Alex Van Halen Slams David Lee Roth In Latest Interview Exposes Truth About Tribute Tour

[@CD-xn1su]

The disrespect that Michael gets from the Van Halen’s is astonishing. Says a lot about them. Keep him around just to treat like shit.

[@michaelemley7318]

Eddie should have just been honest and open with Mike… he wanted to play music with his son. Ed and Alex could have released a statement saying how great Mike was and is… bass player… person.. everything. Ed wanted a chance to have Wolfie in the band. Fans would have understood. They didn’t need to trash Mike just to mask and justify his ouster

[@natashanyxx9486]

@@michaelemley7318Well said.

[@natashanyxx9486]

I’m a fan for sure, but they certainly did shit all over Mike A. He didn’t deserve that kind of treatment.

[@Confidentk9sCa]

@@michaelemley7318ya, most famous band players form a completely different band or go solo when they want to involve new family members. Never heard of a long time band member being kicked out of a famous band to be replaced by a family member until this one. That’s just bad business for so many reasons. But EVH had a long bitter past and he had his ex in his ear way too much and too long. Never let a partner or spouse get involved in your business but especially not when you’re already famous and doing so well. It will always go bad in so many ways. But sadly alcoholism played a big role in these many bad choices too. Both are big reasons why a lot of bands break up. Some say egos too but everyone has an ego and they all get bigger the better they do for most famous people. You have to have a very strong ego to get past all the vultures. Though not all band members are wise enough to figure that out. Those vultures always play another big part, often the biggest, in any band trying to cope and survive so much constant BS. It takes some serious business sense and life balance to keep a band together and even that’s not enough most times. Too many factors can ruin things in a heart beat. Yes, sadly MA got sc*#wed when they did that to him and he didn’t deserve it. A lot of fans didn’t like it. I personally would’ve preferred seeing MA on that stage with them when they reunited with DLR. ❤

[@avarose316]

MA had one of the best gigs ever.. He did write any music he didn’t need to be in the studio for hours he didn’t miss a lot of family time he didn’t have the VH brothers out to his house much.. He was allowed to sport his Jack Daniels/Disney lines and he never was asked to share his profits from either of those 2 sponsors and he also betrayed the brothers that feed him.. And what percentage does Sammy share with Michael… and wasn’t it DLR that also refused to even up the score for Michael and that would be a big fat hell to the no… As DLR said he doesn’t write he plays what’s written for him and that’s just the way he’s gonna be paid…Facts are Alex n Edward Van Halen DLR and Sammy made Michael a very rich dude…

[@shippenman5977]

Saw the Sammy Hagar tour with Michael, Satriani and Bonham. The show was awesome.

[@barruzza]

It sure was awesome! Satriani killed it. I was surprised that they were able to perform the Dave era music.

[@shippenman5977]

@@barruzza yes. I really enjoyed it, and Loverboy eas fun to hear also. I saw Hagar in the 80's and Satriani in the 90's. Both are great.

[@toml665]

Mike has writing credits on old VH stuff so I believe it's a non issue

[@Ltw7407]

Yup.

[@Firefighter53]

Sammy came out on top of the Van Halen mess!

[@mr.g1758]

All that matters is where Ed wound up in eternity. All the worldly acclaim means absolutely nothing compared to that. Saw them sev times in their prime. Wonderful memories, but nothing else really matters.

[@abczyx1234]

Truth...no one but Eddie & the Lord know if he received Christ prior to his passing. Hopefully so and is now spending eternity with Jesus 🙏

[@mcmlxv9827]

Absolute truth.

[@garymiller9118]

That is so true I hoped he found Jesus!

[@Stonecutter334]

😂😂

[@terrysteward]

I’m a big Joe Satriani fan,, but I would rather see Wolfie, because he really encapsulates his dad style, Alex Mike Dave and Wolfie

[@TheMathius78]

It's never felt right having Michael excluded from the classic lineup. His backing vocals were so important to VH's sound, something which Wolfgang just cannot replicate.

[@johnpaoli4032]

in my opinion Alex and Eddie Van Halen are exactly like Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. They want to run the show and they don’t want nobody else to run it but them. you can see this even in their interviews from years ago, sad he’s dead. It’s over Let’s enjoy what they gave us and who cares about what they say and who said what it’s not going to matter anymore the end is the end. people can’t get past that.

[@bigdaddydiesel5520]

Well the band IS named after them, so I can see that. But Metallica had the same dynamic for decades with James and Lars, things only changed there recently.

[@jimgodofbiscuits]

Is that why every album they released with DLR had Dave's vaudevillian/quasi doo wop thematics all over them?

[@massapower]

It's called MUSIC BUSINESS. Get used to it !!😎

[@christianadamsson5745]

The bands name is Van Halen

[@davepett6531]

Alex is a mental case Dave makes those comments and still speaks to him and all Mike and Sammy wanted to do was tribute Edd

[@markcoggins-jx6rr]

And Mikey and Sammy did an amazing job.... Eddie would be proud, not so much of Alex though, Eddie would be devastated to know Alex sold all his gear and doesn't play anymore.

[@robertgalen9729]

This guy is full of shit Alex never talked to Rolling Stone

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Only real tribute would be Alex Van.. Michael Anthony.. David Lee Roth

[@markcoggins-jx6rr]

@@BlueberryStinkFinger62 at this point no one wants to hear David Lee Roth killing Van Halen's music.... If you had bothered seeing Sammy and Mikey's tribute you would know that Mikey sings those old Van Halen songs better than DLR ever did... Hell Roth couldn't hardly sing back in the day, lucky for him he put on a show.

