According to Pollstar.com, the opening act on all dates will be Kaymani Marley (Bob Marley's son).

http://pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=8206

LOL The hits just keep on coming...

According to Pollstar.com, the opening act on all dates will be Kaymani Marley (Bob Marley's son).

http://pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=8206

that's an interesting choice. That's got Dave written all over it. I'd be so pissed if I was an up and coming rock band though. Opening for VH can really help a career.

Bob Marley had many, many sons (God bless his soul!). I guess Kaymani was his one "rock" son. :D

According to Pollstar.com, the opening act on all dates will be Kaymani Marley (Bob Marley's son).

http://pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=8206

that just sucks....must be playing for free...obviously a financial decision.

well, that's a lot better than just about any other opening act they've ever had

and of course you know what will be going on backstage and on the tour bus:smokin: :thumb:

that's an interesting choice. That's got Dave written all over it.

Definately.

well, that's a lot better than just about any other opening act they've ever had

That's actually true. Just never thought they'd share a stage one day. Atleast I won't be the only brotha in the house. LOL :thumb:

Definately.

I think that sucks the biggest pair of hairy donkey balls EVER...fuuck.:brickwall

that's an interesting choice. That's got Dave written all over it.

no, it's got "like hell we're gonna get blown off the stage" written all over it.

wow. you guys are busting on a Marley?:wtf:

well, that's a lot better than just about any other opening act they've ever had

Dude, I totally disagree! Alice 'n Chains opened for them when I saw them in 93. They were amazing!

no, it's got "like hell we're gonna get blown off the stage" written all over it.

it's got "whatta ya mean noone else wants to be associated w/ this disaster?" written all over it...

Opening for VH can really help a career.

Right, just ask Laidlaw.

wow. you guys are busting on a Marley?:wtf:

for all we know this kid is no Ziggy. :D

beyond that...good luck to him. he's gonna need it.

If this is a disaster..what do you call all the other concerts that are happening around this?...Ozzfest...now THERES the real show:rolleyes: ...but Van Halen needs to get a Rastafarian to open up cuz no one else will>?>...sign me up! I'll go open for this disaster!

for all we know this kid is no Ziggy. :D

beyond that...good luck to him. he's gonna need it.

Kymani is ok. He was nominated for a grammy a few years back, so he's got talent. I'm not that big of a fan, but it's kinda cool to see him get this oppurtunity.

People just need to be open minded.

Dude, I totally disagree! Alice 'n Chains opened for them when I saw them in 93. They were amazing!

which is why I said "just about "

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

That fucker opened for U2 on the Vertigo tour.

:thumbsdown:

Look, they had a big writeup in Entertainment Weekly about these cats about a month ago or so. They all have "IT".

I think it's a very interesting choice and if the mulletheads are half into music then they'll be "jammin'":smokin:

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

That fucker opened for U2 on the Vertigo tour.

:thumbsdown:

wow, yet another thing Dave has stolen from U2 yet he was baggin' on them at the press conference

Right, just ask Laidlaw.

it CAN. Ask Alice in Chains. You're playing to huge crowds who like your style of music.

well, that's a lot better than just about any other opening act they've ever had

alice in chains???????

silvertide?

Collective Soul?

Fuel?

Hell, even shinedown.

Rose Hill Drive-ok ,I have in there and could have had backstage access!

Its a rock show man.

IMO, THIS would be the way to include Wolfie. Wanna get him on the road that bad Ed? At least with the opening act, he probably wont be scrutinized as harshly as he could be. Leaves the door open for Mikey AND still be able to play w/ his son.

who doesn't like reggae? (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Kymani%20Marley&search=Search)

plenty of people that like rock listen to reggae---those types are shows are mainly white people! I'm sure those people like rock music too.


and the only band you guys mentioned that was good was Alice.. the rest of those bands are LAME and SUCK ASS:headbang:

....who fucking cares about the opening act?

