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dlemond · 01-24-2007, 07:14 PM

minus Michael Anthony.

http://billboard.com/bbcom/news/arti..._id=1003537232

TJL · 01-24-2007, 07:24 PM

Wow, that sucks that Michael Anthony isn't going to join the big reunion.

What exactly happened between him and the rest of the group?

dlemond · 01-24-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Wow, that sucks that Michael Anthony isn't going to join the big reunion.

What exactly happened between him and the rest of the group?

They had a falling out, I don't know why.

This article says that he is aligned with Sammy now.

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/..._id=1003380053

It would be great if they could work this out with Anthony too, but it seems he might be too tight with Sammy and Eddie's got too much pride for something so recent. As opposed to the thing with Dave which was 20 years ago and Eddie obviously needs him more than Anthony.

AKA · 01-24-2007, 08:07 PM

No Mike, no sale.

dlemond · 01-24-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

No Mike, no sale.

I'm sure the cheapest ticket is at least $50.00.

No way I'm paying that for an incomplete reunion when you finally get together with the guy who's been missing for 20 years.

Work it out boys.

AKA · 01-24-2007, 08:28 PM

Exactly. I don't want to watch some 15-year-old kid play bass, no matter whose son he is. It just doesn't feel right in a 30-year-old band.

Besides, Mike was an essential ingredient in Van Halen. Not only did he co-write a lot of the classic tracks, but his harmony vocals are irreplaceable.

TJL · 01-24-2007, 08:35 PM

I agree guys. It won't be the same.

Although, what 15 year old dude wouldn't love spending quality time riding in a tour bus with his Dad?

Nighthawk76 · 01-24-2007, 08:37 PM

Even though Van Halen will not be Van Halen without Michael Anthony and I'm very weary of Wolfgang (he will be a 15 year old playing with 50+ year olds), I will still be getting tickets when they come to Chicago.

dlemond · 01-24-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

Besides, Mike was an essential ingredient in Van Halen. Not only did he co-write a lot of the classic tracks, but his harmony vocals are irreplaceable.

Losing those harmonies will ruin it.

But I think it just sucks in general because his presence makes it Van Halen.

I mean if MA had vocal problems but was still playing with them I would go.

Nighthawk76 · 01-24-2007, 09:11 PM

I think that anyone who is a fan of classic Van Halen should go to the show. You all know this will be a one time deal, just like the 2004 reunion tour with Sammy was. Eddie's ego will not allow Dave to stay in the band and take up some of his spotlight. I am sure going to miss Mike though. He is one of my favorite bass players and his harmony vocals are so much a part of the Van Halen sound. I am just so excited that I will get to see Dave perform with the Van Halen brothers.

AKA · 02-03-2007, 12:37 PM

Well, gang, it looks like it's happening. From http://www.van-halen.com/:

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VAN HALEN IS BACK!
VAN HALEN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE SUMMER TOUR

February 2, 2007

Los Angeles, CA - In what is no doubt one of the most anticipated moments in rock and roll, VAN HALEN officially announces their 2007 North American tour.

The tour will mark the first time since 1984 that original VAN HALEN front man David Lee Roth will perform with Eddie and Alex Van Halen along with new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen for 40 shows this summer.

VAN HALEN fans can look forward to legendary high intensity performances, featuring a set list of the most iconic hits ever produced by America's premiere rock band.

Eddie Van Halen states, "I am very excited to get back to the core of what made VAN HALEN."

There have been people who have been waiting for this for 22 years, and they get crapped on because it's not the original lineup. They get to see Eddie's fifteen-year-old son on bass instead of Michael Anthony, just because Eddie has an ego trip over the fact that Mike plays in a band with Sammy Hagar.

I, for one, will not be plopping down my hard-earned cash to see this. As I said before: No Mike, no sale.

Try again, [s]Skeletor[/s] Eddie.

Ireneparalegal · 02-03-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

Well, gang, it looks like it's happening. From http://www.van-halen.com/:

There have been people who have been waiting for this for 22 years, and they get crapped on because it's not the original lineup. They get to see Eddie's fifteen-year-old son on bass instead of Michael Anthony, just because Eddie has an ego trip over the fact that Mike plays in a band with Sammy Hagar.

