Classic Van Halen: a mix of Religion and Hockey

[CVHfan]

Appearently DLR has described his work with Van Halen as such.

Here is a quote from wikipedia:

Die-hard "old Van Halen" fans derisively referred to the new "Van-Hagar" sound as "soft" or "fluffy" when compared with the earlier Roth-era raucous 80s party, 'hair'-band style- a sound which Roth himself once described as a mix of "religion and hockey".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen

I thought that it was a funny description of the sound. I don't know if I could have said it better myself. What do you think.

[Panamark]

Not being a hockey afficiando, I found the early concerts to resemble
a kick ass Rock spectacle. If there is a hockey comparison !
Well puck it !! Lets hear it....

[secrets]

I think I have the interview where the original quote comes from. It was early 80s MTV I think. Will have to check.

[Matt White]

Originally posted by Radio Birdman
"Its sort of a deliverance.Some people go to church for that feeling.Some go to hockey games.The rest of'em come to Van Halen!"

or sump'in like that.

You got it Bro! PREFECT. That's what DAVE said.
Obviously talkin' 'bout the Euphoric feelin' of seeing CLASSIC VAN HALEN in their full tilt boogie GLORY!!!
I'll lay a 'fiver on 'ya!