So Steve Dahl (105.9 WCKG Chicago) is in Cabo this week and I happen to turn on his show as Sammy gets on the air. It was maybe a 5 minute or so interview, really quick, but there were a few details. He wasn't promoting anything (surprise) just takin questions from listeners in the crowd that went to Cabo with Steve, and they asked the dumbest fuckin questions, mostly about the tequila "Where does he get the barrels to age the tequila?" :wtf: "What is the recipe for the Anejo" (It's all Blanco tequila, the different brands are only different by age not recipe)

ANYWAY, so finally someone asks how close he is to VH and Sam said he talks to Mike daily but hasn't talked to Ed since the VH tour ended. He said the same old thing about the tour not ending the way he would have liked and that if Ed wants to call he would gladly talk to him. Steve said that it was sad the way Ed is now and Sam agreed, they didn't go into it any deeper than that, he just wished things were better. No mention of Ed being drunk or anything, he pretty much avoided talking about any of it.

Then Steve mentioned Dave and Sam said that the rivalry between them is more press than reality. He said they take thier shots at each other in the press but it's more out of fun than any kind of hatred. All show biz. Steve told Sam that he went to grammar school with Dave and that he used to beat up Dave in school because Dave used to pick on this younger kid and Steve would always protect the kid from Dave. It was kinda funny, and then Steve said that Dave would come back every day and keep picking on the kid and Steve would keep beating him up and it would just keep happening. LOL (Dave's been on Steve's show before and they talked about being in grammer school together, but I don't remember any stories of them fighting?)

Then comes the part that answers the questions brought up in Mikey's new blurb.....the new Wabo album is almost done, he said that 9 songs are done, they are off for Thanksgiving and then they do 3 more. It comes out next year and it's called "Livin it Up" and they tour next summer....WITH Mike. The show will start with a Wabo set, then "the Other Half" with Mike and they will do Van Hagar and CVH with Mike on vocals, then they all (Wabos, Mikey and whoever else is there) come out at the end of the show and jam together.

They also talked about how the Cabo Wabo Cantina was started and all that, but nothing we haven't heard a million times already....that was about it. :)

Thanks for the post Greenpaw. Can't wait til Sammy's cd comes out. I wish he would just call Ed. Only problem is I don't think he wants to.

Great recap and some interesting tidbits on what the immediate future holds (and does not hold).

Nice work! :thumb:

Thanks for the info. I'm looking forward to Sammy's new CD! :thumb:

I wish he would just call Ed. Only problem is I don't think he wants to.

Sam didn't sound like he was holding his breath waiting on Ed's call :(


Edit- OK, my memory is fried,:drunk: it had to more than 5 minutes, maybe a half hour w/commercials.....anyway I just remembered another funny thing he said, I guess when they drew up the original plans for the Cabo Wabo Cantina, he had a Spinal Tap-Stonehenge moment. Sammy laid out the plans in American measurements (feet and inches and all that) but they built it in METERS, so it turned out way bigger than what he originally planned LOL

Thanks Paw. :)

Is Mike playing on the new Wabo album?

Those are gonna be some long sets.

I'm hip to that jazz.

And Mikey, if you're readin' this, way cool that you're gonna sing some CVH. Might I suggest some off the wall tracks rather than your standard RWTD/YRGM/SGMAD anthems? So This is Love? Fools? The Full Bug? Just some food for thought.

And Sam, when pulling out the Van Hagar oldies during The Other Half, you were on the right track with gems like 5150. Summer Nights, Mine all Mine, Sucker in a 3 Piece, Don't Tell Me, Judgment Day....give the people what they want. :) :)

:thumb: Thanks, Paw!

Is Mike playing on the new Wabo album?



He wasn't clear on that, just that when they hit the road, Mike will be there. I can't imagine he won't play or sing on the album in some form?



Here's a weblog of the appearance from Steve's site. Looks like I missed some of it :drunk: nothing major though.

In this web log, they make it seem like Sammy doesn't like NYC, but that's not how it sounded to me, he was just pokin fun at the East Coast because they don't have the "party-beach" vibe and he can't dress like he normally does. Whatever Sam. LOL

(BTW, "Jimmy Mac" is the husband Steve's co-host Wendy, not Jim McMahon of the 1985 Chicago Bears :) ):



2:35 Sammy Hagar stops by. Sammy came in via ATV on the beach. He already went through his morning run, so he was ready for the ATV. Has he seen Steve walking? He kind of looks like a turtle.

2:36 Sammy has been in Los Cabos for a couple of months now. Sammy inquires about Mexican porn? Steve has a DVD player in his room and was looking to score some Mexican porn.

2:37 There's a pub crawl happening on Wednesday, and they will definitely be stopping by Cabo Wabo. Sammy is going off to Guadelajara tomorrow.

2:39 Apple Vacations hooked up the listeners with trips. Somebody won a trip when Steve played Mas Tequila.

2:40 Sammy gives the listeners some drinking advice. Do a couple of shots, take it easy, and then go for the margaritas. Take your time, that way you'll still be standing at two. Sammy's Cabo Wabo tequila is doing pretty well; it's become the #2 tequila in America.

2:51 The house band from Cabo Wabo is at the broadcast. Steve met Sammy in the 80's. The might have played Celebrity Jeopardy together. Sammy thinks the good thing about Cabo is that everyone is sweaty; it bonds people.

2:53 Harvey is Sammy's #1 fan. Harvey works for Buddy Guy. Sammy wants to come and play some music with Buddy.

2:54 What's the tequila recipe? No recipe, it's the way that the tequila ages. Sometimes it's aged for more than 3 years. Sammy has some that is 8 years old and drinks it straight from the barrel.

2:57 Sammy is going to a town called Tequila tomorrow. Yes, there is a town named Tequila. 3:00 Sammy accidentally messed up the size of his club because he was using American measurements. It's about 3x bigger than it's supposed to be, 3,000 square feet. It took 5 years to build.

