Tentative new 2015 VH retro t-shirt design?

[mdk1967]

What does everyone think of this design?

[Dave's Bitch]

I don't like the one on the left, but the right is pretty cool.

[fryingdutchman]

I think they both suck...primarily because of the stupid copyright watermarks plastered across the middle.

Speaking of copyright...better watch out with the one on the left. That's the original VH logo, and I'm sure Ed's lawyers are still quite alert.

[fryingdutchman]

I don't like the one on the left, but the right is pretty cool.

I believe that the left is the front, and the right is the back.

But ultimately I don't give a fuck about a t-shirt from a guy who has 126 posts spread over 11 years. Sounds like an opportunist to me, trying to scam cash from VH fans every time the band has stuck their head above water since 2004.

The funniest part is the rampant copyrighting....of copyrighted logos that belong to others. I guess he's just making sure nobody steals the stuff that HE stole.

[Dave's Bitch]

I believe that the left is the front, and the right is the back.

But ultimately I don't give a fuck about a t-shirt from a guy who has 126 posts spread over 11 years. Sounds like an opportunist to me, trying to scam cash from VH fans every time the band has stuck their head above water since 2004.

The funniest part is the rampant copyrighting....of copyrighted logos that belong to others. I guess he's just making sure nobody steals the stuff that HE stole.

I figured. I think the one on the right would look better on the front with a blank back. Ultimately though, I don't really give a fuck either. You have to admire the balls of the guy though, coming here and trying to pass off some quick copy and paste logos off as his own stuff.

[VetteLS5]

Every time I see that picture, my first thought is "what is Billy Powell from Lynyrd Skynyrd doing standing next to Al in that picture".

[DLR Bridge]

I always figured this shirt (front logo) never got official release as it is Mark Stone's design. Oddly enough, I've seen pictures of Mike Anthony wearing one just like it on the '04 utter implosion tour.

[DLR Bridge]

[PETE'S BROTHER]

STOP STARING!! vandy and ilickwhatiwant

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[fryingdutchman]

I always figured this shirt (front logo) never got official release as it is Mark Stone's design. Oddly enough, I've seen pictures of Mike Anthony wearing one just like it on the '04 utter implosion tour.

I've seen pictures of all of them in that shirt at one point or another over the years. And I know they used to use it on flyers for club shows.

Whether it was official or not, the assclown author of this post still lifted it and doesn't hold any "copyright" authority whatsoever just because he arranged a bunch of others people's logos on a t-shirt.

[DLR Bridge]

Yeah, I'm thinking that won't work out too well for him, myself.

[binnie]

I'd have to say that the range of VH merch is dire. When you look at what AC/DC, Motorhead, Maiden and so on do, it is another mark in the 'how can they fuck the business side up so badly?' column.

Guys, here is my money: take it. Give me something to fucking buy.

[mdk1967]

Uh, gee, thank you so much for your opinions, guys.

You disappoint me - you're total missing the point.

This is a perspective and tentative t-shirt design I may submit to the "powers that be" for mass production, availability and legal sale (not by me). I wasn't trying to pass off anything as my own. I watermarked the design of the shirt, not the logos, so some opportunist wouldn't do what I'm being accused of trying to do.

Assclown? Oo, that hurts. Rampant copyright infringement? I didn't know some of you were attorneys, judges and juries. Your ignorance is embarrassing. It's a design example, fellas, and under Fair Use, at this point, it's perfectly legal (no permission needed). I'm not trying to steal anything. If I was, do you really think I'd be drawing attention to what I was doing? Gazzarri's and the Starwood are long since gone. The Whiskey is currently using its own logo design on merch, etc. All that looks familiar is the font. Have any of you ever even been to The Whiskey? Yeah, I know Mark Stone designed the original logo/font. This is probably why the band and Warner Bros. never used it. I'll be sure to see if he's willing to charge a licensing fee for his design - thanks for the tip.

...Been a fan since 1980. ...Saw the original band twice. ...Been backstage at a VH show. ...Worked for Kevin Dugan once at a show on the '98 tour. ...Met each original band member at least once. ....Saw Roth at the Forum in L.A. in '86 and at least 4 other times. ...Have corresponded with Cato, GreenEyedMurder, Jeff Hausman (before the internet) and Warf over the years. Ask Warf about the DVD I sent him after the Cafe Wha? show and how much he appreciated it. I could go on defending myself, but I'm wasting my time. No, I don't post here a lot, but what difference does that make?

