EVH is easy top 5 in guitar virtuosos of the 20th century. Shame he's not publishing any new music anymore.

Clay Aiken is soo gay. Did you see his naked web cam pics he sent to dudes online? It's sooo creepy.
http://www.jossip.com/gossip/clay-aiken/clay-aiken-caught-in-a-gay-web-of-scandal-20060302.php

Hey - the cat is going through some hard times, he's lucky to be alive never mind his teeth, you should be thanking him for the music he has made for US! Not trashing him...

It's a shame he didn't give the URL for the site...

I mean, that would have meant 2 maybe even 3 hits.

CLAY ISN'T GAY!! YOU HOMOS WILL PAY!!!

So, let me tell you this. Clayton is definately NOT gay, if anything he would definately be somewhat phobic about males, he craved a father who acted like a father, not like an abusive I'm-always-right-and-I-rule-the-roost-hush-up-boy! step he had. There is NO way, since I grew up with him, that the guy on those webcam pix is Clayton. Clayton was born with a collapsed lung. All I'm gonna say!

I'm not much of an EVH fan, but Eddie Van Halen has more talent in one rotted tooth than Clay Aiken will ever have in his entire body. Ever heard of Waylon Jennings? Merle Haggard? Those guys had/have true talent and are legends because of it. Clay Aiken will never be anything more than an acne scar on the face of country music.

Now get off it! This an Eddie Van Halen topic!

Clay Aiken, Eddie Van Halen, Elton John, and all pop stars are nothing compared to the 19 year old kid from DenverI saw this morning laughing and joking with Iraqi workers. He is a hero, not them. If you want a role model pick an American Soldier.

What is it with you losers? I would be honored to meet Eddie Van Halen. The guy is in the same league with Hendrix and still rocks today. YOU on the other hand spend your day sitting in a blog discussing Ed's teeth and Clay's potential as a homosexual. Jesus H Christ why don't you show us your contribution to humanity.

Eddie didn't look great but he battles many demons. Hopefully he will bring back DLR and original VH line up back and put all this bad pr behind. He is the greatest guitar player of all time and always will be. Van Halen will never get the credit it deserves until DLR is back in the mix. Eddie, don't do the Rock Star Show, take a que from Motley Crue and the success they had from bringing back the original line up.

It is the same two-sided card. One side is white, and the other is pink. I work in the printing industry, it's common.

With that said, EVH is the whole reason Van Halen went from Big time to no time! His ego got the best of him. He started to believe the whole "Rock God" thing. Once that happens, it's over!

Is he responsible for that blond girl who ruined van halen.

Member when he declared he had done it all with a guitar and started playing synth.

He can kiss adrian belew's ass.

He can kiss adrian belew's ass

Who can kiss Robert Fripps ass
Who can kiss Les Paul's ass
Who can kiss Chet Atkins' ass
Who can kiss Wes Montgomery's ass
Who can kiss Charlie Christian's ass
Who can kiss Django Reinhardt's ass ...

Man, so many guitarists owe so much to so many other guitarists. Just enjoy what they do.

Forget Eddy, who is that fine piece of ass behind him?

I was watching an old MTV video of Van Halen I taped way back in 1986 when they did a show in New Haven ended up being the "Live Without a Net" Concert...anyway it's an MTV VH Special they did when Sammy came aboard and in one of the interviews with Ed, he's saying "i don't care if i'm sitting on a stool when I'm 80 yrs old, I'll still be making music". Man...where did that guy go? All the best, Ed!

Didn't the devil give Eddie the same deal Ozzie and Keith Richards got? Why do they look better?

^^^ LOL! Now that was funny!

___________________________________________________
Wizbang Pop! posted:
"Unless the card magically changed colors from white to red, that's something else in his hand in the first picture..."
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Uh... this concept may come as a shock to you, but business cards have TWO sides! Yes, it's true, AND, the sides may even be DIFFERENT COLORS!! Oh, my!

;)

Eddie Van Halen has been through alot more than you or I can imagine. Do you know what cancer can do? I have seen it ravage some dear relatives. Get your head out of your anal appiture.

(For the purposes that it's well needed, I am bringing my post over from another string regarding this photo)

WOW...
It's pretty apparent we have a bunch of celebrity suck-ups here.

