Ed's VHND May 7th message

**futzbutton** · 05.17.02, 09:37 AM

I find it interesting that after Van Halen's extended period of silence to his fans that suddenly, right after the Sam and Dave tour announcements, Eddie makes the statement that he is alive and well and ready to rock n roll.

Hey...that's great...BUT ....that was 10 days ago! And now we are back to the "no news is good news" phase. Since then there have been no updates or anything.

I've been a fan since Day 1 but now I seriously question VH's sincerety. I say, "shit or get off the pot" Don't blow smoke up my trousers. If you're gonna make music then GREAT, I am interested. But actions speak louder than words and it's gonna take action by the band to make me interested. Until then... I have my own life. I really used to care about the future of the band but as of today.... I just don't care anymore.

**HamiltonSmith** · 05.17.02, 09:59 AM

If you really don't care about the band anymore then why do you care how often they update with information?

**Zahzoo** · 05.17.02, 10:38 AM

VHND didn't find it newsworthy

to post but there was another Ed update on Van-Halen.com in the news section on his appearance at a Celebrity Golf Tournament tomorrow...

Remember you'll hear it here 1st at www.van-halen.com [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

nyuk nyuk nyuk!!!

**ericgtr** · 05.17.02, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by futzbutton:
I find it interesting that after Van Halen's extended period of silence to his fans that suddenly, right after the Sam and Dave tour announcements, Eddie makes the statement that he is alive and well and ready to rock n roll.

Hey...that's great...BUT ....that was 10 days ago! And now we are back to the "no news is good news" phase. Since then there have been no updates or anything.

I've been a fan since Day 1 but now I seriously question VH's sincerety. I say, "shit or get off the pot" Don't blow smoke up my trousers. If you're gonna make music then GREAT, I am interested. But actions speak louder than words and it's gonna take action by the band to make me interested. Until then... I have my own life. I really used to care about the future of the band but as of today.... I just don't care anymore.

Here we have hypocracy at its best, If Ed doesn't say something people are pissed, If he does say something people are pissed. Its a no win situation if this is how you feel about it, we should just be happy that he's reaching out period. Even if its only an inch at a time, its better than nothing IMO.

[ May 17, 2002, 11:09 AM: Message edited by: ericgtr ]

**dj88** · 05.17.02, 12:03 PM

I for one am overjoyed with the Van Halen news section at their website. They've ended the silence. Ed has told us himself that he's ok. Brad has also posted about the golf tourney thing. If they haven't said any more, it's probably because there is nothing more to be said.

I could understand being upset before, but Ed has made an effort lately. If that's because of the Sam and Dave tour I couldn't care less. Ed broke the silence. For that my hat's off to him. [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

[ May 17, 2002, 11:03 AM: Message edited by: dj88 ]

**Dan Halen** · 05.17.02, 01:00 PM

You're mad because Ed hasn't said anything in 10 days since his last message? The next we'll hear from him is probably going to be a lot longer.

**FORDS biggest fan** · 05.17.02, 05:23 PM

What's the use of Ed saying anything if it don't petain to a Dave reunion.

**futzbutton** · 05.17.02, 09:41 PM

Now wait a minute...this is NOT being hypocritic at all. First of all ... and I am not downplaying Ed's cancer, they've been saying all along that it wasn't that big a deal and even Val stated he was well on the road to recovery. It isn't like he had pancreatic cancer (God forbid). For the longest time they have been saying that it was pretty much cured.

The issue here is that fans like you and I check the VHND and other forums everyday for some update, some hope that there will be new music.

To be honest... I finally "hit the wall" and I am not goiong to check anymore because I have a life and it is a waste of time to me. Perhaps i should have kept my opinion to myself but this is what this forum is about.

The big problem is, and I know I am gonna get a lot of flack for this statement, "there just isn't any replacement for the type of music that VH makes. I think that most of the bands out there lack the talent and depth of VH. Then again, I am an older person so the young bands aren't my "cup of tea anyway".

It's a drag. I guess what I am trying to say is...

YO MAMA!

**Wolfie3** · 05.18.02, 04:49 AM

Hell, ten days is a millisecond in the world of Van Halen. [img]graemlins/sleep.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img]

**joe318** · 05.18.02, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by HamiltonSmith:
If you really don't care about the band anymore then why do you care how often they update with information?

i think its his way of blowing off steam towards the band, we all have done it, it is his rite to be pissed but i think he still cares about vh or would not be posting.

**ericgtr** · 05.18.02, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by futzbutton:
Now wait a minute...this is NOT being hypocritic at all. First of all ... and I am not downplaying Ed's cancer, they've been saying all along that it wasn't that big a deal and even Val stated he was well on the road to recovery. It isn't like he had pancreatic cancer (God forbid). For the longest time they have been saying that it was pretty much cured.

The issue here is that fans like you and I check the VHND and other forums everyday for some update, some hope that there will be new music.

To be honest... I finally "hit the wall" and I am not goiong to check anymore because I have a life and it is a waste of time to me. Perhaps i should have kept my opinion to myself but this is what this forum is about.

The big problem is, and I know I am gonna get a lot of flack for this statement, "there just isn't any replacement for the type of music that VH makes. I think that most of the bands out there lack the talent and depth of VH. Then again, I am an older person so the young bands aren't my "cup of tea anyway".

It's a drag. I guess what I am trying to say is...

YO MAMA!

There is no question that you should have every right to your opinion here futzbutton, that's what its all about. If I came here every day and saw nothing but people kissing the ground that VH walked on I doubt that I would stick around and a little banter between some of us keeps things interesting

It just seems like a bummer that we go so long before hearing something directly from Ed that I think its exciting when he does say something. I am personally thrilled about his health and glad we got it directly through him and would much rather hear it than not [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]