Are you talking about the "Heavy Metal" thing? I have to admit, I thought the same thing, long ago when I heard what the title was going to be. But, like you said, he covers it in a truly fitting way. I think it's spot on.Originally Posted by DLR Bridge
Same here. It's a knee-jerk reaction to think "hey, VH isn't heavy metal", but that's not what it says. Their new delivery of the heavy stuff kept the genre alive. When you think about what bands that followed were doing and how their predecessors had a second wind by following their lead, it really is quite amazing. Facts like that get totally lost in the wake of all things Ed & Dave.
Another one of those classic genius posts, sure to generate responses. You log on the next day to see what your witty gem has produced to find no one gets it and 2 knotheads want to stick their dicks in it... Well played, sir!!
Unfortunately I didn't get to take too many pics.. The night was a fun and busy blur!
Great Photos.
First Roth Army Kiwi To See Van Halen Live 6/16/2012 Phoenix Arizona.
Dave's Not Home Guys.
Tonight's the night, 9pm ET....
I'm sure all you homos can come up with some great questions, and now that Greg has had the book party last weekend in Pasadena with guests like Ted Templeman and Mark Stone, there's probably some more questions that arose from that as well....
If I can make a suggestion, not that you bastards will do it, but you might want to glance at the chat thread at the Links, so that we can bring up some new questions for Greg, here's the link:
http://www.vhlinks.com/vbforums/thre...-QUESTIONS-NOW
Eat Us And Smile - The Originals
"I have a very belligerent enthusiasm or an enthusiastic belligerence. I’m an intellectual slut." - David Lee Roth
"We are part of the, not just the culture, but the geography. Van Halen music goes along with like fries with the burger." - David Lee Roth
I'll start it off....
Outside of your interview with Michael Anthony, has there been any acknowledgement whatsoever from anyone associated the current incarnation of the band?
i think i know the answer....
During Dave's brief solo acoustic stint that followed the demise of Red Ball Jet, it is mentioned that Dave began playing Ice Cream Man and Honalulu Baby. The latter surfaced as a great unreleased VH song. Is that a Roth original or a cover?
There have been so many unreleased gems that have surfaced over the years that most of us fans have figured we've heard them all. How on Earth did you find the songs that you've put out on You-Tube over the past few months and are there any more to follow?
Semi-related: Was there anyone that was reluctant to be interviewed, but eventually agreed to talk? Don't need names...
Writing In All Proper Case Takes Extra Time, Is Confusing To Read, And Is Completely Pointless.
Be sure to join us at the Army TONIGHT at 9pm ET with Van Halen Rising author @GregRenoff for a live chat about the fantastic new book!— Roth Army (@Roth_Army) October 17, 2015
Also, who said "NO!" We want names!
How about just initials? Or "rhymes with?"
Besides the obvious, of course....
DLR, AVH, EVH, WVH.....
The book notes that one of the reasons Mark Stone was released was his insistence of not contributing vocals. Does this mean that all of the backing vocals on the Cherokee demo songs besides Angel Eyes are Edward alone?
Are there any other details about the Cherokee demo or the recordings with Jim Pewsey that aren't metioned in the book?
Speak to you guys in a little more than an hour.
OK, if anyone wants to start posting questions, feel free now, we'll start at 9pm ET....
In here is fine to start with. We are just setting up 2 chat boxes, one where you can post questions and another where you will see the live chat with us and and Gregg.
"For Van Halen, this is the kind of success story of talent and hard work winning out in the end. For David Lee Roth-who could have been bounced out of Van Halen in early 1977-it's a Rocky-like story of winning when the odds are stacked against you."
Having said that, what do you feel the brothers would have actually done had they been asked to ditch the man Ed once said, "we need this guy" of, who helped hone and propel their talents from nothing to something in three years time by crafting their brand of rock into catchy, fan-friendly sing-alongs?
Hi all - happy to be here. Thanks to VBVHF and Von for making this happen....
As of yet, I have not heard from anyone in the band. May never hear from anyone. Have heard that copies are going to be handed to them soon, FWIW.
Best of my knowledge, HB is an original, one dating back to before he joined VH, like early 1973.
Never asked Stone this question - I can ask him.
From what Pewsey told me, the Glitter Demo that DLR leaked had a keyboard by Pewsey solo RIGHT where the song is cut at the end.
Greg, for those who aren't aware of the details of last week's Van Halen Rising party in Pasadena, can you give us some highlights?
Particularly, any previously unknown nuggets from either Ted Templeman or Mark Stone?
Hard to know of course, but I know they preferred much less commercial material when Roth joined. Hell even in late 76 they were soundchecking with Led Boots and Quadrant 4.
One thing Ted said to the crowd - which will be in evidence when the videos go up at VHND - is his answer to the question, would you produce another VH record? FUCK YES.
Ok everyone sorry for the delay we are ready to go.
Click on the link!
http://www.rotharmy.com/chat.php
Hi Greg, thanks for coming over for the chat.
Quick question - when do the Van Halen Rising shirts go on sale?
American by birth. Southern by the grace of God.
Tomorrow with any luck! I'll post info on my VHR facebook.
Awesome!
Um, Greg ??
Click on Sesh's link, and follow the directions.
Well...I did, I can see everything, but can't post
I have a suspicious feeling I missed out on something ghey.
Which is cool with me.
get ready
Anyone can write a book about Van Halen. Let's see...
Chapter 1:
About what, early 70's, two brothers, one Jew and one half-Jew got together to form a band. For the most part, they sucked. They were lazy, uneducated, unemployed, but loved pussy and free beer. They would gig most anywhere for pussy and beer but after awhile could no discern which was more stale. Then another Jew sought an opportunity to make money off of them and sign them to a lopsided record deal. A poorly mixed and generic album was made that was basically forgotten rip offs of some sucky Blue Oyster Cult tunes. They made 5 more albums just like this. Eddie adopted a black kid, spawned a F A T kid and their singer went bald.
The rest would have to be filler.
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