MA Update

**mojavebassman** · 02.28.07, 06:30 AM

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official blog:

"Last Friday [Feb. 23] one of my dreams came true as I got to jam with three fantastic guitar players, Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons and Jimmy Vaughn! It was for an event here in L.A. at the Peterson Automotive Museum, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the '32 Ford. I'll have pictures and a writeup all about the event on my site hopefully this week. In the meantime you can also see a couple of shots on Jeff's web site: www.jeffbeck.com.

"On Sunday [Feb. 25] I surprised Sammy [Hagar] at the NASCAR race, where he played a few songs before the race. I jumped up to sing a little on 'I Can't Drive 55', which was televised before the start of the race. Next I'm looking forward to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on Mar. 12, then I will fly down to Puerto Vallerto to meet the cruise ship to jam with Sam's band (THE WABOS). We are working on a few older VH songs, and I'll be handling all the lead vocals..WATCH OUT, HAGAR!! I'm looking forward to bashing it up a bit with all of you on the cruise!"

Anthony isn't letting his dismissal from VAN HALEN get in the way of his feelings about being elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On his web site, the bassist previously wrote, "I was very excited and honored to learn that VAN HALEN would be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this March. I want to thank Eddie, Alex, Sammy, and Dave. It has been an amazing experience and I am very proud of what we have accomplished. I'm not sure yet how the induction ceremony will work, but I'll keep everyone posted as I find out the details. A Big MA Toast to all our fans for their tremendous support over the years! Love you all and bottoms up!!"

Last year, Eddie Van Halen announced that his 15-year-old son Wolfgang had replaced Anthony in the band. No announcement has been made about the reason for the lineup change.

The band will be inducted March 12 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

**the_atomic_punks_rule** · 02.28.07, 07:30 AM

double threaditis strikes again...

**darthadv** · 02.28.07, 07:38 AM

prediction: a message will be posted soon saying "closing"

**KRAMER5150** · 02.28.07, 07:39 AM

,,,,,,,,,

**smithjc** · 02.28.07, 08:33 AM

He shoulda kept up with the CVH vocalizing but oh well. At least he's having fun and cranking out the old stuff.

**hatchetforce** · 02.28.07, 09:15 AM

JB Top

**Van Squalen** · 02.28.07, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by hatchetforce

JB Top

Radical.

**hatchetforce** · 02.28.07, 10:00 AM

There are a few reviews of the Deuce Gala performance at the following link (note that it is a JB fansite), scroll down to the "February 28.5, 2007" section:

http://www.ainian.com/new07.html

**Delighted Romeo** · 02.28.07, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by hatchetforce

JB Top

What the hell is wrong with Beck, Vaughn, and Gibbons?!? Why did they choose to play with some "no-talent hack" like MA instead of playing with EVH's 15-year-old son?!? Wouldn't they have rather played with a "shredding" bassist?!?

**Van Squalen** · 02.28.07, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Delighted Romeo

What the hell is wrong with Beck, Vaughn, and Gibbons?!? Why did they choose to play with some "no-talent hack" like MA instead of playing with EVH's 15-year-old son?!? Wouldn't they have rather played with a "shredding" bassist?!?

Seriously. What were they thinking, lowering themselves like that?

All kidding aside, Mike joining Jeff Beck's crew would be nothing short of...well, completely bitchin'.

**mojavebassman** · 02.28.07, 11:16 AM

sorry about the double thread. Didn't realize this was already posted. I'm never starting a thread again, even if I have news that no one else does. I'm taking my ball and going home.

**Ian Sane** · 02.28.07, 09:29 PM

Maybe Jeff Beck could join the Chickenfoot project, that would make things interesting...

Sammy Hagar - vocals/guitar
Jeff Beck - lead guitar
Michael Anthony - bass/backing vocals
Chad Smith - drums

Bring it on...

**MF5150** · 03.01.07, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by Delighted Romeo

What the hell is wrong with Beck, Vaughn, and Gibbons?!? Why did they choose to play with some "no-talent hack" like MA instead of playing with EVH's 15-year-old son?!? Wouldn't they have rather played with a "shredding" bassist?!?

Fuckin' Jack Bruce man!.................................