... it's never been a discussion point on any VH tour

Bob Marley died in 1980..... where do all these kids keep coming from??

Bob Marley died in 1980..... where do all these kids keep coming from??

Kymani was 5 when his father died.

I know this, if Wolf hasn't :smokin: by this point, that will no longer be the case by the end of the tour:devil:

he's great, but i don't think the crowds in the deep south are going to go for it.

he's great, but i don't think the crowds in the deep south are going to go for it.

which is why they don't have any tour dates!:thumb:

Why have an opening act???? Why not skip the opening act, & come out & play for 3 + hours...that is what your fans want...

Atleast I won't be the only brotha in the house. LOL :thumb:

:funny:

According to Pollstar.com, the opening act on all dates will be Kaymani Marley (Bob Marley's son).

http://pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=8206

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0KFpE9FrZ4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvgeHTCfCg4&mode=related&search=

Why have an opening act???? Why not skip the opening act, & come out & play for 3 + hours...that is what your fans want...

Coming out and doing 3 hours like some bands do would be very cool. However, Van Halen is stuck in the 1980s live show model so that would never happen.

IMO, THIS would be the way to include Wolfie. Wanna get him on the road that bad Ed? At least with the opening act, he probably wont be scrutinized as harshly as he could be. Leaves the door open for Mikey AND still be able to play w/ his son.

The Police did this with Sting's kid's band opening. I didn't hear much positive from folks. I think people like people who pay their dues.

well, that's a lot better than just about any other opening act they've ever had

Nah. I thought Collective Soul was their best choice for an opener to date.

At this point, and on this tour, they're not going to pick someone who's going to upstage them.

Does anybody really care who the opening band is?

Whether is some up-and-coming really good band or a juggler (John Mellencamp had one in '92), I'm there to see Van Halen.

Why have an opening act???? Why not skip the opening act, & come out & play for 3 + hours...that is what your fans want...

yeah, that sounds like a good idea...

then they could get a decent website and start making good records...and...and... (http://rush.com/)

Nah. I thought Collective Soul was their best choice for an opener to date.



:funny:

Open your fuckin' minds people. Chill OUT.:smokin:

well with this tour you have to keep lookin for the positives....that's at least another 6-8 beers I can drink in the parking lot. So at $8 a beer, they are basically paying me over $70 to not see this band. After all these years of tryin' to make it, I am officially a professional drinker...I'd like to thank D-ro, My mother, and Bob Marley.

Open your fuckin' minds people. Chill OUT.:smokin:

Why do I have to open my mind? What to? Should I all of a sudden dig Reggae?

....who fucking cares about the opening act?


Well I for one am stoked about this choice for a opener it means I can sit out at my grill eat and drink more beer without having to pay 10 bucks a beer!!!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

he opened for U2 in 2004, I didnt like him at all

Dahm! I was hoping it was going to be the Scorpions or Cheap Trick. That would of been a hell of a show. If I'm paying all that money I'd like to see an opening act that I like.

They would have been better off to have Ed's buddy Evan Stone come out for 30 minutes, that way all of the women could stare at his hammer, while the guys hit the beer stands.

Wow....that kinda sucks.

I was holding out hope for an "evening with" set of hits and deep cuts but what are ya gonna do.

Other than that Buckcherry would have been spot on.

To bad they couldn't have gotten Autograph!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!

Really it is just more time to drink beer in the parking lot and laugh at the dude with the Mullet crankin WCTBL out of his Camero stereo.

Nothing but a good time....

who goes to a concert for the opening band?

hmm

who goes to a concert for the opening band?

for $200+ you should get a decent opener...some people enjoy seeing other music also, especially for that dough, Silvertide was the only thing good on some of the 04 dates.

Oh well, at least they're not going to do what The Police did and put one of the band member's son's bands in as opening band. Errr... wait... Wolfie's already in the band. They one-upped Sting on that one.

