Edward Van Halen Has Passed Away

[japeape]

Wow, for me the "Unchained" live vid wias like the holy grail.

Just the power of the band on that stage, the reaction of the crowd.
Ed firing off all those licks at the end, completely at the peak of his powers....

"Jump!" for me, was when everyone got onboard.
All the Prep kids in my school bought 1984, because it was popular.

Before that, VH felt more exclusive, even though they were still big.

[wombattt]

"Jump!" for me, was when everyone got onboard.
All the Prep kids in my school bought 1984, because it was popular.

Yep and those double-alligator polo shirt wearing d-bags caused them to roll this tripe out...








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You may like it, and that cool for you, but you can’t deny that



Really it does

[japeape]

Yep and those double-alligator polo shirt wearing d-bags caused them to roll this tripe out...








.....


You may like it, and that cool for you, but you can’t deny that



Really it does

Completely agree.

For me, MY VH was actually the first five records, because that period just holds this
certain untouchable magic to me.

I know Diver had multiple covers, but those original tunes retained that "thing."
I just love that period.

1984 is a great album & a smart movie, to broaden the base.
But previous to that, they had a certain appeal to a certain demographic of folks.

[japeape]

Sammy's response:

So Jape, dry your eyes...
Go listen to your Light up the skies...

'cus that's what sales, ain't made of!

[CaboChris]

Awesome. Another Sam vs Dave rehash in a sacred thread.

[fudd]

We won’t do this here.


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[Daisy Hill]

Completely agree.

For me, MY VH was actually the first five records, because that period just holds this
certain untouchable magic to me.

I know Diver had multiple covers, but those original tunes retained that "thing."
I just love that period.

1984 is a great album & a smart movie, to broaden the base.
But previous to that, they had a certain appeal to a certain demographic of folks.

Sammy's response:

So Jape, dry your eyes...
Go listen to your Light up the skies...

'cus that's what sales, ain't made of!

Sorry guys, not in here. If there are more of these types of posts I am going to delete them This is not the place for them

[japeape]

Jeez, i liked "Unchained" more than "Jump," how dare i speaketh my opinion.

Also said 1984 was a great album.

This place...

[Daisy Hill]

Jeez, i liked "Unchained" more than "Jump," how dare i speaketh my opinion.

Also said 1984 was a great album.

This place...

that's fine, we just don't want to start debating the Dave vs Sam thing again You have been here long enough to know where that goes

[wombattt]

Awesome. Another Sam vs Dave rehash in a sacred thread.

Sacred?

You mean “ connected with God (or the gods) or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration!”

For for record I wasn’t rehashing a Sam v Dave...but criticizing the band. I’ve never gotten into a Sam v Dave argument or discussion. It’s cool if you like it, but it’s also cool if I don’t. Sometimes I’m gonna share that opinion.

Sorry it got you worked up enough to fell the need to post.

[jimmy812]

Anyway...

yes, that Jump video with Eddie just grinning away will always be a memorable image of the man. Probably the best representation of how the world knew him.

Lately, though, when I think of him I think his unequaled stage presence in many of the old boot videos I've seen. Those old vids from the late 70's of him and the rest of the band just taking over the world.

[billy007]

...and “Panama”...and “Hot For Teacher”... what a shell shock to come less than a year later...

cleaning up the garage in preparation for a move, and I found a copy of "Hit Parader" dated February 1985 - no idea why I have it as I wasn't any kind of magazine collector - probably the person who delivered magazines to the motel i worked at left it as a "sample". Anyway, found this article (the subtitle is kind of misleading!)

VH 1.jpg

VH 3.jpg

I found the last two columns to be particularly interesting in light again with what we now know would happen two months later - not sure when the interview was conducted.

Ironically, the same magazine has lyrics for "I Can't Drive 55" a few pages later!

[Raldo]

Dreams is a great combination of Ed and Sam.

[YankeeRose]

Some kind words about Eddie from Angus.

[evhintexas]

Just listened to Distance again.
I couldn't stand to listen to it but once before...puts tears in my eyes.
The lyrics are for the ages...
Makes me think of my Mom. I really miss her....