3:02 When Sammy performs in Cabo, they just give wristbands the morning of the show. Some sleep on the sidewalk to get their wristbands. Some did it for 2 weeks. That will kill you.

3:05 Does Sammy keep in touch with the members of Van Halen? Sammy talks to Michael Anthony almost every day. The end of Van Halen ended pretty ugly. Steve went to school with David Roth and beat him up everyday, if that makes Sammy feel a bit better.

3:06 Michael Anthony and Sammy will play as "The Other Half." Sammy doesn't like to play Van Halen usually, but with Michael, it's different. He's going to do a nice 3-hour show. Chicago will probably be in the first week of the tour.

3:08 Sammy and NYC don't get along anymore. He can't even wear what he usually wears there.

3:09 Jim Peterik was down in Cabo last year. Sammy wrote a song with Jim. Sammy has some buddies in Chicago. Steve advises Sammy to stop by in the summer, just as a little warning.

3:10 Sammy was on Oprah last year. He had to get up at 6 in the morning. His wife was really excited. Oprah made Sammy stand up during the show and talked about his tequila. Oprah said she loved to drink tequila. It was a good 10 minutes. They cut that whole part of the show off. Sammy has a nice picture of Oprah and him on his mantel.

3:20 Song: Wanted Dead or Alive, T.N.T.

3:30 Steve did some high-fiving when Sammy Hagar was here. Steve had to get better at it during the World Series. Tom Thayer actually showed Steve how to high-five. When Mike Dahl high-fives you, it usually hurts for a week.Wendy was a little concerned when she saw Sammy Hagar's hand up for a high-five. Luckily, Steve didn't mess it up.

3:32 Sammy's bodyguards wouldn't let Jimmy Mac get through to take a picture. He gave the guards a look like, "I'm Jimmy Mac." It didn't work.

3:34 There was a fan that was trying to get all over Sammy. He wanted to make out or something. He's about 293 lbs.

give me edds # ill call him myself ..in the real world what they are arguing about is chicken shit ..
Joey-Tromollo

Three hour shows. Damn.

I hope Mikey's on the new album. That'll be a new one....Mad Anthony on something other than a Halen LP. Sweet.

"...if Ed wants to call he would gladly talk to him."

It all hinges on that.

Eddie will have to call Sammy. Or Alex will have to call.

I guess when they are ready to DO IT AGAIN

When the 2 dorks asked what eddie was up to Eddie said "gimme a break, we just got off tour last year"

So, maybe a year or so?
;)

It's pretty funny, Sammy sounds so happy about playing with the Wabos and Mikey and doing his cantinas and tequila. There's absolutely only one reason I can think of that he would want all the aggravation that goes along with VH--money. Seriously, somebody give me one other reason why he would want to give up what he's doing now and get back with Ed. Then of course, everyone bitches about VH being a "cash grab."

For me, I don't care if money is the thing that brings them together. I wouldn't care if they have fistfights backstage, give me 2 1/2 hours on stage of your best, and I'd be satisfied, regardless of what your motivation may be.

Money--It's the only chance we have.

:funny:

Well...there's always that longshot chance that Ed will pull his head outta his butt and realize he's been a prick for the last ten years, and maybe he'll make nice with either one of the lead singers and make some new tunes for a long suffering fan base.

:sssh:

Sorry but Sammy lost me as a fan earlier this year ... He has so much shit going on these days and taking up the vocal spot in VH and not committing 100% to it just plain ruins it for me ....

Ed may or may not have problems, but all that matters is the VH BAND, not the individuals. I know where scapping for news and any tit bit is gobbled up fast ....

Who knows what the hell I am trying to say here, I just want my god damn Van Halen to be relevant again .... Motley have done it for us all again :) (a bloody well as well), now we just need full on dedication to the once mightly VH ... C'mon guys get back to what got you all where you are today ... Give us a KILLER VH record, just one last time!

Frustration has set in :(

Um....saying Ed 'may or may not' have problems is sorta like saying the ocean may or may not be wet.

He's smoking looney tunes, man. I hate to say it as much as anyone, but come on...lemon wedges and magic markers don't lie. :)

I'm done with Sammy too. At this point I have no idea why he even leaves the door open to another go round with Edward. Uh, yeah Ed's really sad and drunk and mean, and oh, I'd take a call from him too. Yah

I have no idea why he even leaves the door open to another go round with Edward.

Because no music ever created has been better. Sam knows that.

edit

That was a long time ago OneWay. The last 3 tracks we heard didn't get the traction we've seen before. Sam said he was rushed or something, too much music to go through in so little time. Whats gonna be different next time?

I am not excited about a new Waborita's album. I was expecting a new Van Hagar album when the band got back together last year.:( :yell:

"They will start with a Wabo set, then "the Other Half" with Mike and they will do Van Hagar and CVH with Mike on vocals, then they all (Wabos, Mikey and whoever else is there) come out at the end of the show and jam together."

Fuck Hagar.
Go do your Cantina thing.
Tour, write crappy songs with the Wabos.
Pimp your tequila.
Even play Hagar era songs to draw more fans to you "party*"

BUT FOR FUCKS SAKE LEAVE THE CVH ALONE! YOU DIDN'T WANNA PLAY IT WHEN YOU WERE ACTUALLY IN THE BAND...SO FUCK YOU! I DON'T CARE IF ITS MA ON LEAD VOCALS. ITS JUST PLAIN WRONG.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

*party=really old divorced women that have bunts and are hammered on 2 Wabos.

I hope Sam will remember what he said shortly after his gig in Sweden - that he will do some touring in Europe. But I don't see it actually happening; just hoping... :(

Regarless if it is Sam or Eddie's fault or Eddie or Dave's fault, the whole thing is getting absurd. My G-d these guys are now in the 50's, and need to grow up. Put aside all the shit over the years, get into the studio and make music for yourselves. I understand that the band isn't the same band that it was years ago, but how amazing would it be if they stripped away all the production, and just jammed together just to jam together? It really saddens me that one of the most tallented bands, and tallented guitarists of all time are wasting their creative juices on bickering and petty fights.

