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Another one of those classic genius posts, sure to generate responses. You log on the next day to see what your witty gem has produced to find no one gets it and 2 knotheads want to stick their dicks in it... Well played, sir!! -
If you weren't able to attend in person, here's your chance, via this link http://www.vhnd.com/2015/12/12/full-...ted-templeman/, to see and hear what we discussed about Van Halen's beginnings and Ted's role in helping the band reach the heights of superstardom.Another one of those classic genius posts, sure to generate responses. You log on the next day to see what your witty gem has produced to find no one gets it and 2 knotheads want to stick their dicks in it... Well played, sir!!Comment
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Yeah, highly recommended watch....
It's another indication of just how much DLR's input placing VH's legacy as a legendary band...
EVH would have made VH a good band by himself, he just changed the game that much.....
But without DLR's input, they may have very well have just been only that, a good band, instead of one of the greatest....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 RothComment
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Got the book from Santa, really enjoying it, fills in a lot of the details of the early days. Plus makes you wanna go to a backyard party
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It'd be hard to imagine neither Roth nor Eddie having some degree of success in the music business as artists/performers, even if they hadn't been in the same band together, although I suppose it's possible...perhaps slightly more in Dave's case, because indeed what Ed was doing guitar-wise WAS a game changer.
I do remember back in those 6-pack days where you couldn't (outside of Creem/Circus/Hit Parader) get a rock critic to say a good word about Van Halen other than that of Ed's guitar work, because the consensus was that Roth was a show-off buffoon who couldn't sing and the band were wasting Eddie's talent on party rock music. And those same critics slobbered all over themselves to pour accolades over Van Hagar when 5150 came out. To my ears (keeping in mind that back then Eddie's guitar work was the primary draw for me), once EEAS was released there was no question as to where the spirit and fury of CVH went after Roth split.Scramby eggs and bacon.Comment
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Yeah, I got my copy on the way, too. From what I've heard, it's a really good book. Probably the best one about the band in terms of having been written by somebody who wasn't in the group. The other one that came out several years back, Everybody Wants Some, was a letdown: just a recycled, Ed-centric jumble of old, previously published interviews (that were often utilized incorrectly in terms of the snippets being quoted and the year the book was focusing on at the time).
The EWS book was a ham-fisted, amateurish attempt. Van Halen Rising looks like it will be much better.Scramby eggs and bacon.Comment
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Oh, it's night and day, Terry... You'll see after one or two chapters of VHR....
While I don't disparage anyone that's previously put out any sort of Van Halen book, 'case even the lousy ones entail a shitload of work to publish it, but VHR has re-written to book (no pun intended) on Van Halen documentaries....
Now, the challenge to Greg is to write the '78-'85 era, if he indeed decides to do it....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 RothComment
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I read it when it first came out and was as thrilled as I figured I'd be. Now that the stress of the holidays is over, I'm looking forward to diving in for round 2. I'm going to take notes this time as I think there are particular topics that deserve their own thread here. Terry, enjoy!Comment
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Great Book So far.
Thanks To Pete's Brother for The Book.
HMMMMMMMm.......Even Ted Templeman signed My Book.
Some Crazy fooker Also Signed it.........No Pants.
Even Mark Stone signed it on page 125.
First Roth Army Kiwi To See Van Halen Live 6/16/2012 Phoenix Arizona.Comment
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Roth was a true underdog...
He was never a technical singer, I could name hundreds of other singers who have better range and a pure singer voice....
What made Dave a legend was the charisma and attitude behind his vocals, and his superior lyricism....
Plus, he was all the superlatives.... He's a rock god, intelligent, great interviewer, greatest front man etc etc
Van Halen was intelligent rock, hidden behind spandex, sex and drugs....
Never about politics, religion or any other of that faggy shit.....Comment
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Charisma and attitude pretty much nails it WarfComment
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I strongly , sincerely, and firmly truly believe without hesitation that David Roth fully despises, abhores, and completely resents his heavy metal fanbase.
Most folks who read this site are aware of Dave's interviews throughout the years. His intelligence, world wide perspective and philosophy of life. The way he lives. The life he's lead. Who he is. Who he's been. Who he is now.Comment
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