Dave is and always has been , a very smart man. Say what ya want about his " PERSONA". He was a HUGE part of Van Halens success. His lyrics and melodies and absolute stunning swagger as he delivered them. His ability to create was a massive reason for the bands success.
So true you are he is and One of the best front man in is time if not the best many people that are very successful in the music business said the same thing it showed
Roth's stage presence and theatrics were the reasons why Van Halen was such a big commercial success. Hard-core rock fans may prefer what's his name....you know, the other lead singer after him - can't remember his name. That's my point! Even 40 years later, when people recall 80's rock sound, they recall David Lee Roth's version of Van Halen - all those iconic songs. And I didn't even like Van Halen during my high school years. I like them now (because their sound was the sound of my youth!)
They were a bottle rocket of a band at a time when a band could also live like a bottle rocket and boy did they! They got to ride the wave of money those big stadium rock bands of the 70’s built and enjoy the excess during the decade of excess in their 20’s. Cocaine and ego ruined the first Van Halen but we were lucky to get 6 albums from that bottle of lightning!
I still can't believe Eddie is gone. I still remember that day in 1979, when my friend brought in the first album on cassette tape to school and we heard Eruption. It was like nothing we had ever heard. Just changed the face of guitar playing.
My 3 most iconic concert moments in time order were 1- seeing elvis at the houston livestock show and rodeo at the astrodome. 2-seeing queen in 80 and 82 with freddie merciry totally dominating with his unbelievably powerful voice and stage presence. 3-standing 15 feet away from eddie van halen playing eruption at their dallas show in 08. Out of the hundreds of concerts ive been to and great bands I've seen these will always be my top 3 most cherished concert experiences .
Yeah, good memories, it seems like. For me, it was seeing Steve Miller in the Boston Garden in 1976, doing all his hits and singing as good live as his studio versions. Second, seeing Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr and Wayne Newton sing at pres. Ronald Reagan's last ever campaign rally in San Diego in 1984 outdoors on a glorious sunny day. Third, seeing Tom Jones at Bally's in Las Vegas in 1991.
Dave's statement is so great.. I'm so happy he said that.. I've always imagined, or hoped that was the case, but to hear Dave say that.. means a lot to me.
Dave said things like this before, you shouldn’t need to be smashed over the head with it to understand his respect and grief over Ed’s death. He released his nostalgic song and dedicated it to his time with Ed. He retired from performing because he was deeply affected by his death.
They're relationship is I think one of the best examples how complicated it can be between not just bandmates, but two people who are wildly creative in thier own ways. Despite all the issues and drama they had happiness between them at the end of the day.
@masonlawlor7330 " smashed over the head? Cmon, Take it easy, man.😒🤘 I've been a fan since 78' and I'd never heard such a sentimental statement from Dave. As far as I could tell, he didnt seem very sentimental about it...well.. apparently that's wrong.. he's very sentimental. Its kind of a different Dave.. that's why the statement is significant to me. Peace.
They were an amazing band absolutely put their mark on humanity on rock ‘n’ roll on the time.… And now David Lee Roth is still aging gracefully and being hilarious and interesting and inspiring still… Too bad we lost Eddie
Gotta be uncle Alex that’s putting the hammer down on a tribute if I had to guess. In a perfect world Wolfe plays lead guitar Michael Anthony on bass. DLR sings his songs and Sammie does his…I’d be so down for a tribute like that
No way. The problem why we are not getting a proper tribute is totally Dave's fault. A proper tribute is about all the singers, and Dave will never be on the same stage as Sammy because Sam can actually sing.
Godspeed on your travels Eddie, wherever they may take you. Thanks for all the concerts, songs, and your ass kickin' axe grinding. Most of all thanks for the memories. We all miss you. God Bless you, my friend....
Bit of a bell end tho ain't he this be straight about it ..i prefer Sammy. Better voice...more grounded guy...just can't hop about doing the splits in the air while cracking a cheesy grin...but that is fine with Me... I prefer the voice to be spot on rather than a guy in a leotard jumping about in the air
For decades its always been my go-to track when installing and testing out a new audio system - at home or in the car. If I can drown out a Harley next to me at a stoplight with Unchained...I know I got s**t just right.