Bands like U2 still have it, and still write relevent music that is great. Why can't VH? :(

Damn you Sammy, you should be sitting by the phone waiting for Ed......no new music...just wait for ED!!!!!!!! :brickwall


LOL, too funny. :)
And yeah, Mike has just as much right to play CVH as Dave or Ed or Al, he was in the band back then, remember?

No real big suprises there. Thanks for sharing, Paw!

Good interview Sam. He's doing his thing and he touched on the VH issue WITHOUT blaming everything on Edward.

Menlow's post was spot on, why would Sam give up what he's doing, ie being happy, to put up with anything less? IMO, the only reason wouldn't necessarily be the money but to make the fans happy one last time. Maybe the way he sees it, he's trying to at least pacify the VH fan base with more of the CVH with Mikey? I don't care for it just because of his adversion to playing it with VH and there are enough songs from his own VH catalog to play. Then again, now that I think about, maybe this makes Mikey happy which is cool I guess. Just bums me out it's not with Edward.

Thanks for the info.

I'm hoping this new Wabos CD is better than the last one. Will Mikey be on it? I hope so!

I guess no VH in the future with Sammy unless Ed picks up the phone and calls him.

BUT FOR FUCKS SAKE LEAVE THE CVH ALONE! YOU DIDN'T WANNA PLAY IT WHEN YOU WERE ACTUALLY IN THE BAND...

I'm gonna have to agree on this one.. Why play CVH songs now all of a sudden? Unless it's only the same panama, jump etc over and over again..

Of course it's always gonna be better when it's VAN HALEN playing the tunes (Sam or Dave era), but honestly Sam is screwed no matter what he does. The fans bitch because he doesn't play enough CVH, then they bitch when HE sings the songs, now they bitch because Mike is gonna sing them. :wtf:


Get over it already. If it's not your thing, then don't go, but it just comes off as petty jealousy to cry because Sam is giving his fans what they want (new music and tours) and Ed and Al are doing whatever it is they do instead of making new music.

Eddie will call Sammy...

The good news here is Sammy is saying if Eddie calls he'd be into it.
Just like last time.

And Eddie hasn't burned any bridges, he's left him in the band and on the website. He made it clear nothing in 2005, he said we just got off tour last year.

When they first discussed reunion they said that they would do solo things in btw and the wabo thing is just that. Eddie and Al will continue to write during this and VH will be together with Sam in late 2006 just like late 2003.

And this time hopefully it will be a whole cd and tour.
;)

Thanks for the post Greenpaw. Can't wait til Sammy's cd comes out. I wish he would just call Ed. Only problem is I don't think he wants to.

I agree, but if I was Sam I wouldn't make the call either. If they can agree on doing anything it won't last until Ed cleans himself up. If Ed were to make the call, I think the chances he were off the booze would be much better.

I am not a Sam fan but I have never understood the griping about his supposed "cash grab". Three hour shows, DVD's, clubs, tours, albums, etc. etc. As a Dave fan I wish he would cash grab a little more. I might not like everything he puts out, but damn if he doesn't deliver product to his fans, and they seem to like it plenty fine.

Damn you Sammy, you should be sitting by the phone waiting for Ed......no new music...just wait for ED!!!!!!!! :brickwall


LOL, too funny. :)
And yeah, Mike has just as much right to play CVH as Dave or Ed or Al, he was in the band back then, remember?

Yeah if he wants to do it with his own band. Doing it with Sammy is just plain wrong. But hey if it sells extra tickets its all good now, right $ammy? How can people not see this for what it is. I know that if there is no MA and no VH being played at SH shows I wouldn't be there. I bet in upwards of 20% are the same way. I know when I talked to people in line at the Sh show in AC this was definately the feeling.

I am not a Sam fan but I have never understood the griping about his supposed "cash grab". Three hour shows, DVD's, clubs, tours, albums, etc. etc. As a Dave fan I wish he would cash grab a little more. I might not like everything he puts out, but damn if he doesn't deliver product to his fans, and they seem to like it plenty fine.

The 'cash grab' crap is just another way to hate on Sam, nothing else. You're right on with your post.

Yeah if he wants to do it with his own band. Doing it with Sammy is just plain wrong. But hey if it sells extra tickets its all good now, right $ammy? How can people not see this for what it is. I know that if there is no MA and no VH being played at SH shows I wouldn't be there. I bet in upwards of 20% are the same way. I know when I talked to people in line at the Sh show in AC this was definately the feeling.

LOL, what extra tickets? It's not like he's gonna start playing stadiums because Mike is singing a couple CVH songs. Same venues, same crowds.

They still like playing together, the fans want it, so they are getting crucified because they are giving the fans what they want? :wtf: But it's oK if Mike started his own band and played CVH? It's just a hatred for Sammy, and jealosy towards Hagar fans because they are getting what they want....just admit it :)

And to top it off, you claim it's so wrong, yet you go? That whole post makes no sense whatsoever.

LOL, what extra tickets? It's not like he's gonna start playing stadiums because Mike is singing a couple CVH songs. Same venues, same crowds.

They still like playing together, the fans want it, so they are getting crucified because they are giving the fans what they want? :wtf: But it's oK if Mike started his own band and played CVH? It's just a hatred for Sammy, and jealosy towards Hagar fans because they are getting what they want....just admit it :)

And to top it off, you claim it's so wrong, yet you go? That whole post makes no sense whatsoever.

You're right Paw, atr's post would hold more merit if he wasn't going to Sam's show's that's for sure. LOL But I do see his point Paw. First Sam won't do CVH now he's adding it to his show's because Mike's going along. Pretty two faced thing for Sam to do. And I'm not saying that because I hate Sam. I don't hate Sam. But Sam's know for doing shit like this so what's so different about him doing an about face huh. I'm just happy he's not digging at the end of the tour nonsense anymore.