[@briansalisbury4764]

I have no desire to read this book at all. I believe it will be full of Alex making up bullshit. I loved Eddie but him and Alex were drunks with drugs mixed in for sure. They teamed together to be real nasty people when they were. Sammy and Michael Anthony are amazing guys to even still want anything to do with Van Halen after the way they were treated. Poor Wolfgang.

[@charlesjames4956]

I also will wait until I can read it for free. The VH family and the brothers, the 3 VH bands, all of it has been so thoroughly chronicled already, especially in the Sammy tellall, I doubt that there will be anything new in the AVH book that won't be obvious and unverifiable 'dirt' put in there for the purpose of juicing sales.

[@tomborg6678]

​@@charlesjames4956You must work for Dave or Sammy.

[@mikeg6666]

Yeah I don't know why they treated Michael like that , he seemed like the most laid back easy going guy in the band. You never heard anything controversial about him not getting along with anyone or causing problems. They totally disrespected him IMO!

[@whatarefriends4]

Poor rich Wolfgang

[@mikeg6666]

@@whatarefriends4 🤣 I know right 👍

[@mrbreeze1105]

Sorry, don't buy it. I know Davie is out there, ego for days but, why would you be up for a tribute tour in honor of Eddie and then flip the fuck out when Alex wants to do a segment in the show tributing the guy the tours is about in the first place? Makes no sense.

[@DLRVANHALEN]

Totally agree!

[@dalisman]

It only completely and utterly tracks with Roth’s unbelievable egomania. It tracks perfectly. Also: why didn’t Roth dispute it when they reached out for comment? He didn’t….because it’s true.

[@EVERLY-SHADY65]

Agreed

[@jhdakis1258]

Because DLR is a head case. Hasn't been able to sing for years, is a joke these days. Sammy all the way!!

[@ROOKTABULA]

I thought the world of Ed and Dave is _bi-polar_ but Al and Ed did lie _A LOT_ in the 80s and 90s about both singers

[@kman0146]

Dave does need medication or something but it's interesting that all the musicians from the DLR band have nothing but good things to say about Dave.

[@jamesstafford62]

@@kman0146I’m so tired of the DLR bashing ! Sheehan, Bissette and Vai loved working with DLR and would again in a heartbeat. Plus they were a hell of a band. John5 loves DLR and would work with him again in a heartbeat. So it must not be All Dave’s fault!

[@MrOccyc]

So true. It was them that couldn’t get along with people.

[@Eric-t8c3c]

It doesn’t matter because Ed is gone🤷🏽 There is no Van Halen without Eddie Van Halen. The tour seemed like a bad idea. Maybe a money grab. God bless EVH and all the joy he created ❤

[@jr4times730]

There is no maybe.. these guys have lived like kings for the last 40 years straight....and still aging... So there's never enough money... especially if you can make some more of it.

[@paulgtarist]

The 2007/2008 Police reunion tour was a money grab. You could tell thy didn't wanna be there. One hour and 20 minutes - including encore - and were gone! No exaggeration. The Sammy Hagar Best Of All Worlds tour with Michael Anthony and Joe Satriani was no money grab. They went out there and absolutely killed it. 2 1/2 hrs of hard driving Van Halen tunes. They put their all into it. Fantastic show. When Sammy is on stage he is NOT messing around and neither was Satriani. Satriani showed the utmost respect to Eddie by learning that stuff. Great show it was. Roth, on the other hand, is a waste of money to see because he flat out can't sing. Washed up lounge act. Whereas Sammy is a real musician and singer, and is dedicated to giving his audience the best show he can give.

[@jr4times730]

@paulgtarist interesting take and accurate but I feel nobody feels the way Alex does about his brother. His loyalty is very personal and he knows and agrees with his brothers feelings toward Sammy & Michael in particular. I hope he decides to do another tour of his own with Dave and possibly a different bassist and guitarist if Satch and Newstead decline. There are a ton of great musicians who can handle both Ed's and Michael's parts

[@stinkystubin]

You are exactly right!!

[@tomborg6678]

​@@jr4times730Alex sold all of his drum equipment in a symbolic gesture that he's done. Without Ed, he's done.

[@cds071]

If alex was gonna do a tribute tour it should be mike on bass and wolfie on guitar with dave and sammy doing sets of era appropriate songs

[@Mark-db1ok]

That would be amazing, if it were possible for that combination of people to coexist peacefully on a tour. Which it sounds like they could not, sadly.

Sad but true.

[@bryanwilliamsmusicman]

I think Alex and David fuss and fight like high school friends. I think they love each other and fuss like brothers too. I believe Alex even said the difference between Dave and Sammy is that he is closer to Dave cause they grew up together. So I think there is more to the story and we just see it from a fan & outsider view.

[@Mark-db1ok]

That makes a lot of sense. They started the whole adventure together, whereas Sammy came along so much later.

[@scotteepunk]

Wolfie didn't want to do a tribute to Van Halen night after night because he has his own band Mammoth WVH. The Sammy, Michael, Joe and Jason band is a killer band at playing Van Halen songs.

[@bigdaddydiesel5520]

I always thought Wolfie should have just named his band Wolfie.