If Eddie were my brother... I'd have an intervention.
He's alienated his (now divorced) wife (who saw him through repeated alcoholism rehabilitation attempts AND cancer)... two lead singers... and a bass player.
Face it.. the man is self-centered and it's becoming apparent he has little regard for his own well-being.

This man has a SON for God's sake.. what a great role-model... He and Courtney Love should teach a class on celebrity parenting.

I know grocery stores that would have him tossed out if he was walking the aisles looking like he does.

A NOTE TO ALL YOU "I'd be honored to meet him.... etc." DRIBBLING MORONS:

If any of you apologists were in his driveway.. he'd have you arrested.. so, spare us with your "leave Eddie alone" juvenile B.S. He could care less about you.. so, be true to something with more substance than a strung-out rock n' roll has-been.

The man has talent.. but call a spade a spade. He looks like shit.. doesn't respect his body/health. He wouldn't quit smoking after undergoing oral cancer surgery (brain wizard at work here).. he's still drinking, even though it's cost him most of his career and his marriage.

Now he makes Willie Nelson look like a poster boy for youthful vibrance!

Grow up people.. quit your idol-worshipping.. you're not 14 anymore!

He plays guitar, looks like shit, no longer makes music that matters..... end of story.

... ^^^ so what's your contribution to society ... loudmouth? These idols that we worship have done more as has-beens than most of us will ever do. Druggy, has-been or loser ... give 'em the respect they deserve.

Man.. I don't know if I've ever felt sorrier for anyone in my life.
Get some self-respect, you sad, little pathetic wanna-be.

My contribution to society? Hmmm... well, as a bio-medical engineer.. I'd say the odds are in my favor that I've contributed more to society than a guitar player.

Now get back to your bong and American Idol.

Oh.. by the way... your Mom wants you OUT of the basement by the end of the month.

David lee roth made VH what is was. EVH destroyed it. nice.

First of all, ya'll better watch who you are talking about because the man is the best damn guitarist ever. Secondly its called age, and yes it will happen to all of you one day. I'd like to what you people look like. The band is called van halen not david lee roth, the camera hog. I don't think there is anything wrong with the way he looks. i think hes hot.

Britanny....
Honey, stating you opinions as fact only exposes your immaturity. But because you think Eddie is "hot"... well.. then, I guess that means all is just peachy then, doesn't it?

OK, everyone... We all need to just 'back off', or as Brittany (EVH Fan - as if that needed clarification) put it, 'watch who we're talking about'... because she (who still worships rock stars), has set it all straight.

I stand corrected, Britanny.... I had no idea YOU think Eddie's still "hot". Had I known THAT.. I never would have considererd his black teeth, leather skin and frazzled hair anything more than graceful aging (at the ripe old age of 51).

By the way, is there anyone else you still get a little worked up over (Brad Pitt, George Clooney... Mark Slaughter perhaps) besides Eddie? For I'd hate to form an inteligent, unbiased opinion over someone without checcking to see if you still have their picture pinned to your bedroom wall.

Hi everyone, Ignore the egomaniac totalgym, He is using the same posts that he wrote previously just to get everyone angry. He is an E-sociopath. Check and you will see for yourself.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pop.wizbangblog.com/images/2006/03/eddie-van-halen.jpg&imgrefurl=http://pop.wizbangblog.com/2006/03/06/drugs-1-eddie-van-halen-0.php&h=344&w=238&sz=15&tbnid=Q5FshN3jApfxcM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=80&hl=en&start=633&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvan%2Bhalen%2Bpics%26start%3D620%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN

Disordered people can't deal with the reality of their behaviors. On some level they realize how hurtful they are, yet accepting this major flaw in themselves is just too painful. So disordered abusers spin our reality to make theirs less painful.

totalwaste is right (and approprately named, I might add!) as you can easily see...

he/she/it doesn't want to give anyone credit for being able to READ THE BEGINNING WHERE I STATE MY DECISION TO RE-POST FOR THE PURPOSES THAT IT'S RELEVANT!

Oh, and thanks for the diagnosis Frasier Crane!
Now, do a Google search for those who contribute nothing, but point out the obvious.

In addition.... check into those who have nothing better to do at 6:55 a.m. That speaks volumes in itself.

You have to love it when an idiot like Totalgym can't spell the word "intelligent" while he's trying to say how intelligent he is. (see above) Bio-medical engineer my ass. He's a loser that can't see talent because his job at the mini mart keeps him up too late. Totalgym shut the fuck up and get a Slurpee BOY.

