Dave, Bassplayer and The Round Rocket ink new deals with Warner/Chappell...

[Diamondjimi]

SAMMY HAGAR, DAVID LEE ROTH And MICHAEL ANTHONY Ink New Deals With WARNER/CHAPPELL - Nov. 20, 2010

Warner/Chappell recently inked deals with legendary rockers Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony, all of VAN HALEN fame.

As part of the new agreement, Warner/Chappell acquired the entire catalog of songs written by Sammy Hagar — songwriter guitarist, and former lead singer of VAN HALEN (1986 through 1996) — including his work with the bands VAN HALEN, MONTROSE and CHICKENFOOT, as well as his music as a solo artist.

Additionally, Warner/Chappell extended and expanded its worldwide administration agreements with songwriters David Lee Roth, original lead singer for VAN HALEN (1978 through 1984), and Michael Anthony, bassist for VAN HALEN and CHICKENFOOT. Roth's existing catalog, including his VAN HALEN and solo work, as well as Anthony's work with VAN HALEN and CHICKENFOOT's debut self-titled album, are part of the agreements.

"Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony have not only each co-written hit songs recorded by VAN HALEN on some of the highest-selling albums of all time, but each had success on other solo or band recording projects as well," said Scott Francis, President, Warner/Chappell Music, and Chairman and CEO, Warner/Chappell Music U.S. "Their work is classic, timeless and adored around the world. The entire Warner/Chappell staff is excited to be working with such revered musicians who we know will continue to thrill fans for years to come."

[78/84 guy]

That's interesting, what company had Chickenleg too begin with ?? The old album's make sense but did another label really sell the rights to a new gold record band ??

[vaijuju]

Chappell/Warner wants make some ca$$$h

[Diamondjimi]

Hmm, anyone smelling a connection. Just connecting some dots here, but VH just resigned with Warner now Bassplayer is on board with them.
THe Red Hot Butt Peppers are gearing up for a new album, Satch just released a new one... Bassplayer needs a job. VH?

[chefcraig]

This is astoundingly confusing, as it's now the second press release from WARNER/CHAPPELL that will leave fans scratching their heads. If the Van Halen brothers signed an agreement a few months ago, how can Warners write another one covering Dave Roth, Sammy Hagar & Mike Anthony? Was there blank space on the contracts, and the three just signed their names?

[FORD]

Clearly this is a back catalog issue. It would probably cut the legal hassles that Warner Brothers records would have to go through to release a Box Set or any Van HALEN videos, having all the publishing rights "in house". They would have no other reason to sign any sort of deal with Michael Anthony, who doesn't actually WRITE songs, but is listed as a co writer on most of the Van Halen/Van Hagar catalogs. I don't see Gary Cherone's name here, so I'll assume the VDIII era isn't part of any future marketing plans. This does add a bit of credibility to the rumors of Van Hagar remasters, unfortunately. Or worse yet, a Van Halen box set polluted by Cheddar.

[twonabomber]

Warner/Chappell administers publishing rights. in the grand scheme of things, this means nothing to consumers.

[VAiN]

This does add a bit of credibility to the rumors of Van Hagar remasters, unfortunately. Or worse yet, a Van Halen box set polluted by Cheddar.

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking as well... oh please no!!!! The thought of releasing anything with spam is just fucking retarded!

[Dave's Bitch]

Bassplayer needs a job. VH?

The Van Halen's would love that.Just think of how little they would have to pay him

[Diamondjimi]

The Van Halen's would love that.Just think of how little they would have to pay him

[lesfunk]

It's probably for pubishing "easy" piano song books for fat midwestern housewives to learn to play Dreams and Just Like paradise while moistening their parlor piano stools.

[sadaist]

Or worse yet, a Van Halen box set polluted by Cheddar.

A Van Hagar box-set is perfectly fine with me. Just keep it separate from the Van HALEN box-set. Two completely different eras with different vibes = two totally separate box-sets. There is enough material from both to each have their own box-set & make Ed lots of money.

[chefcraig]

A Van Hagar box-set is perfectly fine with me. Just keep it separate from the Van HALEN box-set. Two completely different eras with different vibes = two totally separate box-sets. There is enough material from both to each have their own box-set & make Ed lots of money.

Splendid idea! The Roth era set could contain cleaned up demos, amazing live recordings from the time before the band was signed, alternate takes of the familiar six-pack tunes, some of Ed's material from the Wild Life, a live DVD containing footage from Oakland 81 and other pro-shot gigs, bumper stickers and iron on patches or decals for clothing, a huge-assed poster and an amusing book filled with anecdotes and cool photos from the band's golden age.

Then the Hagar era set could have..."Crossing Over", a couple of tracks from a Valerie Bertinelli movie of the week...and, ummm...

[FORD]

Yeah, I've been preaching the "separate box sets" gospel for years now. I do not plan to give one fucking dime to Sammy Hagar ever again, and I would really resent anybody forcing me to do so, in order to get some rare/unreleased Van HALEN.

I'm thinking a "Beatles Anthology" type of approach actually. Volume 1 could be all the old demos from the Cherokee Studios demo in 73/74 with Mark Stone on bass, the Simmons "Zero" demos, up to the WB Demos from 1977. And the best of the live stuff from the club days.

Volume II would be outtakes/alternates/etc. from the "Six Pack" era 78-84. And maybe stuff like "the Wild Life" soundtrack. Definitely anything from the early "5150 sessions" with Dave singing. And maybe include "Me Wise Magic" & "Can't Get This Stuff No More", since BOV1 is probably out of print for good.

Volume III could be the Van Hagar shit. And we can all laugh our asses off at the sales numbers compared to that of the first two volumes.

As for Van HALEN live shows, I think it's time to take a "Grateful Dead/Pearl Jam/Phish" approach there and start releasing one live album a year or so on CD, along with DVD's when possible. My choice for the first release would be the Pasadena Civic Center show from 77 which VH played soon after signing with WB, so the label may already own the masters to this recording. It's certainly one of the better quality boots, and God knows how many generations deep that tape was before a bootlegger first put it on CD.

[Bad Muthafucker]

It would be nice to have a Dave DVD with all of his solo videos.