Van Halen Press Conference 2007

[@ciadella1971]

I have mixed feelings about this era. I was so happy to see Ed and Wolf get to play together. On the other hand, it's a shame that they never got Mike back in the band for at least one tour.

[@brihiggins]

I wish they would have had Wolfgang's band Mammoth as an opening act, and let Michael Anthony play bass. Eddie and Michael singing back up together makes the Van Halen sound.

[@jessefarren2155]

@@brihigginsdunno if you saw one of Wolfgang’s interviews, but he said they were planning to do just that, they were gonna call it the kitchen sink tour, Sammy dave and even Gary I believe, Michael Anthony back on bass and mammoth opening, but then Eddie’s health took a turn, certainly would’ve been awesome

[@brihiggins]

Now that you mention it, I do remember Wolf talking about that. I just meant that for A Different Kind of Truth, leave Michael in the band. I can't get into that album. And I love Van Halen and Van Hagar.@@jessefarren2155

[@jessefarren2155]

@@brihiggins totally agree, Ed always seem to have had a thing against Michael I’ve read a lot of interviews where he felt Michael didn’t contribute hardly anything to the band writing wise, he wanted to cut his pay way back in 1984

[@gkniffen]

Looking back on this, it's hard to argue that they didn't have a few more great moments left in them. All the following tours has moments of Classic Van Halen swagger and fire and the reunion album sits comfortable among the classics. There will never be another Mighty Van Halen. I'm just glad I was born on this rock in time to witness most of it. Rest easy, King Edward. 🔥💪😎🤴👑

[@richardsuarez2146]

Your right..saw them on this tour staples center 2007...they were tight and roths voice wasn't completely blown out yet.but close...Wolfgang was a youngster definitely held his own..hot 4 teacher was the best version i ever heard..all 3 van halens just tearing into it...legends

[@alexw3246]

Thanks to Wolfgang who made all this happen! And thanks to Wolfgang for awesome Mammoth WVH!

[@robotube7361]

Yes people really were unforgiving

[@Whaddayamean13]

I don’t know that he “made all this happen.” I do give him credit. But I think Dave and Ed were destined to be back together regardless. Janie had a huge role in cleaning Ed up, and slowly but surely he did.

[@thefonzkiss]

@@Whaddayamean13 Janie didn’t do crap.

[@droz1000]

"See you in the future not the pasture" - Dave always had a way with words

[@akfreed6949]

Still has

[@bayesian2007]

They squandered 11 years between 1996 and 2007. What a shame.

[@drinkingpoolwater]

eddie was a full blown alcoholic drug addict. but yea, you're right.

[@JsscRchlDrsy]

So true. It was great, but a little too late.

[@joshuanewburger]

been there;done that.

[@DVincentW]

😳how about you pick up a guitar a play.

[@bumpnscore]

The only concert I’ve ever been to is KISS in 1998 during their Psycho Circus tour. Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter sounded absolutely phenomenal and I thought if this is the only concert I ever see, I’m fine with that. But I really regret not seeing Van Halen with Dave.

[@Punttipate62]

Why only 1?

[@thefonzkiss]

Psycho Circus tour was horrible and not a patch on the reunion tour the previous two years.

[@gregoryzischke1843]

Let's face it,, one thing and one thing only made this happen and even started it all. The iconic immortal talent of Eddie's guitar skills!!

[@lilianmaher2809]

So great to see them Dave and Eddie hug

[@davidreddy]

and kiss

[@sisi_zzz]

Yeah brought tears to my eyes

[@jeffrey3498]

Show business

[@Markis5150]

So glad we got to see the original mighty VanHalen back together. Time was so critical back then. 3 tours and a great album in that time. 13 years later and sadly Edward would leave us to go to a higher place. Glad we got to see greatness return.

[@raymondmasse5577]

ORIGINAL?????? No Michael Anthony????? Not original.

[@marleyhatesyouall8394]

@@raymondmasse5577 Wolfgang did a great job

[@nate-ds9tg]

@@raymondmasse5577 Michael Anthony isn't original either. Mark Stone was the bassist before him.

[@raymondmasse5577]

@@nate-ds9tg Threading on thin ice here. Lets face it Van Halen was not Van Halen back then. You know that. They didn't change their name till Michael arrived right?

[@paulgtarist]

We didn't get to see the original VH together. There was no Michael Anthony.

