Rico Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I only saw them once, the first reunion tour so no Michael Anthony but Wolfie. Great show though, now this is what I call a VH setlist. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/van-halen/2007/wachovia-center-philadelphia-pa-13d7a969.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rico said: I only saw them once, the first reunion tour so no Michael Anthony but Wolfie. Great show though, now this is what I call a VH setlist. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/van-halen/2007/wachovia-center-philadelphia-pa-13d7a969.html That is a sweet setlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Gugny said: David Lee Roth's voice and range were deceptively excellent. Yes, Sammy Hagar has a much bigger range, but in his day, David Lee Roth had some pipes and was a fantastic singer. He was a lead singer in a rock and roll band but his voice was more unique than excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, Gugny said: I refused to listen to 5150 for a solid year after it came out. I was PISSED that Dave was gone and wanted no part of Sammy. Buddies finally talked me into listening and I loved it as soon as I heard it. That said, I really liked 5150, OU812 and F.U.C.K. … after that, it was crap. At least I can say (opine, anyway) that the entire DLR-era VH discography is excellent. Can't say that about the Sammy-era. Nobody can take away ones personal life or listening enjoyments, things do go on after we stop being part of listening culture that buys up everything in sight, as we get older but we can set up discussions and sort it out and maybe get some tips on what we missed out on when we started to work and maybe raise a family I will give the Sammy stuff a spin this year, thanks for the recommendations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Sundancer said: He was a lead singer in a rock and roll band but his voice was more unique than excellent. We can agree to disagree on this. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 The videos were vital to the DRL era back then the University common rooms were filled with smart people who sat there watching videos 13 hours a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, row_33 said: Nobody can take away ones personal life or listening enjoyments, things do go on after we stop being part of listening culture that buys up everything in sight, as we get older but we can set up discussions and sort it out and maybe get some tips on what we missed out on when we started to work and maybe raise a family I will give the Sammy stuff a spin this year, thanks for the recommendations My pleasure! I'll also add that I'm not a fan of the sappy love song crap. Their radio-friendly hits were just that. They paid the bills. But there are some fantastic pure rock tunes on those albums that radio would never touch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 6 hours ago, BarleyNY said: David Lee Roth Not following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 1:56 PM, bbb said: Did he talk about working as a paramedic not really all that long ago? I think his dad is a doctor. Yes, that definitely worked its way into the conversation. And yes, he talks a lot about his dad, who was an eye surgeon who worked for the State of California prison system. He says they never had any money when he was a kid growing up in Pasadena, as his father was an adult student in med school at that time. He is actually a very interesting guy and his podcasts with Joe Rogan are some of my favorite JR podcasts, in a way that I would never have anticipated. His first appearance is where he talks *a lot* about life in Tokyo. Tons of interesting stories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Nextmanup said: Yes, that definitely worked its way into the conversation. And yes, he talks a lot about his dad, who was an eye surgeon who worked for the State of California prison system. He says they never had any money when he was a kid growing up in Pasadena, as his father was an adult student in med school at that time. He is actually a very interesting guy and his podcasts with Joe Rogan are some of my favorite JR podcasts, in a way that I would never have anticipated. His first appearance is where he talks *a lot* about life in Tokyo. Tons of interesting stories. All of them are. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Doc said: All of them are. ? Doogie Howser was not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 8 hours ago, SinceThe70s said: I could care less who was a better singer, if that was my criteria I'd listen to more Pavarotti. Dave helped make songs great, Sammy never did that for me. I don't agree that Dave couldn't sing Sammy songs, he just wouldn't sing them the same way - and I'd probably like them more with Dave. Right on, I never listen to rock or pop music for the technical prowess of the singer. There are certainly some great singers in rock music, but rock’s more about attitude than technical ability. I appreciate when I hear a great singer, but it’s not crucial to my appreciation of rock music. Neither Sammy nor Dave are great technical singers tbh. Rock fans might consider Sammy a great singer, but Sammy wouldn’t be considered a great singer by opera or showtune people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, SirAndrew said: Right on, I never listen to rock or pop music for the technical prowess of the singer. There are certainly some great singers in rock music, but rock’s more about attitude than technical ability. I appreciate when I hear a great singer, but it’s not crucial to my appreciation of rock music. Neither Sammy nor Dave are great technical singers tbh. Rock fans might consider Sammy a great singer, but Sammy wouldn’t be considered a great singer by opera or showtune people. As a classical and opera fan I can gladly put a permanent wall of separation up to divide my appreciation from front men in pop and rock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Come on. There's only one answer to best Van Halen singer - Gary Cherone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Trolling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Foxx Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/22/2020 at 4:58 PM, SirAndrew said: Right on, I never listen to rock or pop music for the technical prowess of the singer. There are certainly some great singers in rock music, but rock’s more about attitude than technical ability. I appreciate when I hear a great singer, but it’s not crucial to my appreciation of rock music. Neither Sammy nor Dave are great technical singers tbh. Rock fans might consider Sammy a great singer, but Sammy wouldn’t be considered a great singer by opera or showtune people. nothing personal but.... showtune people 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/22/2020 at 8:46 AM, SinceThe70s said: I could care less who was a better singer, if that was my criteria I'd listen to more Pavarotti. Dave helped make songs great, Sammy never did that for me. I don't agree that Dave couldn't sing Sammy songs, he just wouldn't sing them the same way - and I'd probably like them more with Dave. this is where i'm at with it. i just happen to like the van halen/roth songs far more than the music that when sammy was lead. not that i think sammy isn't a great front guy, but i just prefer the music of vh and david was the guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 David lee Roth did more blow and bedded more ladies so he wins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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