:D

who goes to a concert for the opening band?
I give up?

AIC was there best opening IMO, but it doesn't matter to me, that way I don't have to rush to get there, can take my time getting beer or whatever. Menudo could open for them as long as VH brings what they say.

As rabid as everyone will be, waiting for VH to take the stage, I'll be surprised if this guy even makes it through the first song in his set.

who goes to a concert for the opening band?In the late 80s, I went with a few friends to see Tesla open for Def Lep. We went mainly to see Telsa, as we thought the album they just released was pretty good.

But we were probably the only ones in the arena who went there for the opener.

Def Leopard was much better though. I think the Tesla guys were nervous.

Leave it up to the brothers to fuck up yet again. Hell Creed opened for these cats, Skid Row rocked, Alice rocked-It's a fucking rock show! I don't want to open my mind to or listen to anything but Halen! There again an evening with.. would have been spot on. Fucking dousche bags! I'm suprised fuckin Ed and Wolf don't come out and duel! I bet they do this stupid father son shit in the show and it will take up 2-3 songs time. 16 year olds, what the fuck do they know? Hope they stock the fuckin jet with twinkies...

As rabid as everyone will be, waiting for VH to take the stage, I'll be surprised if this guy even makes it through the first song in his set.
His stage confidence is pretty solid. He's been touring a while. Just not my cup of tea, though.

he opened for U2 in 2004, I didnt like him at all

I saw him at U2 also...I think he suks.

Anyone opening up is a complete waste of time.

Dude, I totally disagree! Alice 'n Chains opened for them when I saw them in 93. They were amazing!

just what i was thinking. man aic rocked when they toured with vh. so did skid row in 95.

Why do I have to open my mind? What to? Should I all of a sudden dig Reggae?

Nope, never mind, this tour sucks and blows, Ed is an asshole, it's all about the money, they owe the fans something better. and on and on and on. At least this statement fits with most every other response. Is that better? :rolleyes:

Interesting choice.

I thought Alice in Chains played pretty sloppy when they played in Tacoma, WA in '92...

Then again, it was their "home" show so they were probably partying a bit harder than usual...

Nope, never mind, this tour sucks and blows, Ed is an asshole, it's all about the money, they owe the fans something better. and on and on and on. At least this statement fits with most every other response. Is that better? :rolleyes:

I think you are confused.

The people GOING to the show probably aren't bitching too much. I think it is very reasonable to say a Reggae band opening for VH is silly for a lot of people. There is nothing to open one's(mine) mind about. Period.

Tesla would have been awesome, I seen them this summer.........great, great, band.

wow, yet another thing Dave has stolen from U2 yet he was baggin' on them at the press conference
No he wasn't. Good lord, how could anyone have taken his joke (that he's used before, BTW) about it being Bono's job to save the world as "baggin on U2"?

I think you are confused.

The people GOING to the show probably aren't bitching too much. I think it is very reasonable to say a Reggae band opening for VH is silly for a lot of people. There is nothing to open one's(mine) mind about. Period.

I guess I AM confused. My frustration is that EVERY FUCKING TIME the band does ANYTHING, there are 5 or 10 threads or comments stating how much it sucks. In most cases (maybe not yours) it's without merit because it's something the person has never experienced or heard before. It's like people wait with their trigger finger on the mouse as soon as anything is announced and reply with a negative comment. I'm not the biggest Reggae fan either but it doesn't warrant . . . , fuck it never mind. Your right, I'm out of line and theres nothing to open ones mind about. I'll move along. Jesus :rolleyes:

I guess I AM confused. My frustration is that EVERY FUCKING TIME the band does ANYTHING, there are 5 or 10 threads or comments stating how much it sucks. In most cases (maybe not yours) it's without merit because it's something the person has never experienced or heard before. It's like people wait with their trigger finger on the mouse as soon as anything is announced and reply with a negative comment. I'm not the biggest Reggae fan either but it doesn't warrant . . . , fuck it never mind. Your right, I'm out of line and theres nothing to open ones mind about. I'll move along. Jesus :rolleyes:

So if they put Vanilla Ice in the band and did their songs 311 style, you'd suggest an open mind for that?