[@davegosselin9327]

Sad to look back at this and know their will be no more new Van Halen ! It was so great to see these guys back together- yes it’s not 100% VH without Mikey but knowing what we know now. I’m glad Eddie enjoyed the time with his son and visa versa. - and wolfie turned into a great musician and I’m waiting on his new album due out in June 2021. Mikey seems happy with Sammy and That’s cool stuff too. Just really sucks to lose Eddie , R.I.P. sir. I will keep VH music alive and cranking as often as possible. Long live the MIGHTY VAN HALEN!!!!

[@akfreed6949]

There's STILL a couple albums worth of material but it probably won't be out soon or ever . After 1984 , Donn Landee and Eddie made a couple albums worth of compositions individually recorded by Ed playing each of the instruments himself . It just wasn't mixed . There were alotta tapes that were indexed on a list and the info was stored on computer . The hard drive crashed and they couldn't recover the info . Eddie mentioned it on a KZbin video during DLRs promotion of his Crazy From the Heat album .

[@patrickkowalski8256]

Part of me wished dad and I saw VH in 2007. I was too young in 2004. At least I saw them twice, in 2012 and their final tour

[@sammyvh11]

This band rose ruled and died in the blink of my eye. Rip King Edward

[@Chris-ey6rn]

Dave is funny as hell and very smart in any interview he’s in but damn I miss Eddie 😢

[@enricopallazzo2987]

Can't believe I didn't get to see this lineup. I will die never having seen the greatest rock band ever to step onstage. Long live King Edward, and Dave will never die.

[@Dman425]

I saw them in 2015. You didn’t miss much, TBH. The band was good for the most part

[@joe7346]

I always said if they ever reunite with DLR I'm going and I did in 2008. I thought it was absolutely awesome and really, really loud. Glad I went.

[@iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606]

Dave has such a razor sharp wit, but it’s that very wit and verbosity that would annoy Eddie and Alex and lead to the big break up

[@wolfeyes9357]

This was 14 years ago....i saw the reunion tour with Tommy G......ah, time goes fast......

[@TateGg-ji5lf]

We needed Mikey. Those backing vocals can’t be replaced

[@jironthunder7519]

i miss you so much Ed!!!

[@jacestephenweatherall1732]

Me too, rip from Australia

[@80sruler]

This was sort of typical - Dave never stops talking

[@bigredmachine1]

Saving the world is Bono's job. We just want to save a hundred cities! 😀😀

[@glennhird8398]

That was....AMAZING. As Is....STAY Frosty.

[@justinbartarm5143]

Dave is spot on, like he knows what world is like mentioning Australia Japan Europe more or less the west.

[@777zippy777]

Good thing they gave Alex and Wolfgang microphones...

[@user-kp1ry3so2s]

They don’t talk much anyway in other interviews

[@davidreddy]

@@user-kp1ry3so2s he’s saying the issue is when Dave is the only one with one

[@user-kp1ry3so2s]

@@davidreddy Ed has one

[@gkniffen]

When Dave has a microphone, all other microphones are rendered useless.

[@boogyjuggy]

lolllllll

[@massapower]

DIAMOND DAVE BABY!!!🤩👍🏻👍🏻👊

[@mavrick790]

I seen roth at casinorama a year ago and he was simply amazing with his other band and he really was like he was 20 years ago with his flambouant round house kicks and jumps and in air splits and his voice still is delivered with high energy and not like other re unions dead and flat. Theyt fuel off each other and will deliver high end energy at their concerts.Wild !!!!!!!!!!!

[@lilianmaher2809]

Him and Eddie were like that

[@MrCaptainobvious77]

I was there, too. That show was amazing! Let's not forget the setlist.

[@wndowpayne]

"Saving the world is Bono's job. we just want to save 100 cities"😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟👍👍👍👍

[@cozmonesty7768]

its pretty awesome that they also made one hell of an album in 2012 as well!

[@3313-c2j]

I wish they would have toured in 96 and made an album in 96 that would have been epic me wise Magic and can't get the stuff no more,

[@allthework9812]

Clearly the band wasn’t all on the same mental level so that would’ve been literally impossible with the conflicting attitudes

[@3313-c2j]

@@allthework9812 every I don't know how old you are and everybody was so excited that David Lee Roth is back to Van Halen nobody could care less about Sammy Hagar that time

[@allthework9812]

@@3313-c2j well the thing is that the Eddie and David had a big fight that set Eddie off and they proceeded to sent Eddie on his way. Also be open to listening to new music

[@3313-c2j]

@@allthework9812 it would have been epic a new album a tour in 97 and 98, 99, but it didn't

[@bayesian2007]

They pissed away 11 years, yes. All the crap talking by Ed and Alex in 1996 only to get back together with Dave.

