halen without Michael
And its nice to see you again X, I hope all is well with you
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 4:36 pm
by rice_pudding
its nice to see the old bands return to kick some ass but im not too bothered... maybe if they play at a big festival i'll go see them
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:21 pm
by Xanadu
Great responses! I am in agreement with all.....it's not VH without Anthony. As I am sure that EVH is calling ALL of the shots, I find it hard to believe that he would water down the band's effort to re-establish itself when a little maturity on his part could really make a difference in the success of the tour. Whatever.....
It looks like a bit of sobriety would help him see through his pettiness...evidently it hasn't and he and the fans will have to suffer for it. I can't begin to imagine Wolfgang Van Halen bringing the intesity and prowess to the stage that Micheal Anthony so surely would have. Ahh well.....
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:23 pm
by Xanadu
Dutch.....Thanks for the link to that interview!
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 10:22 pm
by The Flying Dutchman
Xanadu wrote:Dutch.....Thanks for the link to that interview!
You're welcome Rick! Like Trig said, good to see you back here!
I think Michael takes it all very well, and to me he comes over as the moral winner in that interview. Michael is not the problem. Lets hope Ed will see the light in time.....