Reggae is a genre...I know whether I enjoy strawberry or vanilla ice cream...I don't need to go the supermarket with an open mind. I DON'T FUCKING LIKE STRAWBERRY! IT SUCKS!

I feel the same about Reggae, especially considering I am dropping $200+ to see the show.

Bob Marley had many, many sons (God bless his soul!). I guess Kaymani was his one "rock" son. :D

Ziggy Marley came into the music store I teach at late last year and bought an amp! He was in and out in less than five minutes. It was a cool moment!

I'll Still be in the parking lot partying when he plays

So if they put Vanilla Ice in the band and did their songs 311 style, you'd suggest an open mind for that?

Reggae is a genre...I know whether I enjoy strawberry or vanilla ice cream...I don't need to go the supermarket with an open mind. I DON'T FUCKING LIKE STRAWBERRY! IT SUCKS!

I feel the same about Reggae, especially considering I am dropping $200+ to see the show.

FINE, I said I was done.

Ugh......

I'll Still be in the parking lot partying when he plays

Along with everyone else who goes....

who doesn't like Bob Marley?:confused:

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People just need to be open minded.


Dude....did you forget where you're at ?........

Being open minded is not the VHLinks way.


I plan on being ripped anyway, so I'll be groovin' on some reggae ! Now....how am I gonna smuggle in a dogleg for a mid-show smoke break.....

who doesn't like Bob Marley?:confused:

zsAXUuJR7J0

this really is the tours of tours...bob, back from the dead...

I guess I AM confused. My frustration is that EVERY FUCKING TIME the band does ANYTHING, there are 5 or 10 threads or comments stating how much it sucks. In most cases (maybe not yours) it's without merit because it's something the person has never experienced or heard before. It's like people wait with their trigger finger on the mouse as soon as anything is announced and reply with a negative comment. I'm not the biggest Reggae fan either but it doesn't warrant . . . , fuck it never mind. Your right, I'm out of line and theres nothing to open ones mind about. I'll move along. Jesus :rolleyes:


There should be NO opener.....Van Halen should play 6 hours, every record front to back, go down on all the members of the audience, AND take everyone to Pizza Hut after the show !

Otherwise, they're just ripping us off with this cash grab....:rolleyes:

Dude....did you forget where you're at ?........

Being open minded is not the VHLinks way.


I plan on being ripped anyway, so I'll be groovin' on some reggae ! Now....how am I gonna smuggle in a dogleg for a mid-show smoke break.....

LOL I'm with ya! :thumb:

Dude, I totally disagree! Alice 'n Chains opened for them when I saw them in 93. They were amazing!


Then you didn't see AIC in at the world music theather outside Chicago. AIC got booed off the stage they sucked so bad when they opened for Van Halen.

There should be NO opener.....Van Halen should play 6 hours, every record front to back, go down on all the members of the audience, AND take everyone to Pizza Hut after the show !

Otherwise, they're just ripping us off with this cash grab....:rolleyes:

That's what the 5 Star rich pricks are getting!:D We just get to see the show....

I think you are confused.

The people GOING to the show probably aren't bitching too much. I think it is very reasonable to say a Reggae band opening for VH is silly for a lot of people. There is nothing to open one's(mine) mind about. Period.

I agree 100%. I don't mind reggae - but not before VH plays. I want somebody that will get me fired up and entertain me. Especially for $80 for a ticket. Give me a ROCK band please.

....who fucking cares about the opening act?

... it's never been a discussion point on any VH tour


Agreed. I could seriously give two shits about the opener and I almost always skip it.

However sounds fine to me. Reggae. Great, nothing wrong with that shit.