@@adamwilliams3963 When I started to read your comment I thought you were going to say "I dated a girl (briefly) who liked to be chained to a fence". 💃⛓😄
Being a VH fan my entire life, being hugely influenced , and thud their music being the main group in my life's soundtrack....I can say it needs be left alone....although the remaining OG members are still very much alive.....it's just not VH without Eddie, theirs just NO substitute
I miss Eddie, as we all do. Everytime a new VH release comes out, it was like, "What the hell is this band gonna do next"! I, We were never let down. Every release was another layer of "Holy Shit"! Eddie and the band always delivered the next magic potion that took the listener on a Rockin trip to the next layer of perfection. Damn I miss that anticipation. Miss ya Eddie and if you can hear me/us, Thank You😥
You call me a Goat, they made me play crap. You know who tbe real Eddie Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen is not my real son or brother just a thief who stole my homes on widrow wilson and faked my death. You suck for stealing my maiden name and stealing my estate. Im still alive and look young 12 30 2022 give me my money
Keyboards were his foundation of music learning. and the guitar gods struck lightning in his hands as he translated to the fretboard...... I'm the One and Romeo Delight.....massive jaw dropping talent!!
Definitely! DLRs energy on stage. His martial arts moves. Gymnastics moves. His unequaled love of performing!!! And the way he engaged the audience!!! Diamond Dave the legend 4ever!!!!
2 LEGENDS-VH slayed the "disco" era, put it to bed, nighty night. They changed Rock forever at the same time. Yeah, we had Sabbeth, Kiss, Led Zep and a handful of others at the time but their sound, so unique. Every Rock band since has tried to imitate them, to this day.
Forget guitars, David! Remember that Eddie's first instrument was the keyboards. He was a champion piano player for years, winning recital contests as a kid. He belongs on the keys too. He should have done more of that. He's a great keyboardist.
With the death of King Edward Van Halen 👑 people will count down the years of his death as the years gone by. He was that important and influential to millions! God Bless EVH 👑
I'm still sick, literally sick about losing Eddie. There will never be another human too come in the same galaxy....LONG LIVE EDWARD VAN HALEN 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
I was at high school, when my friend brought in the first van halen album on cassette. We debated that the end of Eruption had to be a keyboard, as we'd never heard anything like it. He was from another planet. Right up there with Hendrix.
I had the same reaction to Jump as a teen, then weeks later every electric guitarist kid in the town I lived in had memorized how to play the keyboard line on it and I laughed and said "okay the vote is in, everyone really digs it".
You call me goat because im on a hill. If you want me to play again im ready just bought guitar but need practice and lessons after the long pass of time. Dont call me rockabilly either. This is about music, our stair way to heaven. Dont call me goat either its rude and disrespectful, i know you all have more class than that show me good manners
I met David Lee Roth on the corner of Maiden Lane and Calaveras in Altadena at the north east end of Eliot Junior High School. He rolled up on a Harley-Davidson to talk to my friend Tom, who was the youngest brother of the girl that Dave dated in high school. Van Halen played at her restaurant named Mijares Mexican Restaurant in Pasadena.
David Lee Roth was a huge part of the success of Van Halen however it was Eddie Van Halen's guitar work that really put Van Halen on the map in my opinion
The day EVH passed, I was unaware of it. I was at work doing mindless tasks as usual and so, there was always a song playing in my head. That day, 'Intruder' was stuck in my head at work- ALL DAY LONG. And later that evening my brother told me Eddie had passed.. It was kinda weird.. He was an icon to me; my fav guitarist. I grew up on VH from 1979. It was so odd that that song was stuck on repeat in my head that day that he passed away, as I was unaware. His passing was also so unexpected.....
It was unexpected but it wasn't a surprise. Ed had been ill for quite some time before he passed. He hadn't performed since 2015. That's five years before he passed. Within those five years, I don't think he didn't barely touch his guitar during those periods. He finally made amends with Sammy and Michael because he wanted to have one last reunion before he leaves. He knew his time was coming but didn't know when.
