"I'm telling Dave, 'Dude, get your ass up here and sing, bitch! Come on!'"

[Nickdfresh]

Van Halen reunion rumors gain steam
December 18, 2006 12:05 PM
by Jon Zahlaway
LiveDaily Senior Writer
Rumors of Van Halen (music) reuniting with original singer David Lee Roth, which have swirled around the group for years, have taken a turn toward reality now that guitarist Eddie Van Halen apparently has invited the motor-mouthed frontman back to the group.

"I'm telling Dave, 'Dude, get your ass up here and sing, bitch! Come on!'" Eddie recently told Guitar World magazine. "As it stands right now, the ball is in Dave's court. Whether he wants to rise to the occasion is entirely up to him, but we're ready to go."

That revelation appears in the February issue of Guitar World, according to managing editor Jeff Kitts, who said that the guitarist will also be featured on the cover of the magazine's March issue.

Roth--who for years has publicly campaigned for the gig--has remained uncharacteristically silent since news of Eddie Van Halen's remarks surfaced last week.

Eddie's comments follow last month's revelation that Van Halen is currently in the studio writing and rehearsing for a 2007 summer tour. Should Roth return to the helm for that outing, fans still won't be seeing the original Van Halen lineup; as previously reported, Eddie recently announced that bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony had been bounced in favor of Eddie's 15-year-old son, Wolfgang Van Halen.

"Wolfgang breathes new life into what we're doing," Eddie said during the recent Guitar World interview. "He brings youthfulness to something that's inherently youthful. He's only been playing bass for three months, but it's spooky. He's locked tight and puts an incredible spin on our s---."

One of the few people who has heard Wolfgang Van Halen's work with the band is photographer Ross Halfin, whose latest encounter with Eddie Van Halen took place last week.

"Edward is in a great mood, he's easy to work with," Halfin wrote in an online diary entry about the Dec. 13 photo shoot. "And I'm not saying who or what I shot, but I will tell you Edward played a couple of CDs which I thought were from 1978 (it was from two days ago) of Van Halen rehearsing with Wolfgang Van Halen on bass. It was jaw-droppingly amazing. They played 'On Fire,' 'I'm the One,' 'Atomic Punk.' I'm not listing the rest, but I will tell you the band sounded untouchable.

"It was as exciting as the first time I saw them," Halfin continued. "They will come back and destroy the world. ... Having Edward's son on bass has rejuvenated them."

Despite Halfin's rave, it remains to be seen how the group's decision to oust Anthony--a fan favorite whose background vocals are widely recognized as a defining element of the band's signature sound--will impact the success of any reunion tour.

Van Halen last toured in 2004, at which time estranged singer Sammy Hagar--who replaced Roth in 1985, and then split with the group himself in 1996--returned to the fold. That outing ended with more bad blood between Hagar and Eddie Van Halen, and Anthony has since said that the Van Halen brothers had fired him before negotiating a discounted deal that allowed him to participate in the 2004 run.

Earlier this year, Anthony teamed up with Hagar for a summer tour that featured Hagar performing one set with his solo band, and a second set with his drummer, guitarist and Anthony. Billed as The Other Half, the quartet's setlist was comprised entirely of Van Halen tunes.

Eddie expressed displeasure with the Hagar/Anthony outing during a September telephone interview that aired on "The Howard Stern Show." For their part, Anthony and Hagar have claimed that Eddie's alcohol consumption derailed the group's 2004 reunion.

livedaily.com (http://www.livedaily.com/news/Van_Halen_reunion_rumors_gain_steam-11210.html?t=98)

Sorry if this a dupe. But I searched and you no good bastards missed this stuff...

[WARF]

When did DLR become Eddie's bitch?!?! :)

[isthatTHUNDER?!]

I will comment on the information I have obtained when I feel the time is right.

[WARF]

Joe thunder is the greatest troll in the history of all message boards!

[Nickdfresh]

Originally posted by WARF
When did DLR become Eddie's bitch?!?! :)

When he signs on as a "paid employee."

[Terry]

10:1 the whole thing fell apart months ago when Dave called up Ed and asked, "Wanna get back together and tour?"

Ed replied, "Sure. My kid is playing bass, we Van Halens call all the shots, and you get paid less than the rest of us."

To which Dave laughed, said "Fuck that shit", hung up the phone, and now Ed gets to go around saying he's ready to reunite, but it's Dave who is gumming up the works.

[Terry]

Originally posted by isthatTHUNDER?!
I will comment on the information I have obtained when I feel the time is right.

Don't bother. You haven't got any information worth commenting on.

[jhale667]

Originally posted by isthatTHUNDER?!
I will be offering rimjobs to all the male members of the Roth Army when I feel the time is right.

You're sick, Joey.:mad:

[Nickdfresh]

Originally posted by isthatTHUNDER?!
I will comment on the information I have obtained when I feel the time is right.

Ankle bracelet a little tight today Namba-bitch?

[knuckleboner]

Originally posted by Terry
10:1 the whole thing fell apart months ago when Dave called up Ed and asked, "Wanna get back together and tour?"