To the great Totalgym

Yes, totalwaste was correct ! You've won !
You are the Sociopath! As a result of your cold, calculating rationality, your introversion (and ability to keep quiet), your brutality, and your arrogance, you would make a very cunning serial killer. You care very little for the feelings of others, possibly because you are not a very emotional person. You are also very calculating and intelligent, making you a perfect criminal mastermind. Also, you are a very arrogant person, tending to see yourself as better than others, providing you a strong ability to perceive others as weak little animals, thus making it easier to belittle them. In short, your personality defect is the fact that you could easily be a sociopath, because you are calculating, unemotional, brutal, and arrogant. Please don't hurt me for writing mean things about you! :(

To put it less negatively:

1. You are more RATIONAL than intuitive.

2. You are more INTROVERTED than extroverted.

3. You are more BRUTAL than gentle.

4. You are more ARROGANT than humble.

Compatibility:

Your exact opposite is the Hippie.( who loves VH and went to the US festival too)

Other personalities you would probably get along with are the Spiteful Loner, the Smartass, and the Capitalist Pig.

We all still Love ya ED !

You people are so predictable.

How hurt and upset you all get in responding to someone you neither know.. have ever met... know anything about... or have any clue as to the intention(s) of my posted comments.

How entertaining this is.

In addition, if I were going to 'make up' a job description... I think I would have chosen International Spy! Alas.. I am what I am... ug ug ug ug ug ug.

Hmmmm... cherry slurpeee today... or lemon-lime. Damn decisions.

Excuse me while I get a tissue. You love Ed.. ALL of you, even.. Oh, how tender. I love the Hippie/Capatalist Pig observation. Incidentally.. anyone ever seen the GATES in front of Mr. Van Halen's home? Ever driven one of his fine Italian automobiles? Perhaps you've chatted with him in the front row of a $500/seat Laker game? How many of you shelled out the $150+ per ticket fee at that last "take the money and run" tour?

Hippie? Hippie, you say? M'boy.. When it comes to suburban teenage-crank-the-stereo in your parent's car iconic superheero warriors of the 80's.. Van Halen couldn't be touched... But Berkenstocks and tie-die idealists they are not. Neither are their fans.

You may think you have the makings of a 'hippie' for attending the U.S. Festival in '83. That might be the case. Van Halen, on the other hand, made One Million that evening. So, while you were chompin on a blade of grass and pissing in the bushes.. they were helicoptered in and out.

And to all you self-proclaimed 'hippies' out there.. Remember... your hero Jerry Garcia was found dead behind the wheel of a $50,000 BMW with over $1,000 cash on him.

What a bunch of chumps.

Also...I see the last post was siged from "All of US"

May I ask... did you all congregate and hover over ONE keyboard? Or, was this a collaboration where you all compared and contrasted before sending the secretarial duties to the poor sap dime-store analyst who thinks he has me figured out?

Perhaps this person is just too spineless to stand alone.
Hmmmmm...

Just curious.

Oh, how I look forward to the next reply.

Bombs Away!

I see your reading comprehension is drifting as you write in haste.

typical behavior when throwing a tantrum.

You'll be ok.

Perhaps take some of the meds you are so busily designing.

excuse me while I crank eruption.

Boy for a bigshot bio medical engineer, he sure spends a lot of time on here. Get me that Slurpee BOY. Note: He calls himself "Totalgym". If you name yourself after a peice of excersize equipment, then there's no doubt in my mind that fat rolls are hanging all over your body and you never excersize. (but you intend to...one day ... soon....he swears.... he'll do it damnit) I would imagine he's always been the fat kid throughout his life. That would also explain the bitterness at society and outlash at a blog. Here's an idea. How about actually using the Totalgym, instead of watching it gather dust in the corner while you stuff more poundcake and ice cream in those jowels. Get off the couch, walk over to the machine, introduce yourself, pop in your inspirational Richard Simmons video, and get to work Fat Boy. But first ... Get Me My Damn Slurpee!!!

he he heeeeeeeeee!

You morons got up EARLY in order to post. Gotta get ready for that phone-jockey $8/hour job, I bet.

Me? Well.. I'm on here when I feel like it. But when you own/run your own firm.. well... never mind. You sniveling little Wal-Mart door-rushers wouldn't understand.

