Ed heads into rehab … at last
Eddie’s getting sober. We could not be more relieved. We love the man, and it has pained us to see him on a downward spiral.
From VH’s official website:
I would like Van Halen fans to know how much I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Without you there is no Van Halen.
I have always and will always feel a responsibility to give you my best. At the moment I do not feel that I can give you my best. That’s why I have decided to enter a rehabilitation facility to work on myself, so that in the future I can deliver the 110% that I feel I owe you and want to give you.
Some of the issues surrounding the 2007 Van Halen tour are within my ability to change and some are not. As far as my rehab is concerned, it is within my ability to change and change for the better. I want you to know that is exactly what I’m doing, so that I may continue to give you the very best I am capable of.
I look forward to seeing you in the future better than ever and I thank you with all my heart.
Love,
Ed
We are pulling for you, Eddie. You can do it. Looking forward to seeing you come out on the other side ready to strap on that Frankenstein and kick some major ass.
(P.S.: When you make that “Amends” list, consider putting Mike’s name on it, OK?)
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March 8th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
Sorry Eddie. You’ve let your fans down time and time again. You’re trying to do damage control for this reunion fiasco that you created. This seems like nothing more than some “Britney Spears” rehab stunt. You’ll check out within 48 hours. Thanks for the memories though.
March 8th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
Best of luck Eddie! I wish you the best.
From one Indo to another.
Ik ben Indo Ik blijf Indo!
Tot ziens!
Jack
March 9th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
Indo’s zijn goede mensen!
Born to be Indo
Groeten,
Erick
March 9th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Well, Marty your statement is totally uncalled for…..a real fan of =VH= would never type such trash. As for Eddie…I’m glad you decided that getting through life being drunk most of the day isn’t as fun as it was in your youth, take your time….I know that Dave and the guys will be there at the finish line.
BEST OF LUCK !!
March 9th, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Smokes and liquor go hand in hand. You have to quit both for it to work in my opinion. Some people can not be moderate with these especially with the pressures, access, not having to show up for the 9 to 5 job, and party opportunities in their circles.
But now is the time to put these stinky habits behind and get back to work. Everything has fallen into place for perfect reentry. Wow what an opportunity, with the Hall of Fame! You can’t pass that up and give the spotlight to someone else?
How hard could it be take the family down, tune up before the show and play a couple of songs you know so well??
March 10th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Ah CorvetteDave, if only I were a naive wishfull thinker as you appear to be. The reason I type such ‘trash’ is because I AM a true =VH= fan. Somebody needs to say what needs to be said. By the time he stops being a miserable drunk and gets out of his kissass inner cicle, this ‘reunion’ will be as fun as watching Bob Hope and Milton Berle sing Unchained. (And even then It’ll only last 3 shows before Eddie throws Dave out for the 13th time).
March 10th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
I agree the truth hurts…and needs to be said, but it just seems so easy to rag on a guy when he’s not himself. And yes, I am very wishful thinker….you have to be to still interested in this soap story that we call “Van Halen.”
March 13th, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Well, I listen to ‘Catherine’ and know Ed poured his soul into that project. I FEEL that piece of music.
Get better soon Ed. Feed your soul. You fed mine with ‘Catherine’. Wish I could return the favor.
Happiness is fleeting, but joy can be forever. I know you’ll understand my meaning.
Savvy
March 15th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Ed, I wish you nothing the best, you have inspired me for many years, I was at the last tour with a Allaccess pass and it eas obvious you were fighting this disease. It was a honour to be so close and listen to your soundcheck, genius.
I hope you can fight this and get rid of the demons.
All the best and I hope to see you back soon!!!!
March 17th, 2007 at 2:24 am
we have all been waiting since 1984!!!!!!!!!!!!!! put your differences aside and make some cash and your fans happy!!
March 17th, 2007 at 2:46 am
…Well what can i say???
Sir Edward Van-Halen,
i just wanna say thank-you for Inspiring My Life As
a Person and Musician… i play Guitar Because of You Man…
like millions of others… You Are and Always will be an
inspiration to the Guitar Universe…
EDDIE VAN-HALEN,
i never got to tell you this in person so i guess this is finally my big chance Right Here, Right Now…
i think your the greatest GUITARIST that ever touched this world…
and your music has made my life better through the hard times and brighter through the darker times…
and i could never thank-you enough… I LOVE YOU MAN!!!
YOU ARE MY TRUE BLUE HERO…
…MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BUDDY, AND I KNOW THAT YOUR HEALTH WILL GET BETTER IN TIME AND THEN YOUR GONNA SHOW THE WORLD WHAT WE HAVE BEEN MISSING IN MUSIC ALL THESE YEARS…
but for now… I ENEMENCIO123,
stand in Support of Edward Van-Halen’s health…
wishing you the very very best and Much so Much Respect…
We all Love You Buddy… Enemencio123.
March 24th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
So glad you’ve taken this step. For your own well being(and no one else’s) I hope you will commit to getting clean. A lot of people care about you (especially your son and girlfriend),it would be nice if you would care about yourself as well. Even if your band doesn’t reunite,it would be so nice to see you healthy again. Godspeed Edward.
April 1st, 2007 at 12:11 am
Still wishing you well and you’re in my prayers.
Hugs,
Savvy
April 11th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
so…to all of you who thought this is “nothing more than some “Britney Spears†rehab stunt”…hmmmm…today is april 11th and ed is still in rehab.
Ed I wish you all the best in rehab. Hope you come out as the guy you once have been and the guy we all love.
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:48 am
Hey Ed hope is all going good with you, mate you are a once in a life time musician and you are the reason kids wanted and still wants to play music keep going bro you are still the best!!!!!