In our podcast interview with Heaven and Hell, Ronnie James Dio implied that there’s no way that David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen are going to be able to stay on good terms.
Yet for now, the Van Halen train seems to be chuggin’ along. On Thursday, the band launched its reunion tour in Charlotte, North Carolina, tonight the band continues with one of two shows in Philadelphia and dates are scheduled through December 30 in Las Vegas.
So, you tell us, is this reunion for real? Does David Lee Roth still have the voice and charisma to win over crowds, and is his big mouth gonna get him in trouble before long? Is Wolfgang Van Halen going to be able to fill Michael Anthony’s shoes on bass? And can the band possibly stay together long enough to finish the tour and maybe even record a new album?
And while we’re at it, let us know what you think of the Led Zeppelin reunion. Should it happen? Will it rock? Will there be a full tour? Should they deign to return to the studio? Inquiring minds wanna know.
October 1st, 2007 at 12:03 pm
there is no reason for a led zeppelin reunion, they will not be the same without john bonham on drums and they would definatly not rock. as for van halen i think they have a chance to stay together for the whole tour but they probably wont and they will not put out a new album. van halen has a chance of staying together for the whole tour but i dont think they will but they have a chance.
October 1st, 2007 at 12:06 pm
wolfgang van halen will not be able to fill micheal anthony’s shoes on bass he just doesnt have the experience.
October 1st, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Of course Zeppelin should do a show. Its not like they’re trying to continue their careers after Bonham, they’re just giving the fans a chance to see live Zeppelin again. Its going to be an awesome show. No where near as good as the original but better then nothing.
October 7th, 2007 at 7:48 am
I wish the Van Haeln group the best of luck but it just goes to show you that people with talent can still make bad decisions. What most people dont realize is that its Micheal’s voice and energy that makes the whole stage presents work. Keeping up with Eddie, and Alex on stage is no major feat and that expierience cant be taught over a summer vacation. Especially to a 16 year old. It takes years of practice. In any event, I hope that this debacle does hurt the chance of a REAL VAN HALEN reunion. Push your diffences aside. Last time I check, we were the fans. I think we deserve it. Micheal, your the best. Here’s to fried chili’s, and Cabo G-man