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  • gigolo
    Roadie
    • May 2004
    • 163

    #91
    wtf a superband returns to the stage after 8 yrs and i cannot find one newspaper or TV review or comments on the show last night! oh forgot sammy is fronting

    $$$ gslinger

    Here is interesting things i noted going through the vhlinks posts from people who went to the greensboro show. hope this is cool?

    four star people really felt like they got hosed paying 175 bucks for a 87.50 ticket that many people even got cheaper buying them through ebay. i think vh management really screwed people on this deal

    many comments on how the sound was too loud, mix really screwed up, sucked, really sounded bad. this is the biggest negative comment i saw from all the posts

    t-shirts were $35-55 dollars and there was a nice pullover for $80 and a jacket for $150. Frankenstrat striped beer huggie for $10. Ouch!

    <> inside the golden ring is SRO, I paid $475 at the auction to stand all night, that sucked but the view was great

    there several comments that EVH was having a good time and reacted positively to the crowd. <$$$> gs I saw your other posts about Ed getting on the road and realizing millions of people still care for him, maybe would help him not booze & drug himself to an early grave. maybe this was a start last night as I don’t want to see the guy die like this? what you think?

    also it seemed like the posters that were serious musicians and serious VH fans that had seen VH a number of times said eddie guitar playing was way off and he sounded really rusty. maybe he will get better after a few shows?

    this post on EVH was wild

    <> I have one more little thing to add...I'm not sure if this was mentioned, but Ed did have a rope around his neck most of the night. I couldn't figure out why?? But, during one of the songs he pulled it up like a noose to hang himself. He did it again towards the end of the concert. It was VERY weird! I think he's losing his mind. Also, towards the beginning I saw Ed throw something to someone in the front row. It looked like they opened it and gave it back to him. He then threw something in his mouth. Then, it was time for him to play his guitar again and the wrapper was stuck to his hand. He waved it around a few times before it finally fell off. Weird! Sammy also ate something during the finale. Took a handful and threw his head back. Viagra? oh,,,, Ed's name was chanted many times, and he did cover his eyes and cry. Somebody said he cried at the dress rehearsal also,,,,,what is going on with is guy!

    Responding Post - LOL. I saw that and was wondering what the hell he was doing. It seemed like he could've waited to get backstage...maybe they were breath mints..ROFLOL

    another post

    <>Eddie's hair looks terrible. Love ya, dude, but let it down! And STOP SMOKING, DUMBASS!! I'll agree that his solo wasn't that great. He played Little Guitars intro, a bit of Eruption, some of Cathedral, and some other crazy stuff. Seemed kinda sloppy to me, though. I'd say he was definitely winging it. It didn't seem canned like on the live album. He was very emotional, as some have mentioned, yeah seemed to cry once!

    funny posts on alex

    <> Eddie signed one shirt at the very end of the show. Eddie handed his guitar to Alex in order to do so. The look on Alex's face was priceless when the guitar abruptly began to emit glorious rock-guitar feedback. Laughing, Alex handed it back to Eddie with a look on his face that said "Here...make it stop!"

    <> Kind of funny at the end when Al,Mike,Ed & Sam were taking
    there bows and Al was holding Ed's guitar and accidently hit a cord and a load
    scretch cam from the guitar. He didn't no what to do and gave it back to ED (funny!).

    <> Al looks like Mr Spock. All he needs is pointy ears. Still rocks, though.


    $$$ gslinger & all - hope this wasnt too much of a newbie post?
    Last edited by gigolo; 06-12-2004, 04:46 PM.
    Hey you Van Dutch guys. Your names Neil & Bob or is that what you do!

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    • gslinger
      Foot Soldier
      • May 2004
      • 729

      #92
      Posted by tv

      It's Ladies Night in Buffalo-DLR, but it doesn't look like they will be at the Van Halen Concert Monday night!..gs


      Van Halen - Buffalo
      Monday, June 14, 2004
      Secondary ReSale - AA++ ReSeller
      Prime+ Floor Seats
      Rpt: 06.12.04 14:44
      ------------------
      Total Ticket Sales to-date: 6,825 (33.2% of HSBC Arena Capacity)20.5

      Note:
      Many good seats available, including floor.
      ILoveAllAccess.com 4 Star Tickets Rows 1-20 tickets - $175

      Closed Sales-Quik List, Highest Disc
      (59.3% "No Sales")

      2 Tickets w cc/tx = $195.90 Face Value

      Loc/#ofTics/$/Disc to Face
      (Center-FL1,Right-FL2,Left FL3 (FL2=Eddie's Side)
      ------------------------------------
      FL 3 R 12 - 2...$70..(64%)
      FL 2 R 14 - 2...$71
      FL 2 R 04 - 2...$79
      FL 3 R 08 - 2...$80
      FL 1 R 22 - 2...$86..(56%)
      FL 1 R 22 - 2...$99
      FL 2 R 08 - 2..$101
      FL 1 R 05 - 2..$119..(39%)
      FL 2 R 14 - 2..$120
      FL 3 R 08 - 2..$125
      -Stop-


