
Originally Posted by
punkatomic
Yesterday, I was going to post about how I've been just soaking up Eddies playing. Watching/listening to old concert videos. Taking apart and TRYING to learn songs via his isolated tracks. Flipping though tab books. Slowing down the song. Anything to get a better understanding of his playing. The guy is the best with a guitar in his hands. He can play and used to make music like no one else. Doing it live or in studio, it's all jaw dropping. I'm glad he received this honor at the Smithsonian. Proud of him....
...Then I read this article and I get pissed.
Nothing has changed with this band.
NOTHING!
"You sing this, or you’re out of the band" - Eddie Van Halen.
Doesn't get more cut n dry.
This is Family Van Halen, featuring...name a singer.
So it's Dave's fault? It's always been the SINGER'S fault. Dave, Sammy, Gary, Sammy and Dave? COME ON MAN!
Ed wants to make a new album? I call bullshit! It's been 3 years since their last "1/3 new" album. They've toured, and by no stretch was it a long haul kind of tour. Shit, I believe they even canceled some shows. What the fuck has everyone being doing in last couple of years? Who has a studio in their back yard? I don't get it.
BTW, Who the hell in the Van Halen camp thought. "HEY, I know what the kids want! Let's release a live album, no video, past or present! Here's the kicker, why not re-master the classic six pack, again?"
FIRE THAT GUY!!
Not another cent to Van Halen Inc.
Van Halen was at it's best with Dave and Eddie working together, for the betterment of the band and their fans.
Van Halen is at its worst when no one works together, need to protect their own individual brands and the fans now need to get a life.
Van Halen is bleeding out.