Van Halen 2.0? More suggestions for a name for this new version of the band, please!

[lzymot]

So we've had the original Van Halen, just plain old Van Halen they were known as or Classic Van Halen they were called later on. Then the Hagar lineup, known widely as Van Hagar to differentiate it from the original lineup. The Cherone lineup had a few names, Van Cherone, Van Extreme etc.

I'm wondering what name will stick for this line up? I'm actually quite liking Van Halen 2.0 at the moment as it like indicates it as a close relation to the Classic Van Halen lineup. Who knows maybe it will be an upgrade, we'll have to wait to hear what they can do live! I'm getting pumped for this tour now!

Anyone got any more suggestions or guesses about what name will stick?

[ZORBA5150]

VAN HALEN. period

[Rebel67]

How a bout.........3 men and a baby

[Rebel67]

Here's one:

Grumpier Old Men 2.0

[ziggysmalls]

If its been Van Halen with three different lead singers, I think its going to be Van Halen with a different bass player.

Did Chicago, Bon Jovi, Journey, Metallica and The Rolling Stones change their names when they got new bass players?

Its Van Halen.

[Brett]

Chicago? LOL.

[cam-5150]

Chicago? LOL.

LOL, I was thinking the same thing.

[Brett]

I think Hole replaced their bass player and they kept it Hole too.

[ziggysmalls]

Before Peter Cetera wanted to be Steve Perry, Chicago was a bad band. Cetera was a decent player as well.

Its the former trumpet player in me that made me think of them first.

[Let's Get Rockin]

Chicago? LOL.

Not to get off subject and I might be showing my age here, but Chicago is a great band of musicians with great songs. They also had a great guitar player in Terry Kath. They've been around for close to 40 years. I'll be seeing them in march at the Hard Rock....

[Delighted Romeo]

If its been Van Halen with three different lead singers, I think its going to be Van Halen with a different bass player.

Did Chicago, Bon Jovi, Journey, Metallica and The Rolling Stones change their names when they got new bass players?

Its Van Halen.

Because, of course, those situations are exactly like this situation in which a guy who has been with a band for 30 years was replaced by a kid just as the original lead singer returned and the band was inducted into the RRHOF. So when exactly does it stop being Van Halen anyway?!? When EVH and/or AVH quits or is replaced?!? I'm interested in knowing when you will reach your tipping point. When the next lead singer replaces DLR after this tour?!?

[darthadv]

I think Hole replaced their bass player and they kept it Hole too.

And then Motley Crue used Hole's drummer and still called it Motley Crue!

[318joe]

i got it how about VAN HALEN

[fifty150]

How a bout.........3 men and a baby

Now thats funny!!!

[Van Halens]

As far as I'm concerned, there are 4 versions of Van Halen:

Version I = CVH
Version II = "Van Hagar"
Version III = "Van Cherone", "EVH's solo album"
Version IV = no new music, just an imitation of CVH

Each version has their own distinct sound.

Van Halen = I + II + III + IV

Will there be a fifth version of VH ???