MICHAEL ANTHONY Says His Autobiography Wouldn't Include On-The-Road 'Dirt' about VH

[James in New York]

MICHAEL ANTHONY Says His Proposed Autobiography Wouldn't Include On-The-Road 'Dirt' About Original VAN HALEN
April 19, 2022


In a brand new interview with Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony was asked if he has given any thought to writing an autobiography. He responded: "I have people after me all the time about stuff like that. Obviously, somebody wants to get another perspective from one of the original VAN HALEN guys on all the dirt from the band, and I don't know if I'm ready to come out with something like that.

Obviously, it wouldn't be the dirt like some people would wanna hear it, because I'm not that kind of person. A lot of stuff that went on back then is what is understood, between the band, it's the secret brotherhood of 'what's on the road stays on the road'-type stuff.

But I think possibly at some point I'll probably do something; I'm just not really ready to do it quite yet.

I also have a couple of people after me to do some recipe books with my hot sauces too, which I've kind of been thinking about. I really don't have the time to write at the moment, but I wouldn't mind doing something like that too."

When Paltrowitz asked Anthony if that means that a book from him "in some form, whether it's about VAN HALEN or recipes, is very, very likely," Michael responded: "I don't know about 'very, very likely' — somewhat likely. When I slow down a little bit to find the time to actually do it properly."

Back in March 2011, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar's autobiography, "Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock", topped The New York Times' hardcover nonfiction list.

In the book, Hagar wrote about original VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth: "I hated Dave. The guy rubbed me wrong." He then added: "I'm sure I rub all kinds of people wrong, so it's not like I'm putting him down."

VAN HALEN and Anthony had not been on good terms for more than a decade, with Anthony not invited to join the reunion with Roth that began in 2007. The subsequent two tours and studio album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", featured guitarist Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang Van Halen on bass.

Anthony took a pay cut and signed away all of his rights to the band name and logo in order to participate in VAN HALEN's 2004 tour, which featured Hagar on vocals.

In November 2020, Wolfgang revealed that Eddie had contemplated a "kitchen-sink tour" that would have included Anthony, as well as vocal turns from both Sammy Hagar and Roth. There was even talk about bringing back Gary Cherone, who sang with VAN HALEN on one poorly received album, 1998's "Van Halen III".

[CaboChris]

"A lot of stuff that went on back then is what is understood, between the band, it's the secret brotherhood of 'what's on the road stays on the road'-type stuff."

Translation: "I fucked groupies too".

[Model Citizen]

Mike’s a real brother. I’d be interested in his account of recording the 6 pack and his favorite moments etc. No need to trash anyone at all.

[CaboChris]

Could he even write a book? What does that mean? Signed away his rights to the name and logo. Can't wear a VH shirt with the classic logo and rings?

He can't use the name for any kind monetary value?

[CaboChris]

Mike’s a real brother. I’d be interested in his account of recording the 6 pack and his favorite moments etc. all.

That's the problem tho. These guys never remember the details. It's very general unlike someone like Templeman. What's great is when artists kept journals throughout their life. Those are goldmines.

I wish I would have done that.

[T.B.]

I wouldn't be surprised if one of the conditions to do the 2004 tour, Mike had to sign an NDA forbidding him to write any such future tell-all book regarding his time in Van Halen much like Noel Monk did.

[James in New York]

[Little Dreamer]

I wouldn't be surprised if one of the conditions to do the 2004 tour, Mike had to sign an NDA forbidding him to write any such future tell-all book regarding his time in Van Halen much like Noel Monk did.

Mike would never write a Monk-style book. That's not who he is.

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[Raldo]

Even without a lot of dirt, I ‘d be interested in what Mike has to write about.

[Van Hampshire]

Omg this would be great. Mike must have a ton of great stories that he can share. Sure he went through some rough stuff with the guys but he also has the life that most people dream of. Will be happy to read this if it ever comes out.

[dislocatedday]

I see Mike mentioned he's been approached before and that he thinks publishers and readers want "dirt" on the band members, but I think most VH fans don't really care about that. I know I would rather hear Mike's first-hand accounts of the early days of VH before their record deal, his stories and perspective on the band's records and the recording of them, and some other cool touring stories that don't spill dirt. I'm sure he would touch on the singer changes in the band, and probably give his view on some of the decisions that were made for the band, but it does not have to be a salacious book at all.

[CaboChris]

I'm sorry. A memoir mentioning no dirt at least personal dirt, is not something im interested in.

Own the things you did in your life. I don't care that you all split one Filet O Fish and one small fry on your way to Kalamazoo in the van that broke down. I also don't wanna read 5 chapters of bromance, Mexican food, and hot sauce recipes.

[James in New York]

[Dutchie5150]

MICHAEL ANTHONY Says His Proposed Autobiography Wouldn't Include On-The-Road 'Dirt' About Original VAN HALEN
April 19, 2022

Obviously, it wouldn't be the dirt like some people would wanna hear it, because I'm not that kind of person. A lot of stuff that went on back then is what is understood, between the band, it's the secret brotherhood of 'what's on the road stays on the road'-type stuff.

Obviously, it wouldn't be the dirt like some people would wanna hear it, because I'm not that kind of person. A lot of stuff that went on back then is what is understood, between the band, it's the secret brotherhood of 'what's on the road stays on the road'-type stuff.
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Nice to see some ex members have some standards and not looking for cheap publicity.

I wonder if Hagar would be happy with that statement??

[Number 47]

Must be a Blabbermouth shit article... the way it U turns at the end and brings up Sam/Dave bullshit. God I hate that digital wank rag.