...Was just trying to gauge everyone's opinion about the design to see if there would even be a market for it. I've already contacted the company that oversees merch and licensing fees for VH and the EVH brand, which was referred to me by a person who has done graphic design artwork for VH in the very recent past. ...No need to call the FBI, CIA, NSA, NTSB, the Defense Dept. and the Dept. of Homeland Security just yet, but when the sky does start falling, let me know, Chicken Littles.

Have a nice day, gentleman.

[vandeleur]

I'd have to say that the range of VH merch is dire. When you look at what AC/DC, Motorhead, Maiden and so on do, it is another mark in the 'how can they fuck the business side up so badly?' column.

Guys, here is my money: take it. Give me something to fucking buy.

Weird I agree , bearing in mind the yesterday I played on an ace acdc pinball. Anyhoo I then remembered you can get fucking stripped toilet roll holders. Van halen might be shit at merc but evh is the master. And there in is the trick in the tale.

[vandeleur]

Uh, gee, thank you so much for your opinions, guys.

You disappoint me - you're total missing the point.

This is a perspective and tentative t-shirt design I may submit to the "powers that be" for mass production, availability and legal sale (not by me). I wasn't trying to pass off anything as my own. I watermarked the design of the shirt, not the logos, so some opportunist wouldn't do what I'm being accused of trying to do.

Assclown? Oo, that hurts. Rampant copyright infringement? I didn't know some of you were attorneys, judges and juries. Your ignorance is embarrassing. It's a design example, fellas, and under Fair Use, at this point, it's perfectly legal (no permission needed). I'm not trying to steal anything. If I was, do you really think I'd be drawing attention to what I was doing? Gazzarri's and the Starwood are long since gone. The Whiskey is currently using its own different logo on merch, etc. All that looks familiar is the font. Have any of you ever even been to The Whiskey? Yeah, I know Mark Stone designed the original logo/font. This is probably why the band and Warner Bros. never used it. I'll be sure to see if he's willing to charge a licensing fee for his design - thanks for the tip.

...Been a fan since 1980. ...Saw the original band twice. ...Been backstage at a VH show. ...Worked for Kevin Dugan once at a show on the '98 tour. ...Met each original band member at least once. ....Saw Roth at the Forum in L.A. in '86 and at least 4 other times. ...Have corresponded with Cato, GreenEyedMurder, Jeff Hausman (before the internet) and Warf over the years. Ask Warf about the DVD I sent him after the Cafe Wha? show and how much he appreciated it. I could go on defending myself, but I'm wasting my time. No, I don't post here a lot, but what difference does that make?

...Was just trying to gauge everyone's opinion about the design to see if there would even be a market for it. I've already contacted the company that oversees merch and licensing fees for VH and the EVH brand, which was referred to me by a person who has done graphic design artwork for VH in the very recent past. ...No need to call the FBI, CIA, NSA, NTSB, the Defense Dept. and the Dept. of Homeland Security just yet, but when the sky does start falling, let me know, Chicken Littles.

Have a nice day, gentleman.

Dude , people on here are quick to kick off , ass clown is a compliment on here

[ZahZoo]

Dude , people on here are quick to kick off , ass clown is a compliment on here

Is that what they told you when you signed up..?

he he

[vandeleur]

Is that what they told you when you signed up..?

he he

Dude , they made you sign something

[mdk1967]

Dude , people on here are quick to kick off , ass clown is a compliment on here

Oh, I know. That's why I posted a response. I was just disappointed, hurt, upset and offended that I wasn't forwarded this video:

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Is that what they told you when you signed up..?

he he

all i heard, after i signed up, was "hey, can i have five stars?"

[WARF]

Wow.

Why is everyone getting their panties in a wad over a t-shirt design? I like the old logo and the tribute to the club days in the back.
This is a cool concept compared to the over abundance of the regular wing logo. I think diehards and fans in general will buy these. It's different.

Thanks again for the Cafe Wha? DVD! (which was given to me for FREE btw...)

[vandeleur]

Are you that Asian guy or the special needs kid at the front again

[vandeleur]

all i heard, after i signed up, was "hey, can i have five stars?"

I only came for the porn it was the Roth army or porn hub. If porn hub had a better singer I wouldn't have stayed.

[mdk1967]

Wow.

Why is everyone getting their panties in a wad over a t-shirt design? I like the old logo and the tribute to the club days in the back.
This is a cool concept compared to the over abundance of the regular wing logo. I think diehards and fans in general will buy these. It's different.

Thanks again for the Cafe Wha? DVD! (which was given to me for FREE btw...)