Dammit... hey.. anyone got a spare button? Mine just popped.
I swear I'll get these size 44 waist pants on one of these days.

Anyone seen my Krispy Kreme?

Hmmmm... where was I? Tim, come on.. why not just drop out of the race here. You disappoint. If you can't come up with anything better than a play off my name... pretty weak.... and the Slurpee bit is getting old.

To 'All of Us'. Put some coffee in your bong water. Your post is lacking any real punch, too.

Eruption? Eruption? Hippies don't listen to Eruption! Get out the Phish Live CD's you idiot! You're letting your haven't-showered-in-weeks-patchouli-smelling-nappy-headed brethren down m'boy! Get on it!

Oh, by the way... Tim? If you're going to rant... dammit is with two m's, and wow... 'exercise' is THAT the word you were searching for. You really obliterated that one, didn't ya? Come on, the first twelve grades were FREE!

It's also real hard to take anything you say seriously when you say things like "I have no doubt.....etc." Tim, be real... you have NO CLUE! Really.. you don't! I could be your next door neighbor or your cousin for all you know, right?

For now, just sign off as "Tiny Tim". Judging from your commentary, it probably fits.

I see I struck a nerve with the fat boy comment. I love it when I hit the nail on the head....hehe

Tim ... What a LENGTHY, thought provoking post! Guess you can't do much on your lunch break, eh? Now get BACK to the stock room and get off the boss' computer!

Let's hear it for Timmy... Tim Tim Timyyyyyyy....
Tiptoe Timmy.

Now where's that donut?

When I was young, Eddie was someone we young guitarists talked about a lot. Youngsters want to look up to someone. Now I am an adult. Bottom line: loved the music, and his contribution is timeless in my own life because the memory, the influence on my own guitar style, etc. But as for the rest, do we really need to discuss such things? He's a man, like so many. What's the point to long-time adults? I don't understand the preoccupation. Discussion of entertainment beyond entertainment is not very productive in most arenas--which I concede is also the fate of this post, yes.

Amen, Jorund.
A sobering thought.

Nicely put.

Perhaps you missed the Forbes list of entertainers in 2005. Van Halen pulled in $29.6 million on their tour. I'm sorry your band wasn't in there Totalgym. But then again, I think the Bee Gees took 2005 off. Now straighten up the candy isle, re-stack those magazines, and make me a Slurpee!!!

Tim...

Get a life.

Totalgym,

By the tone of your posts it sounds like you are very jealous of Mr Van Halen's success. He can't help it that he's a rock god. Just like I can't help it I'm so good looking. You can get that way too. Just keep using my product. The totalgym will melt those fat rolls right off. You'll be feeling better in no time at all. We all get angry at ourselves sometimes. Just don't take it out on Eddie. He a bud, and I wouldn't have to come kick your a**.

Luv, Chuck

Hey Chuckie...
Love your movies... especially that one about your Bride.

Now what have you done with lil' Tim - Tim - Timmmmieeee!?

And by 'success'.. do you mean a failed marriage, alcoholism, cancer, continued smoking habit, 2 failed incarnations of the band bearing your name.. and now the fact that you look like a 'don't let this happen to you' Meth addict poster boy?

Hmmmmmm... yeah, jealous... ya got me there.

eddie is by far the best guitarist in the 20th century! drugs arent his problem, smoking three packs a day and having cancer will make you look old. look at a picture of him in 1999 and now. huge difference. you cant tell me that in 6 years eddie has magically done 40 years of drugs. also, clay aiken is the biggest queer in the world and cant even hold a candle to eddie's toilet paper. Eddie Van Halen is the the best rocker in the world and will remain the best for years.

casey... ever seen what one year of meth will do to a person?

and if you think those to sorry songs that came out recently... that 'breakfast' song.. and what was the other one?

man.... if that's your idea of great music... more power to ya, i guess. eddie may have a vault of great music a mile wide.. but like the tree in the forest.....etc. etc. etc... if nobody hears it... does it really make a sound?

I'm curious Totalgym. Who exactly DO you approve of? Give us a few entertainers that you listen to, enjoy, and consider to have made a valuable contribution to music. Just 2 or 3. please

What's my approval have to do with anything?

When did 'approval' become the topic of discussion?

To come clean on something...
I was every bit a Van Halen fan from '78 until ... oh, say... "Balance". I've seen them live eight times.... '82, '84 (Dave), and '86 (twice), '88 (twice), '91, '94 (Sammy).