@@philliplandry4139 In truth, Ed had been battling his original cancer diagnosis, on & off, for a good 20 years. He put massive amounts of energy, time & money (w/new experimental options) into trying to keep his cancer in remission, via on-going treatments over many, many years. Sadly, the one thing he really needed to do, which may very well have saved his life, was to quit smoking. He never did. He went to vaping, thinking this was better for him, but he never quit. He was in complete denial about his smoking contributing to his cancer. It may not have been its original cause, (maybe his metal picks, as he was convinced, or more likely, a victim of HPV), regardless, his continued smoking certainly carried it throughout. (Another 7 yrs of heavy drinking, after his orig diagnosis, certainly didn't help either). But the continued daily smoking really sunk him & must have frustrated his Dr's to no end. This was also the straw that broke his marriage to Val. She could no longer handle his unwillingness to stop smoking/drinking for good, after his original diagnosis. They were talking about planning the "Kitchen Sink" tour, to take place summer of 2018, ("And it would have been epic!" according to their mgr), but the cancer just kept spreading, & after 2017, further treatments & surgeries certainly weakened him considerably. Sammy FINALLY got some balls & reached out to Ed, in 2020, mending their (wasted years of animosity), but Mike never did. I did read somewhere that Ed texted to Sam, "Tell Mikey I love him", but I don't know if this is true or not. I only saw this stated once, so maybe not true? But he & Mike did NOT speak again before he died. Mike has admitted to this, & has stated that it really bothers him. Pretty sad to think about. If cancer doesn't make you reach out to someone, not sure what will. So much wasted time...
His cancer diagnosis did come off/on for the past 20 years. The smoking and drinking did had affected his first marriage including his passing. The thing was, we didn't find out he had cancer again until early of 2020. The only clue we had before during that time for the moment was DVR gave some hint stating "Eddie is not doing well". Because Eddie didn't want the public to know he was diagnosed with cancer again. After Sammie and Eddie made up. I believe Mike was planning to do the same by visiting Eddie himself but COVID screwed that up. Because I don't think Mike is that cold. Mike probably was very sensitive about seeing him again after the way Eddie mistreated him for all those years.
I remember when the debut album was released. I was 8 my uncle Paul was 15 . He bought it. I just stared at the Van Halen display and wondered who are these guys ??? I mean how could I know ? It feels like yesterday and everytime we talk we laugh about it . Good times
Actually, Alex & Mike were against the synth of "Jump". Dave had the tune in his head, watched a news report about a dude who was about to jump off a building, wrote the lyrics, got Eddie to play the synth riff & the rest is history. I read Dave's book.
I sing Jump everytime I get up from bed !!!! A hell of a song !! \m/ Eddie is not dead......he plays in my heart every got damn day !! even if Im in silence.!
Anybody, literally anybody could "sing" DLR's part in JUMP. NOBODY, literally nobody else could play EVH's guitar riffs. Frankly, could care less what David has to say, good or bad, about Van Halen or Eddie. RIP.
@@p0llenp0ny It's a sign of respect, like with how much a pillar was the year he died he got a passing mention compared to other times big names have passed away other years where they did a whole "in remembrance" thing. Even Wolf said he felt a little disappointed by them barely mentioning his dad
I went to see Stryper in the early 90's after they'd gone from arenas to small clubs, shed the in your face religious thing and covered Atomic Punk. Absolutely killed it! To the point, anything from Fair Warning on down.
Would love to see a tribute show. 1 or 2 hour special with the top guitarists that were inspired (even tho it’s millions) but friends and top ones who were inspired and of course Wolfie, alex, mikey, Sammy, and Dave. How he created his own sound, taking tapping to a whole other level, built his own guitars, amps, the song writing and of course the greatest and most innovative guitar player of many generations. I don’t want to see a tribute band that tours just a tribute show to honor the goat and the king! Just an opinion. Rip EVH
They compare EVH to Hendrix. To me, there is no comparison. Yeah, Hendrix was great in his day, but as far as songwriting skills, blistering guitar work & the excitement he caused about playing the instrument, there IS no comparison. Edward Van Halen stands head & shoulders above Jimi Hendrix, IMO.
