Full New Michael Anthony Interview

[DrMaddVibe]

Originally posted by Terry
Why the fuck is it that the Van Halens and now Anthony always have to blather something about Dave not being humble enough for their tastes, and his ego being too overwhelming for a reunion to happen?

They must have forgotten that it was Roth's ego and lack of humility that helped get CVH noticed in the first place ("Why be humble? You're not that good.").

This is just lame code phrases for "Dave isn't going to kiss our asses to get back into the band".

If Anthony and the sisters were smart, they'd be kissing Dave's ass about now. I don't want a meek Roth being treated like some sort of supplicant by the Van Halens to make a reunion happen.

Fucking cunts.

YUP!


CVH isn't about who get the biggest pile of cash at the end of the tour.

bassplayer can talk all he wants, he has NOTHING constructive to say and is by his own omission a hired employee...not a founding member. He let them steamroll him into that role.

I want to see Dave reunite with the band, but I don't want to see Dave up there in jeans and flannel with a ball gag in his mouth inbetween songs.

I want the same old Dave that I've been paying for at his concerts...the high energy, joke cracking, Jack swilling, high jumping, scream yelling madman that puts the fun in Rock 'n' Roll.

The sisters and bassplayer represent the absolute worst example of corporate rock greed. They give nothing back to their fans and take all of their money. No new material, no new videos(like I'd buy or download anything that didn't have Roth in it to begin with!)or even an updated website...which Dave is guilty of too, BUT...he's there not sacrificing himself to be something that he's not. With Dave its not forced or contrived. How'd you like to have some audio of the sisters on their own jet after a show?

Face it everyone...we're not going to get what we deserve. EdWad is a shell of his past glory, Alice is a whore, bassplayer is nothing and Dave is well, still Dave. It is what it is, andnone of the "king's" horses or none of the "king's" men can put it back together again.

I'd love to take Ed to Napa Valley.

[PlexiBrown]

[DrMaddVibe]

Originally posted by PlexiBrown

5 Stars for that one!!!!

[cjsand76]

you are taking things at face value

Look, it was Eddie, Alex and Michael that completely humiliated Dave back in 1996. Who the hell was Michael to slam on Dave's dressing room door during the Sam and Dave tour about failing to reconcile? Mike, you humiliated him in front of the whole world back in '96!!! It was Eddie, Alex and Michael who cut Dave out of royalty deals. If you had a chance to read Sammy Hagar's memoirs about his final three years with Van Halen, you will find disturbing news about how the brothers treated Michael Anthony. After Dave left, they cut him out of royalties on albums and even refused to let him play on some of the recordings for their albums. Hagar said himself that Michael was nothing more than a salaried musician. It was absolutely horrible. I mean, look, if they can treat Michael Anthony the way they do after all the loyalty he has shown then you cannot blame Dave for going in with his ego blasting. Folks, it does not seem that Dave has much of a choice when dealing with the Van Halen brothers.

[DavidLeeNatra]

Originally posted by Brett
Oh please Dave's as big a prick as Ed according to this interview. Fuck both of them.

I guess you guys can forget any reunion thing ever, the band is pretty much a done deal forever, in any form.

just the fact that bass player doesn't understand why dave acts the way he does, does not mean dave is a prick per se. what does mullet mikey know about "following your road", being consequent in what you do or stand for your deserved rights?

as much as you use any opportunity to bash dave, read again! what I read between the lines is, that the sisters try to screw everybody in this drama. bass player, dave, and sam...dave is hard to work with, sure! but doesn't he have any right to ask for musical or creative directions as much as ed? dave will NEVER be a hired gun for anybody...bass player doesn't get that because that's what he became since dave left the band...

better let go 50 mio $ than to sell out your soul...

but you're 100% right about the reunion thing...

[PlexiBrown]

Before and After

Where Have All The Good Times Gone!

[DavidLeeNatra]

scary...

[Don Corleone]

Originally posted by DavidLeeNatra
But you're 100% right about the reunion thing...