[@TNKHART]

DLR shut up already and let the other guys talk!!!!!!!!! RIP Edward.

[@VEGASFLETCH1]

FYI, Van Halen with davidly Roth generated over 34 million albums sold worldwide compared to Sammy Hager's 11 million album sold worldwide. They may have had conflicts with David Lee Roth but I'd David Lee wroth was the better showman.

[@Sideler74]

I went to the Philadelphia Show on Monday night 10/01/07. All I can say is that it was... UN-FUCKING-BELIEVABLE!!! Wolfie kicked ass, his Bass Playing & Backing Vox were Super! (the kid is 16 yrs old) I was in Section 5/Row 8 (On The Floor Dead Center) Face Value Ticket price was $149.50. IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! I advise anyone who is listening... Whatever you have to do... Get to a show before it's over.

[@sisi_zzz]

I was there and yeah it was freakin amazing!! So many emotions flashing through me of excitement and melancholy of years gone by. Van Halen holds a special place in my heart, especially with DLR ❤️

[@Funrunner008]

Sir, This is 2023 and sadly things have takin a turn for the worst, Eddie has been gone 2 years now and there is no more hope for any new original lineup Van Halen songs....😥

[@TheSteveSteele]

@@Funrunner008At least we got A Different Kind of Truth. IMO, it’s a top 5 or 6 VH album. Glad they made it.

[@Greg2112]

Dave is the poster child for stimulants

[@wilkyx]

great to see at long last. i think its a good idea that they are saying they're a "new" band. and guys... listen to dave and please tour europe!!!

[@audreys8306]

Miss Van Halen.

[@GHOSTLYWHISPERS]

They did Michael Anthony so fucking dirty it pisses me off - Thank God Sammy Hagar picked him up

[@LetsGetMikey982]

David is one funny dude 😂

[@sisi_zzz]

He’s quite enchanting as well 😌

[@mikebrown1156]

We know its not a reunion, there is no Michael

[@dekuscrubs9853]

Was it a reunion during the 2003 tour with sammy?

[@breauxcewayne1971]

@@dekuscrubs9853 yes but a terrible one

[@dekuscrubs9853]

@@breauxcewayne1971 van hagar is shit

[@UptempoMusicLessons]

@@dekuscrubs9853 Dave could never really sing but he was a great performer. Now he can't do either. At least Hagar can sing still.

[@dekuscrubs9853]

@@UptempoMusicLessons daves voice sounded better than hagar.......he has such character in his voice and his delivery while sammy hagar sings like all of those 70s reo speedwagon shitty bands. Dlr was a unicorn. Sammy hagar was a guy that started a band called the circle.......enough said

[@gregmoorman2023]

Eddie lives on, thru Wolfie. Eddie would be so proud of him!

[@pichya]

Michael Anthony must be pissed to be replaced by a 16 year-old-kid...

[@rlh888]

What's your opinion of " the kid " Now 2021???

[@michaeltammaro482]

It must have hurt but remember he decided to play with Sammy after HE left. That was a mistake.

[@user-kp1ry3so2s]

Wow this comment is so old lol

[@williammilliken7287]

Anthony was an is the shit..had great vocals to an Wolfgang cant touch that

[@caseylee3603]

The only reason this tour happened was because of Wolf

[@aerlial360]

The two biggest rock stars in history put away extreme bad blood and vamp for the cameras together with huge smiles on their faces. Precious.

[@jacsig]

Mick Jagger wasn't there.

[@kellykarcher7179]

@@jacsig Neither was Jim Morrison

[@jacsig]

@@kellykarcher7179 No unfortunately he wasn't!

[@aliceadragna6674]

It was ashame what happened to the band. Fighting, money , jealously between them all can' t have that if you want the band to continue together. The best group ever before all this crap happened. No one will replace them & Dave was a better front man then Sammmy that is what they missed once Dave left. Ed & Dave always competed to be out front on concerts. No matter what you think Van Halen is gone & so is the greatest guitar master too. No one will replace Eddiena person w his quality comes along once in a lifetime. Love you Eddie. RIP everyone misses your magnificent playing.

[@59plexi]

how i long for 2007.......😕

[@VanHalenfreak9]

haha ed's the best, but i never realized how short he was haha.

[@UptempoMusicLessons]

Short but with giant mitts.

[@thesweatypro8133]

Michael Anthony is a part of the alumni Dave? Mike is too good for the geriatric version.

