Edward Van Halen Undergoes Emergency Surgery

[Never was]

This has never been a band that was the poster child on how live a healthy life style.
Band has been horrible about hiding they can't stand each other and very happy to toss each other under the bus.

There's no conspiracy and should not be a surprise that as they get into their 60's they have assorted health struggles. Really there is only one Keith Richards, everyone else struggles with it as they age after a driving 90 mph for 40 years.

[ZahZoo]

Hmmmm...based on that CNN report, it sounds like Ed's health was a big reason for the rest of the tour being postponed then cancelled. Diverticulitis is no joke and I'm glad he's recovering.

It sounds like Dave is more than happy to "take the hits" in the press for the band. Everyone (outside of the diehard fans) assumes that it's Dave that was the problem (poor vocals, fighting), and now we are learning that Ed wasn't well. Get well soon Edward.

After all the years and all the bullshit from VH... it's a struggle to fight the easy leap into cynicism when assessing their actions and motives... I know my knowledge of touring contracts indicated something far more serious than "we bit off more than we could chew" had to be in play to postpone and then cancel a top tier touring leg.

I admit to calling bullshit on all this... which it was. But then the rational side of me says... hang on there nimrod... A serious health issue is a private matter even if it involves a public figure. Damn I hate rational thought sometimes... but I digress. I guess you could call it "Dave taking the heat". My grumpy side buys that.

But on the other hand... it most likely was Dave and Russell, Ed's and Kody's friend, business partners and butt sniffers respectively, taking the point, keeping it simple but vague to protect the privacy of someone he cared about. When you boil that down... it's an admirable thing, probably not worthy of our criticism or praise... unfortunately Dave and the VH brothers paved this road... so they have to navigate the twists, turns and major potholes along with us...

[BigBadBrian]

Heard this on the radio the other day. I have reflux (a similar condition) and it is serious pain.

Get Well Ed!!!!

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Cato put this in the Japan tour thread, but it also applies to Ed's surgery, so....

Love and support from all of us in Japan. Get well soon. Love, Dave

[katina]

Wonderful photo, get well Eddie !!!

[Va Beach VH Fan]

By the way, our DDE rep took that picture....

She's leaving tomorrow, DLR is staying for a while longer, he loves it in Japan.....

[TJMKID]

Just more proof that Dave is the classiest and most bad ass rocker the world has ever known.

Love and support from all of us in Japan. Get well soon. Love, Dave

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Message from the dog's Facebook page...

Kody Van Halen
A message from my daddy - Thank you for all of your cool comments! Hanging out, taking it easy and following the doctors orders.

[VHscraps]

So what I'm wondering is ... who is Kody.

Is it Ed's wife, or his poor guitar tech ...! "Hey, Matt - tell them that Daddy says thanks"

[Va Beach VH Fan]

OK, it was posted on EVH's Facebook page now too....

[So this is love]

So what I'm wondering is ... who is Kody.

Is it Ed's wife, or his poor guitar tech ...! "Hey, Matt - tell them that Daddy says thanks"

...my question is where did Kody learn how to type?

[jhale667]

...my question is where did Kody learn how to type?

Pretty neat trick to pull off w/o thumbs, huh?

[jhale667]

By the way, our DDE rep took that picture....

She's leaving tomorrow, DLR is staying for a while longer, he loves it in Japan.....

Tell her she still rules.
The "little push over the cliff" in the photo? Gotta be the falcon. Just in case there was any lingering doubt about how awesome Dave is....

[clarathecarrot]

It more than likely has to do with copywrite laws or some trademark jazz that some of these people post under a sudo..psy..passdinninomn..pssssssss sewdomimnn ..................... fake name.

[TJMKID]

The "little push over the cliff" in the photo? Gotta be the falcon. Just in case there was any lingering doubt about how awesome Dave is....

I'm secretly hoping Dave takes up falconry as his next hobby ---- I'd love to see some big-screen footage at the next show of his pet raptor rip-assing the fuck out of a furry bunny