Ditto. The only thing I really raised an eye brow at (nothing you posted Natra) was Mike not giving anything back. Now Mike's no song writer, so new stuff is out. But he always seems to be on the go (granted with Spam), and he he does seem happy to meeting fans, which is much more than can be said for the sisters.

[PlexiBrown]

[degüello]

Originally posted by Halen High
... When Mike states Dave’s ‘ego just wouldn’t let it happen’, he is probably talking about Dave’s reluctance to be subservient to Eddie and Alex, as either a contributor to the song writing process, the design of the band’s videos and imagery, or financially...

Exactly.

[Jamocha Joe]

How tight can Mikey and Sammy be? Mikey admits he didn't play on any of the god awful new songs and, in fact, wasn't even in the band at that point. Sammy was recording with the sisters and planning a tour without his lifemate. Time to wake up and smell the meth cooking girl. That boy is using you.

I find it incredibly disturbing that a group of 50 year old men can't get over problems from 20 years ago. And the silly fights. He's advertising hot sauce, the arena sells his tequila, I don't like you, you're trying to have an opinion, I need a separate jet, my teeth are falling out, you spilled your wine and stained my capri pants, i burned my retinas out of my eyeballs when my meth lab exploded. Wahhh Wahhh Wahhh! And how about the complaint that the most flamboyant lead singer of all time, that helped launch your band into the stratosphere, has a big ego? What a revelation. After all these years I find out Dave is not an introvert. Who knew? Apparently everyone on the planet except his bandmates.

[degüello]

Originally posted by Howlin' Wolf
... I can't believe that Mikey would 'tell off' Roth, either. And if Roth has such a huge ego--he just sat there and agreed with the bass player?...

Good point! :D

[degüello]

Originally posted by Big Troubles
...The bass player has always been an easy target, but really, the only thing I dont like about him is his "twirling on his back, wearing a cape breakdance" when doing his solo...

:D:D:D Now that was funny.

[bantonelli]

Originally posted by Terry
Why the fuck is it that the Van Halens and now Anthony always have to blather something about Dave not being humble enough for their tastes, and his ego being too overwhelming for a reunion to happen?

They must have forgotten that it was Roth's ego and lack of humility that helped get CVH noticed in the first place ("Why be humble? You're not that good.").

This is just lame code phrases for "Dave isn't going to kiss our asses to get back into the band".

If Anthony and the sisters were smart, they'd be kissing Dave's ass about now. I don't want a meek Roth being treated like some sort of supplicant by the Van Halens to make a reunion happen.

Fucking cunts.

I have to agree with Brother Terry....The Van Halens and Michael Anthony would still be playing backyard parties as a hobby and working at some mundane 9 to 5, Monday - Friday job at AAMCO or the like if it weren't for the aggressive, will not take "NO" for an answer, persevered ROTH attitude.

Do they appreciate the fact that the band would not get recognition if it weren't for his attitude and personality? After all, it was Bill Gazzari who was intrigued by ROTH's attitude that put Van Halen as his house band and from there, the legend grew....

It's amazing that once success comes knocking on your door, some people forget where they came from and who helped elevate their success, their current lifestyle, etc.

The only way I now see the Van Halen brothers dropping to their knees to reunite with ROTH is if their royalty checks run dry - which could happen, after all, how many times are we going out to purchase CD's, shirts, etc. The only EFFEN Royalty checks they are getting are from Radio Stations worldwide playing ROTH ERA....that's pretty much a fact...at least here in Los Angeles (Major Market....H-E-L-L-O ED/AL/Sobeleski !!!)

Ain't talkin' bout Hagar in LA LA LAND.

[jharp84]

Well said! It is a vicious circle that will continue to fuck with all of us true CVH fans! Bottom line is put out the old concerts on dvd and cd! What could that hurt at this time! I would be happy with their 1980 movie with concert dvd and soundtrack cd! But as we all know that footage will never be the same! I saw them twice on that tour! And it blew every other show away!!!