[@billlonee9470]

Well, we got three tours and a studio album out of it. It will have to do, because there ain't no coming back, now. RIP, Eddie.

[@rubiha]

Van Halen era with Roth was the same as a teenager, only girls and alcohol, with David remaining with the party and Eddie with the alcohol. I seriously doubt this will last. Does not tell you anything the fact that the band has changed the singer 5 times? VH is trying to get the money the have not earned in 20 years because of stupid quarrels

[@akfreed6949]

Well your opinion wasn't true

[@rayerscarpensael2300]

Retrospectively Dave looked great in 2007. I had to get used to the hair I guess

[@KenT-ek8wx]

Didn't they used to open for The Osmond's ?

[@brettthebassist]

Wished Michael could have played bass and Wolfgang on guitar🤷🏻‍♂️🎸

[@Jcthejedi]

I don't think anybody sees how short Eddie is look he's the shortest one

[@UptempoMusicLessons]

With gigantic hands.

[@freebee8221]

he was a small man,but his guitar made him a GIANT

[@3313-c2j]

Eddie Van Halen's 5/8 David Lee Roth 6 foot

[@jacsig]

Yes isn't it funny that Wolfgang is tall like Alex.

[@marcen12]

Nelson Muntz is heard at the beginning of the video.

[@catherinedickson4200]

Sweet

[@seafoodcharlie3710]

Why Wolfgang? I can't wrap my head around it. I mean if the band wanted a replacement on bass then surely they would want someone seasoned who's been playing for years building up a resume. Even the Mac chose longtime professionals when replacing Buckingham. Here's my take: it has less to do with MA and more to do with the three in the EVH household. Maybe Eddie wanted to do something major with his son. Maybe Valerie was complaining that Eddie doesn't spend enough time with Wolfgang. Not judging anyone and all the respect to EVH who is no longer with us but I just never understood MA being replaced by Eddie's son.

[@TheMadness5150]

Wolfgang is the one who motivated Edward to make music again outside his studio, rather than just jamming to hang around with his brother. Remember at the time, he was fighting his own shit after what happened in 04 tour, and he never left the studio, it was just Alex and Eddie, like the bonded brothers they were. Wolfgang put the fire again in Eddie, he made the setlist, helped him remember some songs he didn't play for 20+ years, and they were that way more than a semester, the three of them, before even thinking about Dave joining back. They were jamming Sammy's songs too! And Dave being in the band was Wolfgang's as well. From this moment on, including the album and tours, was because fuck yeah, Eddie wanted to play with his son, but because of his son, he washed his face and put himself back in the greatest shape in (then) 10 years.

[@TheMadness5150]

And we can argue for years that Michael was a truly team player, but he wasn't seen with the greatest eyes from the brothers. Cutting himself some royalties in 98, releasing himself of all in 04, was not the greatest way to thank your 25+ years bandmate. Eddie was a bit special (for not using other words) about what he considered loyalty and stuff, and seeing him play with Hagar on the hiatus years prior to 04 really pissed the hell out of him, and considering Mike normally flew with him on that last tour, didn't help to ease the mood I believe. I don't own the truth, I'm just saying what I've read multiple times along the years. And listening on what Wolf's been saying all these months, if it wasn't for him jamming with the old guys, not even the 07 reunion was going to be possible. The Kitchen sink reunion was on the talks when things went south, but how many years later after this, to make Eddie think about a possibility of getting back Anthony in the band, and mostly because of Wolf's request, again.

[@akfreed6949]

Wolfgang HAS BEEN PLAYING FOR YEARS . First drums , then bass and keyboards then guitar almost like his dad. He didn't just start playing a year ago .

[@markwoods4439]

Don’t know exactly what happened between Michael and the brothers. But it’s cold blooded what they did to him. When Michael left he signed over his VH royalties!! But with that, it was good to see the guys together. R.I.P. Eddie🌺

[@chastityfinch7251]

Why did Al and Wolf have a microphone?

[@chastityfinch7251]

Heck, Eddie didn't even need to be there.

[@MrDuds1984]

They only needed one

[@tvv911]

ENERGY Is LOVE............Dave is great

[@VanHalenfreak9]

haha look at the end valerie's there for wolfgang

[@jacsig]

That's not Valerie.

[@eomerika]

Dave could sell ketchup Popsicles

[@erikalodewijks6812]

@EVH Girl242 I think he was a little bit taller than Mike and Sam when he was younger and healthier

[@suvelemas]

Evil Knievel wanted to jump over Roth's ego,but changed his mind when he found out that it's bigger than the Grand Canyon.

