EVH MySpace: October 29, 2009

October 30, 2009 82 Comments

October 29, 2009
Took a short break and went to Vegas with Janie, Wolfie and Olivia.

Hung out and relaxed, saw three Cirque shows, shopped, checked out the town
and had a good time all around.

Back home now and busy planning Janie’s birthday and working on some stuff
in the studio.

Life is good and I am happy and healthy!

Note that in this picture of Ed and Criss Angel, Eddie’s wearing the original Van Halen silver necklace… we haven’t seen pictures of him wearing that in a long time. Cool!

Also, a recent post from Eddie’s Twitter (Oct 1st):

Went to see Alice in Chains last night. They kicked ass and it was great to hang with Jerry and the guys again!

Filed Under: Eddie Van Halen

Dan

I am so glad to hear Ed is taking a break again. Screw the album or new music. I have a fever and the prescription is more “nothing”. Starting to really dig the just hanging out updates. I remember back in the day when he pumped music out, I always wondered what he did in his off time. Wow, now we are getting tons of off time updates and no music! I kinda feel like a hungry guy waiting at a hot dog stand, listening to the vendor talk about his vacation but not sure if he is ever going to cook that hot dog in his hand for me. I wanna walk, but damn those hot dogs are good, so I hang around. Everybody wants some, does Ed want some too?
bosox

Ed has said it before that he is a musician and not a rock star…perhaps it is true. He just sits at home playing and has no real desire to put out an album. The Ed camp is sooo damn concerned about what they put out that it becomes a real handicap. The best VH albums were created quickly. Ed and the boys over think everything. There is no real drive. I have never really been a big Sammy fan but I have to say CF is damn good and Sammy is really a prolific musician. Ever since he was kicked out of VH he has been on a music making binge and most of it was just bland. You need to break some eggs to make and omelete and he sure has hit paydirt with CF. Ed dont be a puss and put out an album, if you need to heal up then release a VH DLR era live album. Put something out.
http://www.tastingsandiego.com Dave

Supposedly he’s been working on “stuff” for years…supposedly he’s got enough “stuff” to put together 10 new albums. Hopefully, Dave is part of the creation of this “stuff” and this “stuff” isn’t a new version of his $100 guitar strap or a porno soundtrack.
http://www.davisfamilydental.com Brian

Finally a Left Handed Wolfgang in January 2010!
Big AL

This site has really taken a turn for the worse!

Let me put my umbrella down from all the CRYING you Red Heads (not VH) fans are doing!

You BITCH because you don’t hear from ED!

You BITCH when you do hear from ED!

You BITCH because VH went on tour in 07-08!

You BITCH because VH didn’t go on tour in 09!

You Bitch because there is no new album from VH!

You’ll BITCH when VH records a new album because Dave can’t sing and it won’t sound the same without MA back-up vocals!

Instead of CRYING (all you UNGRATEFULL, Diaper Rashing, no NINNY, Thumb sucking) POSER’S!!!!

Just say THANK YOU to: Eddie and VHND for bringing you update’s!!!!!
Tommy Boy

Wow, Big Al…you feelin’ o.k.?
BTD

Al…I’m guessing you have experienced repeated blows to the head.
Dan

Hey Al,

Welcome to the club, you are whining and crying about others whining and crying. Define whining?

All I see is fans getting frustrated that see updates clicking it and hoping to get some kind of useful information that is relevant. I am happy to hear Ed is healthy and enjoying life again. Unless the “Uber” fans feel it fulfilling to get anything from the VH camp that is. I have an interesting observation. Why is it we get detailed information about everything, but when it comes to studio time, we get vague information.

Now look at this link. Especially starting at :20 feels like a running joke about rehearsing. When Wolfgang says, “yeah, we are really excited, his girlfriend looks at him like “what?” and Ed’ wife and publicist looked quickly as well. Ed saying “aheh” than looking at Wolfie like “yeah just keep stringing them on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ikqiwRHz2I

You know, I appreciate VH as a band, but I feel the majority of VH fans are just frustrated with the bands attitude about making music. Music is what makes Ed and VH relevant. Perhaps if we have nothing good to say, than don’t say anything at all. Fair enough, Van Halen should do so as well.
http://cheeseburgerpicnic.com Skutch

Al is dead on. Relax people. Just read the updates and get on with your day. So much drama over nothing.
csixman

were in the hell is dave??????????
VH2008

Dan,

I just watched that video. Heh… I am going to disagree with you there, partner. I think you’re just being paranoid about the possibility that they are actually lying. They don’t look like they’re lying or look suspicious to me AT ALL. It’s kinda funny because they obviously are trying to smile the hole time, as there’s countless photos are being taken.
Rocko

You Nailed them Whiners and Bitches on the head Big AL.
mkeruption

Just thought I would let you know I hit a new level of frustration with VH today. I was headed somewhere in my car and pulled out my CD case – which other than AC/DC’s Back in Black CD – is the complete library of VH. Know what? I didn’t put anything in the CD player. 1984? Heard it a million times. Fair Warning? Great, but heard it a million and three times.