[@stephendorsey5594]

The only viable, memorable and respectful way to close out the Van Halen legacy would be to tour with Dave, Sam, Gary, Mike, Alex and Wolf. What a fitting tribute to Ed plus an incredible opportunity for the singers to come together, celebrate each of their contributions, and then place the VH legacy high upon the perch of excellence that it so deserves.

[@strongandco]

I can just imagine the phone call "Hey Dave it's Alex, things have been a bit quiet lately, I'm going to talk s4it about you in Rolling Stone" Dave: "Lol, great idea, I can't wait. You still coming for beer on tuesday?" Alex: "of course but no Bud Light" Dave: "haha, never!"

[@user-ff7wb4fm9k]

And they laughed like pirates at the world...

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

Dave loves that WFE presentation. Makes sense.

[@NBLP7001]

"And no brown M & M's."

[@klaws32]

I'm not calling Alex a liar, but you cant just take this at Face Value. Dave might have his own version of the truth.

[@kman0146]

You mean " a different kind of truth" ?

[@klaws32]

@@kman0146 exactly

[@conorhayes8818]

@@klaws32Dave is known to spin stories to his own amusement, he’s done it in his book many a time. I wouldn’t take what Dave says with a grain of salt, meanwhile sammy Hagars book is full of mistakes and lies, Alex van halen is the most credible source here truly

[@lonedisciple1047]

Egos!!! Except Sammy and Michael

[@zoef234]

I won’t believe any of this until I hear it directly from Alex’s mouth in an interview.

[@dalisman]

Wha…what? Rolling Stone Magazine has quoted him directly. If they’re lying or mistaken, a denial would’ve already occurred and a retraction would’ve already been demanded. Roth is an egomaniac. It’s very very easy to believe this.

[@MAG-li5jo]

I do not believe Alex's story because Dave has been talking about Eddie and praising him since the day he passed. The Van Halen brothers have a history of being less than credible in regard to stories about their singers and other things. God only knows what Alex will say to sell some books and get himself a little press. And yes, DLR era Van Halen was the greatest rock band of all time. My first concert was Van Halen in 1978.

[@wbgookin]

I'm not sure I could trust either Alex or Dave's version of what happened.

[@MAG-li5jo]

@@wbgookin I am sure they both have their own sides to the story. First of all, picking Newsted and Satriani as the tribute show band mates is a joke. And God only knows what Alex's idea was for the mid-show tribute to Ed. If Alex had recruited Michael Anthony and Wolfgang, and a well-done Ed tribute, I bet Dave would have been on board.

[@gregggyf]

Random thoughts: 1) A question must be posed to DLR asking him to comment on the quote by Alex Van Halen (about a segment during the concert focusing on Eddie Van Halen),... I would be most interested to hear his opinion on it. 2) Who knows if Wolfgang would want to participate in an event like this. 3) Too bad that Michael Anthony wasn't initially contacted by Alex for this proposed event.

[@thesentinelsfootballchanne3212]

Having seen clips over the years of Eddie with young Wolfie interacting and how elated he was when he knew Wolfie had inherited his musical talent; there's no doubt in my mind that a line up of Roth, Anthony, Alex, and Wolfie on Guitar (the literal embodiment of Eddie surviving through Wolfie) playing just one show alone would be AMAZING. And you can throw a bone for the Van Haggar fans and have the cabo wabo guy come out for a couple of songs. You might have to tailor the set list to what songs Wolfie can play on guitar but watching him nail the "Hot For Teacher" intro like it was as natural as breathing at that tribute to Taylor Hawkins still gives me goosebumps. And it lessens the "but who's gonna play the guitar parts" anxiety for the fans. Listen, I watched this 16 year old kid play the bass guitar on stage with his dad and I literally thought they were playing the bass parts over the PA while Wolfie was air-guitaring. NOPE. He's just that damn good. I truly believe Roth did derail this because we have evidence of this reaction before. Remember the 1996 incident at the MTV Awards when all 4 original members joined on stage? But after Eddie told the press that he had to have hip replacement surgery, Dave's energy started to change and he was sour. Eddie recounted the exchange and he says Dave told him "Tonight's about me, not your goddamn hip." So there's historical evidence that Roth would have these reactions if he wasn't the star of the show or if he felt like his presence would be dwarfed by Eddie's shadow and that's so goddamn selfish. Wolfie alluded to it being Roth without directly saying it. I'm just fortunate that in all the eras of human history, I happened to be born in an era where I could listen to the greatest guitarist of all time and see him live at least once. That is enough for me. RIP EVH. Prayers to Alex. He's clearly heartbroken and the pain of the loss hasn't subsided.

[@bigdaddydiesel5520]

Remember Dave trashing Wolfie out of the blue on some podcast like last year?

[@carlcarl6032]

I seen VH live also and the so called greatest tapper of all time was so drunk and wired up that it was just a mediocre show of him tapping for two hours.

[@Eric-t8c3c]

I’m going to read the book though. It should be good to hear Alex Van Halen’s point of view. He is a tremendous musician who created beautiful music.

[@kkilpatrick11]

Bought it..Nothing great…..Save the money lol

[@bb-gc2tx]

he still talks to dave after that but wont talk to sammy??? wtf

[@MAG-li5jo]

It makes no sense, just like Alex's story.