Thanks, Warf.

[binnie]

Wow.

Why is everyone getting their panties in a wad over a t-shirt design? I like the old logo and the tribute to the club days in the back.
This is a cool concept compared to the over abundance of the regular wing logo. I think diehards and fans in general will buy these. It's different.

Thanks again for the Cafe Wha? DVD! (which was given to me for FREE btw...)

Y'see, when WARF doesn't drink he makes posts like this.

Pussy

[vandeleur]

Getting him a drink

[WARF]

Y'see, when WARF doesn't drink he makes posts like this.

Pussy

Who said I quit? The only difference between me now and 2012 is I have my own business. I go out and drink socially. In 2012 I was unemployed sitting at my laptop swigin' from whatever store brand cheap vodka liter I could afford! lol That's what happens with me, you give me a keyboard and a bottle of Vodka.. mods disappear and ownership changes hands repeatedly lol

[DLR Bridge]

Yeah, I'm thinking that won't work out too well for him, myself.

Or maybe it will.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

I only came for the porn it was the Roth army or porn hub. If porn hub had a better singer I wouldn't have stayed.

they may now

[Romeo Delight]

Wow.

Why is everyone getting their panties in a wad over a t-shirt design? I like the old logo and the tribute to the club days in the back.
This is a cool concept compared to the over abundance of the regular wing logo. I think diehards and fans in general will buy these. It's different.

Thanks again for the Cafe Wha? DVD! (which was given to me for FREE btw...)

I dunno, its kind of where this place is at unfortunately...gang mentality and little tolerance for a difference of opinion. For example, if you try and say you like any aspect of the new live album you are labelled a lightweight and not a true hard core "real" fan.

Not sure why we cant discuss things without drawing lines in the sand like we are discussing Obama care or something...or whether Ima's obsession with male genitalia is heathly or unhealthy...its not for us to decide.

[WARF]

I dunno, its kind of where this place is at unfortunately...gang mentality and little tolerance for a difference of opinion. For example, if you try and say you like any aspect of the new live album you are labelled a lightweight and not a true hard core "real" fan.

Not sure why we cant discuss things without drawing lines in the sand like we are discussing Obama care or something...or whether Ima's obsession with male genitalia is heathly or unhealthy...its not for us to decide.

I've never got involved in any group think mentality. I actually sometimes purposely say things I don't even agree with just to go against the grain.
As far as the new live album if you like it, then LIKE it.... listen to it... enjoy....
I don't like it, and didn't buy it because there is a million other boots I have I enjoy much much more.... and that's because it doesn't sound like Van Halen without MA!
But whatever.... Wolf is holding his own.... I just don't have anymore interest in the band without Mike or Dave singin' in a register too high and screwing up the melody...

I hope Dave reads all the bad reviews about his singing, and gets a voice coach so he can sound great again like he did in 2007.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

For example, if you try and say you like any aspect of the new live album you are labelled a lightweight and not a true hard core "real" fan.

The term recently used was "moron", coincidentally from the guy that just complained about people disliking the T-shirt design.....

[VAiN]

The front is ok, because that belongs to VH... the back is a nightmare. Don't quit your day job.

[Dave's Bitch]

I dunno, its kind of where this place is at unfortunately...gang mentality and little tolerance for a difference of opinion.

That is not limited to hear, it's the internet in general.

[fryingdutchman]

Hey....the guy started this thread asking "what do you think?" I told him what I think, and I stand by it. Maybe he shouldn't ask such an open-ended question if he's going to be offended by the answer.

Did I take it to another level by labeling him a ripoff artist and an opportunist? Probably. So please accept my most sincere internet apology.

I'll just keep it to, "I don't like the shirt, and one copyright watermark is enough if you want people to really "see" something."

All this doesn't matter anyway, because after this he'll disappear again for years before he has another great item to try and sell us.

[fryingdutchman]

And now he's removed the video.

What a puss...

[WARF]

I don't think the number of posts you make determines if you're a Van Halen fan.

You actually prove how much more of a REAL life you have by not posting at all...

Conmee, designed a chart awhile back explaining this,,,,

I wish I knew where it was....

[twonabomber]

You actually prove how much more of a REAL life you have by not posting at all...

14,389 posts...kinda late for that.

[WARF]

14,389 posts...kinda late for that.

Let's add yours up from ddlr.com

[ZahZoo]

Quantity or Quality..?

[PETE'S BROTHER]

That is not limited to hear, it's the internet in general.

you can feel and taste it too