Financially Speaking...

[Big Train]

Who do think is doing the best? This is an interesting question as it will be a factor in reunion plays from here on out.

My pick is , suprisingly, Michael Anthony.

Alex, Eddie and Mike have been around for the entire ride. Sure Eddie has had some major endorsement deals in his time and they all made a 4 way killing.

Alex and Eddie both have had abuse problems in the past (which by no means is a problem money wise, but it does have an impact), and high living lifestlyes to maintain. Add now that both have alimony payments, which Mike doesn't.

Certainly Dave made a LOT of money as well, but in light of the royalty scam and fact that his solo sales weren't as much as Van Hagar, he certainly has less.

If it's true that Michael Anthony , it's a crime against humanity,but that's another story.

[horty07]

Good point, I bet you are right.

[scottydabodi]

Hmm... I still think Dave has more loot than Mikey. But I rest more peaceful at night knowing that it's one of the two of them, and NOT either of the sisters...

[hamlet31]

Mikey also made a lot of money off of Disney over the years. He's been a stockholder in that company for decades. I know they're stocks have been falling as of late, but I'm sure he's cashed out pleanty in dividends.

[Nitro Express]

My background is in finance and what I've learned is the people who you think have the money don't and the people you don't think have it, have it. Most people look at the assets without considering liabilities and equity. The truth is many people with a large cash flow actually don't own much. Donald Trump would be a good example of such a person. He is highly leveraged and develops real estate with other peoples money but he puts him name on it and calls it his.

There are a ton of factors at play here. Many entertainers are fleeced by their management, or lose a substantial amount due to a divorce. Divorce can be hugely devistating financially if there is no prenuptial agreement. You also have smart investors and stupid investors.

So this makes it near to impossible to tell who is the richest member or former member of Van Halen.

[Figs]

Are you including Sam? I bet that homo is worth a ton and well invested.

[RogueHorseman]

A rather interesting exercise here, I suppose... If I were to venture a guess in current net worth, not in career earnings I'd say it goes like this (with 1,2,3 probably damn near interchangable)-

1) Dave
2) Mike
3) Sam
4) Eddie
5) Alex

[lms2]

wives can be expensive if you don't treat them well

[Big Train]

Nitro,

As I work in the business, I agree all to often I see entertainers with no concept. I took some friends visiting through the Hollywood Hills and I was amazed at the amount of "Foreclosure Help" signs on the side of the road.

If it were about investments, I would pick the "singers". Sam obviously has serious side investments and a long history. Dave I'm sure has a nice portfolio, but much less money to make those investments with. Out of the remaining members Mike had his head on the straightest. Then Eddie and I would agree Alex bringing up the rear.

It just intrigues me because I'm sure that financial pressures after this current fiasco settle are going to be huge and it will be an area pressure gets applied in the reunion concept.

[Panamark]

Dave was from a wealthy family to begin with..

Nuff Said..

[RogueHorseman]

Originally posted by lms2
wives can be expensive if you don't treat them well

ah hem

[Classic]

1. Dave
2. the bass playa
3. Ray Danniels
4. Eddie
5. Alex's wife #1
6. Alex's wife #2
7. Alex

[bueno bob]

Sam pays Mike to pack his fudge.

:D

[Thetruthbaby]

DAVE SOLO

To re-iterate what someone else referred to you must realize that DAVE's first two solo albums went platinum plus and he toured arena's doing very good business. Merchandise as well. Even ALAEnough went gold and came close to platinum at the time of its release. He was still touring arena's on a a package tour for that. And the whole time his band were just paid a salary. So Dave was definitely getting the lion's share of all of the money. I would bet that DLR is freakin loaded. I don't think money is an issue at all.

[Big Train]

Money isn't an issue for Mike or Dave or even Sammy. But the generals certainly could use the cash, which I why I raised the question.

WB doesn't want them back, CCC doesn't want them back and radio doesn't need them. Without Dave of course...

Given the current picture, all roads lead through Diamond City...