[@scott7521]

I know why. Because Sammy aired Eddie's dirty laundry in his book "Red" in 2011. I love Sammy but he shouldn't have done that even though EVH was being a complete douche. The bros had each other's back, good, bad and the ugly.

[@southofthebordersmoker2544]

Sammy Belcher, he’s obsessed with Alex Van Halen.

[@ronbossier5705]

He’s mad at Sammy because of the stuff he said about Eddie n the 04 reunion tour , no to greatest American band michel Anthony is tight with sammy

[@tomborg6678]

He and Dave were friends since high school. Big difference. Sammy screwed them on that tequila, too. He got them to invest, and after a year it was doing poorly. The boys wanted out. He went alone and met up with a guy that said he could promote the Club and get a bus line to come and bring lots of business. Sammy never told them. Instead, he bought their shares. He made many millions on that. That's why they hate the Red Fukker.

[@milemonster9098]

Why would DLR be against honoring Eddie during shows? They all basically cottailed Eddie's guitar to fame. Without Eddie they're average.

[@chuckstiegler2349]

To answer your question, Van Halen IS the best band of all time. The “skips” on the CDs are almost nonexistent. Song for song, album for album, no one stacks up on the combined combo of quality and quantity. Sheer brilliance, from Eruption to Mean Street to Hot For Teacher to Dreams, to Poundcake to Me Wise Magic and so on and so on. Can’t listen to all song on all Beatles or Zeppelin albums. They’re great but I just can’t. I can still listen to every song on every VH album. They’re the Kings for me!

[@spewtube-m1p]

You have one hell of a broadcast voice. Classic. Brings me back to the mid 80s rock stations when music was great.

[@markc5771]

I love your enthusiasm and coverage of this topic. One thing that I want to point out is that, as fans, we see this from the nostalgic viewpoint. Van Halen is a corporate entity in the music industry. Their players are corporate employees. To understand their actions, their position on the corporate ladder is the viewpoint we need to see this from. Unless we do that, we don't have a chance at interpreting their motives.

[@merrywissemes]

Man, Rush never had any of this nonsense during a much longer career. No doubt VH, Yes, or a gazillon other bands made great music for a short period of time. But all this drama makes me not want to listen to any of them at my advancing years. You can hear the drama in all these bands music. But never in Rush.

[@dangermartin69]

Because they're Canadian, like me.

[@HippiandKat]

Van Halen was Alex, Eddie, Micheal, and Dave and Sammy. I think Sammy breathed new life in the band. Dave was good vocal good show. But Sammy brought heart and soul, plus they were happier. They couldn't deny it. Sammy could do David and also, he showed respect. David is an ass. Van Halen was happier and more relaxed with Sammy. A better band!

[@carystorm1863]

Yeah when Sammy joined they were happy for awhile but Hagar said it himself that it turned bad basically because of Eddie.so even with Sammy it wasn't always rainbows and butterflies.

[@gizzy2403]

Eddie's substance abuse destroyed VH... plain and simple

[@tomborg6678]

Sammy made them soft. His lyrics "some kind of alien, simply pulls a string, love comes walking in" were at times putrid. Ed had to change "What love can do" to don't tell me.....

[@49erfanohyeah]

Any time Sammy has done Dave tunes, he has half-assed it.

[@toml665]

@@tomborg6678 what lyrics did Dave write-they did 10 covers on early VH albums?

[@tmk128]

I heard this book coming out is not a tell all , it's about Alex and Ed's life together as brothers , no dirt slinging and why Alex didn't want Mike included in the tribute is back in 84 the band stripped Mike from all song writing royalties , not that Alex wrote anything but his last name is Van Halen . As for the band I would have liked to see , Sammy , Joe S. Mike and Alex on drums but since Sammy told the truth in his book instead of lying like the VH Bros. we're used to doing Alex is pissed and won't return his calls , did Alex ever think if him and Ed would have told the truth about how Sammy left the band those things probably wouldn't have been in Sam's book .

[@georgeprice4212]

I thought the royalty thing was 2004, not 1984.

[@tmk128]

@@georgeprice4212 nope , it all started in 84 , the brothers and DLR came to the conclusion that Mike wasn't putting in 25% so he shouldn't make 25% of the money , sad way to treat someone who loaned them his sound system so they could play the same venue as Mike and his band .

[@rocknroll6396]

​@@tmk128 NOPE you are wrong Mikey didnt sign over his share of VH till the 2004 tour. They wouldnt let him back in if he didnt. It had nothing to do with Roth. It was Ed & Al's demand for the 2004 reunion. Mikey has said this in interviews with Eddie Trunk.

[@tmk128]

@@rocknroll6396 well then someone else got it wrong because I got that off of another you tube video a couple months ago

[@rocknroll6396]

@@tmk128 Directly out of Mikeys mouth in an ed trunk interview. 2004 reunion with Sam and VHs wouldnt do it unless he coughed up his rights and took a paycheck like an employee.

[@markcoggins-jx6rr]

No worries, Sammy took on the task and he and Mikey and Joe and Jason did an amazing job with the tribute to Eddie.

[@richardchase3658]

You mean the tribute to Sammy

[@markcoggins-jx6rr]

@@richardchase3658 spoken like a true twatwaffle that didn't bother catching the tour.... Ignorant people should have an automatic shutdown in their brain that keeps them from talking about shit they know nothing about. But feel free to keep making yourself look stupid to the people who know..