The people complaining are the same type of people that would have bitched about Ritchie Havens at Woodstock, or Otis Redding and Ravi Shankar at Monterey Pop.

You just have to open your mind , just a little.


Don't sweat the small shit !:smokin:

he's great, but i don't think the crowds in the deep south are going to go for it.

http://fragmentsfromfloyd.com/images/southern.jpg

Yeah we don't want any of that goddamn dreadlock wearing pot smoking music down here. :rolleyes:

Gimmie a fucking break. Southerners: The only group of people in America who it's still not politically incorrect to stereotype.

http://fragmentsfromfloyd.com/images/southern.jpg

Yeah we don't want any of that goddamn dreadlock wearing pot smoking music down here. :rolleyes:

Gimmie a fucking break. Southerners: The only group of people in America who it's still not politically incorrect to stereotype.

yee haw!!!!!!!!!!!!

The people complaining are the same type of people that would have bitched about Ritchie Havens at Woodstock, or Otis Redding and Ravi Shankar at Monterey Pop.

You just have to open your mind , just a little.


Don't sweat the small shit !:smokin:

So where the FUCK is "the atomic punks rule" now??? I obviously agree with you but got fucking lambasted a page ago for saying the same thing. Apparently, it's not about opening your mind. Some people just don't get it, and never will. :smokin:

So where the FUCK is "the atomic punks rule" now??? I obviously agree with you but got fucking lambasted a page ago for saying the same thing. Apparently, it's not about opening your mind. Some people just don't get it, and never will. :smokin:

Dude. Please explain to me what "opening your mind" means. Maybe you should open your mind that people know what they like.

Hope I didn't ruin your weekend by saying that this band is a terrible opener for VH. I am sure a lot of people feel the same way.

They should get Hardcore Superstar... It would fit.

Dude. Please explain to me what "opening your mind" means. Maybe you should open your mind that people know what they like.

Hope I didn't ruin your weekend by saying that this band is a terrible opener for VH. I am sure a lot of people feel the same way.


Dude. You just proved my point. Why don't you ask the others that said the same thing? Don't worry about ruining my weekend. And if I must . . .

How to Exercise an Open Mind

Simply put, doing unique, random, different, and ridiculous things is a good way to exercise the mind and promote new ways of thinking about the world around us. One hour of increased brain activity via thinking a lot or experiencing new stimuli can make you smarter, more energetic, more creative, more sociable, and more open to new experiences and ways of thinking. Here are some of the endless numbers of activities that can stimulate your brain. The key ingredients are to be open to new experiences, and changes in previous ways of thinking about these experiences.

Stimulate your ears differently. Try different music you haven't tried before: Classical, New Age, Zouk, Rap, Mariachi, Country, Afro-Blues. You don't have to like it at first, but if you keep an open mind, you can still find it interesting. Listen to a radio station you typically don't listen to.

Dude. You just proved my point. Why don't you ask the others that said the same thing? Don't worry about ruining my weekend.


Hey, he can bitch me out if he wants, I don't care. I've got ecclectic taste in music, so I can roll with it and still have a good time. I like seeing talent in all forms.
Some people just like what they like and that's it, which is cool as well, I just don't see the point in complaining about something we have no control over, there's so many better reasons to be miserable around here that are way more logical.:smokin:

It takes all kinds.....:thumb:

Dude. You just proved my point. Why don't you ask the others that said the same thing? Don't worry about ruining my weekend. And if I must . . .

How to Exercise an Open Mind

Simply put, doing unique, random, different, and ridiculous things is a good way to exercise the mind and promote new ways of thinking about the world around us. One hour of increased brain activity via thinking a lot or experiencing new stimuli can make you smarter, more energetic, more creative, more sociable, and more open to new experiences and ways of thinking. Here are some of the endless numbers of activities that can stimulate your brain. The key ingredients are to be open to new experiences, and changes in previous ways of thinking about these experiences.