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Snake River Canyon

[@zidan89]

Alex is the man!

[@DanDelVecchio]

They're BACK!! FUCK YES!!

[@jhaeck1]

very cool

[@markrichardson3566]

Mickey is not there

[@jacsig]

Who is Mickey?

[@julianoliver4386]

@@jacsig he means michael anthony

[@dutchman063]

@@jacsig He meant Mickey Dolenz from the Monkees

[@bigbrogiant4]

Is it just me or is it funny when Eddie calls Diamond Dave his qoute "New Brother" after all these years?? He hated Dave for the longest time, what changed? Then again, who gives a shit? I just want their new album to come out!! Come on Van Halen, it's been three years since you said a new CD was in the works!! We're all waiting!!

[@jacsig]

People say alot of things for money.

[@akfreed6949]

It was a love/hate thing . I ALWAYS saw them together in CREEM magazines .

[@blachubear]

WHAT? Maybe with "Momentary" & "The Division Bell" but if you talking about "Meddle","Dark Side", "WYWH", "Animals", "The Wall" & "The Final Cut", Gilmour didn't even touch the bass, it was Waters. What's next? You're going to tell me Gilmour wrote all the songs from the 70's period?

[@matthewlowe3765]

I'm a little late to this comment but who are you arguing with cuz I can tell they're clueless

[@Danny-sd5vm]

So crazy that Michael Anthony wasn't included. They did Michael so dirty...greed got the best of them.

[@jacsig]

Who was that girl that Eddie kissed?

[@Jcthejedi]

Why did Eddie call Dave or Diamond Dave his new brother when he hated him

[@lilianmaher2809]

Because he’s changed no more hate did you not see how Dave first went and hugged him and then Eddie kissed his cheek it’s done

[@jacsig]

@@lilianmaher2809 Becuz they were being paid a boatload of money.

[@lilianmaher2809]

@@jacsig what ever

[@jacsig]

@@lilianmaher2809 Yep.

[@lilianmaher2809]

@@jacsig I still don’t agree with you read the interview with Eddies son Wolf so I know the truth Byeeee

[@theshawnmurphyjournal2946]

Van Halens last Billboard top 100 hit was with Diamond Dave the song was Tatoo.

[@uneverything]

Just got my tickets today!! See you at the ACC in Toronto Oct7. I hope they can hold it together that long. Wouldnt it be cool if they were genuine this time, and got past all the water under the dock? Some great tunes could come out of that. Dont underestimate Wolfie, he is third generation awesome talent [listen to Big Bad Bill] he just could be their link to the future.The guy at the press conference said it best- just tell me yer playin Unchained!!

[@enricopallazzo2987]

Dave could sleep through the show farting occasionally into the Mike and still outrock sammy

[@jacsig]

@@enricopallazzo2987 Not.

[@matthewlowe3765]

How'd it sound

[@KingDiamond714]

Per usual it’s all about Dave

[@johnrwalker53]

Dave making a fool of himself for the thousandth time.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

The drama!!!

[@jonnyrock3986]

Wolfie is a great musician, I saw this tour at Nassau colisium 2007

[@schenkmore0]

Just to listen Dave talk, it's obvious nothing's changed, and though I'm not a fan, I wish Ed well. Sadly for the fans, I do not see this re-union thing lasting.

[@vanhalenfreak9878]

It lasted. It seems like they got along

[@aae7583]

@@vanhalenfreak9878 it sure did last. Eddie realized there is no escaping Dave. So there is no need to try anymore.

[@MrBig-fw7iy]

Wtf 13 years ago how old is youtube

[@jacsig]

@@aae7583 Ah it was the other way around.

[@socaranectien1933]

Somehow, you were wrong.

[@jonthomas8569]

On the one hand, it's exciting to see Van Halen exist as a true family band. On the other, they treated Michael Anthony horribly and he deserved better. Besides being a great bass player and providing insane harmonies, by all accounts he's a nice guy and easy to work with. This was a decidedly crappy thing to do to an original member.

[@bobbyragolia7170]

Its very sad to see them up there without michael anthony, that goofball wolf did not belong up there at all, this was the time to have the original kick ass vh back and touring

[@alexw3246]

There would be no VH after 2006 without Wolfgang. Without Wolfgang ADKOT and the 3 tours wouldn't have happened.

[@bobbyragolia7170]

@@alexw3246 it was gonna happen and they were pissed at michael so he was not gonna be asked to return regardless, but it would of been amazing to see them 4 together once more

[@108stitches]

It’s never too late for ritalin Dave.

