We sure did . It’s like the whole way of the middle class is gone right with the rock roll . It’s like in the 2000s the whole Americana of the 70s 80s and 90s is gone
1991 MTV VMA’s aired live Sept 1991. This event was around two months after Reuben’s arrest in Sarasota Fl for indecent exposure at an adult theater. As seen in this video, Rueben receives an overwhelming standing ovation and tries to holds back his emotions in order to stay in character. Great video clip. Thanks for posting this.
Amazing to think how lame/tame his “crime” was then compared to now. Can’t imagine anyone would blink an eye at some guy going into adult theatre these days.
Did you all notice the variety in that line up? That's what we LOST. Now its all the same generic pop crap. I don't even know why they bother holding "Awards shows" these days.
🥰 my biggest condolences to Eddie's family & fans!😢 Waving at all ya fans! And hey did you make it to the 1991 vanhalen concert in Portland Oregon!? 🥰 at the time called Memorial coliseum! Awesome concert! 💖 Eddie rock out in the heavens! 🙏✝️ Waving at you! ✝️🙏 Will miss ya! 💖
People people probably don't understand the significance of the Pee Wee thing if they watch it now, but this was his first public appearance in character since he got busted for the porn theater thing, and it was a total surprise. Was kind of a big deal.
Say what you will about which VH is superior, the truth is, there aren’t that many musicians who can pull this off live with such a high level of virtuosity these days…..
Van Halen, Aerosmith, Lynard Skynard, ZZ Top and Pearl Jam five awesome American rock bands all from different parts of the country and there’s many more. England and the US the melting pot of kickass rock music. All from different genres. We need to get rid of the crap making music and performing music these days and find some people to bring back the good stuff. Like jamming for a few measures and not being so strict. Let the musicians show off like they use to. Let them experiment and show off. Today’s music is so tied up and muzzled it’s sickening. Check out the music that makes up all those guitar hero games. Let them jam let them go.
9 Ampeg SVT cabinets stacked 3 high sideways and 6 SVT heads. If all are hooked up that would be awesome. I had 1 head and 2 cabs and could nearly use 1 in most rooms
VH really fucked this up; they could’ve reunited and cleaned up big time. Instead , they let petty fights and ego block their potential reunion. RIP King Edward. I wished it would’ve ended differently.😢
Holy shit I remember watching this this was the first time I saw Eddie use the drill on the guitar 🎸 my friend told me about him using a drill on the guitar I was like no way how is it possible without him breaking the strings? He said I don’t know 🤷♂️ but he’s used a drill an actual real drill I didn’t believed him had to see it for myself yup 👍🏻 after that I was convinced he could do anything with the guitar 🎸
I think Van Halen and Pearl Jam were the 2 greatest performances ever at the MTV awards. Gifted musicians with 2 powerhouse frontmen. The talent and musical genius of these 2 bands were never again seen at this crumbling, pathetic, brainwashed, greedy, disgusting network. MTV became a joke around 2001. As the population grew in stupidity and social media magnified our retarded society, it was just to late to repair it. We're done. But at least we have old music to turn to. 70s, 80s, and 90s were the best for both music and film / television. Damn. Internet and social media ruined everything that was good.
This was after PeeWee Herman had his little scandal at the porno theater for anyone watching who have no idea why he asked is anyone heard any good jokes lately.
I don't think that's right that it was their first TV appearance ever. I believe they were on a couple of shows in the early 80s. Maybe first TV show with Sammy. Eddie was on David Letterman's show twice in 1985 when he stood in with Paul Shaffer's band. And then he was on Saturday Night Live in 1987.
From what I've read, EVH's relationship with Ernie Ball/ Music Man was from 1991 to 1995. The Peavey Wolfgang was from 1996 to 1999 and then Fender started building the Wolfgang from then on.
MTV sucks now man- this was the shit!!! Damnit 🤦🏻♀️ I remember watching this. It is NOTHING like this anymore ugh everyone’s so freaking sensitive and Karen’s ugh the world sucks man. Let’s go back to the 90s!