Stimulate your ears differently. Try different music you haven't tried before: Classical, New Age, Zouk, Rap, Mariachi, Country, Afro-Blues. You don't have to like it at first, but if you keep an open mind, you can still find it interesting. Listen to a radio station you typically don't listen to.

You crack me up. Maybe you need a dose of your own medicine.

Hey, he can bitch me out if he wants, I don't care. I've got ecclectic taste in music, so I can roll with it and still have a good time. I like seeing talent in all forms.
Some people just like what they like and that's it, which is cool as well, I just don't see the point in complaining about something we have no control over, there's so many better reasons to be miserable around here that are way more logical.:smokin:
It takes all kinds.....:thumb:


Has NOTHING to do with talent. I don't dig the genre. Fairly straight forward.

Why don't you ask the others that said the same thing?


I don't think I'd have a problem finding a majority in regards to finding a better opener.

Has NOTHING to do with talent. I don't dig the genre. Fairly straight forward.


That's what I said.....I like seeing talent in ANY genre, and you like what you like.......different philosophies is all, no right or wrong, just different....no biggie.:cool:

Nothing against the opening band. But this is two differnt types of music. I saw Fuel, Creed, Collective Soul, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Dokken, Scorpions open up for the Mighty VH. This F***in blows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:brickwall

Nothing against the opening band. But this is two differnt types of music. I saw Fuel, Creed, Collective Soul, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Dokken, Scorpions open up for the Mighty VH. This F***in blows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:brickwall


We also saw Private Life, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Velcros and BTO.....:smokin:

VH ALWAYS has shitty openers. Who knows, I might even like Kaymani
Marley, but at face value, it's sho nuff another sum bitchin head scratcher.
Maybe Dave gets his weed from this kid or something. Fuck, After the Fire
opened for VH in '84. Don't remember ATF? You lucky bastard.

That's what I said.....I like seeing talent in ANY genre, and you like what you like.......different philosophies is all, no right or wrong, just different....no biggie.:cool:

agreed, you're just hoping to be able to spark it up in there! :)

agreed, you're just hoping to be able to spark it up in there! :)


I will find a way ! It used to be much easier when I weighed 400 Lbs., I NEVER got searched going in......now that I'm 227, I'm not so confident !:scared:

;) :smokin:

You crack me up. Maybe you need a dose of your own medicine.


That doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

VH ALWAYS has shitty openers. Who knows, I might even like Kaymani
Marley, but at face value, it's sho nuff another sum bitchin head scratcher.
Maybe Dave gets his weed from this kid or something. Fuck, After the Fire
opened for VH in '84. Don't remember ATF? You lucky bastard.




LOL...Didn't they have Falco open for them at one point ?

Rock Me Amadeus !:spit: :smokin:


I could have sworn I heard that somewhere...

That doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

open your mind.

open your mind.

HAHAHA. You're pretty clever, or so you think. :)

Marley Undaunted By Van Halen Opening Slot
Ky-Mani Marley

September 14, 2007, 10:15 AM ET

Wes Orshoski, N.Y.
The throngs of rock-loving Van Halen fans who show up early to the band's long-anticipated reunion tour this fall will be greeted with an unlikely opening act in reggae royalty Ky-Mani Marley. But those expecting to hear copycat versions of his father's "One Love" or "Exodus" are in for a surprise, he says.

With a seven-piece band in tow, Marley -- the 31-year-old son of the iconic Bob and one-time table tennis champion Anita Belnavis -- will be performing tracks from his forthcoming "Radio" disc," which he says is not a reggae album.

"It's really edgy, really urban. It's not reggae," he tells Billboard.com. "I don't want to call it hip-hop, and it's not R&B. I like to call it 'Ky-Mani.' I think I've created my own sound now, where you can identify me from everything else. I don't like to stick to one genre. And that's the reason I call it 'Radio,' because the radio is where all genres of music meet."