My 'issues' with Eddie were nothing more than taking shots at those sorry-ass photos. And let's be honest here.. like him or not... the guy is declining fast. I don't like seeing it any more than the next guy.

What bugs me, though.. is those people who appear to hang on to their 'rock idols' with such fervor.. that they just can't TAKE it when someone has something less than flattering to say about them. There's such a lack of self-respect that goes with 'idol' worshipping that it's just plain sad.

I was mailed the link to the above photo..
Never been to a 'chat sight' before..
I posted a comment on the photo.. and BAM!
All these sad little people who probably have Frankenstrat-striped sheets on their bed start running to Eddies' defense.
A guy they've never met.. never will meet.. and for what it's worth.. has a reputation as being a selfish little ass-hole.

Look.. Eddie is the most influential guitarist of the last three decades (for better and worse - see "White Lion"). But he is NOT A GOD. He plays guitar.. we pay for his product... end of story. He may be an inspiration... but he's not a hero. He's talented... and talent (while practice is necessary) is a gift. It's not like he's a teacher, a fireman, policeman, doctor, etc... where people bust their ass for the betterment of society and shit pay. And yes... doctors, for the most part, are NOT paid what they're worth (go see County E.R. at 2a.m. on a Sat. night).
There's no Mercedes in the principal's parking space.
Women don't throw their panties at a cops confronting gang members.

Trust me.. Eddie Van Halen has seen, smelled and tasted more of the world than most of us will ever know... so, no need to feel 'sorry' for him. What he's done, he's done to himself. Sad as that is... he doesn't need (or deserve, in my opinion) anyone's sympathy.

I think it's sad that he's falling fast. I wish it weren't true... but it's pretty obvious it is... and the above photo is just a reflection of it.
I commented on it... it snowballed from there...
For the most part.. it's been a chuckle.
I'm not an ass...
I AM a biomedical engineer.
I have two kids, two dogs and a gorgeous wife.
I'm not jealous of EVH, or anyone for that matter...
However, if I were as blessed as he.. you could bet I wouldn't piss it down my leg.

This whole 'back and forth' thing has been fun... but, I'm losing interest.. and most likely will fade away (I can hear the moaning already) Yes... I know... parting is such sweet sorrow.
Please... think of me often. Keep me in your hearts.

Now.. to address your 'approval' question-
In my Jeep right now:

Van Morrison - Hymns to the Silence
Steely Dan - Aja
Metallica - And Justice for All
Rush - A Farewell to Kings
Merle Haggard - Chicago Wind
Tommy Bolin - Compllation of Solo/James Gang/Deep Purple/Moxy/Alfonse Mouzon/Billy Cobham/ Zephyr
Waylon Jennings - This Time

Totalgym has LEFT the Building

Totalgym ... Van Morrison (Done nothing worth noting since the 70's)
Steely Dan (Maybe 2 albums worth noting and both recorded in the 70's)
Metallica (Haven't done anything worth noting since the mid 90's)
Rush (Yet another 70's band)
Merle Haggard ( A country bumpkin that can't even play)
Tommy Bolin - Compllation of Solo/James Gang/Deep Purple/Moxy/Alfonse Mouzon/Billy Cobham/ Zephyr (james Gang? Jesus that was pre Eagles. Deep Purple? early 70's. even the Billy Cobham stuff is old) But yet you talk about someone clinging onto the past? Jesus what a hypocrite you are....btw..
Waylon Jennings (and you mentioned drugs? HAHAHA)

Tim...
Ya just showed your ignorance and lack of musical taste and knowlege.

'Worth Noting'?.. what, have you taken over for Dick Clark?

You've redefined the word 'moron'.
Quit digging, m'boy.. you only make yourself look worse.

Tim...
You best stop before you make yourself sound any more stupid, juvenile and ridiculous.

Now get back to your Kevin Federline collection.

Tim-
Are you really this stupid? Or do you just post your moronic blather to amuse those of us who DO have a triple digit I.Q.?

Tim....
Who died and gave you MY job?

By the way... your advance copy of Kevin Federline's newest is in the mail... autographed, per your request.

