Van Halen Angers Fans With Anthony Snubs

[Warham]

I sense a disturbance in the Farce.

[Ellyllions]

Madd, don't let them get to you.
I've got a sneaking suspicion that the mods are taking the path less traveled to keep the memberbase on their toes.

[Nitro Express]

Mike's hot sauce must have gave Al and Ed the burning ass runs and they never forgave him for it.

[DrMaddVibe]

I say when someone shows you who or what they are...BELIEVE THEM.

This is one instance where anybody that "claims" to be a fan of Dave or VAN HALEN (not Van Hagar or Gay Halen) to stand up and rejoice that Ed and Dave are back on a stage again making music, NOT bitching about a nice guy average bassplayer's attendance in the gig.

[Warham]

It's funny. When the Hall of Fame induction happened, Michael Anthony showed up, and I didn't give two shits. Apparently, a lot of others didn't either. I only cared about seeing Dave and Ed up on stage getting their just due.

With this tour, I really don't care either about seeing the bassplayer out there.

[Ellyllions]

It doesn't make much sense at all. But I've noticed that it's all the mods. Even some have some nice "speshul" customized avatars to show their disdain for this tour.

It's confusing because this is Roth website, ya know?
Wonder what Sarge would think?

[Warham]

It's all about Dave, baby!

[Vinnie Velvet]

Originally posted by Warham
It's all about Dave, baby!

AMEN.

And Nick, you know where to take your Mike-lovefest.

It aint here brother.

[Warham]

I'm willing to forgive Ed and Al for this tour, but it's not permanent. I would be willing to forgive Mike too, but he couldn't get along with Ed anymore, so tough luck!

[Pasadena Bunnie]

How much Songwriting Talent does Bassplayer actually have? I say Zilch!

[Warham]

None of those former Van Halen members get a free pass, especially when they are glued to the hip to one Mr. Fagar.

[Combat Ready]

Originally posted by DrMaddVibe
I say when someone shows you who or what they are...BELIEVE THEM.

This is one instance where anybody that "claims" to be a fan of Dave or VAN HALEN (not Van Hagar or Gay Halen) to stand up and rejoice that Ed and Dave are back on a stage again making music, NOT bitching about a nice guy average bassplayer's attendance in the gig.

I would have to agree 100%....Nice post!

[DLRdelight!]

fuck sucks to be mike man. wish he was there but what can you do

[ULTRAMAN VH]

Again, I would love to see all four original members onstage, but Mike is a fucking worm. He should have stood up to the brothers and defended his years with the band. Instead he runs off with a fired lead singer and has the audacity to call themselves the Other half? He sells his rights off for one tour, which is absolutley pathetic. Then he shows up at the awards with Hagar spewing shit about how much he loves Ed and wants to see him get better. The guy is a spineless turd. How can you respect someone like that. He proved once again that nice guys finish last. Believe me, I still think Ed is a control freak who really doesn't give a fuck about anyone but himself. But if it wasn't for the magic that DLR and ED created, Mike would be teaching marching band lessons at Pasadena High School. And okay, I haven't forgotten the importance of Anthony's impressive background vocals, but in the end a couple of female background vocalists could replace that. Ed can't be replaced. No Ed, no tour. I whole heartedly understand both sides of the arguement, but after 20 plus years we get to see Ed and Dave onstage together. Back in 84 I remember running to Ed's side of the stage. I didn't give a frogs fat ass about the bass player. All I really wanted to see and what held my attention was Dave's theatrics and Ed's playing. Two years later, I went to see Van Hagar out of curiosity and left early. The theatrics were gone and Ed was playing bubble gum rock.

[PlexiBrown]

fuck sucks to be mike man

What? The dude is living the dream life.