[@tomborg6678]

It's trash. If that did it for you, more power to ya. I would compare the original VH to an Oreo cookie, while the Sammy show was a cheap imitation. I've seen better Van Halen tribute bands.

[@markcoggins-jx6rr]

@@tomborg6678 Tommy boy stop being a pusspot, you are talking about a band that has sold out countless concerts, sold millions of albums and by the opinions of the vast majority will go down in history as one of the greatest rock bands ever... Just because you have shitty taste in music doesn't mean anything on this post...

[@DescriptiveMusik]

I believe him as well.. Wolfie at one point awhile back. hinted that a certain person within the band was making things very difficult and that he didn't think it would happen because of the drama being created by this one member.. To me, wolf's hinting coincides with what Alex is saying...

[@georgeloveless4176]

I grew up idolizing all these guys, and the drama always broke my heart... literally. Just let it end.

[@Forgiveandholyspirit4]

If Dave and Sammy got along well the massive tribute with Wolfie and Mike would of happened they could of tour for a while

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

The answer to your Van Halen question is this: NO. The reason is this: the VH brothers themselves were born in the Netherlands, so technically, they didn’t come “out of America.” And, while they have fantastic songs and talent, the title “best” is entirely subjective. Remember: one man’s Van Halen is another man’s The Shaggs. 🙈😁

[@jasonfranich5601]

Our bodies don't live long enough to hold grudges but we are eternal all that needed is love not hate its hard to let go, when you do life is just easy

[@CelestialWoodway]

Nah, some things can never be forgiven.

[@gregggyf]

Good Afternoon Mr. Champagne, This 8:19 video that I have just watched,... is it a segment of a longer video or broadcast or the is the 8:19 video the total "work"? Thank you very much.

[@thestevechampagneradioshow7294]

A segment of a longer work

[@gregggyf]

@@thestevechampagneradioshow7294 Thank you Mr. Champagne.

[@laroxx8794]

Dude, it sucks because if you look at Taylor Hawkins' tribute to her, that was an amazing for what he did to Taylor if you look at Queen, that was amazing, what they did to Freddie Mercury.If you look at justin chester benningfield you can see what they did to lincoln park complete bs. Shame and Embarrassment mike wofie alex dave and others like sammy & Multiple magicians

[@megawattsmedia5563]

Love this show! Big Van Halen Fan! 🤘🔥🤘

[@alandalton1992]

I don't think they are the greatest rock band but they were an exceptional rock band The way they developed a sound no other band had because of Eddie and his amazing creativity. This book will be very important as Alex hasn't spoken till now and alot of fans are eager to read what he has to say. Why a tribute to Eddie has never developed who knows but it should not be a tour but a concert involving all that were ever involved with the band they should all leave their egos at home and do this for Eddie and the fans I think that's what we would all love to see is all of them get along for one night or day and forget about the bad stuff.

[@skurjo9975]

I think wolfe wants to carve his own identity and has too much respect for his dad to do a tour like that. Hank williams jr had a very hard time to get out of his dads shadow as a musician in his own right. Wolfe is probably much more concentrated on Mammoth than Playing his dads music more than a few opportune moments. As much as I would love to see him do a tribute tour I think he is making a good choice for his own career and identity. Plus he can stay out of all that drama lol

[@mr.timebombman2230]

At least we'll always have the albums, and nothing will take away from all the great music they put out in both era's.

[@jennybaji421]

💥 I don’t believe Alex regarding David Lee Roth

[@PLISSKEN1970]

Whats the name of the book and when does it release?

[@spitfireaace]

Mike made their sound. He's not just a bassist. You can still hear that on the Best of All Worlds Tour.

[@JNC1973]

Alex Van Halen realizes and understands that the Van Halen fans who have been listening since the very beginning want to see as much of the original line up as possible and I think it frustrates Alex knowing he can't make that happen without speaking to Michael Anthony again after the drama that unfolded and personal attacks that were made between the Brothers and him. Alex was willing to replace Michael with a different Bassist in hopes that having David Lee Roth front and center would be good enough to make up for it so when Dave throws a wrench into the gears of motion over something that most people would find obvious that needs to be done at some point during the show then yeah I totally understand Alex's frustration and anger over it. He just wants to do something nice in memory of his Brother and for the fans as well but it's like mission impossible getting everyone to play nice with each other in the sandbox for 2 hours straight. And yes I personally had every single Van Halen Cassette in my Tape Rack and even had a limited edition Vinyl Album only 500 copies made of David Lee Roth Live in Concert for an Eat'em & Smile Concert that I found in a Record Store once. Wish I didn't sell it for dirt cheap cause it would probably be worth more now. Wish I didn't sell all my cassette collection off either for like 50 cents each lol. UGH!

[@1970karenleah]

Remember they kept things very private when speaking on Eddie, cancer, addiction. Sammy let it fly in his book and that was the final nail in the coffin when it comes to any friendships or future get togethers. I understand.

[@rclamb04]

I like Van Halen better with Sammy. Better vocalist, better frontman, much better writer and no, I think the greatest American Rock and Roll band as the Eagles.