Ed replied, "Sure. My kid is playing bass, we Van Halens call all the shots, and you get paid less than the rest of us."

To which Dave laughed, said "---- that shit", hung up the phone, and now Ed gets to go around saying he's ready to reunite, but it's Dave who is gumming up the works.

i totally agree.


(though, i'm guessing that ed's newfound respect for pornstars has at least made the offer tempting...)

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by Terry
10:1 the whole thing fell apart months ago when Dave called up Ed and asked, "Wanna get back together and tour?"

Ed replied, "Sure. My kid is playing bass, we Van Halens call all the shots, and you get paid less than the rest of us."

To which Dave laughed, said "Fuck that shit", hung up the phone, and now Ed gets to go around saying he's ready to reunite, but it's Dave who is gumming up the works.

I don't think your being 100% accurate on that would surprise any of us at this point...

Probably spot-on...

[Diamondjimi]

Originally posted by Terry
10:1 the whole thing fell apart months ago when Dave called up Ed and asked, "Wanna get back together and tour?"

Ed replied, "Sure. My kid is playing bass, we Van Halens call all the shots, and you get paid less than the rest of us."

To which Dave laughed, said "Fuck that shit", hung up the phone, and now Ed gets to go around saying he's ready to reunite, but it's Dave who is gumming up the works.

Could quite possibly be the scenario given Ed's penchant for being a control freak and placing blame on anyone but himself...

[intruder3906]

Originally posted by diamondjimi
Could quite possibly be the scenario given Ed's penchant for being a control freak and placing blame on anyone but himself...


I agree 100% and I dont wanna piss on anyones bonfire especially at this festive time of year but.......IT IS NOT GONNA HAPPEN.!! There will be no reunion, and Dave will get the blame again, but i think Dave will insist on Mike being in the lineup and that is where the shit will hit the fan.....Game over...amen.

[danzig]

Why not put Alex's son on vocals? This gets more retarded by the second. Can't Eddie just pull Wolfie out on stage for one song like go to work with daddy day or something?

[Nitro Express]

Who wants to sing with a homeless bum who call's you a bitch?

[intruder3906]

Originally posted by danzig
Why not put Alex's son on vocals? This gets more retarded by the second. Can't Eddie just pull Wolfie out on stage for one song like go to work with daddy day or something?

I just cant see Dave and wolfie on the same stage.....not in a full tour kinda way.......Dave wont do it.....its just not right.

[blueturk]

"Bitch"?!!! Kick Eddie's ass and forget about it, Dave.

[Bill Lumbergh]

No shit. It's pretty clear that Dave would only be allowed back if he bends over for Ed.......fuck that.

[rustoffa]

Originally posted by Nitro Express
Who wants to sing with a homeless bum who call's you a bitch?

That's actually kinda mild, when you think back about all the name-calling over the years. If Dave responds with something like, "Ed's my bitch, and we're gonna' make this thing happen!"......???

Forget about Ticketmaster.
:D

[bueno bob]

Well, considering EVERYBODY in Van Halen has been a bitch more than once over these years, I guess the title's more or less a fit no matter who you apply it to...

:rolleyes:

[DLR_EngineRoom]

Originally posted by Terry
10:1 the whole thing fell apart months ago when Dave called up Ed and asked, "Wanna get back together and tour?"

Ed replied, "Sure. My kid is playing bass, we Van Halens call all the shots, and you get paid less than the rest of us."

To which Dave laughed, said "Fuck that shit", hung up the phone, and now Ed gets to go around saying he's ready to reunite, but it's Dave who is gumming up the works.

Actually sounds realistic...but unreasonable...

[bantonelli]

Let Ed think what he wants, even if he does call Dave a biotch.

Truth of the matter is that WE KNOW THE TRUTH and WHO the real BIOTCH is.

Dave is smarter than Ed.....remember?

[DLR_EngineRoom]

Originally posted by bantonelli
Dave is smarter than Ed.....remember?

Correctomundo....which is why Van Halen was most successful when Dave did the business decisions...(see chapter 'Business 101' from CFTH)

[sadaist]

Out of any of them Alex is the bitch. Blindly doing whatever little bro tells him. If I was messed up on booze & drugs, my older brother would kick my fucking ass.

[Pasadena Bunnie]

Originally posted by DLR_EngineRoom
Correctomundo....which is why Van Halen was most successful when Dave did the business decisions...(see chapter 'Business 101' from CFTH)

Exactly! It's all there in living color and in English!:D

[Coyote]

Originally posted by sadaist
Out of any of them Alex is the bitch. Blindly doing whatever little bro tells him. If I was messed up on booze & drugs, my older brother would kick my fucking ass.

Which begs the question: Where In The World Is Alex Van Halen?

[bastardog]

Originally posted by Nickdfresh
"I'm telling Dave, 'Dude, get your ass up here and sing, bitch! Come on!'"

So Ed is now Rick James?

