Van Halen to begin touring next month with David Lee Roth

RTO · Post by **RTO** » August 13th, 2007, 9:09 pm

After more than 20 years of bitter feuding, the principal founding members of Van Halen hugged each other on Monday during a news conference to announce a rebirth of one of America's premier rock bands.

Flamboyant singer David Lee Roth, 52, has returned to the fold for a 25-date North American arena trek that will kick off on September 27 in Charlotte, North Carolina. International dates and a new album are also in the planning stages.

Roth quit the band in 1985 for a disappointing solo career, and he spent the subsequent years sniping at his old bandmates and their replacement singer Sammy Hagar.

But as excited reporters cheered them on, the garrulous "Diamond Dave" embraced his old antagonist, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, during the gathering at the Four Seasons Hotel.

"My new brother," said Van Halen, also 52, as his 54-year-old brother, drummer Alex Van Halen looked on.

It is indeed a family affair, with Eddie's 16-year-old son, Wolfgang, replacing Michael Anthony on bass, to the chagrin of some fans hoping for a reunion of the classic lineup famed for such hits as "Runnin' With the Devil," "And the Cradle Will Rock" and "Panama."

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Draco · Post by **Draco** » August 14th, 2007, 6:39 am

Roth is like herpes...he grows on ya....

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » August 14th, 2007, 7:04 am

I'd go see these FOGs. I saw the original lineup during the 1984 tour, and I saw them with Sammy Hagar twice.

Too bad about Michael Anthony - he sang all of the high harmonies. It won't sound the same...

RTO · Post by **RTO** » August 14th, 2007, 7:30 am

If they stop anywhere near 'Vegas I'd definatly go see Van Halen. That music really did define a generation.

I wish them well and hope they can keep it together better than one of my other former favorites bands from that era,
Guns-n-Roses. Axl Rose is a scum bag

Rugger · Post by **Rugger** » August 14th, 2007, 6:51 pm

Saw them on the Diver Down tour years ago. Not going to pay $100/ticket to see them this time.

B 2/75 · Post by **B 2/75** » August 15th, 2007, 6:27 am

I saw them warm up for AC DC in San Antonio waaaaay back in 78. I had never heard of them before, but they almost blew AC DC outta the place... that was one of the best sets I've ever seen, bar none. In the end that show rated up in my all-time top 5 for sure.

No way I'd jeapordize that memory be going to see them again. I'm absolutely sure that I'd walk out of the place severely pissed off.

RRDTm3 · Post by **RRDTm3** » August 15th, 2007, 9:33 am

42L5V wrote: Too bad about Michael Anthony - he sang all of the high harmonies. It won't sound the same...

Exactly, he gave them their trademark sound when it came to vocals

msg_dman · Post by **msg_dman** » August 15th, 2007, 3:26 pm

First 2 shows are in North Carolina, and tickets go on sale 10 AM Saturday, I will try to get in at least one show.

msg_dman · Post by **msg_dman** » August 18th, 2007, 7:43 am

2 floor seats in hand for opening night in Charlotte, NC. These seats sold out in about 3 minutes but I was first in line on the ticketmaster site.

RTO · Post by **RTO** » August 18th, 2007, 7:58 am

msg_dman wrote:2 floor seats in hand for opening night in Charlotte, NC. These seats sold out in about 3 minutes but I was first in line on the ticketmaster site.

That rocks! Did you see if they announced all the dates and cities for the rest of the tour yet? I haven't been on the ticketmaster site yet but all the other articles I read on this story only announced the first city.

msg_dman · Post by **msg_dman** » August 18th, 2007, 9:07 am

RTO wrote:
msg_dman wrote:2 floor seats in hand for opening night in Charlotte, NC. These seats sold out in about 3 minutes but I was first in line on the ticketmaster site.
That rocks! Did you see if they announced all the dates and cities for the rest of the tour yet? I haven't been on the ticketmaster site yet but all the other articles I read on this story only announced the first city.

All are listed, and most are on sale. Nose bleeds are still available, floor is kind of tough now.

msg_dman · Post by **msg_dman** » August 18th, 2007, 9:13 am

http://www.livenation.com/artist/getArt ... istId/3718

Bugsy · Post by **Bugsy** » August 18th, 2007, 1:07 pm

My Top 3 Van Halen tunes of all time:

Close second:

And the Sammy Haggar era:

Honorable mention for best video (anybody remember this one)