Totalgym's exact words: "This whole 'back and forth' thing has been fun... but, I'm losing interest.. and most likely will fade away (I can hear the moaning already) Yes... I know... parting is such sweet sorrow.
Please... think of me often. Keep me in your hearts. Totalgym has LEFT the Building"

Posted by: totalgym at April 8, 2006 07:44 PM

But yet he remains. Why is that? He obviously lied when he said the discussion was over on his part, so I have to assume everything else he said was a lie also. Oh well, this is the internet, so I guess anyone can go around pretending they're a bio medical engineer.

Tim... I'm talking to YOU, sissy boy.
Who are YOU talking to? What audience do you pretend to have?

Totalloser listen up. We could have and should have finished this exchange weeks ago, but for some reason you keep posting. Even after you said you were losing interest, even after you said you will most likely fade away, even after you said parting is such sweet sorrow, even after you said you had left the building. But you just can't bring yourself to stop. I can only speculate that you somehow would only feel victorious if you make the last and final post. So here's your chance. Make your last post and end it.

Totalgym,

Have you noticed that nobody likes you here? Have YOU also realized that YOU are the reason for this social failure? Are you conscienciously aware of the fact that YOUR behaviors are at odds with YOUR needs? That you are hurting yourself? That you are, at best, pathologically driven?

Being an engineer, I'm sure you can appreciate these facts.

But don't bother to answer. I really don't care what you think. My interest was in EVH's failing health, a concern for all here with the exception of one lab coat toting dork.
That means you. Your dysfunctional behavior is unwanted and unwarranted, mental boner boy. (Oooooh, I really put them down -- boing! Mmmmmmm, I really impressed myself -- poing!) How pitiful is your compulsion to mention career status in a forum that has no relation. How sad is your justification for a skewered viewpoint bearing such a dissimilarity to others in the same profession. My guess is you're socially arrested. So do us a favor, okay, either derectify the proctological focus of your fissured frontal cortex, or go away! Stop leeching; if you really must persist in this isolated, self-retentive speculation, start your own website. See how many hits you get.

I am a massive fan of Eddie's and it's true that we should be grateful for the music that he's made. I still can't believe how good his guitar licks on the Fair Warning album still sound. He's been through so much sh*t for so long and he needs a break. Hope he records some more music soon though.

Clearly the business card is red on one side and white on the other. Lots of cards are this way. Swing by a print shop or the fishbowl at a restaurant and you'll see what I mean.

It's sad to see Eddie looking this way. He is a major talent. Sad.

Man, I could SOOOO smoke him on the guitar! He stole all my licks.

Yes he stole a thing or 2 from me also.

Eddie Van Halen is the greatest guitar player ever. No one has given more to the innovation of the instrument than Eddie.

Well, I don't think anyone who has posted on this thread is thinking rationally, none of you are right or wrong really. Some of you are saying that he's god, and we shouldn't say negative things about him, yes that is partially true, but we still have to see that times have been better for Ed. And for those of you who only speak negatively about Ed, you all have good points that are mostly true, but you need to see the other side of the story. Personally, I think Ed was great, he was my god, but I realized I shouldn't be so naive, and stop pretending there never was any problems with EVH or the rest of the band. We could all argue about this topic back and forth like everyone has been on the thread, but seriously, it's not about us, and there's nothing we could do about it, we can't help Ed out, and we can only hope he changes, but we just have to live with it until that day does or does not come.

A little note to Ed:(if he ever reads this, which he probably won't, but it's still wortyh a shot)

We miss you... and the music...
Kurtis Zak, 16, AB Canada

Totalgym won't go away for long. He's lurking. He will miss the easy attention and return.
The best thing we all can do is ignore this geek. Nothing would annoy him more. He has no other life.

Unlike Eddie!

Here's what EVH has been up to lately. A small gig for the same lady you see in the infamous "photo". He held the gig at House of Pedals.

http://www.beverlyhillspeople.com/pages/Eddie_Van_Halen.html

Here's a video from that night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTqyo4hVSMQ

I did however read that EVH is now doing a couple of songs for a porn flick ... LMAO

To' up from da flo' up--

no diggity!

ed is fucking awsome talent,but yes he is a dick and you cant have sympathy for a dick.and two,he does look like a pile of shit.perhaps a carnie.i call him eddie van carnie lol ha ha!!

bottom line......we are blessed to live in a time with a real genuine musician who has inspired nearly countless other people with music, the fact that he's just a man, with issues is irrelevant! May his health improve, and he get re-focused, and re-balanced.....basically, it's like being alive around the time of Mozart.....when you are good, you get criticized...

