Jeb: Let's start off with getting your take on some of the giant rock stories of 2007. First off, what is up with Van Halen? Do you think the reunion will happen?
Eddie: I really have no idea. It seems like there are always some issues that rear their head with this band on so many levels, which is such a shame because they are one of the all time greats. I just hope if/when it happens it's with the original four guys. No offense to Wolfie who I'm sure is a great talent, but you want the original band if Roth is going to sing. Don't forget, Michael is a big part of the VH backing vocals as well.
Jeb: Let me ask you this: If it should happen with David Lee, do you think....
a. Eddie can keep his chops up with his drinking problems?
All depends how committed he is to it. Eddie is a super talent of course, but if he's wasted on stage it's not good for the audience or his health. As much as I want to see him play again, I hope he is first and foremost healthy before anything.
b. Dave can keep up with his vocal problems?
I think Dave was singing pretty well on his last few solo tours. He was never a great singer, just a great fit for the band and the spirit of the group, and he was so perfect for the albums. I was always annoyed in the old VH days when Roth would do his antics on stage forever instead of the band playing 3-4 more songs, so hopefully if the reunion happens the focus will be on delivering all the songs everyone wants.
c. Dave and Eddie can get along with Mike out of the band?
I think Mike will be in if it happens. Maybe that was part of the reason this was put on hold. It's asking a lot of a 15-year-old to step into a tour that big!
d. Is Wolfie able to really handle this?
I'm sure he's talented, look at his genes! But I'd rather see him do a song in the set and have the original four guys. Hopefully he will do his own band at some point