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      Aw, the tough life on the road!
      Last edited by gslinger; 06-12-2004, 07:51 PM.
      <center>Accept Only Van <strike>Halen</strike> Roth Classic!
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      • DavidLeeNatra
        TOASTMASTER GENERAL
        • Jan 2004
        • 10715

        #93
        gslinger...where the fuck do you get this stuff from??? don't ever stop posting it...me says "good news"
        Roth Army Icon
        First official owner of ADKOT (Deluxe Version)

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        • Va Beach VH Fan
          ROTH ARMY FOUNDER
          • Dec 2003
          • 17913

          #94
          Just out of curiosity GS, where are you getting that info ??

          You know Hershey ain't selling for shit either, then the next night in Buffalo, hmmm, I sense a trend developing....
          Eat Us And Smile - The Originals

          "I have a very belligerent enthusiasm or an enthusiastic belligerence. I’m an intellectual slut." - David Lee Roth

          "We are part of the, not just the culture, but the geography. Van Halen music goes along with like fries with the burger." - David Lee Roth

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          • gigolo
            Roadie
            • May 2004
            • 163

            #95
            more comments from people who attended greensboro

            <> I heard from some of the 5-star folks that Eddie was drinking red wine during soundcheck. He proceeded to drink red wine (from a PowerAde type bottle) throughout the show. If he was drunk, he pulled it off well. He looked too thin, though. God bless him, I just hope he can get his shit together. The drinking and smoking is going to take him way too soon.........

            <> one note also is the avg age of the fans were 30 to 50 or so and it was the only time ever in my life that many people acted as ONE......that part is what made ED cry cause it was a very moving experience
            Hey you Van Dutch guys. Your names Neil & Bob or is that what you do!

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            • gigolo
              Roadie
              • May 2004
              • 163

              #96
              more greensboro comments

              <> We had terrific seats, we could see Eddie before he came out. One funny thing: Just before the show started, he was wearing a shirt, but as the crowd was all screaming his name he seemed to gain confidence right there before our eyes. He put out his cigarette, hugged the guitar guy, stripped off his shirt and ran onstage.

              The really memorable thing was at the end, when everyone was screaming "Eddie Eddie Eddie," he put his hands to his heart and then toward the crowd and said "Thank you, You've made my LIFE tonight." I swear I saw tears in his eyes when he said it. I overheard a lot of people talking about it, how touched they were by that moment.
              Hey you Van Dutch guys. Your names Neil & Bob or is that what you do!

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              • Panamark
                DIAMOND STATUS
                • Jan 2004
                • 17161

                #97
                I think I want to puke......
                BABY PANA 2 IS Coming !! All across the land, let the love and beer flow !
                Love ya Mary Frances!

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                • gslinger
                  Foot Soldier
                  • May 2004
                  • 729

                  #98
                  posted by tv

                  Greensboro pics
                  <center>Accept Only Van <strike>Halen</strike> Roth Classic!
                  "Everyday becomes a better Diamond Dave day"</center><center>http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6002/03Way.jpg
                  </center><marquee><b><font color=Blue><size=+4>The 2004 Spammy “Eat It & Puke” Van ReHash Tour * Coming to a "This Suit is You" Store In Your Tiny Little Neighborhood. Brought to you by the Hemlock Society, Underground Bulemics United, PUTR - People for the Unethical Treatment of Rockfans, & a Special Message from Eddie & Alex Van Halen - Fuck you guyssss!!!!! </size></font></b></marquee></font>
                  <center>
                  "Those cats had me so beat down & confused, made the cancer seem like a tiny zit on my ass..I don't have a clue what's going on"-EVH</center>
                  <center>Click>"Hot Chicks for Dave" & "Dave’s Cavalcade of Bimbos"</center>

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                  • gslinger
                    Foot Soldier
                    • May 2004
                    • 729

                    #99
                    posted by tv
                    2
                    <center>Accept Only Van <strike>Halen</strike> Roth Classic!
                    "Everyday becomes a better Diamond Dave day"</center><center>http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6002/03Way.jpg
                    </center><marquee><b><font color=Blue><size=+4>The 2004 Spammy “Eat It & Puke” Van ReHash Tour * Coming to a "This Suit is You" Store In Your Tiny Little Neighborhood. Brought to you by the Hemlock Society, Underground Bulemics United, PUTR - People for the Unethical Treatment of Rockfans, & a Special Message from Eddie & Alex Van Halen - Fuck you guyssss!!!!! </size></font></b></marquee></font>
                    <center>
                    "Those cats had me so beat down & confused, made the cancer seem like a tiny zit on my ass..I don't have a clue what's going on"-EVH</center>
                    <center>Click>"Hot Chicks for Dave" & "Dave’s Cavalcade of Bimbos"</center>