I am disappointed at the shear badness that we have seen against EVH. Obviously EVH is well-aware of his health issues and has tried like hell to conquer them. What you need to do IS MORALLY SUPPORT Mr. Van Halen; encourage him; offer him thanks for the joy he's given you thru the years; tell him tht he is important and that the battle is worth fighting. What YOU see as a meth addict (chemo can give him the same appearance friends) , I see as a creative musician, luthiar,father, and inventor fighting to survive another day. God bless you Mr. Van Halen. Don't let the B**** get ya down, friend!

I think Eddy is one of the all time best at what he does and is very much admired by all our listeners.
I co-host a show called 80s Meltdown, a syndicated 80s show that's on over 40 internet and radio stations all around the world.

Eddy... if you read this we would love to have a interview with you about your career not your personal life.

Some of the people on here are obviously perfect and have done nothing wrong, ignore them, they are low life's.

emails us any time [email protected] it would be an honor.

Ray G

What a shameless attempt to profit from a story. That must be one loser of a station you got there. Have you no pride at all? Your station obviously must suck, because you can't contact his management and "do lunch". So you use a blog to make contact? The word "Lame" doesn't even describe what just happened here.

Well Tim, if you think we are looking for a profit then that tells us money is your universe.

try reading it again you obviously need glasses.

Oh by the way we have had several interviews with stars from the 80s and paid them for their time, so I don't know where you get your information from.

But that's ok, Eddy is one of my childhood idols and nothing you or anyone else here will change my mind.

I know more about Eddy and the band then you know yourself.

Thanks for your opinion, you have promoted us just by raising a stink thank you...... :)

Eddie is unmatched in the music industry. VH's unique style and song writting is like no other. I just hope he can get his life in order and put out some great new stuff. We could all use some new kick ass VH music instead of the unmemorable shit that is out today.

Whoever "totalgym" is quite obviously a pompous and arrogant waste of brainwaves.If he were to climb down off his/her cross long enough for an in-depth psychological analysis, I bet he would be revealed to be a snotty fellow who is more concerned with the "virtues" (rather than his own) of others due to a self-esteem deprivation caused by a molestation by the Easter Bunny @ his 5th birthday party.I bet his callsign is actually a pathetic attempt to draw attention away from his spidery lil' arms.The Latin term for this particular type of individual is "hippius maximus." You can't tell but I'm doing that finger-snapping horizontal headbob movement thing that one does when they've BURNED SOMEONE!OOOOOoooh!P.S.Edward Van Halen also dragged the essence of rock and roll kicking and screaming from the fiery depths of hell!He could have MY teeth if he wanted them.Stand down puney one!
~Mozart:over-and-out

Totalgym's posts are starting to look the same to me. Could it be that this corpulent, self proclaimed satirist has begun to run out of material? Of course, I shouldn't judge-Michael Moore did the same thing after his fifteen second burst of fame for bashing Bush.Guess despite all of the media's favor of "intellectuals", nobody really wants to listen to a dumb hippie after all, especially when they appear to be growing camel pubes where their beard should be.Get what you want out of that, totalgym, then drop the self-rightous judgemental crap-it's too played out nowadays.Clog dancing!Now, There's where it's at!W/E
~Mozart:over-and-out

I don't know if Ed received radiation therapy to treat his oral cancer, but if he did, it could indeed do a number on his teeth...

We are all growing older, some of us more gracefully than others. Give Eddie Van Halen a break.

Geez,

You guys all keep comparing the 8o's EVH with the current '06 EVH. One in his 20's, and one in his 50's. Who would look better? Go figure.

Hey everyone,

Let me begin by wishing everyone a happy new year-most especially Eddie Van Halen. He's been through enough crap in recent years without the bashing he's recieving here. You already know from the radio mention that he reads this trash and being a human being I am sure he is both aware that he is imperfect and feeling crappier still when people hone in on his sufferings. He wasn't born into this world to live up to anyone's expectations. How much pressure can you put on a person, a person whose only obligation to you, to me, to his fans was to create great music and he has outdone many others in the field in that regard. If he's got an ego-and not knowing him personally I can't say whether or not he does, it is because he's damned good at what he does with a guitar.

