Reasonable proof Sammy isn't back

**Scott** · 09.03.01, 12:08 PM

Ok,

Sammy isn't back folks. At least not yet. And you know what? If he were back - that would not be a bad thing. As a side shot at Van Halen - - - since leaving Van Halen - 3 brand new CD's each with tours. Van Halen & DLR have had one outting each (sorry you can't count DLR's Greatest Hits as brand new). SOOO maybe if Sammy got back into Van Halen he would introduce them to a thing called a studio - and ideally show them what happens in a studio (records are made).

Anyway - proof Sammy isn't back....
1) www.vhnd.com has Sammy's tour dates leading until next October!?! MAN - this guy has a plan!!
2) Sammy has gone on the record NUMEROUS times stating he isn't interested in re-joining Van Halen.
3) This would mean that DLR is not in Van Halen - which would have encouraged a pile of negative comments from the Diamond one.
4) Sammy just had a new addition to the family - - - he is spending time at home.

Sure - it isn't a definative "NO I AM NOT BACK IN VAN HALEN NOR AM I EVER GOING TO BE" from Sam - but it is more proof than the other links have . . .which is rumor.

**79th and Sunset** · 09.03.01, 12:14 PM

Sammy will be on the radio this week for his show here in STL.

I will let you all know what happens, and what is said.

IMO, I dont beleive Sammy is back, nor will he be. I have heard him say too many times that he does not want to be back with Van Halen.

**ouncie33** · 09.03.01, 12:14 PM

I agree with you Scott that Sammy's not back. I also agree that it would be cool if he was!

**Scott** · 09.03.01, 01:36 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 79th and Sunset:
Sammy will be on the radio this week for his show here in STL.

I will let you all know what happens, and what is said.

IMO, I dont beleive Sammy is back, nor will he be. I have heard him say too many times that he does not want to be back with Van Halen.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey sunset - you got a link? Also - I have a new drinking game. Every time Sammy says "I am not back in Van Halen" or something along that line - we have to take a shot of Cabo.

**YankeeRose** · 09.03.01, 01:40 PM

David Lee Roth said in interviews when he still had Vai and Sheehan in his band that there would NEVER EVER be a reunion! We all know that came back to VH in 96 briefly and last year.

Sammy says in his new DVD that he would like to have a Van Hagar reunion in Cabo someday.

I expect Sammy to return to VH someday. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

**Scott** · 09.03.01, 01:49 PM

The more I think about it - the more I realize that Sammy is probably the logical choice for Van Halen (back off and let me explain before you flame me).

1) As musiacally gifted the momentum known as Van Halen with DLR is - eventually those guys will kill eachother. At the end of the day - they just don't get along. I challenge anyone to prove me wrong on that.

2) Van Halen with Sammy will probably last longer. I honestly believe that Ray Daniels (thanks FORD for showing me the light) was the fuck head scrotum scrather that placed us fans into the current situation. Worked the band to hard - put crazy shit into their heads.

3) Once this shit has been cleared - I think Sammy and Van Halen would be happier longer term together. Giving us fans what we need - more music.

Would I love to hear Van Halen with DLR? Yep. Would I love to see Van Halen with DLR? Yup. Do I think it would last? nope. Which is to bad.

**Scott** · 09.03.01, 01:50 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by YankeeRose:
David Lee Roth said in interviews when he still had Vai and Sheehan in his band that there would NEVER EVER be a reunion! We all know that came back to VH in 96 briefly and last year.

Sammy says in his new DVD that he would like to have a Van Hagar reunion in Cabo someday.

I expect Sammy to return to VH someday. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

How is the DVD anyway?

**YankeeRose** · 09.03.01, 01:55 PM

The DVD is great! I actually have it on VHS. LOL! Sammy plays a bunch of songs from Ten 13 four VH songs, one Montrose, and a bunch of solo songs. Heavy Metal sounds great live, I also love Serious JuJu and Little White Lie. [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]

**Scott** · 09.03.01, 02:01 PM

Very cool. MTM is easily my favorite Sammy solo "post VH" CD.

Any additional footage worth noting?

**MikeL** · 09.03.01, 02:17 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Scott:
Would I love to hear Van Halen with DLR? Yep. Would I love to see Van Halen with DLR? Yup. Do I think it would last? nope. Which is to bad.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You're making the assumption that something with Sam would last longer? I think we're forgetting the age of everyone involved, and their questionable desire to continue as a band.

No matter who's singing, they've got one maybe two albums and tours left in them. Declining health and increasing family commitments are going to make it hard for them to continue.

As so many people are fond of saying, this isn't 1985 anymore. They're not looking to launch a 4th incarnation with all the enthusiasm and drive they had the first 2 times around. The tepid 3rd try is a good example.

The question is how does one cap off such a great career? I'd like to see a Sam'n'Dave album and tour, but that's not going to happen.

So finish it off right, on top with DLR at the helm. The same way they began so long ago.

**VHwithRoth2002** · 09.03.01, 02:34 PM

You guys are fooling yourselves. Sam wants back in VH,just doesnt want to say so,cuz he was kicked out. His career is bombing,tour is playing to half empty arenas,unless u count 2,000 seat arenas,then , i guess they are packed. Sammy is just trying to save face,by saying he dont want back in. What would it sound like if he said, i want back in VH but the boys wont let me? C'mon,dont be so nieve.

**ouncie33** · 09.03.01, 03:00 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by VHwithRoth2002:
You guys are fooling yourselves. Sam wants back in VH,just doesnt want to say so,cuz he was kicked out. His career is bombing,tour is playing to half empty arenas,unless u count 2,000 seat arenas,then , i guess they are packed. Sammy is just trying to save face,by saying he dont want back in. What would it sound like if he said, i want back in VH but the boys wont let me? C'mon,dont be so nieve.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
HOW THE HELL WOULD YOU KNOW THAT SAMMY WANTS BACK IN. ARE YOU A MIND READER? YOU ARE JUST MAKING ASSUMPTIONS. YOU CAN'T POSSIBLY KNOW WHAT SAMMY WANTS OR DOESN'T WANT. YOU ONLY KNOW WHAT YOU READ LIKE THE REST OF US. ALSO, I WOULDN'T SAY SAMMY'S CAREER IS BOMBING. HE HAS A PRETTY LARGE FOLLOWING. HOW WOULD YOU KNOW THAT SAMMY'S PLAYING TO HALF FULL ARENAS? I'VE SEEN HIM TWICE SINCE HE LEFT VH AND BOTH TIMES THE PLACE WAS FULL.

**VHwithRoth2002** · 09.03.01, 03:04 PM

when 30 people are packed in a garage,its considered full,or packed.

**ouncie33** · 09.03.01, 03:10 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by VHwithRoth2002:
when 30 people are packed in a garage,its considered full,or packed.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I BELIEVE YOU STATED THAT VERY SAME THING IN ANOTHER POST. IT WAS A LAME ANALOGY THEN AND IT'S JUST AS LAME NOW!

**79th and Sunset** · 09.03.01, 03:15 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Scott:

Hey sunset - you got a link? Also - I have a new drinking game. Every time Sammy says "I am not back in Van Halen" or something along that line - we have to take a shot of Cabo.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I dont have a link because KSHE is no longer streaming on the Net. If I happen to be home I will put it on audio cassette.

I like drinking games [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]