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MUSICMANN
Here's a thread at the links someone with the name MC posted.
Default Sammy Talks Van Halen [03.01.12]
Talked to Sammy today about a wide range of topics, and of course Van Halen was one of them. He said a bunch of positive things, which contrasted quite a bit with what we've been seeing lately in the press.
Here are some highlights:
* He hasn't heard the new album. Didn't like "Tattoo," one other song that he thought sounded "along the same lines" but liked "She's the Woman." He also said that it's taken too long.
* Said he LOVES Ed and only wishes the best for him.
* Still thinks Dave is "silly."
* Still sore about Ray Daniels, said bringing Gary in was so Ed could have complete control.
* Talked about "Numb to the Touch," and says there are about "five other songs in the can" that are unreleased. Said that music from one of them, "The Wish," was used on VH III and that he used the "concept" for on on CF III.
* Wants to be playing in a band through his 70s.
* Remember those yellow and red jumpsuits he wore back in the day? Those straps were completely functional.
Finally, you can be a Sam fan or a Dave fan, and maybe Sam needs to STFU, but he is without a doubt one of the nicest, most genuine, down-to-earth and relaxed guys I've encountered of that stature. I'm thinking that much of the bad-mouthing he does is the result of journos taking the juiciest parts of the interview and using them.
Priceless shit here i say.