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Velvet Revolver sabotaged David Lee Roth's moment
March 24, 2007 10:29 PM Filed in: 2007 Ceremony

Backstage at the 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver attempted to explain the reason why David Lee Roth wasn't there:

"We were asked to perform. Kinda what happened was, [David Lee Roth] wanted to sing the song 'Jump.' We felt from an artistic standpoint, and I'm being totally honest with you, that it wasn't a song we felt comfortable with. We don't have keyboards. To bring a keyboard on stage wouldn't work for us. We said we'd do 'Janie's Cryin' ' or 'You Really Got Me,' and he was adamant that wasn't OK."

Weiland, how about you pick the songs you want to play when you get inducted into the Hall?

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/7/2013 @ 22:20pm

Van Halen is the Greatest Band of the 1980's

Posted by Karl Singleton on Thursday, 05/29/2014 @ 16:35pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX28IyKPzH8

David Lee Roth pissed off at Van Halen (1986)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/30/2014 @ 17:32pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX28IyKPzH8

David Lee Roth pissed off at Van Halen (1986)

When the Van Halen boys and Diamond Dave split in 1985, it was easy to blame David Lee Roth. He's made a career of being a professional narcissist, a hyperbolic cartoon of a man. It was quite easy to believe that Eddie Van Halen was dying to be an artist and Dave only cared about testosterone-driven silliness. But as another 30 years would reveal, that's probably very wrong. Instead, it seems there's a lot of truth to that David Lee Roth clip. It might be the only clip of Roth where he is so completely focused, articulate, and angry. It's Dave minus the "boz-de-boz-de-bop" goofiness, and he makes a very compelling argument that the Van Halen brothers are little brats who make people needlessly pick sides and draw battle lines.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/30/2014 @ 17:43pm

They stopped singing about sex

Posted by BR5150 on Thursday, 09.25.08 @ 13:55pm
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Lol. I'm guessing Poundcake really was about baked goods?

Posted by dmg on Friday, 08/21/2015 @ 23:44pm

While I don't share the enthusiasm of most here I do agree that there should be a footnote in the HOF of them. I have never seen the evidence that Eddie was the God some claim, he isn't in the league if Hendrix, Page, Rhodes, or even Gilmour. To me the only stand out in the Band is Alex! Their Body of work is average compared to most popular Bands, and in fact they would have been History if it wasn't for efforts of the Red Rocker. Sammy save the Band from certain DEATH! All this being said, VH was an average band at a time when the real innovators were like the B52's, Elvis Costello, and others were paving the way for the Future! just my thoughts, I could me wrong......

Posted by Kevin on Wednesday, 04/6/2016 @ 15:09pm

http://www.celebritynetworth.com

TOTAL NET WORTH

VAN HALEN: $400,000,000 Million

NET WORTH RANKINGS

01. Sammy Hagar: $120 Million
02. Eddie Van Halen: $85 Million
03. Alex Van Halen: $75 Million
04. Michael Anthony: $60 Million
05. David Lee Roth: $60 Million

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 07/2/2016 @ 17:41pm

Now Sammy Hagar's name is missing from the list of inducted members of Van Halen on the Rock Hall website.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 07/19/2016 @ 13:55pm

Van Halen had a few good albums (most notably the first four), but after that their creativity took a downward spiral. I don't think they deserve the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame.

Posted by Luke Madigan on Monday, 05/8/2017 @ 19:46pm

I just realized that the guitar riffs from Van Halen's Jamie's Cryin' are used in Tone Loc's Wild Thing.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 09/23/2018 @ 14:20pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTe0p_j1Qdo

David Lee Roth Interviews Eddie & Alex Van Halen (Part 1)

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/21/2018 @ 14:13pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXeYL0zVDzs

David Lee Roth Interviews Eddie & Alex Van Halen (Part 2)

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/21/2018 @ 14:14pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTidtqG-Ko

Van Halen - The Van Halen Interview (Full Length)

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/21/2018 @ 14:15pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywtn5Xv88BQ

Van Halen "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" 24th Anniversary