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                    • gslinger
                      Foot Soldier
                      • May 2004
                      • 729

                      posted by tv
                      3
                      <center>Accept Only Van <strike>Halen</strike> Roth Classic!
                      "Everyday becomes a better Diamond Dave day"</center><center>http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6002/03Way.jpg
                      </center><marquee><b><font color=Blue><size=+4>The 2004 Spammy “Eat It & Puke” Van ReHash Tour * Coming to a "This Suit is You" Store In Your Tiny Little Neighborhood. Brought to you by the Hemlock Society, Underground Bulemics United, PUTR - People for the Unethical Treatment of Rockfans, & a Special Message from Eddie & Alex Van Halen - Fuck you guyssss!!!!! </size></font></b></marquee></font>
                      <center>
                      "Those cats had me so beat down & confused, made the cancer seem like a tiny zit on my ass..I don't have a clue what's going on"-EVH</center>
                      <center>Click>"Hot Chicks for Dave" & "Dave’s Cavalcade of Bimbos"</center>

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                      • Panamark
                        DIAMOND STATUS
                        • Jan 2004
                        • 17161

                        Did the TV censor Spams head ?
                        Totally understandable....
                        BABY PANA 2 IS Coming !! All across the land, let the love and beer flow !
                        Love ya Mary Frances!

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                        • Eyes of the Night
                          Veteran
                          • Jan 2004
                          • 1993

                          It may be a bong! ...

                          Yo Sarge, *I* wanna be a donor too! ...


                          Broken down n' dirty dressed in rags ...

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                          • classicdude
                            Foot Soldier
                            • Apr 2004
                            • 541

                            Originally posted by gslinger
                            posted by tv

                            Greensboro pics

                            Is it just me or does anyone else think that looks like a giant cow udder, complete with nipples!? Bizarre....welcome to spam-world.

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                            • AJW
                              Head Fluffer
                              • Jun 2004
                              • 372

                              Ticket sales for this show are doing pretty bad. I think it could be the high ticket prices for this show. That is the only thing I can think of. Just for kicks I just put in for 1 ticket at the June 22nd Jersey show and received a query for section 109 row 15 for $90.00. Hell I know during the years ticket prices have to go up because of inflation but I am sorry Ticketmaster is just ripping people off. The last time I saw Van Halen and when I had to pay for my ticket was for the F.U.C.K. tour and I only payed $40.00 and I sat on the floor. I don't know how much they were for the Balance tour (someone that works for the NHL and knows DJ Ian O'Malley for Q104.3 got me in for free) and the III tour was a gift from my wife for both The Garden show (I sat 15th row on the floor) and the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. I believe the III tickets from what she said were only tops $60.00. I am not trying to start a Dave vs. Sammy war here but if Dave was fronting the group instead of Sammy VH would have sold out a lot of venues just because of the curiosity even with the high ticket prices. Hell I would pay $90.00 to say a Dave fronted VH but not a Spammy one.

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                              • gslinger
                                Foot Soldier
                                • May 2004
                                • 729

                                Originally posted by Panamark
                                Did the TV censor Spams head ?
                                Totally understandable....
                                TV or newspaper article on VH's big return to the stage at Greensboro after a 8 year absence....baaahaaaaaaaaa. There isn't one TV or newspaper article out there on the VH Greensboro Tour opener, NOT ONE!!! It's like there's a Bush ordered National Security blackout on the show coverage or something.

                                I had the face "censored" from those live concert pics. I just believe subjecting the fine and outstanding Roth Army membership to any close up shots of Hagar’s sweaty gay face would constitute cruel and unusual punishment of the highest degree, and is something my moral and humane character could never permit. Actually, the "new look" is a major improvement for Spammy.

                                Hey, looks like Eddie is going for that Britney Spears low rider look. Better pullem up boyyyyyy, if you're as dickless as everyone is saying!
                                Last edited by gslinger; 06-13-2004, 05:45 PM.
                                <center>Accept Only Van <strike>Halen</strike> Roth Classic!
                                "Everyday becomes a better Diamond Dave day"</center><center>http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6002/03Way.jpg
                                </center><marquee><b><font color=Blue><size=+4>The 2004 Spammy “Eat It & Puke” Van ReHash Tour * Coming to a "This Suit is You" Store In Your Tiny Little Neighborhood. Brought to you by the Hemlock Society, Underground Bulemics United, PUTR - People for the Unethical Treatment of Rockfans, & a Special Message from Eddie & Alex Van Halen - Fuck you guyssss!!!!! </size></font></b></marquee></font>
                                <center>
                                "Those cats had me so beat down & confused, made the cancer seem like a tiny zit on my ass..I don't have a clue what's going on"-EVH</center>
                                <center>Click>"Hot Chicks for Dave" & "Dave’s Cavalcade of Bimbos"</center>

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