Tomorrow I’m going to buy the Chickenfoot album I have been so negligent in picking up.
Karl

Sorry Big Al, but some of us expect more than just opportunity to crawl up Edward’s ass…
ROB5150

Last year Gene Simmons said that Kiss never made new music, because it is no longer a good business, then Paul Stanley said that touring for Alive 35 give him the desire of new music, he convinced Gene, and now we have a new Kiss album; I think this is an honest way to talk with the fan,but we have also to understand that Paul and Gene are really friends from 40 years…
The bad thing of Van Halen is that they do not talk clearly with us and use a million of excuses, maybe Dave is no more in the band and for sure there’s no friendship between Ed and Dave. Better that Ed say clear that he is no longer interested to make new music so we can just remember the good times gone!..Or enjoy Kiss!
john

you can only rehearse or record for a few hours at a time while the hand is still healing….no rushing ….that hand has to heal properly
Dave

Dave is flying under the radar for sure. He must be up to something, wouldn’t you all think? Finally got what he wanted then drops off the face of the earth. Odd, weird, confusing, whatever.
bosox

Oh waaaaa Al
Simon

And hopefully “stuff” isn’t painting a guitar or putting up blinds.
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Rich, that was inspired.
lucky

I hope they put something new and relevant out. I’ll be the first in line to buy it, but I’m not holding my breath. Ya know we’ve been waiting since 1998 for a full length original CD, and that’s if you count VH3.

I seriously doubt Edward sits down at a computer…EVER…unless it has something to do with recording. His wife/publicist understands the need for the fan connection. In my day it was Circus and Hit Parader magazines, among others, those are pretty much gone.
drummerboy319

People would bitch if they was hung with a new rope Al!
Diamond Doug

Hey Big AL,
What do you mean: “Dave can’t sing”??? I guess you missed the ’07/’08 tour?? You know, the one with the highest grossing sales in the bands history…
Maybe you should play your Bette Midler records more often and stay off this site?..Just a thought…
ClubfootKolby

You mean highest grossing sales means realhigh ticket prices. Bring back Mike and Sammy, then we’ll get a steady dose of new great Van Halen music, with cheap ticket prices
Big AL

Diamond Doug,
Saw the 07-08 tour twice. Once in Cleveland the other in Cincy. Both show’s were Awesome! You miss read what i said. There’s a few on here who want a new album but then would find something to complain about the new album…learn to read…just a thought!!!!

Karl,

You couldn’t crawl up Ed’s ASS until you crawled out of SAM’S!!!!!!

Dan,

I’ll define whining by telling you to read your own post!!!!!

As for the rest of the WHINERS!! I LOVE The Mighty Van Halen (ALL INCARNATIONS of the band) and will defend my band till the end!! Old music, New music, No music! It’s still VAN HALEN!!!!!!!
Rich

Al,

Everyone here loves Van Halen, I’m pretty sure people don’t just join websites to slate the people, especially someone as inspiring and influencial as Edward and the rest of Van Halen, past or present.

Its just people, myself included, are getting fustrated with a lot of talk but no action. Appearences on comedy shows and a myspace page is all well and good if it leads to something. The 07/08 tour showed just how good VH were and that they certainly had committment and stamina for the latest incarnation of Van Halen. But theres not a peek of new music. No instrumentals, no songs, just a lot of “I’ve got 5 albums worth of material” or “we’re rehearsing and jamming in the studio” – get a video of an average day, do something!

People yap on about how Ed doesn’t owe us anything. But we’ll all buy the new VH record in as many formats as possible, tickets for the shows, merchandise…see what I’m getting at? People need to have something back. I’m sure Janie Van Halen will have a nice birthday but its really probably the thing I give the smallest crap about right now!

If Edward said he was never going to put out a new VH album, fair enough. But he hasn’t, he, Alex and Dave give the impression that there will be something new coming soon. We’re just waiting, not knowing whats coming or what to look for. You can understand after 2 reunions and 11 years people are getting a bit bored.
Diamond Doug

Big AL,
Sorry about the misread & burn.
I’ve been going to VH concerts for 25 years, countless shows. Have also seen atleast a dozen Roth solo shows. Some of the solo shows sucked, some Roth was untouchable on stage.
The ’07/’08 tour I saw 3 times, Mohegan Sun Arena, Madison Square Garden & Providence Rhode Island. The Garden show was clearly the best concert I’ve ever been to in my life..”hands down”.
I do believe we will see a 2010 tour, and that the tour will be after they have a complete album “in the can”…It may not be released in 2010…but I do believe they are working on one..and it will be recorded.
http://cheeseburgerpicnic.com Skutch

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. Dave isn’t “lying low”. He’s sitting home being super rich. He’s in a hot tub with girls with big boobies. Probably not too worried about the future of VH. He’s just rolling with the punches.
http://vhnd ronald

dave did not even last 6 months on the radio
I actually really liked the show in the beginning at least

so do you really he is going to risk blowing this gig
no way

he lets ed run the band.

tongue is tied for sure…
expect the same dave to show up at the next live show!
Mike

I agree with Al.

Everyone needs to relax and just let it go. Enjoy the fact that Ed is getting himself together. Who cares if VH doesn’t do anything. Most people hate the fact that Wolfies in the lineup and Dave doesn’t have the vocals or worse, Ed is not Ed. Just be happy with the memories they gave us and take everything else with a grain of salt. Including the new album. I personally think Ed is making sure VH is relevant for his EVH merch line. Keep people interested until they make their next move.

I am just happy Ed isn’t wandering the streets of Hollywood begging for so called gas money. He can retire all I care.
Mitch

hasn’t Ed been “working” on stuff for the last ten years? Where is it?
Dawn

Before I even read any comments my first thought was that I love seeing Eddie but why haven’t we heard anything from Dave? Dave if you ever read these, we love you and miss you and want to see you “live” again soon!
SirFrankenberry

I sincerely hope VH puts out a new record to satisfy all
the whiners on here who feel that Ed owes them one.
I will love to read all the comments/posts on here after
it is finally released.
Apparently some of you forgot Ed has been on a creative downward spiral for the last 25 years. Every release been worse than the one before since 1984.
Hoping for another Fair Warning… but really..
Enjoy the reunion tour and hope they do another.
Do ya think all the ACDC fans are going to their sold-out shows because they want to hear something from BLACK ICE?