Sam & Mike's reaction

[BrownSound1]

I've heard several people state things like...

Mike cared about the fans. (hey no argument from me on that)

Mike was the nicest of the members. (again, I don't disagree)

Mike was a major contributor to the Van Halen sound. (Vocals only folks...he's a good bassist overall, but he was told what to play, or Eddie pulled a Jimi Hendrix and played the bass parts on a lot of that stuff)

Mike was in the band 30 years, and shouldn't be treated this way. (agreed!! However, he's squeaked out of being fired a couple of times...even back before Dave quit. Ed was bitching about MA's lack of contributions as far back as Fair Warning. Plus, we all know that Billy Sheehan was asked to join somewhere around the Fair Warning era or just before.)

Yeah, I do think it sucks that this isn't a full on reunion. However, the band is not calling it that, so for once they are speaking the truth. :D We'll know soon enough just how good this "new band" is.

[MAX]

Originally posted by BrownSound1
I've heard several people state things like...

Mike cared about the fans. (hey no argument from me on that)

Mike was the nicest of the members. (again, I don't disagree)

Mike was a major contributor to the Van Halen sound. (Vocals only folks...he's a good bassist overall, but he was told what to play, or Eddie pulled a Jimi Hendrix and played the bass parts on a lot of that stuff)

Mike was in the band 30 years, and shouldn't be treated this way. (agreed!! However, he's squeaked out of being fired a couple of times...even back before Dave quit. Ed was bitching about MA's lack of contributions as far back as Fair Warning. Plus, we all know that Billy Sheehan was asked to join somewhere around the Fair Warning era or just before.)

Yeah, I do think it sucks that this isn't a full on reunion. However, the band is not calling it that, so for once they are speaking the truth. :D We'll know soon enough just how good this "new band" is.

Holy Moly, you really do make excellent posts outside of the gear forum. :p It's just been soooo long since I've read a VH-related post from you, I... I... I almost forgot. lol

Please tell me you're going to hit a show bro, aren't you?

[svrwthr]

Sammy is on his own fagly tour so is to busy with hopping from casino to backwoods bars every other day to care about what VH is doing. He'll be t.o drunk to notice anyways

[BrownSound1]

Originally posted by MAX
Holy Moly, you really do make excellent posts outside of the gear forum. :p It's just been soooo long since I've read a VH-related post from you, I... I... I almost forgot. lol

Please tell me you're going to hit a show bro, aren't you?

Heh...Well honestly, there wasn't much to post about, VH wise, in the past several years but now there is. Don't worry, I'll hit a show as soon as one pops up a little closer.

You know part of me wants to see this in case it's a disaster, and the other part of me wants to see it in case it is incredible. :D

[MAX]

Originally posted by BrownSound1
Heh...Well honestly, there wasn't much to post about, VH wise, in the past several years but now there is. Don't worry, I'll hit a show as soon as one pops up a little closer.

You know part of me wants to see this in case it's a disaster, and the other part of me wants to see it in case it is incredible. :D

I hear you and good on you. I'm glad you're somewhat stoked for this like the majority of us. :D

Regardless, it's nice to talk shop with you outside of the gear forum.

[PlexiBrown]

It looks like Mike and Sam forgot to remove this before going out that night.

[Nickdfresh]

Originally posted by jasons9745
I am excited about the new tour...been a DLR/VH fan for over 20 years but I am NOT excited about excluding Mikey and I am NOT going to insult the guy....Why? Because I saw Mikey perform for VH concert after concert for years and heard NONE of you complaining then...Mikey is a solid performer, can play the shit out of the bass and deserves some respect from life long VH fans...Just because EDDIE is pissed at Mikey for having a LIFE A CAREER, does not mean I am going to turn on the guy...I dont like Sammy in VH but I dont begrudge Mike working with him because they both GET IT...Its about the fans...They love playing and they bring fans in...
Just my opinion

Mikey had a hell of a lot more 'belligerent enthusiasm' than spEd did when I saw 'em in 1984...

You pussies bangin' on Mike for not getting a call will never see the real Van Halen without him; nor will they sound anything like the six-pack without his backing vocals..

But have fun:

A.) singing along to fill in (LOL)

B.) Listening to the back-up track of Al, Ed, and Wolfie harmonizing like a barber shop quartet (**chuckle**)

P.S. Who hired Sammy Hagar?

[Nickdfresh]

Originally posted by PlexiBrown


It looks like Mike and Sam forgot to remove this before going out that night.

Guy who went to a bunch of 2004 shows says what?

[Steve Savicki]

Originally posted by BrownSound1
You know part of me wants to see this in case it's a disaster, and the other part of me wants to see it in case it is incredible. :D

Yin and Yang... or is that Yang and Yin?

[PlexiBrown]

Guy who went to a bunch of 2004 shows says what?

I already stated why I went to those shows and people here know how I feel about Hagar. Spin it however you want if it makes you feel good.