Eddie isn't talking

[dabugman]

EDDIE WHO? Anyone expecting Eddie Van Halen’s appearance at Phoenix International Raceway Friday to yield some insight into the reclusive and iconic rocker’s personality was bitterly disappointed. Van Halen was on hand as an honorary race official and two introduce two Fender guitars, one a limited-edition replica of his famed handmade “Frankenstein” that he played in the early days of Van Halen in the late 1970s, the other a Stratocaster to be given to the race winner.

There’s just one problem: Van Halen didn’t talk. Not about the guitars, not about racing, not about his just-concluded stint in rehab or why he and brother Alex skipped their recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He made no opening remarks, no prepared text. Nada, zip, zilch.

SpeedTv reporting that Eddie continues to dissappoint his fans.

[bantonelli]

Photos??? Is there a YouTube of his appearance?

Would like to see what a newly rehabed EVH might look like these days ?

[Nitro Express]

He probably didn't want to be there. Fender's PR/Marketing dept probably set this up before Ed went to rehab and they were committed. Fender has put a lot of money into the EVH line and they want a return on investment.

The scuttlebutt at Peavey is they are glad to be rid of EVH. Not that they aren't grateful for the success they had with the Wolfgang and 5150 amps but Ed had become difficult to work with. Same story as with Musicman. I think Joe Satriani is a lot easier to deal with but Joe never had the draw of Ed or Ed's magic.

[DLRdelight!]

Originally posted by dabugman
EDDIE WHO? Anyone expecting Eddie Van Halen’s appearance at Phoenix International Raceway Friday to yield some insight into the reclusive and iconic rocker’s personality was bitterly disappointed. Van Halen was on hand as an honorary race official and two introduce two Fender guitars, one a limited-edition replica of his famed handmade “Frankenstein” that he played in the early days of Van Halen in the late 1970s, the other a Stratocaster to be given to the race winner.

There’s just one problem: Van Halen didn’t talk. Not about the guitars, not about racing, not about his just-concluded stint in rehab or why he and brother Alex skipped their recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He made no opening remarks, no prepared text. Nada, zip, zilch.

SpeedTv reporting that Eddie continues to dissappoint his fans.

isnt that surprising

[guitarboy5150]

there are some pics from his appearance on getty images and someone over at the links posted some images...he looks pretty damn good

[VanHalener]

I see the pics now. He is looking better, isn't he.

http://editorial.gettyimages.com/search/Search.aspx?eventid=73920303&editorialProduct=2

[bantonelli]

Ed looks good. He seems to be following Dave's style with the highlights and he looks tan. I hope he's happy and gets things rollin with Dave ASAP! Fall Tour?????

Let's get it going before any relapse.

[Romeo Delight]

Looks like he's eating again.

[PlexiBrown]

[DLRdelight!]

well he aint better. we all know the reason he cut his hair last time

[Dan]

Holy Shit,Can The Real Ed,Please Stand Up?

[Romeo Delight]

Originally posted by DLRdelight!
well he aint better. we all know the reason he cut his hair last time

So he can never cut his hair ever again?

Aren't we taking our bubblegum psycho-analysis a tad too far?

[DLRdelight!]

Originally posted by DavidFlamma
So he can never cut his hair ever again?

Aren't we taking our bubblegum psycho-analysis a tad too far?

yeah i guess

[Padre Atilio]

Originally posted by DLRdelight!
well he aint better. we all know the reason he cut his hair last time

sorry for the question but why exactly ? of course because of spambo... thanx

[DLRdelight!]

Originally posted by Padre Atilio
sorry for the question but why exactly ? of course because of spambo... thanx

to be honest im not really sure. he said he lost a bet but ive read in here that he had like a breakdown n cut it off or something