In fact, it was through America radio, and the music played by his mom, that he was exposed to music of Van Halen as a child. Born in Falmouth, Jamaica, he moved to Miami in the early 1980s, where he grew up listening primarily to rock and pop music.

"In Jamaica, we only had one radio station, so when I came to America, my mom bought me a boom box, and I switched it onto the first channel I heard and left it there, thinking that's all there was,” he says. “It ended up being Y100. So in my early years, I'm listening to 'Love in an Elevator,' Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi. My favorite record growing up was George Michael’s 'One More Try.'"


To be released Sept. 25 by the New York-based Vox Music Group, "Radio" is Marley's fourth disc, and the follow-up to 2001's Grammy-nominated "Many More Roads." It features appearances by Mya, Young Buck and rising Jamaican singer Tessanne Chin.

"It has an edgy feel to it," says Marley, who co-produced with Jason "J-Vibe" Famer, Ky Miller and Red Spyda. "It touches on a little bit of everything. You have the party song, the song that's a little more serious, the love songs for the ladies and the songs that touch the soul."

Marley, who also made strides as an actor in recent years, says he's not worried about the classic-rock audience he'll face on tour with Van Halen. "I'm not nervous because I'm not going there to play reggae,” he says.” I have music for everybody. There's definitely going to be some people surprised, I promise you. Of course, everybody's not going to like it, but everybody can't hate it. So my thing is, if I can capture one fan, then I've done my job."

Marley Undaunted By Van Halen Opening Slot
Ky-Mani Marley

September 14, 2007, 10:15 AM ET

Wes Orshoski, N.Y.
The throngs of rock-loving Van Halen fans who show up early to the band's long-anticipated reunion tour this fall will be greeted with an unlikely opening act in reggae royalty Ky-Mani Marley. But those expecting to hear copycat versions of his father's "One Love" or "Exodus" are in for a surprise, he says.

With a seven-piece band in tow, Marley -- the 31-year-old son of the iconic Bob and one-time table tennis champion Anita Belnavis -- will be performing tracks from his forthcoming "Radio" disc," which he says is not a reggae album.

"It's really edgy, really urban. It's not reggae," he tells Billboard.com. "I don't want to call it hip-hop, and it's not R&B. I like to call it 'Ky-Mani.' I think I've created my own sound now, where you can identify me from everything else. I don't like to stick to one genre. And that's the reason I call it 'Radio,' because the radio is where all genres of music meet."

In fact, it was through America radio, and the music played by his mom, that he was exposed to music of Van Halen as a child. Born in Falmouth, Jamaica, he moved to Miami in the early 1980s, where he grew up listening primarily to rock and pop music.

"In Jamaica, we only had one radio station, so when I came to America, my mom bought me a boom box, and I switched it onto the first channel I heard and left it there, thinking that's all there was,” he says. “It ended up being Y100. So in my early years, I'm listening to 'Love in an Elevator,' Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi. My favorite record growing up was George Michael’s 'One More Try.'"


To be released Sept. 25 by the New York-based Vox Music Group, "Radio" is Marley's fourth disc, and the follow-up to 2001's Grammy-nominated "Many More Roads." It features appearances by Mya, Young Buck and rising Jamaican singer Tessanne Chin.

"It has an edgy feel to it," says Marley, who co-produced with Jason "J-Vibe" Famer, Ky Miller and Red Spyda. "It touches on a little bit of everything. You have the party song, the song that's a little more serious, the love songs for the ladies and the songs that touch the soul."

Marley, who also made strides as an actor in recent years, says he's not worried about the classic-rock audience he'll face on tour with Van Halen. "I'm not nervous because I'm not going there to play reggae,” he says.” I have music for everybody. There's definitely going to be some people surprised, I promise you. Of course, everybody's not going to like it, but everybody can't hate it. So my thing is, if I can capture one fan, then I've done my job."


