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Re: Van Halen....again
« Reply #15 on: April 06 2008, 10:04:44 PM »
...or a bundle of sticks.
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« Reply #16 on: April 07 2008, 10:05:56 AM »
Heard that Eddie was going back to rehab for a few weeks.    :rolleyes;
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« Reply #17 on: April 08 2008, 01:01:36 PM »
Rehab is ineffective in New Hampshire.  :atbeer:
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« Reply #18 on: May 29 2008, 12:33:16 AM »
I finally saw them tonight. Here are some of my observations:
Eddie with short blonde hair and dentures resembles JFK.
Wolfgang did OK. They did a couple of comical things and utilized him to the best extent.
DLR didn't do any backflips, but was entertaining nonetheless.
Aside from a couple mistakes in "Pretty Woman", Alex was top notch.
His drum solo was very reminiscent of Ginger Baker's Toad, and very well played.
DLR was off key occasionally and missed a few words here and there. Still
interactive and entertaining.
Eddie was off on a couple of things and spot on on others. He appeared healthy
contrary to other assessments.
They did an excellent rendition of Cream's "Crossroads"
I didn't see the Eddie/Wolfgang thing that a couple of you mentioned. I'm
guessing that they dropped it from the show.
All the key boards were sampled, as well as most of the back up vocals.
That made the show a little cheesy for me.

Overall I liked it and was glad I went, but I don't think they're the same band
they were years ago. I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10.
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« Reply #19 on: May 29 2008, 12:37:34 AM »
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Wed May 28, 2008 9:33 pm"
I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10.
that's actually pretty good for a band that has been around my entire life...I'm impressed.

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« Reply #20 on: May 29 2008, 07:34:51 AM »
I agree 100%.  I still was disapointed because of all of the goof ups. I think Alex had his shit together and rocked.  Glad you "Finally" got to see them.
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Van Halen....again
« Reply #21 on: May 29 2008, 08:24:03 AM »
I saw them May 13th and thought they were great...would of given them an 8...DLR was off but thought Eddie was spot on...really liked the big screen and all the close ups of Eddies fret work...not being a musician..my expectations were met..i went there thinking they would be worse....saw them with Sammy a few years back and thought they sucked.....but having seen them ...guessing 20 years ago at giants stadium...thou ght they rocked and would see them again.....can't beat old VH

 

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