Wolfie or Mike? And Why?

[Little Lamont]

If the tour ever happens when Ed get out of rehab, who should play bass, Wolfie or Mike?

I say Mike 'cause he's part of the original CVH.

But so many people here hate Mike, so I wonder how many would really rather have Wolfie when it comes right down to it.

[Van Squalenn]

I say Mikey, because he's the original. Also because he's Sammy's bud and a member of "The Other Half."

And also because his hot sauce is so tangy.

-- Van Squalen, kickin ass and taking names

[Panamark]

Why Mike:

Coz he's the original

Why Wolf:

Coz he's not Sammy's bum chum...
(And he is EVH Jnr !!)

[Little Lamont]

Look, we gotta get fat-ass Sammy out of the picture here...

Ed, Al and Mike all played with him for years.

And Dave did that dumb-ass tour, so he's not innocent either. (Although, you gotta love the way he ignored his ass through most of it.)

[if6was9]

It's all bullshit. Not a single word about which one of them would play better. Yeah, music is secondary.

[Little Lamont]

Not a word about playing...yet!
You got the floor, If6was9!

[Panamark]

Originally posted by if6was9
It's all bullshit. Not a single word about which one of them would play better. Yeah, music is secondary.

Chill man..

EVH, AVH and

DAVE !

have all commented on Wolf's playing abilities.
I guess we are trusting the words of the most
important Van Halen members regarding the musical
abilities of EVH Jnr...

[if6was9]

Allright then. On the one hand we're all aware that Mike's a poor musician. On the second hand Wolfie is much too young and unexperienced to play bass, and we know nothing about his abilities. So I'd say Mike, but I hope there's still the third (and probably the best) option - someone fresh, who could really inspire Eddie and Dave.

Remember that bass is not just a low-frequency guitar. It's completely different animal and the foundation of a band.

[Little Lamont]

You really mean that? Just bring in somebody?

You're entitled to your opinion but I couldn't disagree more.

[DLRdelight!]

Originally posted by Panamark
Why Mike:

Coz he's the original

Why Wolf:

Coz he's not Sammy's bum chum...
(And he is EVH Jnr !!)

have to agree 100 percent

[if6was9]

I mean it. Changes are necessary. The Van Halens are burnt-out, they need something new, but Mike can't give it to them. Why not use someone else's creativity? You know, like energetic vampires.

AFAIK, Eddie already called to Billy Sheehan.

[Little Lamont]

Think about the moment, if it ever happens: You're in the arena, or stadium, and the lights go down...

I want all 4 original guys. Otherwise, a little bit of the magic won't be there.

Isn't that why the torch never got lit up back when all this started?

[if6was9]

You want a nostalgic 2 hours show. I want some new material to listen to. Everyone is different (thank God).

[Little Lamont]

Good point. God bless.

[Little Lamont]

Now back to the point: Wolfie or Mike?