I am myself a working writer and recording artist, lesser known but out there plugging away like so many others. I understand the passions that drive musicians, the price of fame and the traps of the business. It isn't all fun and games and late night parties. You will resent him for his success. You will just as easily resent him for his failures. I respect him both as a musician and as a human being because to judge him would then speak volumes as to my own lack of humanity.

I am not typically a person who will involve myelf in online rants and tirades but I will stand up for any other person being needlessly bullied.

I bet if someone took a photo of me sneezing, or sick or first thing in the morning that they've revoke my cool card, but you know what? I'm human too. And there's nothing to be ashamed of in that.

God bless you, Eddie. I know you're tough as nails to have survived cancer, so don't let anyone lead you to believe you're anything but a survivor. May we all be so fortunate.

Love,

Your friend in music,

Melody
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Today they posted the new line up for Van Halen.. who by the way is touring this summer!! YaY
I for one will be there to see EVH shredding!!
Accolades to someone who..has been through shit.. and hasnt given up.. There are many people in this world who go through divorce..have struggled with drugs/alcohol..not to mention Cancer..
Any one of these things can make a person throw in the towel and give up on life.. And the pressure of a person in the public eye is mindblowing. I for one give kudos to a man who is a survivor.. And is still doing what he has loved since a young man..PLAYING GUITAR!!

Hey Guys...It seem that everyone has foregot that Eddie gave us all so much great music...for so long. He like so many has fallen..but you don't kick a guy when he's down..I read at beverly hills people that Eddies is going into re-hab.I wish him the best and look forward to seeing a healthy Eddie real soon. As for the flower shop girl. Joey House she has a unbeliveable flower shop. She is very hot and sexy.. Check out the photos of her and Eddie at www.beverlyhillspeople.com

Looks like the Image of death staring at me!

I am afraid.

Meth is bad kids, meth mouth is even worse.

Oh, and it's not just a bad pic, look at the small series of these pics here:

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/sm/events/en/030907vanhalen/p:1

Classic case of meth mouth, look up photos yourself on google of meth mouth and you will see in better detail what it characteristically does to your teeth. The shit will give you the worst cotton mouth, worse than pot from my understanding. And without that flow of saliva which helps to keep oral bacteria in check, tooth decay like that can occur in as little as five or six months.

On top of that, many people will drink soda to compensate for the cotton mouth, sort of like throwing gasoline on a fire.

Totalgym gone? I can't believe it! Thanks to everyone who helped put this e-sociopath in his place!
And kudos to Eddie for making the move to clean up. We love ya baby!

Eddie Van Halen, is both an idiot, and an asshole. His music sucks, and has for the last 25 years. Have you ever seen an interview with the guy? He's a dick. He is a dinosaur, knows it, and apparently has a hard time accepting it. Have another drink, and smoke, and go have a listen to Jack White. There's a REAL guitar player.

Eddie is only human. The sooner people realise that and stop pretending he is a god the better. He has accomplished so much in his life. He deserves alot of respect. All of these people who pay disrespect to him are jealous nobodies with nothing better to do. I doubt Ed ever did anything to those people to make them feel bad. If you liked his music once, he did something good for you. Show some respect you freaks!!!!

Lol for starters you nubs need to see a real business card, they actually come with one color on one side, another on the other. Newfangle'd techno' logy ya know. And who is Jack white? Never heard of him, with eddie around why want to hear of someone else? God get a life.

This is all bullshit!!!! Ed has been through alot of shit. He does not owe me or anyone else anything. He has admitted to not being very social, so does that make him a dick? I keep waiting to here how he is doing. He looked really well at the NASCAR race. Here's to your health Ed, thanks for all the great music. You keep me jamming everyday!!! Take care

G. WEST

Eddie Van Halen is a legand like many have said. Ed has always been an insperation to me as well as my father. If EVH is doing any kind of drug thats his life, let the GOD OF ROCK N ROLL do what he's got to do because he's still a genius and still my hero. If he's not on any kinda drug GOD BLESS HIM but until he has a drug bust on him Im by Ed's side 100%

Brandon

Ok, I was beaten down with posts.
I've briefly returned to ask forgiveness and pay homage.

Peace.

Is EVH actually really that good or does he just know a couple of riffs? He does look like shit though. Sad to see someone look so old and gross. If I was him I think I would go to the same clinic Kenny Rogers went to and get fixed up a bit. Patty Smith looks like a super model next to him.