Roth the one of the greatest riff makers next to him . And his melodies with that music is timeless. I'm just glad they wrote those records . Roth Van Halen era .
I think Roth was right about some of their music going to be around forever (I'm paraphrasing). But not just Van Halen's music. The late 70s early-mid 80s was so explosive I think a few other bands will be included alongside VH. Those first two Ozzy/Randy albums should stand the test of time, too. And maybe some AC/DC. It would be great to see 1,000 years into the future and learn just what lasted and what didn't.
I'd add Iron Maiden, KISS and Metallica to that list... MAYBE Judas Priest, Scorpions, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi? But I can't think of any other Rock/Metal from the 70's/80's that could be remembered 1000 years from now, no matter how much I may like other bands from the era...those won't be remembered 1000 years later. Sorry White Lion fans! ....🤣
Im not Fwaking Gone. Im here taking to you. They faked my death because i walked away after they beat me up and rapped me and gave me ruffies and made me drink 1 qt of MKUltra. House remained empty now john lippiatt aka curtis wayne wright jesus garcia took over my home and all personal property with home invaision and racketering and real estate theft. I am the real eddie van halen so get that impersonaters pictures about 50% of them off the internet. Wolfgang van halen is a fraud not my son or brother just a john gotti jewist con artist who threaten me to walk away at gun point
My favorite band. Love the Sammy years as well but Roth was so unbelievably awsome... I am glad he misses Ed and what they had.. pretty classy and honestly a little shocking.. but good for you Dave!
This is what I heard David say years ago, "If you have the greatest guitarist way do you need the keyboards?" I also heard that this was one of the things that caused the breakup. DVR was so narrow minded.
I am glad DLR finally gave EVH the love and respect he deserves!! I don't need a tribute show, whenever I hear Ed it is a tribute to my ears!! EVH=GOAT!!
I’m glad Dave can look back on those days and the good outweigh the bad cuz I do feel for the guy. He had ZERO idea of the musical genius that happened to be his guitar player. He knew him as the kid he grew up with and knew he could shred guitar better than anyone else…. “My guitar player is better than yours is man”. I garuntee that silliness was said early on. Dave had no idea of the virtuoso he had on his hands. So looking back obviously he should’ve just went along for the ride. “You want to play keyboards Ed? Sure man. They will be the best damn keyboards anyone has heard.” That should’ve been Dave’s attitude but let’s also consider the times like he said, yes it was all about the guitar (actually I think Eddie made it all about the guitar since we hadn’t had a mainstream player like him since Jimi, I said mainstream, sure there was players). But also they pioneered the excess of the late 70’s early 80’s. They got to enjoy the fruits of the stadium rock bands that made rock a big business in the 70’s. Their music was a bottle rocket at the exact time when you could live like a bottle rocket! The money, the fame, the women, the cocaine, the ego all while they were in there 20’s! It’s a miracle that band gave us 6 fantastic albums imo.
Roth released a new version of "Everybody Wants Some". I noticed the picture w/David Lee Roth it said Roth Lives! I wonder if that is paid homage to Elvis? Along time ago, Elvis Presley's band would play live in concert w/ visuals and audio from Elvis Presley on the big screen from previous recording tracks. One of my all time favorite concert shows. They called it Elvis Lives! Roth is a huge fan of Elvis. Wonder if the remaining original members of Van Halen are going to play live in concert with prerecorded audio and video track on the big screen of Edward. Just like they did with Elvis Lives! but instead of Elvis, you have EVH.
I heard David Lee Roth wasn't into "I'll Wait" either but he was a hero on that album because he gave it his all for everything including the stuff he disapproved of. 1984 is NOT my favorite Van Halen album and I'm NOT really a fan of Eddie's keyboard playing but I can appreciate that there was a lot going into that album, that's the one that sold, and some of the songs ("Hot For Teacher", "Girl Gone Bad") are their best. Eddie was going to take that band in that direction and I think that was the right decision for him no matter how on board or not other guys felt about it. And 1984 is better than Diver Down.