[@daviddunn773]

I just wish that they all would let Ed Rest in Peace stop all the BS tired of every one trying to make Money off ED's Name

[@patrioticwarrior2345]

internet media "interpreting what Alex means or what his motivation for not speaking or participating in tour talks" But the idiocy to use " ALLEGED HEARSAY FROM DAVE OR SAMMY " IS DISRESPECTFUL PERIOD . Alex didn't sell all his gear, he auctioned the superfluous extra pieces and extra kits so others could enjoy them. Alex never said he would not play again . that's fake hear say . Alex could and would not join Sam's tour , because of issues still unresolved between Sam And Edward and Alex. the fact those personal issues were not mended before Edward's death , while stories of reconciliation between them all are false , no matter what Sam insists on. I Love Sam don't get me wrong , but its not how the closure should have been resolved period . THAT'S WHY ALEX WONT JOIN SAM ON THIS TOUR. ONLY THOSE WHO KNOW WHAT STILL REMAINS AS ISSUE KNOW THE TRUTH . NOT THESE MEDIA PERSONALITIES INTERPRETED OPINIONS REFLECT . THERE'S MORE BUT THIS IS SUFFICIENT FOR THE MOMENT .

[@bassangler73]

#1 yes! #2 yes #3 Al, Mike, Wolf and Sammy

[@joejones8689]

I'm pretty sure Wolfie wants to write his own songs and play with with his own band. I've read that Alex would always threaten to beat up DLR and he said the same in a taped interview from the 80's. Alex used to get in fights with Ed quite often. My theory is that Alex and DLR disagreed on the tribute and DLR decided not to tour with somebody who threatened to beat him up.

[@davidlauter1622]

@@joejones8689 Dave knows martial arts ! He'd destroy Alex !!!!

[@theblacksquirrel.]

@@davidlauter1622 At their age, I don't think anyone is beating up anyone! brittle bone on bone, they would destroy themselves...

[@totigerus]

@@theblacksquirrel. 😆😆😆😆

[@davidlauter1622]

@@theblacksquirrel. Lol 😂😂😂 True

[@kevinmurphy7067]

I think Alex is mad at Sammy because Sammy talked about Eddie’s drinking in his book. Sammy has apologized for that a few times. Dave hates Sammy and doesn’t play well with others. Let’s face it without Eddie we never would have heard of David Lee Roth. Everything with Dave has to be Dave centered. Wolfgang is right too much disfunction in Van Halen. The real tragedy is perhaps the greatest guitar player ever can’t get a proper farewell tour because of all these petty things. I’m glad Sammy did his all world’s tour and he stated that this was a tour of his career (with heavy enface on VH material). I think Sammy would have done whatever Alex wanted. Dave only does what’s best for Dave. Just one guys option.

[@the1rawdawg]

Sammy did put Ed’s dirty laundry out there.

[@MAG-li5jo]

And Eddie would never have been a household name without Dave. They helped make each other.

[@walterevans2118]

Roth is just completely MAD. His ego destroys everything. Reconciliations, trust,,,commemorations, friendships,,,Wolfgang got him the gig back in VH in the first place but now Roth is attacking Wolfgang and his Mother in podcasts now he knows that Edward is no longer here to defend them. (Paul)

[@walterevans2118]

@@MAG-li5jo Don’t buy that. Edward was the creative spark plug of Van Halen. He was its engine, its spirit of innovation and its creativity. He changed the way the guitar was played and built…and wrote some unforgettable riffs and great tunes….Rabid Lee Froth was a great frontman and media personality but EDWARD was the central creative ATOMIC NUCLEUS. (Paul)

[@AbeStephan]

Edward was and Alex are pissed that Hagar put them in his book that didn't need to be there in the first place for one . Hagar sold his Can't Drive 55 song for the Ridge Racer 4 TV commercial . He doesn't mention this in his book which is supposed to be about HIM when he crucified the Halen brothers for selling songs for TV commercials . Then there's all the lying . He quit . He said so himself . Even Mike said he quit . It wasn't Ray Danniels' idea for a greatest hits album . Warner Bros DEMANDED the greatest hits album . Yet Hagar blames Ray Danniels for the breakup . It was Hagar's fault for the breakup . It was something he said and did to really piss off Edward . The Halen brothers never said exactly what happened because it's none of your business . Wether you're on Sam's side or the Halen's side IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS . This is why Alex doesn't want anything to do with Hagar .

[@DrBrianSmithDC]

Dave & Alex deserve each other(and that’s not a compliment)

[@JoeKoh9]

The only member of Van Halen that I would believe if they spoke out about someone in Michael Anthony. And he is the only one that hasn't bad mouthed anyone.

[@ThePatcore]

Wolfgang wouldnt have done it because after his dad died, Wolf really buckled down on finishing his solo album. Wolf has always said it isnt time to focus on his dad now, its too soon. So wolf was gonna do his own thing instead (as his dad wanted him to do). I agree theres gotta be another piece to the puzzle that we dont know yet between Alex and Sammy. Im sure it'll come out though. I have no reason to doubt what sammy has said either. Hes always been upfront about everything.

[@elreydelcover]

Gran velada desde Ciudad de México! Gracias por tu programa. Contestando tu pregunta. A mi me hubiese encantado que la gira tributo a Eddie fuese Alex en la batería, Michael Anthony en el bajo, David Lee Roth y Sammy Hagar en las voces de sus canciones respectivamente y en la guitarra Wolfie Van Halen.🎉

[@jazzcat1056]

I’d want to see Michael, Sammy, Alex and either Wolfie or Satriani on guitar. My preference is Wolfie but if he was unavailable then Satch.