[tjvhou812]

Does it seem cold in here to you

[EAT MY ASSHOLE]

What would be cool is if Wolfie does Mike's old solo, throwing his bass down and chugging a fifth of Daniels.

[Loons The Great]

Feeling so tired, cant understand it
Just had a fortnights sleep
Im feeling so tired, Im so distracted
Aint touched a thing all week

Im feeling drunk, juiced up and sloppy
Aint touched a drink all night
Im feeling hungry, cant see the reason
Just ate a horse meat pie

Yeah when you call my name
I salivate like a pavlov dog
Yeah when you lay me out
My heart is beating louder than a big bass drum, alright

Yeah, you got to mix it child
You got to fix it must be love
Its a bitch
You got to mix it child
You got to fix it but love
Its a bitch, alright

Sometimes Im sexy, move like a stud
Kicking the stall all night
Sometimes Im so shy, got to be worked on
Dont have no bark or bite, alright

Yeah when you call my name
I salivate like a pavlov dog
Yeah when you lay me out
My heart is bumpin louder than a big bass drum, alright

I said hey, yeah I feel alright now
Got to be a...
Hey, I feel alright now
Hey hey hey
Hey hey yeah...

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by Coyote
Which begs the question: Where In The World Is Alex Van Halen?

Probably broke his neck again...

[sadaist]

Originally posted by bueno bob
Probably broke his neck again...

Saves one of us the trouble of having to do it for him.

[jharp84]

It's all a farse to start with! Ed doesn't want to tour! Now he makes it look like it all Dave's fault again! When he has no intention of doing jack(except for daniels chasers after cheap wine to get a better fucking buzz!) So he has no reunion and blames it on Dave! He's off the hook(in his twisted world)!

[rabbit1125]

Id say, whoever is the bitch between Ed and Dave is out of the water, VH will only return to the charts if both of them are in it, (just my opinion): they comprise 90% of the VH importance.

[JesseRocks]

I spoke to someone with first hand knowledge that DLR, Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang are currently rehearsing. Unfortunately Michael Anthony is not.... Besides the Hall of Fame ceremony, they will do a tour without putting out a new album and are in talks with MTV to be the next MTV Icons!

JR

[Wawazat]

Originally posted by JesseRocks
I spoke to someone with first hand knowledge that DLR, Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang are currently rehearsing. Unfortunately Michael Anthony is not.... Besides the Hall of Fame ceremony, they will do a tour without putting out a new album and are in talks with MTV to be the next MTV Icons!

JR

THX i feel better now !

[Vinnie Velvet]

Originally posted by bueno bob
Probably broke his neck again...

I'm not even going to ask how.

:D

[Coyote]

Originally posted by Vinnie Velvet
I'm not even going to ask how.

:D

Roof fell in on him... again. :D

[binnie]

Originally posted by JesseRocks
I spoke to someone with first hand knowledge that DLR, Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang are currently rehearsing. Unfortunately Michael Anthony is not.... Besides the Hall of Fame ceremony, they will do a tour without putting out a new album and are in talks with MTV to be the next MTV Icons!

JR

That's good to know...

[Bill Lumbergh]

Originally posted by JesseRocks

and are in talks with MTV to be the next MTV Icons!

JR

Oh, fuck yeah, I can't wait for Timberlake or Avril Lavigne to perform "Panama" and talk about the profound influence CVH had on them!!!! BRING THAT SHIT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DrMaddVibe]

Originally posted by Bill Lumbergh
Oh, fuck yeah, I can't wait for Timberlake or Avril Lavigne to perform "Panama" and talk about the profound influence CVH had on them!!!! BRING THAT SHIT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


HA!:D

[DavidLeeNatra]

so we end up as always...ed used dave's name to tease everyone into the next guitarworld to pimp his fucking guitar...because this sentence doesn't seem to be near to be a subject anymore...

see ed...the only interesting thing about you is DAVID LEE ROTH!

[hideyoursheep]

Originally posted by Terry
10:1 the whole thing fell apart months ago when Dave called up Ed and asked, "Wanna get back together and tour?"

Ed replied, "Sure. My kid is playing bass, we Van Halens call all the shots, and you get paid less than the rest of us."

To which Dave laughed, said "Fuck that shit", hung up the phone, and now Ed gets to go around saying he's ready to reunite, but it's Dave who is gumming up the works.

This situation is FUBAR.Don't do it, Dave-The Van Halen's will eventually roll you again.

[jgdrag]

Originally posted by hideyoursheep
This situation is FUBAR.Don't do it, Dave-The Van Halen's will eventually roll you again.

Agree
Fucked Up Beyond All Repair

[pjvan]

Originally posted by JesseRocks
I spoke to someone with first hand knowledge that DLR, Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang are currently rehearsing. Unfortunately Michael Anthony is not.... Besides the Hall of Fame ceremony, they will do a tour without putting out a new album and are in talks with MTV to be the next MTV Icons!

JR

Wolfboy an icon? An Icon of what? Jacking off and eating a hell of a lot of Big Macs at Spamold McDonalds?