I won't go to any of the ex-wives solo gig's. I'm a VH fan. I don't go see the ex-wives solo because if I wanted to see a VH tribute band, that's what I would do. I don't want to go see any of the ex-wives put on a tribute show. I would go see them if they wouldn't do ANY VH stuff. I know that sounds weird, but to me VH just isn't VH without Ed and Al. And without Ed and Al it's just another tribute band I don't care who's at the mike. *ducks for cover*

I'm gonna have to agree on this one.. Why play CVH songs now all of a sudden? Unless it's only the same panama, jump etc over and over again..

I wouldn't bitch at Sam and Mike for playing CVH...I credit Sam and Mike for knowing that the crowd will be a diverse fan base, and that there will be a few fans hanging on for any era the can get...so they are taking care of the fans. I think the both of them know that they would not be as famous or rich as they are now if the Roth era would not have happened first

I am sure that we have all paid money to see cover bands play CVH, so why bitch about actual members playing it?

First Sam won't do CVH now he's adding it to his show's because Mike's going along. Pretty two faced thing for Sam to do.

Sam still isn't doing the CVH tunes, Mikey is. :)

Sam said in this interview that he only likes to do 3 or 4 VH songs in his Wabo sets because he has plenty of solo material, Montorse material, VH material and any covers the band feels like playin...... but the fans wanted more VH, so when they came up with the "Other Half" thing with MA, Mikey decided he wanted to do/sing CVH songs within that set. That's it. No conspiracy theory, no underlying motive.....Mad Anthony wanted to do it, Sam's givin him the mike - end of story.


Again, if it makes everyone so hot under the collar...... Stay home and wait for the Dave Cash Grab tour. :rolleyes: :)

LOL, what extra tickets? It's not like he's gonna start playing stadiums because Mike is singing a couple CVH songs. Same venues, same crowds.

They still like playing together, the fans want it, so they are getting crucified because they are giving the fans what they want? :wtf: But it's oK if Mike started his own band and played CVH? It's just a hatred for Sammy, and jealosy towards Hagar fans because they are getting what they want....just admit it :)

And to top it off, you claim it's so wrong, yet you go? That whole post makes no sense whatsoever.


Yeah, the kid who followed Van Hagar around like a greased up groupie last year all across the country now thinks Sam sucks. :rolleyes:

People can say whatever they want about The Other Half gig, but facts are facts...they ARE indeed the other half of Van Halen. If Mike wants to sing CVH, he's got every right, and it'll be great. Anybody who didn't enjoy SMGMAD when Mikey belted it out in '98 and '04 was delusional. Long before Dave left, long before Sammy left, I defined Van Halen as the sum of its parts. Sure, Edward's the rock and foundation on which much of it is based, but in no way does he define Van Halen all on his own. Fucked if I ever wanted to hear an EVH-Satriani type solo album...I like Van Halen SONGS. Lyrics, bass, percussion, and all.

So kick ass Mikey....don't listen to these few 'net squid whiners here. :thumb:

Sam still isn't doing the CVH tunes, Mikey is. :)

Sam said in this interview that he only likes to do 3 or 4 VH songs in his Wabo sets because he has plenty of solo material, Montorse material, VH material and any covers the band feels like playin...... but the fans wanted more VH, so when they came up with the "Other Half" thing with MA, Mikey decided he wanted to do/sing CVH songs within that set. That's it. No conspiracy theory, no underlying motive.....Mad Anthony wanted to do it, Sam's givin him the mike - end of story.


You'd think people would 'get' the distinction. :cool:

Sorry but Sammy lost me as a fan earlier this year ... He has so much shit going on these days and taking up the vocal spot in VH and not committing 100% to it just plain ruins it for me ....

Ed may or may not have problems, but all that matters is the VH BAND, not the individuals. I know where scapping for news and any tit bit is gobbled up fast ....

Who knows what the hell I am trying to say here, I just want my god damn Van Halen to be relevant again .... Motley have done it for us all again :) (a bloody well as well), now we just need full on dedication to the once mightly VH ... C'mon guys get back to what got you all where you are today ... Give us a KILLER VH record, just one last time!

Frustration has set in :(

Well said.

And another thing, how can we be so sure that it's Sam's idea for MA to sing a few tunes...It seems that Mike does enjoy singing, so it could possibly be his idea.

Okay, now I am going to listen to "Respect the Wind" on go on a rant about how wrong it is that there is no bass or vocals...damn them for having a mind of their own.

None of this stuff discussed here has been as stupid as the Sam/Dave tour when Dave's Eddie Clone played Eruption...that was the bottom of the barrel.

And another thing, how can we be so sure that it's Sam's idea for MA to sing a few tunes...It seems that Mike does enjoy singing, so it could possibly be his idea.


Exactly. I can't remember for sure if Sam said it was Mike's idea to do the CVH within the Other Half set, but he DID say that Mike wants to sing them and Sam has no problem with the band doing them and Mike singing them.


edit - And Mike sang CVH on the VH3 tour when Sam wasn't in VH, so it's clearly not something Sam just came up with to use Mikey.

Is it that hard to believe Mike wants to sing the old tunes and have fun? Jeez.

Sam still isn't doing the CVH tunes, Mikey is. :)

Sam said in this interview that he only likes to do 3 or 4 VH songs in his Wabo sets because he has plenty of solo material, Montorse material, VH material and any covers the band feels like playin...... but the fans wanted more VH, so when they came up with the "Other Half" thing with MA, Mikey decided he wanted to do/sing CVH songs within that set. That's it. No conspiracy theory, no underlying motive.....Mad Anthony wanted to do it, Sam's givin him the mike - end of story.


Again, if it makes everyone so hot under the collar...... Stay home and wait for the Dave Cash Grab tour. :rolleyes: :)

LOL It doesn't make me hot under the collar. It doesn't make me mad at all. Read the second half of my post Paw. I don't go see ANY of the ex-wives solo for this very reason. I DON'T want to see any of them do VH songs without the rest of the band. If I wanted that I'd go see a VH Tribute band. I was just stating an opinion. :p They have the right to do whatever they want. I have the right to not go see them. ;) AND state my opinion. I just think it's a two faced thing to do on Sam's part since he was so adamantly opposed to doing CVH when he was with VH and now he's all for letting Mike do a set with CVH on a tour. See the iorny in that at all? I'm not mad about anything.