@@richardeverson6994 I've only seen one song of Wolfgang's and it was simple stuff, but good. Not enough for me to know what he's capable of, but it didn't pique my interest. I've since watched the video of Fair Warning (Simon Hosford's band down under) play VH1 live and it's an amazing tribute and I liked it a lot, so what do I know.
@@billstrat2917 ive heared all mammoth available he is definitely Eds boy the kidd friggin rocks. And i generally dont like the new rock. But damn hes good
Even with all their disagreements and arguing they sure seemed to do a stellar job (as Dave would say) putting it all aside once they hit the stage! 🎸✌️🎤
jump went number one on 2/25/1984...my birthday..there only number one song...my grandmother was born on 2/25 as well....my mom died on 1/26 which was eddies birthday..and I grew up in Delaware 7 miles from where Valerie grew up in Wilmington, where I live now
First of all, I been with your channel since 50k subs. Second of all don't be "that guy" for clicks. EVERYTHING in this video is old, including Roth's distaste of the synth part from Jump. It's literally why he left the band. Us Van Halen fans have known this since 1985 when BOTH Roth and Ed/Alex HAD to give the public a reason of his departure. Roth is just rehashing this same story but it ISN'T news. You weren't even born yet when VH split my dude. Also, of course Roth "loves" Ed ... now.... He didn't for 23 very long years until 2007 while Sammy held the mic. That's a noted/documented fact. The VH camp was always drama, no matter how you spin it but don't post a video like this as if if it's "Rock News" .... cause it isn't. I expect better from you.
Alex list his brother it's not like he lost his lead guitar player and they were pretty close so I understand why he doesn't want to do a tribute. I wish people could understand that it's much deeper than that.
Dave is highly underrated as far as his lyrics are concerned He's one of the great rock songwriters with Eddie of all time. And the cradle will rock Hot for teacher Running with the devil And on and on
Ypu try writing those lyrics...they helped make the songs He deserves more credit for his lyrics Next time you sing them Thank Dave..... Eddie wasn't the fuckin drummer ot bass player either They were a great band together Put him in another band and you have a shit product.. Like the garbge Sammy gave them Respectfully .... You're out of your fuckin mind
The Band were legendary Partiers, For Years! I believe, if it hadn’t been for Eddie’s son refusing to play on Tour unless Eddie got help, ol’ Eddie would have drank and smoked himself to death.
@@davidmerlin3344 nothing makes any difference what anyone believes? You're kind of dense. Eddie is hugely influential. Spouting his nonsense delusions about his pick causing cancer was damaging. He could have helped other people by telling the truth. Of course we judge all day long everyday. Don't be a wimp.
@@davidmerlin3344 I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest had Eddie realized that it was from cigarettes maybe he would have stopped smoking. Just a wild guess. He was simply stating an opinion. Why is it up to you to tell people what they can and can't say?
David was the bigger person to forgive EVH for throwing him out of VH after DLR helped the band reach stardom. He's what made the band and who I remember the most. He's a lovely person.
Dave left the band. That was it. It was a power struggle. Ed hated how Dave liked to do cover versions of older songs and only wanted to stay party rock oriented. Ed knew their audience was getting older and to stay relevant, their music had to grow up with the audience. Dave hated the move to keyboard music and while he talks about "Jump" today as a fond song, he hated it in the studio. Ed built his own studio before 1984 was recorded just so he could get back more control of the band after what happened on "Diver Down" and all the cover tunes. Dave left and the three remaining members had no idea what they were going to do. It was not planned. The Dave does and assembles a really kick ass band and kept it strictly rock n roll.
It definitely doesn’t need to happen especially if Roth tries to be involved. Dave will always be my favorite vh frontman but these days it is tough to listen to him. Same for a lot of aging rock stars we grew up with in the 70’s and 80’s. Not a slam, just a fact that getting old sucks for musicians in general!
Sammy's 70+ and STILL has a GREAT voice after all these years and will always be..... Genuine and humble, nothing but respect for Sammy! Dave should have became a shoe salesman years ago