[@misshair]

When did Yoko Ono join Van Halen..? 👀👀👀👀👀

[@elvis-jj1sc]

diamond dave at his best! should have run for president!

[@viperphoenix...]

There's only one David Lee Roth

[@pauljones9061]

Not the same with Michael Anthony

[@billbarton63]

Well as much as I want to see them back together, it is even money that it goes south quickly. Who knows, maybe they have all grown up enough to realize that they are missing out on a fortune because of their egos.

[@firebird5150]

THERE BACK..FUCK YA ed looks good and its cool to see dave and wolfie all grown up

[@jacsig]

And then Ed went to rehab.

[@tubewrestler]

Amen brother ! Even with Dave back ...it's not the original line up....still cool though.

[@acepigpup99]

yeah its not a wig. it looks like it's been dyed a few times...but hey. see if YOU guys look that good when you're 53. mmmmm....maybe not. i think alex looks WAAAY good for his age...he's always been the hottest [in my opinion]

[@indydude3367]

How dare anyone interrupt Dave's monologue.

[@caterinascarcella]

Wtf where is Sammy and Michael - disgraceful what the brothers did

[@nealhanna5609]

They should of reunited in 1996 but Dave's ego & tantics ruined it. Cherone was great in 1998.

[@gokhanersan8561]

When they heard in Aug. 2007 that Sammy had sold his tequila company, and gotten richer than both brothers combined, they got fired up. On September 2007 they brought back the long-spent Dave to get into a pissing race with Sammy. The nostalgia tours began. Roth Army has tequila to thank to, cause without that 80 million dollar psychological pressure on them, brothers would’ve never given that call to Dave.

[@gokhanersan8561]

@Diem Golightly I know cause you got fired up, too. Brothers made little money from the first 6 albums. Al was almost broke in the late 90s because of divorces. Eddie made some money from the deals he made with instrument makers. That’s the main reason they had to put up a cardboard cutout on stage (or was that a real singer??) to do those greatest hits nostalgia tours.

[@gokhanersan8561]

@Diem Golightly I agree that the tour grossed. I am glad Dave saw some spotlight. He couldn’t sing, and that band was no longer Van Halen.

[@gokhanersan8561]

If that argument helps you accept this version as the mighty Van Halen, good for you. I saw the mighty Van Halen. Dave’s version in the late seventies and the early eighties was mighty. I saw them with Mike and Sammy, that was mighty. That was “four giants walking on stage” and the audience felt it. For millions and millions of people this version is a family affair. I am happy for Dave who was financially in bad shape before this reunion. But, to keep the memory of the mighty Van Halen I will ignore this, if you please.

[@jacsig]

@@gokhanersan8561 They made little money from the first 6 albums bcuz Sammy stole $300,000 of it from them.

[@akfreed6949]

@@gokhanersan8561 They actually lost money the first 4 or 5 albums BUT just 2 albums outsold ALL the Van Hagar era COMBINED : the first and 1984 albums . Ed didn't always make money endorsing . He endorsed Kramer Guitars for free so they wouldn't raise guitar prices .

[@Rottiezucco1]

Dave can’t shut up, it’s not all about him. Also that bug was super awkward.

[@blachubear]

Hagar was better songwriter & musician but when it comes to performing, the Van Hagar concert era was boring that it put me to sleep. Dave was a great front man. We'll see if Dave still got the goods.

[@iamscharles]

Lest anyone think this tour will last, let alone the band you will be sorely disappointed. I'll give it 3 months til' DLR & Eddie are at each other's throats. Hope I'm wrong but this just seems to good to be true..Mark my words.

[@leilanisunsets1362]

Don't you wish you could eat the words you said that came out of your 👄

[@akfreed6949]

You were wrong .

[@ronnie_5150]

Pure business decision. EVH hated Roth's guts right up to the end.

[@nate-ds9tg]

Proof?

[@julianoliver4386]

how come? im authentically asking

[@MrDuds1984]

I tend to agree Ed was doing this for Wolf not Roth

[@PauloDLara]

When egos get on the way.

[@jakeross2050]

Yea.. that's not the original... Duh..

[@acepigpup99]

and dave has a big ego. just thought i'd throw that in.

[@SebastiaanSweers]

Kippenvel

[@michaeltammaro482]

Wow, I'm looking at how far a good many comments go back to. I wish I had invested $50,000 in Bitcoin. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@gooseblur2609]

You would be a billionaire by now 😂