Skullsixx Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Dude... I've been wanting to see this line up with Diamond Dave since I was 10 yrs old, I'm now 35!!! I don't care if Eddie's kid is playing bass in the band. I plan on following this tour up and down the west coast!!! maybe I'll see some of ya around!!! VAN HALEN IS BACK! VAN HALEN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE SUMMER TOUR February 2, 2007 Los Angeles, CA - In what is no doubt one of the most anticipated moments in rock and roll, VAN HALEN officially announces their 2007 North American tour. The tour will mark the first time since 1984 that original VAN HALEN front man David Lee Roth will perform with Eddie and Alex Van Halen along with new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen for 40 shows this summer. VAN HALEN fans can look forward to legendary high intensity performances, featuring a set list of the most iconic hits ever produced by America's premiere rock band. Eddie Van Halen states, "I am very excited to get back to the core of what made VAN HALEN." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondamoto Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 (edited) Eddie Van Halen states, "I am very excited to get back to the core of what made VAN HALEN." Hmm I gues Michael Anthony is not considered a core member. It also looks like he is not playing base because eddie wants more money according to wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Anthony 2006 Anthony's future in Van Halen is uncertain as he recently revealed he only played on 3 tracks on the Van Halen III album and didn't play on any of the new songs for the The Best of Both Worlds compilation. Anthony also revealed he was only allowed to participate in the 2004 reunion tour if he signed a reduced royalties contract. Mike spent the summer of 2006 touring as a member of "The Other Half" along with Sammy Hagar. They performed songs from both the Hagar and Roth eras of Van Halen. At the June 4, 2006 show in Phoenix, Arizona, for example, Mike sang Roth's vocal parts on Running with the Devil and Hagar sang Mike's backup harmonies. On September 8, 2006, Eddie Van Halen announced that his son Wolfgang is now Van Halen's official bass player shortly afterwards stating he had no more hard feelings towards David Lee Roth and would be happy to 'play a few gigs' with him. On January 24, 2007 it was announced that Van Halen was reuniting for a tour with original frontman Roth and Wolfgang taking Anthony's place. Van Halen's publicist confirmed that Wolfgang will be the band's bass player for the 2007 tour, but only time will tell whether the fans will come to see the show without Mike. In addition, on December 12, 2006 Guitarist magazine has 'officially confirmed that long-time VH bassist Michael Anthony has been ousted from the fold and [been] replaced by Wolfgang Van Halen, the 15 year old son of guitar wizard Edward Edited February 4, 2007 by mondamoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifand Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Nepotism in hard rock. Who whudda thought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Without Michael Anthony its not a reunion and David Lee Roth's voice is beyond awful now. Eddie Van Halen is an ass. VH should rehire Gary Cherone lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullsixx Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 (edited) "VH should rehire Gary Cherone lol" That's disgusting, dude! Edited February 4, 2007 by Skullsixx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrono Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 "VH should rehire Gary Cherone lol" That's disgusting, dude! Not anymore disgusting then how Eddie has totally ruined Van Hallen on the whole. So many tens of millions of dollars lost and so many potentially awsome songs all lost because of his damned EGO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 if Diamond Dave tried his signature reverse bowback, I'm sure something will break... too little too late. The Police are reuniting too... big freakin deal... plus, this is way OT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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