Hagar Article (Van Halen Needs Roth)

[Warham]

Sammy Hagar Says There Is No Van Halen Right Now
(LAUNCH, 09/08/2003 3:00 PM)

By LAUNCH Radio Networks

(9/8/03, 3 p.m. ET) -- Former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar told Goldmine magazine that at this point in time, "there is not a Van Halen." He said that bassist Michael Anthony has had no contact with guitarist Eddie Van Halen or drummer Alex Van Halen for a year, and that Eddie himself "hasn't played music for I don't know how long." While he says that the Van Halen brothers are both still capable of putting together a great musical project, Hagar added that, "If there's no Eddie, no Mike, or no David Lee Roth...that is not Van Halen."


Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, responding to a fan question on his band's official website, toto99.com, wrote that Van Halen has "an amazing record in the can and...are still looking for THE lead singer." Asked if he would consider taking the job, Lukather added, "I don't think I am the right guy, nor would I want the media heat and hate that would come my way."

From his mouth to your eyes.

[Golden AWe]

I wish he had the same wisdom in his lyrics...

[Bill Lumbergh]

Originally posted by Golden AWe
I wish he had the same wisdom in his lyrics...

You didnt think the lyrics to Three Lock Box were witty and wise? How 'bout "When It's Love" ?! Those would fit so perfectly on a "Congratulations on your first period" Hallmark card.

[Warham]

How about these fantastic lyrics by the Dylan-like Sammy Hagar...

How do I know when it's love?

I can't tell you but it lasts forever.

How does it feel when it's love?

It's just something you feel together.


Can somebody pass the toilet paper, please?

[Golden AWe]

Originally posted by Warham



Can somebody pass the toilet paper, please?

Here, take the coverlet of 5150...oh, sorry, I gave my vinyl-5150 away like 5 years ago...:p

[Bill Lumbergh]

I always knew that was a "shit" album.

[Jesus Christ]

Verily... we no longer allow Van Hagar albums in Heaven.

And what was up with that "Mine all Mine" song anyway?

You got Allah in the East
You got Me in the West
Me! What's a man to do....

Was that supposed to hath been a prayer or something?

[cwsmith17]

Originally posted by Warham
Sammy Hagar Says There Is No Van Halen Right Now
(LAUNCH, 09/08/2003 3:00 PM)

By LAUNCH Radio Networks

(9/8/03, 3 p.m. ET) -- Former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar told Goldmine magazine that at this point in time, "there is not a Van Halen." He said that bassist Michael Anthony has had no contact with guitarist Eddie Van Halen or drummer Alex Van Halen for a year, and that Eddie himself "hasn't played music for I don't know how long." While he says that the Van Halen brothers are both still capable of putting together a great musical project, Hagar added that, "If there's no Eddie, no Mike, or no David Lee Roth...that is not Van Halen."


Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, responding to a fan question on his band's official website, toto99.com, wrote that Van Halen has "an amazing record in the can and...are still looking for THE lead singer." Asked if he would consider taking the job, Lukather added, "I don't think I am the right guy, nor would I want the media heat and hate that would come my way."

From his mouth to your eyes.

It is impossible to fill Roth's shoes.

[Terry]

"Just as there will be champions, there will always be only one Ali. I'm the fun in Van Halen. Always will be. In terms of thinking you're gonna get someone else in there to replace me, well.........you're welcome to keep trying!"

DLR 1997