I just think it's a two faced thing to do on Sam's part since he was so adamantly opposed to doing CVH when he was with VH and now he's all for letting Mike do a set with CVH on a tour. See the iorny in that at all? I'm not mad about anything.

How is it ironic? How is Sam being two-faced? They did CVH songs the whole time Sam was in VH, maybe not the songs we all wanted to hear, maybe not as many as we wanted to hear, but they did them.

This set will include a few CVH songs, not a WHOLE SET of CVH.......Just like when Sam was in VH, only difference is, Sam isn't singing them, Mad Anthony is. :cool:

If anything, I think it would be shitty for Sam to start this band with MA and tell him he CAN'T play any CVH.

Because no music ever created has been better. Sam knows that.

Well, perhaps no music Sammy ever had a part in creating. Except the three new tunes, those definately sucked. I wonder if he regrets the absolute rubbish he penned for them? Maybe that's why he leaves the door open, he knows he can do better.

How is it ironic? How is Sam being two-faced? They did CVH songs the whole time Sam was in VH, maybe not the songs we all wanted to hear, maybe not as many as we wanted to hear, but they did them.

This set will include a few CVH songs, not a WHOLE SET of CVH.......Just like when Sam was in VH, only difference is, Sam isn't singing them, Mad Anthony is. :cool:

If anything, I think it would be shitty for Sam to start this band with MA and tell him he CAN'T play any CVH.

:p It's ironic because the whole time Sam was in VH he fought against doing the songs now he's all for letting Mike do them on a tour of HIS band. Sam has always made me laugh at his way of doing things. Fight against it to the end when he's in VH. But when it comes to doing it in his solo career, he turns and does the very thing he fought against while in VH. I'm not slamming Sam. I just can't help but sit back and laugh at him either. I do at Dave's shit too ok.

So Sammy is doing something different now than what he wanted to do 20 years ago. Well, I was against the third taillight and anti-lock brakes 20 years ago too. People change. (not that it's any big deal...)

:p It's hardly ironic, because whether he liked it or not, Sam has always played CVH while in VH, this is no different other than Mike takin over on vocals. But we'll just have to agree to disagree, cuz I can only point out the same facts so many times. :)

This side project isn't Sam's solo band, it's half of Van Halen and half the Wabos. 100% for fun :) If Mike wants to do it, then Sam SHOULD step aside and let him, it's Mike's band too.

If it were Sam's solo band, they would not be touching CVH, why would they?


An Sunya, I never said you were slammin Sam. It's all good.

(chuckles at Paw's edit reason).

Speaking of which...I have no idea, but was wondering if Gary has played ANY Van Halen III tunes during live solo or TOJ shows since his departure?

LOL, what extra tickets? It's not like he's gonna start playing stadiums because Mike is singing a couple CVH songs. Same venues, same crowds.

They still like playing together, the fans want it, so they are getting crucified because they are giving the fans what they want? :wtf: But it's oK if Mike started his own band and played CVH? It's just a hatred for Sammy, and jealosy towards Hagar fans because they are getting what they want....just admit it :)

And to top it off, you claim it's so wrong, yet you go? That whole post makes no sense whatsoever.


1. I don't hate Sammy, just his Gene Simmons/Jimmy Buffet mentality. Its about the music right? Or is about some 50 year old fratboy lifestyle?

2. Extra tickets??? If they sell a total of 50,000 usually then 20% of that is a considerable chunk.

3. If Sam wanted Mike to be happy, let alone AVH, EVH, and a good chunk of the VH fanbase, the he should have played the songs when it was appropiate. How can you not see this blasphemy? Get glasses my friend.

4. PLaying this music is just a big FU to the Brothers. Sam reunited last year for several reasons one of whihch he wanted to leave the band on HIS terms. Trust me these guys will never play together again. Put those glasses on and you shall see!

5. Like I said SH should do his thing, just like DLR should do his own. I will go see both out of the love of VH(see #2)

6. Nothing makes sense with this band. IMHO they are all(except Gary) assholes that screwed up a good things on several occassions. If I can hear some VH played I will go, I don't go to hear Eagles Fly, or 1 Way, or 55. I'd enjoy them playing SAMMY ERA VH, but lets not be an asshole and play tunes that HE REFUSED to play when HE was in VAN HALEN. Yes, I would feel better if he took no part in those songs nad MA just played with Wabos, or Los Tres or whatever new band they make up at lunch.

I call it as I see it.

1. It is about the music. If he wanted to rip the fans off, he'd charge more for tickets and put on shorter shows with strictly solo Sammy songs with the same setlist every night. But we all know this is not the case, His tix are cheaper than most, plays for over 3 hours and mixes up the shows and sometimes has special guests. What does his business practices have to do with the 3 hours on stage? Knock the chip off your shoulder and enjoy the show for once.

2. 20% of what? Do you have some facts behind that or just another assumption based on that chip? Sammy was playing the same venues before the 2004 tour.

3. Sam didn't call the shots in Van Halen. Maybe Mike DID want to play more CVH and sing? Maybe Ed said no? Maybe Al said no? Maybe Mike never spoke up. We weren't there. Again, Mike is singing the CVH, no blasphemy because Mike was 1/4 of CVH. But you knew that already.

4. Of course you would know all that, you were behind the scenes with them and they told you their inner most thoughts on why they went on tour, gotcha :thumb: Giving the fans what they asked for is not an FU., it's appreciation. And since you can predict the future (that they will NEVER play again) can I get the lottery numbers for tonight, it's $310 million.