I, for one, will not be plopping down my hard-earned cash to see this. As I said before: No Mike, no sale.

Try again, [s]Skeletor[/s] Eddie.

GOD HE LOOKS HORRIFIC...WHERE ARE HIS TEETH????

Nighthawk76 · 02-03-2007, 09:47 PM

A lot of people are predicting that this reunion will fall apart after only a couple of shows because of Eddie and Dave's egos. I think that there might be some truth in this considering that there was tension between Dave and the Van Halen brothers (and between Dave and Mike) pretty much from day one of the band. Eddie said back in 1996 that he and Dave were never friends. What is going to make this time any different?

I'm still disappointed that Michael Anthony will not be part of the reunion. I'm a little surprised that Dave agreed to participate in the reunion without Mike. In a way he has screwed Mike over just as much as Eddie and Alex. Of course, Dave is probably so starving for the attention that he doesn't really care.

I'm still planning on going to see the the band when they come here to Chicago, but without Mike it will never be Van Halen. You can have a Van Halen without Dave. You can have a Van Halen without Sammy. But you cannot have Van Halen without Mike.

Nighthawk76 · 02-03-2007, 09:49 PM

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GOD HE LOOKS HORRIFIC...WHERE ARE HIS TEETH????

If you think Ed looks bad here, you should see him on the front of the latest issue of Guitar World without a shirt on.

ABlairican Pie · 02-03-2007, 11:57 PM

Michael Anthony is one of the coolest bass players in the world. He definitely has a personality, a lot of fun, and besides, he's one of the original members. Saw them open for Black Sabbath in 1978, and they just stole the show!!! It's going to see how Diamond Dave is going to like it when he's going to be outnumbered by all members who are in a family.

01-24-2007, 07:14 PM	#1
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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Wow, that sucks that Michael Anthony isn't going to join the big reunion. What exactly happened between him and the rest of the group?
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02-03-2007, 11:57 PM	#15
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01-24-2007, 08:07 PM	#4
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	No Mike, no sale.

01-24-2007, 08:28 PM	#6
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Exactly. I don't want to watch some 15-year-old kid play bass, no matter whose son he is. It just doesn't feel right in a 30-year-old band. Besides, Mike was an essential ingredient in Van Halen. Not only did he co-write a lot of the classic tracks, but his harmony vocals are irreplaceable.

01-24-2007, 08:35 PM	#7
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I agree guys. It won't be the same. Although, what 15 year old dude wouldn't love spending quality time riding in a tour bus with his Dad?

01-24-2007, 08:37 PM	#8
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Even though Van Halen will not be Van Halen without Michael Anthony and I'm very weary of Wolfgang (he will be a 15 year old playing with 50+ year olds), I will still be getting tickets when they come to Chicago.

01-24-2007, 09:11 PM	#10
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I think that anyone who is a fan of classic Van Halen should go to the show. You all know this will be a one time deal, just like the 2004 reunion tour with Sammy was. Eddie's ego will not allow Dave to stay in the band and take up some of his spotlight. I am sure going to miss Mike though. He is one of my favorite bass players and his harmony vocals are so much a part of the Van Halen sound. I am just so excited that I will get to see Dave perform with the Van Halen brothers.

02-03-2007, 09:47 PM	#13
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	A lot of people are predicting that this reunion will fall apart after only a couple of shows because of Eddie and Dave's egos. I think that there might be some truth in this considering that there was tension between Dave and the Van Halen brothers (and between Dave and Mike) pretty much from day one of the band. Eddie said back in 1996 that he and Dave were never friends. What is going to make this time any different? I'm still disappointed that Michael Anthony will not be part of the reunion. I'm a little surprised that Dave agreed to participate in the reunion without Mike. In a way he has screwed Mike over just as much as Eddie and Alex. Of course, Dave is probably so starving for the attention that he doesn't really care. I'm still planning on going to see the the band when they come here to Chicago, but without Mike it will never be Van Halen. You can have a Van Halen without Dave. You can have a Van Halen without Sammy. But you cannot have Van Halen without Mike.