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Current VH Situation - From My Sources
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Ok I started a new topic, not because what VT posted isn’t true per se, but because the tone of that thread just became a mess of confusion.
I think what we fail to realize in all of this is Van Halen has always been a very private band. Well before the internet, the band normally kept their private lives to themselves, which is why it’s sometimes hard to find out info about their past history. I mean even when Dave left the band, while people knew about it, it certainly wasn’t the headline news it would be now with the net, etc. It just happened and that was it. Very little fanfare about something that was pretty big music news at the time. For those of us who remember that time, I know you will agree with me.
So now everyone expects the band to change from that same belief of privacy in this new age, and they’re simply not going to. Has it backfired on the band over the years? Yes no question. But at the same time, I do believe everyone has a right to their privacy, even celebrities. Certainly dealing with addictions and health issues is not something that I would be running to share with anyone, famous or not. So try to remember that when you scream for info, I know it’s hard. As fans we feel we are owed more than that, and I myself have felt that way many times I know.
I don’t know whether Ed was in rehab or not, and frankly I don’t care anymore. I had pretty credible info of something that many others also had (like Andrew for Melodicrock), but maybe it was false info. Or maybe some things were exaggerated. I simply don’t know at this point, and it’s not worth debating.
But from time to time I do get interesting info from people very close to the band. Sometimes I can share it, other times I am asked not to. I haven’t really gotten anything in a long time, so when I do, I know it’s important and it’s NEVER been wrong.
From the info I got, here’s what I can say confidently.
Eddie is not currently in rehab, he’s at home taking care of himself, and dealing with whatever medical conditions are affecting him right now. It sounds like he’s doing well, but who knows. I hope he is.
The tour has not been cancelled, Mike is not returning to Van Halen anytime soon. Wolfgang is VH’s bassist. Any reports of Mike coming back are 100% false.
With regards to Val’s book. I don’t even know what importance this plays in anything, but apparently Ed has not read it. It also doesn’t sound like it’s any part of the reason VH isn’t playing right now either. I never thought it was, but some did. I also heard that Valerie doesn’t have any idea about Ed’s current health, so I guess her claims that she does may be coming through what she hears from her son, at least that’s what I am guessing. Again, is this really important in the grand scheme of things?
So pretty much the same stuff VT said, and I feel good about the information I have gotten. I didn’t really ask any other questions, I didn’t think it was my place to. It sounds to me like the reason the band doesn’t officially release this kind of information is they probably don’t believe it’s the kind of stuff they want out there as official news direct from them. Like I said, and like you know, Van Halen has always guarded their private info. Easier to leak stuff out unofficially, whether we like it or not.
I hope this has shed some light on things. I guess what we can take from this is Ed is seeking help for his current problems and VH plans on continuing their tour as of right now. About all the info I think we need.
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Current VH Situation - From My Sources
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Ok I started a new topic, not because what VT posted isn’t true per se, but because the tone of that thread just became a mess of confusion.
I think what we fail to realize in all of this is Van Halen has always been a very private band. Well before the internet, the band normally kept their private lives to themselves, which is why it’s sometimes hard to find out info about their past history. I mean even when Dave left the band, while people knew about it, it certainly wasn’t the headline news it would be now with the net, etc. It just happened and that was it. Very little fanfare about something that was pretty big music news at the time. For those of us who remember that time, I know you will agree with me.
So now everyone expects the band to change from that same belief of privacy in this new age, and they’re simply not going to. Has it backfired on the band over the years? Yes no question. But at the same time, I do believe everyone has a right to their privacy, even celebrities. Certainly dealing with addictions and health issues is not something that I would be running to share with anyone, famous or not. So try to remember that when you scream for info, I know it’s hard. As fans we feel we are owed more than that, and I myself have felt that way many times I know.
I don’t know whether Ed was in rehab or not, and frankly I don’t care anymore. I had pretty credible info of something that many others also had (like Andrew for Melodicrock), but maybe it was false info. Or maybe some things were exaggerated. I simply don’t know at this point, and it’s not worth debating.
But from time to time I do get interesting info from people very close to the band. Sometimes I can share it, other times I am asked not to. I haven’t really gotten anything in a long time, so when I do, I know it’s important and it’s NEVER been wrong.
From the info I got, here’s what I can say confidently.
Eddie is not currently in rehab, he’s at home taking care of himself, and dealing with whatever medical conditions are affecting him right now. It sounds like he’s doing well, but who knows. I hope he is.
The tour has not been cancelled, Mike is not returning to Van Halen anytime soon. Wolfgang is VH’s bassist. Any reports of Mike coming back are 100% false.
With regards to Val’s book. I don’t even know what importance this plays in anything, but apparently Ed has not read it. It also doesn’t sound like it’s any part of the reason VH isn’t playing right now either. I never thought it was, but some did. I also heard that Valerie doesn’t have any idea about Ed’s current health, so I guess her claims that she does may be coming through what she hears from her son, at least that’s what I am guessing. Again, is this really important in the grand scheme of things?
So pretty much the same stuff VT said, and I feel good about the information I have gotten. I didn’t really ask any other questions, I didn’t think it was my place to. It sounds to me like the reason the band doesn’t officially release this kind of information is they probably don’t believe it’s the kind of stuff they want out there as official news direct from them. Like I said, and like you know, Van Halen has always guarded their private info. Easier to leak stuff out unofficially, whether we like it or not.
I hope this has shed some light on things. I guess what we can take from this is Ed is seeking help for his current problems and VH plans on continuing their tour as of right now. About all the info I think we need.
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