5. Sam is doing his own thing, and part of the set is a band with Mike and they will do THEIR thing and play Van Halen songs. :)

6. I guess it's hard for people to read, but we can try again....Sam isn't singing ANY CVH songs, Mike is.

Not that's it's even relevant, because MIKE IS SINGING THE SONGS, please name a Van Hagar tour where Sam refused to play any CVH songs.


That's what I thought.

5. Sam is doing his own thing, and part of the set is a band with Mike and they will do THEIR thing and play Van Halen songs. :)

6. I guess it's hard for people to read, but we can try again....Sam isn't singing ANY CVH songs, Mike is.

Not that's it's even relevant, because MIKE IS SINGING THE SONGS, please name a Van Hagar tour where Sam refused to play any CVH songs.


That's what I thought.


Apparently this is rocket science to some mutants around here. :sssh:

(chuckles at Paw's edit reason).

Speaking of which...I have no idea, but was wondering if Gary has played ANY Van Halen III tunes during live solo or TOJ shows since his departure?

I read he played Without You at TOJ shows.

I read he played Without You at TOJ shows.


Is that verified?

:p It's hardly ironic, because whether he liked it or not, Sam has always played CVH while in VH, this is no different other than Mike takin over on vocals. But we'll just have to agree to disagree, cuz I can only point out the same facts so many times. :)

This side project isn't Sam's solo band, it's half of Van Halen and half the Wabos. 100% for fun :) If Mike wants to do it, then Sam SHOULD step aside and let him, it's Mike's band too.

If it were Sam's solo band, they would not be touching CVH, why would they?


An Sunya, I never said you were slammin Sam. It's all good.

Will agree to disagree my friend. :thumb:

*snickering at edit reason also*

Hey Paw...one Cub fan to another....lemme help you out here and get rid of the bullshit so EVERYONE will see it *clearing throat*

:yell: MICHAEL ANTHONY IS SINGING THE CVH NOT SAMMY!!!!!!!!!!!:yell:

1. It is about the music. If he wanted to rip the fans off, he'd charge more for tickets and put on shorter shows with strictly solo Sammy songs with the same setlist every night. But we all know this is not the case, His tix are cheaper than most, plays for over 3 hours and mixes up the shows and sometimes has special guests. What does his business practices have to do with the 3 hours on stage? Knock the chip off your shoulder and enjoy the show for once.

2. 20% of what? Do you have some facts behind that or just another assumption based on that chip? Sammy was playing the same venues before the 2004 tour.

3. Sam didn't call the shots in Van Halen. Maybe Mike DID want to play more CVH and sing? Maybe Ed said no? Maybe Al said no? Maybe Mike never spoke up. We weren't there. Again, Mike is singing the CVH, no blasphemy because Mike was 1/4 of CVH. But you knew that already.

4. Of course you would know all that, you were behind the scenes with them and they told you their inner most thoughts on why they went on tour, gotcha :thumb: Giving the fans what they asked for is not an FU., it's appreciation. And since you can predict the future (that they will NEVER play again) can I get the lottery numbers for tonight, it's $310 million.

5. Sam is doing his own thing, and part of the set is a band with Mike and they will do THEIR thing and play Van Halen songs. :)

6. I guess it's hard for people to read, but we can try again....Sam isn't singing ANY CVH songs, Mike is.

Not that's it's even relevant, because MIKE IS SINGING THE SONGS, please name a Van Hagar tour where Sam refused to play any CVH songs.


That's what I thought.

1. I never said Sammy ripped anybody off...where did you get that? Put those glasses on man.

2. It was just an estimate from the show I went to. There was alot more than 1 out of 5 that said they were there b/c of MA. But hey you know all right!

3. Sam made his feelings clear from the get go about playing CVH. Is this really an issue? I believe its well documented.

4. Are Sammy fans the only fans....I bet the majority of VH fans(the millions, not website heros) probably think its not only stupid for SH to participate in CVH songs, but blasphemous. So are they getting what they want? Plain and simple SH knows this will get under Howdy Doody Mountainis skin. Just 1 more way HE showed them.(maybe they deserve it, maybe not) Nonetheless its a FU.

5. I guess the Other Half can hand off the mic for parts of songs to the audience or hell even let them do the Hot for Teacher intro, then bail. I'd have no problem if SH had no part in this "set." And drop the name its so juvenile.

6. Do you not read? I never said SH was singing, he shouldn't even be around..the "Other Half" it sounds like something out of a teeny bopper movie. Hey MA we'll show them...We'll start the "other Half" hahahahaha...polease.

7. The band is done....put your money where your mouth is. I will. They tried to repair a broken friendship and now its just being brought to new heights. They are farther apart now then ever...SH may now be farther away from coming back than even Roth. The band is over.

I don't think the band is over. Far from it. I think Sam is starting to watch what he's saying again. Mike is going out next year pimping out CVH with Sam. I think they are just getting ready for a tour in 2006. JMHO.

I don't think the band is over. Far from it. I think Sam is starting to watch what he's saying again. Mike is going out next year pimping out CVH with Sam. I think they are just getting ready for a tour in 2006. JMHO.

You never know...I really think that the damage is done. "The Other Half" is just the nail in the coffin IMHO! Time will tell....I guess the question is how much time...will you even care in 5 years?

Yes, yes, the band is over, and you're still here posting at a site honoring a dead band. Good thing you hopped on the Van Hagar groupie train last year. :)

It's funny, I must be intrigued by dysfunction or something. For 20 years, especially the last 10, I've wondered "what must it be like to be a fan of a band with no bs, no drama, just music?" What must Aerosmith, AC/DC, Rush, U2 fans feel like? What's it like to be a fan of a normal band.

Well during that time, I used to wonder the same thing about my fav. baseball team the Red Sox. All I heard about was chokes and curses and title droughts. What must it be like to be the fan of a normal baseball team I wondered?

I finally got my Red Sox answer in 2004.

Maybe one day I'll know what it's like to be the fan of a normal band as well.

