Am I A Bad Musician?

Zuruck · Post by **Zuruck** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:16 am

Because I am NOT going to see Van Halen this year? I looked at some of the early show reviews and I was not fond of the set list they seem to be playing this year. It's heavy Sammy Hagar / keyboards era and I don't care for that time period. Anyone in here get to see them? From what I've read, it's a mixed experience, some love it, some say it's all bad cept for his solo spot. I don't know, I felt like I should pay some kind of homage to one of the kings, but their tour this year just seems kind of cheesy. Their set includes a total of just 5 songs from the DLR era. That is straight up blasphemy in my opinion. One song off of Van Halen 2? That's a joke!

Dedman · Post by **Dedman** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:27 am

No. You're a bad musician because you can't play or sing worth a damn. J/K

If you don't want to see VH, don't go see them. It has absolutely no bearing on your musical prowess or dedication to your craft.

Will Robinson · Post by **Will Robinson** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:38 am

David Lee Roth was great for what he did, energy, attitude...sometimes he even sang in key during a live show

Sammy is/was a better vocalist but maybe not as good a song writer...

Bottom line, you don't owe them anything and they don't owe you anything. Your musicianship and your VanHalen fanboy status are not linked.

TheCops · Post by **TheCops** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:26 am

i can't stand sammy hagar.

Beowulf · Post by **Beowulf** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 11:39 am

I saw DLR and Sammy in concert a couple years back...Diamond Dave was still kickin it...he was through about two and a thirds bottle of Jack when he started forgetting lyrics. Sammy was kinda...eh...

Testiculese · Post by **Testiculese** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:47 pm

1984 was the only good album they made. I'd go to a concert if they'd play that album.

MD-2389 · Post by **MD-2389** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 1:45 pm

Testiculese wrote:1984 was the only good album they made. I'd go to a concert if they'd play that album.

Wasn't that the one that has "Lets Jump!" ?

Testiculese · Post by **Testiculese** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 2:10 pm

TheCops · Post by **TheCops** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 2:20 pm

my favorites are the first album and fair warning.

Scratch · Post by **Scratch** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 2:50 pm

Diver Down isn't bad either

HaAGen DaZS · Post by **HaAGen DaZS** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 4:21 pm

bring back the blues brothas!

DCrazy · Post by **DCrazy** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 4:44 pm

Diver Down++

Zuruck · Post by **Zuruck** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 7:43 am

Van Halen 2 baby...all the way.

Sage · Post by **Sage** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:16 pm

Yeh man. VH1&2 are boss.

MehYam · Post by **MehYam** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 9:35 pm

VHII. But when noone's around I put on 5150.

Clayman · Post by **Clayman** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 10:32 pm

I've never really liked any of their vocalists all that much. VH was is and always will be about Ed & Alex. I'd see them, but it's probably $100 a ticket, so I'll stick to bootlegs.