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[StrummerJoe]

Wolfgang Van Halen Comments On Possible Van Halen Tribute

Will a Van Halen tribute eventually happen? Was it ever planned at all? David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, Jason Newsted and Joe Satriani have all commented on the record. Wolfgang Van Halen, however, has had little to say about it...until now.

www.vhnd.com

 

[crossroadsnyc]

It’s interesting that this thread has zero replies … I have an opinion, but I’m probably going to keep it to myself, as I’d imagine it’s likely controversial/unpopular … then again, maybe many others are thinking exactly what I’m thinking, hence the lack of replies

 

[junk notes]

It’s interesting that this thread has zero replies … I have an opinion, but I’m probably going to keep it to myself, as I’d imagine it’s likely controversial/unpopular … then again, maybe many others are thinking exactly what I’m thinking, hence the lack of replies

Well, FWIW it was all laid out in the other thread. Most feel it is about Joe. Something like Steve Morse with Deep Purple.
but we like Joe, just trying to stomach his take on EVH and The Mighty Van Halen.

 

[MarshallDog]

We all known he’s talking about the freak machine DLR…

 

[StrummerJoe]

Well, FWIW it was all laid out in the other thread. Most feel it is about Joe. Something like Steve Morse with Deep Purple.
but we like Joe, just trying to stomach his take on EVH and The Mighty Van Halen.

The other thread didn't have WGVH's take on the affair. New info.

I think Joe would do a fine job. I also think Dweezil Zappa might be a better choice.

Side note : there is a local DJ in my area that insists on Calling Led Zeppelin "The Mighty" LZ. Pisses me off every time. They're "The Hammer Of The Gods"!!!, not "The Mighty". Only =\//-/= is "The Mighty". So says me!

 

[playloud]

I obviously don't have any unique insights into the decades-long VH/DLR relationship, but here's a contrary view:



I know some people who have dealt with DLR personally. Their stories confirmed the "eccentric" public perception, but eccentricity isn't necessarily related to avarice (or whatever else he has been accused of).

 

[junk notes]

So says me!

and right you are, Sir!

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edit: looks like Wolfy updated the news that it will not happen. - Rolling Stone 7-17-2022
"“Some People Can Be Hard to Work With, and Made It Not Happen”

 

[Dogs of Doom]

Satriani responds...

Joe Satriani on proposed Van Halen tribute concert: “If it's ever gonna happen, Wolfgang Van Halen should play guitar”

The virtuoso says Wolfgang's playing at Foo Fighters' recent Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts was “the most natural, beautiful thing” he'd seen in a long time

www.guitarworld.com

 

[StrummerJoe]

Satriani responds...

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Joe Satriani on proposed Van Halen tribute concert: “If it's ever gonna happen, Wolfgang Van Halen should play guitar”

The virtuoso says Wolfgang's playing at Foo Fighters' recent Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts was “the most natural, beautiful thing” he'd seen in a long time

www.guitarworld.com

I saw that the other day, and Satch is right.

Wolf is on record as saying the rest of the guys are too dysfunctional in his opinion for it to happen.

That's a shame. His dad deserves it.