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

The 2015 tour was the farewell tour. I felt it back then. I’m happy with that ending, (although I regret not going to the show).

[@bradleyschafer9622]

I think Wolf would gladly do a tribute show, but I doubt he’d do an entire tour. He’s got his own thing going now

[@stormbox2112]

How could you NOT have Wolfie!!!? I love Satch, but VH is a family band. My preference would be both Sammy and Dave on vocals, Wolfie on guitar, Michael on bass (plus bkgd vox) and Alex on drums.

[@danielabilez3619]

What is the truth???? The truth is both Alex and Roth wanted their own version of the VH music/tribute. Those two guys screwed the pouch with their arrogance. On the other hand The ONLY TWO WHO HAVE ARE: Mike and Sam. Their are doing it this year. Al and Dave lost the only oppurtunity they will ever have. They were more interested in their ego's than any tribute towards Ed. The truth is the egos of Al and Dave were more important than their love for Ed. Action speaks louder than words.

[@tommymann69]

WE NEED ALEX TO MAKE A SURPRISE VISIT TO THE MICHAEL ANTHONY & SAMMY HAGAR VAN HALEN TRIBUTE TOUR

[@davejohnson4472]

No Dave...his time as gone. He can't sing anymore

[@carlosfire4hire753]

Sad but true.

[@rmbuilder1]

anymore....LOL...thats funny

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

This doesn’t make sense. Why would Dave care about some background video featuring Ed? Of course they’re going to tribute Ed. I don’t see Dave caring about that. But Alex said it, so who knows. Alex, Dave, Wolfe, and Micheal would be the lineup I’d want to see.

[@ChrisG1967]

Split the gig in two. 50% DLR & 50% Sammy with Alex, Wolfie and Mike.

[@jeffreyrings9677]

It’s over, they should have done a one night show with everyone

[@DavesArtRoom]

Yes to VH is my favorite rock band to come from America. And Alex’s book will be my favorite rock musicians book to read. My favorite line up for an Eddie tribute band would be Wolfe on guitar or bass. Another guitar player I would pick in the line up would be Jacob Deraps. Side note: In Deraps’ band, his drummer; Josh Gallagher sounds like Alex. Deraps plays original material but plays Eddies stuff so good. Anyway, so Alex, Wolfie, Dave and Jason Newsted. Deraps, if Wolf is on bass.

[@charlessouthworth8175]

Great show Steve! Thanks for all your hard work 👍. Complicated thoughts, no doubt Van Halen completely redefined guitar based rock, emerging from a swamp of punk, dying disco and blue Jean classic blues rock and created a high energy alternative that would explode the 80’s and take music in an entirely new direction. Are they the first American rock band post British blues invasion to become a mega act? No, probably not, you’ve got guys like Skynyrd and Boston that blew VH away sales wise and tour wise. And Boston can claim redefining the sound of guitar based rock as well as taking the hard sound across different fanbases. I think it’s fair to say that early Van Halen took live rock shows to a level never before seen, with high energy and exact musicianship that other bands couldn’t compete with, they really raised the bar there. As far as the book goes, we as fans have been getting the run around from the Roth camp, the Van Halen Bros, Templeman and Havgar/Anthony for years. So many things (as you’ve aptly pointed out) just don’t add up and never have. I’m not sure we will ever get the truth, which is unfortunate. But, in the end, we cannot let egos get in the way of the Van Halen or Halens we love, the ones that hide in the record jacket and we get so jazzed over when we take em out and relive the magic with this timely sonic alchemy that sets us ablaze 40+ years later. And that is what’s important, and that’s why we’re here 🙏

[@MaxPac-w7g]

Alex and Wolfie will/would NEVER work with Sammy solely due to Sammy’s book slamming Eddie and truth or not is irrelevant. The relevance is the total lack of respect by going public against the man that made him RICH

[@josel.martinez7210]

Great Albums by the original Band Members! Too bad egos get in the way of something that would have supplanted some of the early Greats. Michael was one fierce Singer, and an outstanding Bassist. Eddie Stanley and Alex Simmons, you Cats blew it!

[@bethdefrancesco3200]

He never wanted Ed to be acknowledged even in life. Wow if I was the lead singer of van halen there would be a non stop tribute to Ed

[@CelestialWoodway]

Wolfie doesn't want to do a tour with Van Halen. He has his own band now.

[@douglasgil4208]

Roth is one of the best frontman ever of the 80's, but he can be an asshole at his best too.

[@TommyBrothers75]

I don't think Wolf would have wanted to drop his own band for a year and learn all his dads parts just to be scrutinized constantly.

[@binkwood]

Michael Anthony is hands down the only sane person of the original band. That being said, he is also the most “generic” on his instrument.

[@frankrichards3089]

Anthony is a very good player and amazing singer.

[@bobkindle4297]

I cant believe ppl are STILL talking about these 70+ year old HAS-BEENS! THEY ALL SUCK without EVH!

[@teritravelgal3854]

Curious about the book. From the line up options you asked about, I always prefer Sammy singing/performing (Dave was great for the decade he was with them, but Sammy's vocals, stage presence and lyrics are my preference). And for base Michael for the length of time and dedication he gave Van Halen and Wolfie since he's Eddie's son (have Mike on some songs and Wolfie on others OR alternate Mike and Wolfie on different concert dates).