I'm an open minded guy, so I'm up for anything. But If I know Van Halen fans these days, this could get ugly.....:cool:

I would have thought maybe Eds friend Leslie West or BTO. Hell Kenney Wayne Sheppard was good for VH3. They had a crappy band opening in 04 too I went for Beer. Even Kiss had Skid Row minus Bach for their last tour with Ace and Peter......keep it rocking I say. Must be about the money, less
known less money.

Maybe there's a back room record deal associated with this decision ?


Ya know....take this guy out and get him some exposure for us, and we'll help you with your new record in 09'.

Sounds like something Warner Bros. would pull.:smokin:

Dude, I totally disagree! Alice 'n Chains opened for them when I saw them in 93. They were amazing!

Yep...Alice was great on the Carnal tour...

Maybe there's a back room record deal associated with this decision ?


Ya know....take this guy out and get him some exposure for us, and we'll help you with your new record in 09'.

Sounds like something Warner Bros. would pull.:smokin:

good point...we shouldn't judge too harshly until we see the show either...might be a nice change of pace...and a carefully orchestrated move by WB...

I'm an open minded guy, so I'm up for anything. But If I know Van Halen fans these days, this could get ugly.....:cool:
Hopefully the fans have mellowed with age. I vividly remember how brutal the Velcros were treated when they opened in 1984. This fella may need to be fleet of foot. I'm curious to hear what he sounds like. Hell, I'd be willing to give the Velcros a 2nd chance. :D

I've listened to some of his stuff, and I like the choice. If it is good muisc does it really matter. Marley comes on and mellows the crowd... Boom! Van Halen comes out... Perfect extremes!

well I know my friends and I will be diggin' it:smokin:

Hopefully the fans have mellowed with age. I vividly remember how brutal the Velcros were treated when they opened in 1984. This fella may need to be fleet of foot. I'm curious to hear what he sounds like. Hell, I'd be willing to give the Velcros a 2nd chance. :D


but the velcros were like a poor man's sha na na. I know the show I went to everyone thought Autograph was opening for them. It got ugly halfway through the 2nd song. this being around the 4th of July there were firecrackers and bottlerockets heading their way:devil:

I'm an open minded guy, so I'm up for anything. But If I know Van Halen fans these days, this could get ugly.....:cool: LOL. C'mon. you know you won't be seeing the opening act,haha. There is drinking and merryment to be had. At best it's a beer run. Got to love the Wachovia!:thumb: :drunk:

LOL. C'mon. you know you won't be seeing the opening act,haha. There is drinking and merryment to be had. At best it's a beer run. Got to love the Wachovia!:thumb: :drunk:

You make a valid point. The basic idea of Led Zeppelin going on without an opening act all those years was frankly because no-one was interested in seeing one. Even today groups like Rush are warming to the idea of presenting "An Evening With..." and finding that folk really do not seem to have any difficulty with the concept.

You make a valid point. The basic idea of Led Zeppelin going on without an opening act all those years was frankly because no-one was interested in seeing one. Even today groups like Rush are warming to the idea of presenting "An Evening With..." and finding that folk really do not seem to have any difficulty with the concept. True. No offense to Marley, but I won't be in my seats for that one. Yuengling lager anyone? Or two.

has anyone actually heard any of his new stuff?

has anyone actually heard any of his new stuff?

Bro, I never heard any of his old stuff. :D

Marley Undaunted By Van Halen Opening Slot
"I don't want to call it hip-hop, and it's not R&B. I like to call it 'Ky-Mani.

Translated from a guy who seems to perhaps like the smell of his own farts:

It's hip-hop.


Kill me now.

Translated from a guy who seems to perhaps like the smell of his own farts:

It's hip-hop.


Kill me now.

:funny: LMAO. Ya know, you could warn a guy...:spit:

Nicely done. :thumb:

so i just downloaded a few tunes that came up on my search...sounds pretty much like papa...

Were JAMIN,,,,till VAN HALEN COMES ON. Beer please.