Holy Shit! More Info out of Camp Van Halen

[mikeno55]

In response to a "Message from the Band - Translations" post I unleashed earlier today, someone by the name "VHInsider" posted the following on the Yahoo/Onelist:

In a message dated 04/20/2001, tanjo@i... writes:
> Ed's health is about the only reason I would accept.

whew! Thanks! That's mighty white of you!

> Jodey
> It's Dave or the Grave!

What a catchy phrase.

Let me present you with a purely hypothetical situation.

Lets say Ed was worse than was let on at some and his treatments made him
feel pretty shitty too.

Lets say Dave (in his usual selfish way) wasn't concerned about Edward's
health problems and made that vocal in that he wasn't satisfied with the
"speed" of things.

Lets say at that point everyone told Dave to go fuck himself.

Lets say Daves been sitting at home trying to figure out how or if to say
"sorry Ed".

Lets say Dave decided (because he's known for making such great decisions)
not to say "sorry Ed" but instead decided to try and back them into a corner
with his statement.

Lets say Ed, Al and Mike just say "fuck it".

We all lose.

Now are you still going to go kill yourself?

[Scott]

I'm not sure I am comfortable with "Ed's health" - and this aint me being pissed at the whole situation.. . Which I am not - I am fucking livid with their lack of communication.

If it was Ed's health - than Van Halen should have said, "Listen folks - Ed's got to go through some treatments - and that will take a bit." Our hearts, best wishes and support would have gone out to him.

Also - most people have said that Ed's health was over exagerated - INCLUDING Gary - who by the sounds of things - is the only former lead singer of Van Halen that is friends with the guys.

[YankeeRose]

This isn't information from the band, it could have been anyone, so i'm not sure that it can be trusted.

I am moving this topic to Speculations.