Some VH "news" from Brad

**leroy** · 11.05.02, 01:16 AM

This is one of many messages posted by brad at the VH Yahoo Group

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Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2002 20:22:38 -0800
Subject: Re: [vh] Re: **LISTMEMBERS**

At 12:56 PM 11/1/2002 +0000, scope103169 wrote:
>--- In vh@y..., bradman@v... wrote:
>
> > I keep them well informed. I know it's hard, but we've just got to
>be patient.
>
>
>Thanks Brad. Can you at least verify the following for us fans.
>
>1. They know that we are VERY frustrated.

Yes. They have had their share as well.

>2. They know that we DON'T feel that a "box set" of old unreleased
>stuff would be viewed as "ripping off the fans", as this seems to be
>a concern for them.

I don't know if that's the general consensus or not. Some will agree,
but
others won't....

>3. They know that we are not eager for an "offical announcement" from
>the band, as much as we are eager to hear "that the band is alive or
>dead". Don't take offense to this Brad, but a word from them is
>worth 10 from you.

Yes and again I have to say, we just have to be patient (I know it
sounds
cheesy, especially after all this time).....

>If you could just let us know that you have communicated those three
>points to them, then a lot of us here on this list will be VERY
>grateful.
>
>Thanks again Brad!

Points 1 and 3, yes I have. Two, I'm not sold either way. I'm sure
they'll
put out a box set one day, but it's not where they're coming from right
now.
In VH we trust,

Brad
The Official Van Halen Web Site
http://www.van-halen.com

**Daved Mikalex** · 11.05.02, 01:40 AM

As informative as always.

**el_jalepeno** · 11.05.02, 01:44 AM

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**79th and Sunset** · 11.05.02, 04:27 AM

Thanks for sharing !!

"Points 1 and 3, yes I have. Two, I'm not sold either way. I'm sure
they'll
put out a box set one day, but it's not where they're coming from right
now."
In VH we trust,
Brad
The Official Van Halen Web Site

Oh, now I understand [img]graemlins/wtf.gif[/img]

**Cabo Kid** · 11.05.02, 05:46 AM

Originally posted by 79th and Sunset:
Thanks for sharing !!

"Points 1 and 3, yes I have. Two, I'm not sold either way. I'm sure
they'll
put out a box set one day, but it's not where they're coming from right
now."
In VH we trust,
Brad
The Official Van Halen Web Site

Oh, now I understand [img]graemlins/wtf.gif[/img]

I agree, 79th.

Why do we need to care what Brad thinks at all as far as a VH boxset is concerned? Man, I tell you...the more I read from this guy, the more I think he's got an ego the size of Montana.

And if Mr. Smarmy is SO in touch with the band, wouldn't you think he'd have conveyed these messages a long time before now?

"Yes and again I have to say, we just have to be patient (I know it sounds cheesy, especially after all this time)....."

How more patronizing can he / THEY be???

[img]graemlins/irked.gif[/img]

Patient for WHAT??? Sounds like someone or someones need to take a tumble off their collective pedastals.

[ November 05, 2002, 05:47 AM: Message edited by: Cabo Kid ]

**Eddymon** · 11.05.02, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by leroy:
This is one of many messages posted by brad at the VH Yahoo Group

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Yes and again I have to say, we just have to be patient (I know it
sounds
cheesy, especially after all this time).....

So it is gonna be Sammy then!

At least they are kinda talking a bit now. First Mike says he is not leaving VH, now Brad is at least communicating, not saying a hell of alot (because I don't think that any of them can legally). But at least its something new to discuss instead of another Sam vs. Dave thread.

Brad
The Official Van Halen Web Site
http://www.van-halen.com

**Crown Royal** · 11.05.02, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by leroy:
This is one of many messages posted by brad at the VH Yahoo Group

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Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2002 20:22:38 -0800
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Yes and again I have to say, we just have to be patient (I know it
sounds
cheesy, especially after all this time).....

In VH we trust,

Brad
The Official Van Halen Web Site
http://www.van-halen.com

He said cheesy....

Sammy's back, Sammy's back, Sammy's back!!!!

I knew it all along!!!!! [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

:joking: [img]tongue.gif[/img]

**Zahzoo** · 11.05.02, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by Crown Royal:
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Yes and again I have to say, we just have to be patient (I know it
sounds
cheesy, especially after all this time).....

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He said cheesy....

Sammy's back, Sammy's back, Sammy's back!!!!

I knew it all along!!!!! [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

:joking: [img]tongue.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]CR you spiking the coffee with a touch of Crown this morning? [img]graemlins/scared.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

**Rod Dangle** · 11.05.02, 07:47 AM

Points 1 and 3, yes I have. Two, I'm not sold either way.

First of all, who gives a fuck what his opinion is on a box set. [img]graemlins/irked.gif[/img] Like I give a shit!

I'm sure they'll put out a box set one day, but it's not where they're coming from right
now.
In VH we trust,

Brad
The Official Van Halen Web Site
http://www.van-halen.com

Then where the fuck are they coming from??? [img]graemlins/wtf.gif[/img]

You know I'm a patient motherfucker but this is getting fucking ridiculous. Enough already, make a fucking decision already......FUCK! DO SOMETHING!! [img]graemlins/irked.gif[/img]

**Fast Eddie** · 11.05.02, 11:24 AM

That's it. If I ever become the president, Brad Starks is going to be my press secretary.

The press: "Is President Eddie having sexual relations with any of the interns?"

Brad Starks: "I don't know if that's the general consensus or not. Some will agree, but
others won't...."

[img]tongue.gif[/img]

**Dodge 1** · 11.05.02, 03:45 PM

I was just thinking that if I was in a band as big as VH I would want to let my fans know what was happening. But if my hands were tied legally and I couldn't comunicate what I wanted to I would probably keep communication at the level that VH has been to date which I know sucks but maybe it is out of their hands. I mean if Ray Daniels is tying them up legally, which has been suggested in the rumour mill, they don't exactly want to come out and say hey here is a new album and we are going to be touring blah, blah, blah. Why? Because our friend Mr Daniels would have his claws into that pie before you could scream "Eddie, Eddie, Eddie" with your fist in the air. We are talking about a much great Evil than we all realise.
VH would not be the first band to be screwed over by a manager.

Just a thought,
Dodge.

**Raldo** · 11.05.02, 06:39 PM

It gets more frustrating reading shit like this. I hope the real reason for this silence is a good one. If it's legal reasons, that's understandable. If it's personal reasons, that's understandable to a point. Would a statement on the official site once in awhile be too much to ask? Sorry but I get so wound up reading the same old crap from Mr. Starks (be it his fault or not).