Any Drinking on Stage?

[DLRISVH7884]

Will there be any alcohol beverages on stage, since Wolfie is under age?

We all know how Ed likes to slam them down and Dave likes is JD.

[Hyman Roth]

[Nitro Express]

I've seen Ed on stage in from 1980 to the last tour over the years and never saw the guy with a bottle of alcohol on stage. Ed must get loaded before the show. He never seemed wasted, just happy buzzed.

[binnie]

Given that Ed is reputedly "sober" I don't think that any band member would be that tactless.

Actually, this is Van Halen, what the fuck am I talking about :D

[chi-town324]

lets see you have a minor and a recovering alcoholic on stage...let me take a wild guess

[jero]

let's hope not!

[MrSwede]

That is a good and important question.

I am convinced, after personally dealing with alcoholics, that much of the trouble between Eddie and Dave came from Eddie's drinking problems. His highly irrational behavior and statments made over the years are text-book alcoholic. Couple that with being surrounded by Dave-haters and his decisions make perfect sense. IMO, the future of VH (Tour(s), potential album) hinges on Ed's ability to stay away from the bottle.

What I gather from comments made when Ed was in rehab is that Dave was very supportive and understanding (I believe Alex said something along those lines). I think some people have a problem separating Mr. Roth from the Diamond Dave persona. Hopefully we are old and wise enough to know that, at least part, of Diamond Dave is an act (which BTW is an act I love and have paid plenty of money over the years to be entertained by). I have always believed that Roth was the brains behind the commercial success of VH and that Ed was the musical genius. Having said that, I do not think Dave will do anything that will jeapordize Ed's sobriety, and not just because he wants to continue to make money with the band, but because he is a descent person.

Personally, I doubt that Dave will do his JD routine, but if he does, you can bet the bank that he has discussed it with Ed first to make sure it would not be a problem.

[BITEYOASS]

Maybe Dave sobered up before his EMT job, who knows.

[RogueHorseman]

Originally posted by MrSwede
That is a good and important question.

I am convinced, after personally dealing with alcoholics, that much of the trouble between Eddie and Dave came from Eddie's drinking problems. His highly irrational behavior and statments made over the years are text-book alcoholic. Couple that with being surrounded by Dave-haters and his decisions make perfect sense. IMO, the future of VH (Tour(s), potential album) hinges on Ed's ability to stay away from the bottle.

What I gather from comments made when Ed was in rehab is that Dave was very supportive and understanding (I believe Alex said something along those lines). I think some people have a problem separating Mr. Roth from the Diamond Dave persona. Hopefully we are old and wise enough to know that, at least part, of Diamond Dave is an act (which BTW is an act I love and have paid plenty of money over the years to be entertained by). I have always believed that Roth was the brains behind the commercial success of VH and that Ed was the musical genius. Having said that, I do not think Dave will do anything that will jeapordize Ed's sobriety, and not just because he wants to continue to make money with the band, but because he is a descent person.

Personally, I doubt that Dave will do his JD routine, but if he does, you can bet the bank that he has discussed it with Ed first to make sure it would not be a problem.

Could not have said it any better, myself.

MrSwede is on the mark.

[RogueHorseman]

By the way, Ed was seen at most every tour stop in 04 with wine stashed behind his rack and amps... said to have started guzzling during sound check, daily.

The battle with the bottle is tough and I think he will be surrounded with love, care and support during this outing. I know I support Ed, and I hope every VH fan does.

It is clear that Dave has grown a lot over the years, especially the last few passed. I believe Ed's "my new brother" comment to be genuine and sincere.

[Antman]

I don't know about on the stage, but I'll be drinking before, during and after the show.

[NATEDOG001976]

Originally posted by Antman
I don't know about on the stage, but I'll be drinking before, during and after the show.

I'll be very "hosed" myself!

[DLRISVH7884]

Van Halen is the ultimate driking/party band.

I know Dave has sobberd up also, but I think he'll still have his Jack up on stage because it's part of his stage routine.

[DrMaddVibe]

Originally posted by RogueHorseman
By the way, Ed was seen at most every tour stop in 04 with wine stashed behind his rack and amps... said to have started guzzling during sound check, daily.

The battle with the bottle is tough and I think he will be surrounded with love, care and support during this outing. I know I support Ed, and I hope every VH fan does.

It is clear that Dave has grown a lot over the years, especially the last few passed. I believe Ed's "my new brother" comment to be genuine and sincere.

Good post! You used to hang around all the time...How you been?

[TVGUY]

Wolfie is gonna be chugg'n Moutain Dew... Lots of it!!!
I bet he'll even eat all the brown M&M's that Dave wants out..