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/22/2018 @ 00:04am

In Defense of Michael Anthony

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dnFzRxD_G8

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/22/2018 @ 00:14am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dnFzRxD_G8

In Defense of Michael Anthony

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/22/2018 @ 00:14am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_1mVJiUiNk

David Lee Roth on Van Halen's Cultural Impact | Joe Rogan

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 03/14/2019 @ 19:57pm

Van Halen considered Sammy Hagar before David Lee Roth

Eddie Trunk on how Van Halen made David Lee Roth's Vocals Sound Better (2/16/2019)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe8VGH5YxNk

Posted by Roy on Monday, 03/18/2019 @ 18:06pm

I didn't know that Van Halen had a bassist before Michael Anthony. May Mark Stone, VH bassist (1972-74) rest in peace.

Posted by Joe on Sunday, 09/27/2020 @ 17:54pm

RIP Eddie

Posted by Gassman on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 14:35pm

RIP Eddie Van Halen

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 15:15pm

Eddie Van Halen, Hall of Fame Guitarist Who Revolutionized Instrument, Dead at 65

"My father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning," Wolfgang Van Halen wrote. "My heart is broken and I don't think I'll ever fully recover from this loss"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/eddie-van-halen-dead-200051/

Eddie Van Halen, Rock Legend & Guitar Hero, Dies at 65

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9367818/eddie-van-halen-dead/

Eddie Van Halen dies at 65 after cancer battle

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/06/entertainment/eddie-van-halen-dead/index.html

Eddie Van Halen, legendary guitarist of Van Halen, dies from cancer at 65

His son, Wolf Van Halen, called him "the best father I could ever ask for."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/eddie-van-halen-legendary-guitarist-van-halen-dies-cancer-65-n1242326

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 15:26pm

Rest in Peace Eddie Van Halen, 1955-2020. Just when you thought 2020 couldn't get any worse...

Posted by Joe on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 15:36pm

Dang, this one hurts. Rest in Peace Eddie.

Posted by remy10 on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 15:45pm

RIP Eddie. One of the best musicians ever. 2020 really sucks.

Posted by Nathan on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 15:58pm

R.I.P. Eddie. You're one of the best.

Posted by Steve Z on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 18:00pm

I've always been a fan of classic hard rock & heavy metal. Eddie Van Halen was one of the people who made that possible.

Posted by John Mangee on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 18:57pm

Sorry to hear about Eddie Van Halen's passing. My mind flashed to when I 1st heard Eddie Van Halen and Van Halen. It was on MTV during their 1984 album. I was always partial to Panama although Hot For Teacher and Jump were great rocking songs. Eddie seem to have it all. Fame, good looks, great guitar playing, and a successful band. I think Eddie Van Halen and Van Halen succeeded because it was about the songs. Eddie's signature guitar playing. Great Hagar or Roth vocals and background vocals. Infectious songs that you could sing along with. A lot of guys can play a guitar fast and loud but where is the song. Van Halen were a commercial success and influential on many younger bands. 1 of my FAV VH albums is 5150. Dreams might be my FAV song of Van Halen although I also liked Best Of Both Worlds. It might be true Eddie Van Halen's addictions, illnesses and things halted Van Halen in the 2000's. However, Eddie Van Halen will be never forgotten and did leave us with some outstanding tunes. RIP Eddie Van Halen 1955-2020. KING

Posted by KING on Wednesday, 10/7/2020 @ 00:24am

I would like to extend my most sincere belated condolences to the family and friends of Edward Van Halen on his untimely passing. Eddie had been a superlative instrumentalist and will certainly be missed.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 10/7/2020 @ 08:55am

It's good to know that Eddie and Sammy Hagar made up, but it's too bad he didn't make up with Michael Anthony.

Posted by Follower on Saturday, 10/10/2020 @ 14:18pm

Steve Perry Describes the Time Eddie Van Halen Called With An Offer He Couldn't Refuse
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9469066/steve-perry-describes-eddie-van-halen-call/

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 10/21/2020 @ 14:21pm

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band - Jump

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmrxebATRgg

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/3/2020 @ 14:24pm