[@DavidJenson-b5e]

Alex, Wolfe, Mike, Dave, Sam, and Gary. No sharing the stage with any of the singers. If they can't put their feelings aside for Eddie, it's our loss.

[@johngudonis2015]

Book wise it’s Geddys and Alex Van Halen’s book. I read Geddys book and am looking forward to Alex’s book .

[@sb61fury]

I have a 1961 plymouth fury 2dr ht with the original poly 318 AT PS, PB and added on AC waiting to be put back in the car It took almost 6 years to restore the car the only thing I did was get the windows tinted but I did not go very dark . I have some videos of the car on my you tube channel even some of my prior '61 but that 1 got burned in a garage fire back in 2014 but I was very fortunate to locate another 1 to replace it

[@Forgiveandholyspirit4]

Should be all with Sammy and Dave first half with Dave and last half with Sammy Wolfie on guitar Mike on bass it will be the best show ever

[@juanbalboa553]

Not surprised here 😕 just know there would be NO DAVE WITHOUT EDDIE. It’s a shame. RIP EDDIE V. 🙏👍🏽🙏

[@DavidSmith-vw5eg]

They should’ve just did a couple shows and had everyone that ever been in Van Halen involved but egos got in the way.

[@frankviegas549]

When are you doing chapter by chapter?

[@GUITARSTYLINGSSAMUELLETIZIA]

Wolfie plays all his dad's stuff. Absolutely 💯

[@kellybogues]

Alex and Ed were way too difficult to deal with no matter who was dealing with them.

[@HazeOfWhearyWater]

I read Hagar's autobiography. He said absolutely terrible and very personal things about Eddie. Very nasty. Alex is right to avoid him.

[@mikepaul5062]

Cannot wait to read the book!!. I think the reunion tour SHOULD be a tribute tour to Eddie as well!. I also think the ideal lineup needs to be Alex, Wolfie, Michael, and Sammy. Although, I do respect David Lee Roth, I think the Sammy years were just better and more lucrative for the band!. I happen to like Sammy's voice better. But, true Van Halen fans may disagree,,,, We all know that Roth has a huge ego, still,... but, I find it hard to believe that even HE would not want to acknowledge Eddie in every show... that just seems too heartless, even for Roth. But, I do believe Alex, I think he is an honest person, and he and Eddie were very close.... cannot wait for his book!.

[@Keith-l1q]

Van halen is one of my favorite bands growing up and still is to this day, however as much as I would love to see the following, alex,Michael, wolfie, David Lee Roth and Sammy hagar. It won't ever happen. I love and miss EVH and after 4 years it still hurts. Van halen will always have a special place in my heart- van halen forever 🤟EVH 💯

[@MK-1010]

Glad to hear Alex was working on a book, last I'd heard, (From Sammy) was that he'd crawled into a bottle. I'm still dismayed at how they screwed Mike over, I don't know how much he wrote, or not. But his voice was the harmony that helped make the songs so popular. His bass playing has always been solid, if he was nearly as bad as Eddie said, I don't think Sammy, Jason Bonham, Joe Satriani, or anyone else would be interesting in performing with him.

[@davidgray2845]

“For those of you watching this channel for the first time, we wanna remind you…” 🤔😂🤘

[@MUGSYBROWN]

I keep seeing articles saying “Alex said this” and “Alex said that” ……………… yet I HAVEN’T SEEN Alex SAY a SINGLE WORD HIMSELF in any of these articles. I tend NOT to believe things OTHER PEOPLE SAY YOU’RE SAYING. It usually always ends up being something completely different than what has ACTUALLY been said. Politics as usual ……..

[@steinonline]

My personal opinion... Alex, Mike, Dave and Wolfgang. Keep it in the family with as much original mojo as possible.

[@walterevans2118]

Yes, yes and YES …And the way Wolfgang made that Hot For Teacher intro SWING like his Dad at Wembley Stadium at the Taylor tribute was phenomenal. (Paul)

[@JohnDudkowski]

They are so dysfunctional they can't get along with each other that's why the tribute to Eddie Van Halen will never happen that's why Sammy is doing the best of all worlds tour with Michael Anthony on Bass guitar Jason Bonham on drums and Joe s. On guitar and in my honest opinion I think there should be a tribute to Eddie Van Halen for real have Michael Anthony on Bass guitar Wolfgang On guitar Sammy Hager and David Lee Roth on vocals and Alex Van Halen on drums and in the background you have a big video screen with Eddie Van Halen on it With live shots of him playing and that's how it should be done in my opinion

[@michaelanthony1342]

It's up to Alex to plan anything ....not close to Wolf , can't get DLR to be a team player ... reunite The band that toured this summer .....but Alex holds grudges against Sammy & Micheal .....just like a little girl .... SAD !!!

[@kevinroecker8436]

Hasn't Wolfgang said several times that he wants to carve out his own identity as an artist? How does he get along with Sam, Dave, Uncle Al, and Mike? Maybe staying away from the craziness is the best thing he can do.

[@jonnybalz]

Dave is pissing everyone off. This proves the theory that VH is still the most polarized band in RR history even after their breakup. They fight off stage more then perform on it.

[@craigking3840]

I’m a huge VH fan and would love to see Alex, Mikey, Wolfe, Sam AND Dave do a tribute. Wolfie’s young so have Mammoth also open with a short set.