Yes, yes, the band is over, and you're still here posting at a site honoring a dead band. Good thing you hopped on the Van Hagar groupie train last year. :)

Your post is moot...the band is over, unless you mean that abortion "The Other Half"

Whatever Green Squalen! Envy is a sin you know!

You never know...I really think that the damage is done. "The Other Half" is just the nail in the coffin IMHO! Time will tell....I guess the question is how much time...will you even care in 5 years?

yep :bounce: I've cared for this long. What's another 5...

Yeah...while you were blowing roadies for nosebleed seats at all those dates, I was five-starring it in luxury at Vegas second row center, and a week later I was singing lead for the band during ATBL - why yes indeed, come to think of it, that's a classic Van Halen song during a Hagar-led set :cool: - while in the golden rings.

I am indeed green with envy. I wish that I could be a punk kid who started enjoying live Van Halen on the III tour, instead of on the Fair Warning tour like myself. :)

Bands like U2 still have it, and still write relevent music that is great. Why can't VH? :(

Because Eddie's a drunk. Anyone who's been around an alcoholic knows what they are like to work with. The lack of VH is one person's fault. Maybe it's the right thing for him right now. I'm not knockin' it. But, let's just be honest. It's not Sam or Mike. There's one person screwin' this all up.

Yeah...while you were blowing roadies for nosebleed seats at all those dates, I was five-starring it in luxury at Vegas second row center, and a week later I was singing lead for the band during ATBL - why yes indeed, come to think of it, that's a classic Van Halen song during a Hagar-led set :cool: - while in the golden rings.

I am indeed green with envy. I wish that I could be a punk kid who started enjoying live Van Halen on the III tour, instead of on the Fair Warning tour like myself. :)


Your so silly.......... Oh my God that Hillary girl is so hot...she almost made my tiny pecker stretch to 3 whole inches...my worst seats were like 7 th row ass clown, with the GR a good chunk of those. Oh my god I sang for the band! woopity doo! Sammy smacked my hand...OOOOHHHHHHHHHH! Wow. I don't even really recognize VH as Halen dude. Get a grip trash.

Can somebody pass me the Tonka dump truck over there? I wanna take a dump. :cool:

Can somebody pass me the Tonka dump truck over there? I wanna take a dump. :cool:


Just back up your skank wife! Do me a favor and start a single thread so it makes this easier.

http://usera.imagecave.com/Bard/90667_imageMain400.jpg

http://usera.imagecave.com/Bard/90667_imageMain400.jpg


Maybe if recycle enough cans it will be a good x-mas and you can get that for you illegitimate kids. By the way, isn't time to get off the library's computer...people are waiting you know.

1. I never said Sammy ripped anybody off...where did you get that? Put those glasses on man.

2. It was just an estimate from the show I went to. There was alot more than 1 out of 5 that said they were there b/c of MA. But hey you know all right!

3. Sam made his feelings clear from the get go about playing CVH. Is this really an issue? I believe its well documented.

4. Are Sammy fans the only fans....I bet the majority of VH fans(the millions, not website heros) probably think its not only stupid for SH to participate in CVH songs, but blasphemous. So are they getting what they want? Plain and simple SH knows this will get under Howdy Doody Mountainis skin. Just 1 more way HE showed them.(maybe they deserve it, maybe not) Nonetheless its a FU.

5. I guess the Other Half can hand off the mic for parts of songs to the audience or hell even let them do the Hot for Teacher intro, then bail. I'd have no problem if SH had no part in this "set." And drop the name its so juvenile.

6. Do you not read? I never said SH was singing, he shouldn't even be around..the "Other Half" it sounds like something out of a teeny bopper movie. Hey MA we'll show them...We'll start the "other Half" hahahahaha...polease.

7. The band is done....put your money where your mouth is. I will. They tried to repair a broken friendship and now its just being brought to new heights. They are farther apart now then ever...SH may now be farther away from coming back than even Roth. The band is over.

LOL wow. that was a good read. I love number seven, considering you put your money in Sam's pocket everytime they come to town. :p But it's for the love of Van Halen, right.

Well I see someone has blown his gasket. It's obvious that reality means nothing so it's pointless to argue with you anymore punk. You make up stats, ignore facts, it's not even fun anymore, have a good one :thumb:


But the best part of it all, YOU'LL BE FIRST IN LINE WHEN SAMMY AND MIKE COME TO TOWN...LOL

It's obvious that reality means nothing so it's pointless to argue with you anymore punk.

It's hard dealing with the delusional, huh Paw?

But the best part of it all, YOU'LL BE FIRST IN LINE WHEN SAMMY AND MIKE COME TO TOWN...LOL

That is the best part. That, and how he'll pay big bucks for 7th row or better. :sssh:

That is the best part. That, and how he'll pay big bucks for 7th row or better. :sssh:

Exactly...my fair weather faness will show....lol...is that the beauty that these fuck ups have left us too. Its like canalbalism man...what choice do you have?

Do you guys each have your own Sammy shrine or do you have group homage sessions?

Again, if you fucks could read there is nowhere I say I don't like Sammy. His post 2004 actions have been a bit much. And yes, to be honest I go to see MA. I couldn't even name 10 SH songs, not that there not decent, it just ain't my thing. And there are more than you think that fall into that category, especially as the next VH drought looms on.

Exactly...my fair weather faness will show....lol...is that the beauty that these fuck ups have left us too. Its like canalbalism man...what choice do you have?


Ah. Now it's all clear. You're wanking and bitching, but when push comes to shove, you're going to pony up big money to watch Sammy butcher CVH songs anyway. Gotcha. Always nice to see a man who stands behind his convictions.

Ah. Now it's all clear. You're wanking and bitching, but when push comes to shove, you're going to pony up big money to watch Sammy butcher CVH songs anyway. Gotcha. Always nice to see a man who stands behind his convictions.


I bitch about taxes too but I pay them. I'm not Ghandi-esque in my actions, its not solving the issue by me boycotting a dumb concert. And I won't have to be ponying up big money because teh concerts should be free in the near future right?

Maybe there's a compromise so you could sleep at night. During The Other Half's set, when Mike rips into The Full Bug, maybe you could take a piss break or go grab a beer. That way, your golden standards might stay somewhat intact. :)

Maybe there's a compromise so you could sleep at night. During The Other Half's set, when Mike rips into The Full Bug, maybe you could take a piss break or go grab a beer. That way, your golden standards might stay somewhat intact. :)

Hmmmm.....I'll leave during MA. Seems odd since that is why I go...are you sure your reading the posts?

And piss breaks are solely reserved for Eagles Fly....you should know that you been to all the Van Halen concerts before! (you know thats funny!)

Geez, guys, take it to PM already.

Geez, guys, take it to PM already.

nah, our post count wouldn't be getting any higher...:)

Hmmmm.....I'll leave during MA. Seems odd since that is why I go...


Seems more odd to cry about it and then pay money to go see it. :D

Seems more odd to cry about it and then pay money to go see it. :D


I am not crying about MA playing any VH dude...again read...I'd hate to see the VH Links SAT verbal scores. I just don't dig SH participating in CVH post the VH gig. That is all. Plain and simple.

I am not crying about MA playing any VH dude

Its beyond sad at this point. Have a great night champ.

Its beyond sad at this point. Have a great night champ.


You too chump!

You too chump!

wow.....:rolleyes:

wow.....:rolleyes:

not an emoticon!!!!

If I may...how do we even know that Sammy is gonna participate in the CVH part of the set. For all we know, Sam will be offstage for the CVH portion and only participate in the Hagar era portion.

It seems that TAPR is putting the cart before the horse and doesn't really know what Sam is going to participate in. Maybe I'm blind and can't read well, but I have yet to see where Sammy said that he was doing the CVH stuff. I only saw that Mikey was doing the CVH tunes.

Greenpaw?!?!? Am I blind or am I reading everything correctly.

Greenpaw?!?!? Am I blind or am I reading everything correctly.

I'm not sure anyone can make heads or tails out of all that nonsesne, but getting back to what you were saying, I think Sammy said that Mike is doing all the singing and he would maybe do background vocals and playing guitar? I could be wrong, about the guitar part, but he said background vocals.

I don't see why he would walk off stage, they are just out there havin fun jammin on great tunes. The offstage drama should stay offstage. It's none of our business.

Life's too short to be so bitter :)

sorry if this has been in the thread, im lazy and didnt feel like reading the whole thing :)

...but hasnt sammy said he doesnt or wont release any more CDs in the traditional sense? just songs here and there and through his website and yadda yadda?

Melodicrock.com posted this story yesterday and credits VHLinks and Greenpaw as sources. Then, I was glancing thru Blabbermouth.net, and they've picked up the story from Melodicrock. I don't know why this cracks me up, but it does.

I thought reporters tried to get info from credible sources. :rolleyes:

Melodicrock.com posted this story yesterday and credits VHLinks and Greenpaw as sources. Then, I was glancing thru Blabbermouth.net, and they've picked up the story from Melodicrock. I don't know why this cracks me up, but it does.

I thought reporters tried to get info from credible sources. :rolleyes:.


LOL, God Damn, if I knew that I would have pulled the car over and taken notes so it would be more accurate :drunk:

The part they actually reported is what Sammy said though, so that's on the money.

A pic from the show:

http://www.dahl.com/photos/2005/Cabo%202005!/images/Cabo05_024.jpg

Good job 'Paw! :thumb:

Did you ever think Melodicrock.com checked with the radio station? And 'Paw was credited because it never would've been brought to our attention otherwise?

Melodicrock.com posted this story yesterday and credits VHLinks and Greenpaw as sources. Then, I was glancing thru Blabbermouth.net, and they've picked up the story from Melodicrock. I don't know why this cracks me up, but it does.

I thought reporters tried to get info from credible sources. :rolleyes:

Its not the first time a "story" has been picked up from here, I believe a VH boxset is coming out soon! :)

Good job 'Paw! :thumb:

Did you ever think Melodicrock.com checked with the radio station? And 'Paw was credited because it never would've been brought to our attention otherwise?

Melodicrock gave no indication that they checked with the radio station. Here's a cut and paste of what they posted.

SAMMY HAGAR TALKS OF 2006 ALBUM AND TOURING PLANS:
Sammy Hagar has spoken to DJ Steve Dahl (WCKG Chicago) about his current plans. Of most noteworthy is news that the new Waborita's album is 9 songs out of 12 complete and will be released next year with the title Livin' It Up.
Sammy will tour next year in support of the album, with Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony in tow. Sammy said the show would open with a Waborita's set before moving into a set of Van Halen material.
On the topic of Van Halen, Sammy has not spoken to Eddie since the end of the 2004 tour, but suggests that if Eddie called, he would gladly talk to him.
You can see the full run down of the interview posted by Greenpaw at VHForums.com.

I reads pretty much like they read Greenpaw's post and reported it. For the record, I fully believe that 'Paw reported what he heard as accurately as he could remember it. I'm sure it's accurate and all is within the proper context. What I find funny is that these "rock news" sites read something that some guy called "Greenpaw" posts and report it as news/fact. For me, it just puts these "news bulletins" they post in a different light. Are they getting this info from a press release, "sources close to the band", or some fan site? It just kinda makes me chuckle.

Some Guy Called Greenpaw :sssh:

Hehe, that is funny.


I did post the weblog from Steve's site to kinda verify that Sammy was indeed on the show, for whatever that's worth. :drunk:

http://usera.imagecave.com/TheresOnlyOneWay/a009-anchorman-0704n.jpg

:funny:

And now the news..............

This just in, Van Halen is still dormant.

Stay tuned for Sunya with the weather and traffic on the nines. :)

I think it's only a matter of time before Sammy gets the bug again and watch out folks...it'll be 5150 time again!!

Ed didn't sound bad in the past few recent interviews I heard. I think it'll happen....

Long Live Van Halen!!