Posted on 02/12/2006 4:28:03 PM PST by My Favorite Headache
Van Halen: The Next 'Rock Star'? February 12, 2006
Sources tell TMZ Van Halen is in the market for a new lead singer, and the marketplace will be the upcoming reality show 'Rock Star: The Series.'
Last October, Van Halen reps vehemently denied the band would use 'Rock Star' in a talent search for a new lead singer. The reps are now singing a different tune. Van Halen publicist Larry Solters told TMZ: "I'm not denying it. I'm not going to answer any questions about it."
Last year, the band INXS used 'Rock Star' to find a new lead singer. J.D. Fortune won the competition, and the band is now making a comeback with a hit new album and a sold-out tour.
As for Van Halen, the group has had three lead singers since it hit the scene back in 1978: David Lee Roth, who left the band in 1985, Sammy Hagar, who split in 1995, and Gary Cherone, who did just one album and tour with the band in 1998.
The next season of 'Rock Star,' produced by Mark Burnett for CBS, is scheduled to air during the summer. Neither Burnett nor CBS would comment on the Van Halen buzz.
I've seen Van Halen in concert twice: "Diver Down" and "1984". I never heard them complete a song in either show; it was three guys trying to play music and Dave acting like an idiot.
Van Hagar, on the other hand, put on a great concert. It didn't even hurt that much when Sammy sang some of Dave's tunes. Plus, Sammy is a helluva guitarist and it was cool to listen to him jam with Eddie. And despite an hour delay on account of weather, they played the full set anyway. Dave would've never done that.
I just notice those types of things, but I digress.
Dave was a hot rockin' guy back in the day.
Whatever gave you that idea? ;)
Good info. Thanks :)
Sure thing- but for the love of all that is sacred, please don't let that little bit of trivia influence who's music you listen to! Not that I would expect that of you, Motley.
Fortheluvva...
Even if Roth looks like a scarecrow, your right.
NO magic without Roth.
Some people have a death-wish.
Yeah, it was!
Sammy Hagar , 58 (bio)
rock star $6,500 Republican
Contributor Candidate or PAC Amount Date
HAGAR, SAMMY R MR.
NOVATO, CA 94948
F.W.O. INC./ENTERTAINER BUSH, GEORGE W (R)
President
BUSH-CHENEY '04 (PRIMARY) INC $2,000
primary 07/11/03
HAGAR, SAMMY R.
NOVATO, CA 94948
F.W.O. INC./ENTERTAINER ROHRABACHER, DANA (R)
House (CA 46)
COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT CONGRESSMAN DANA ROHRABACHER $1,000
primary 02/08/02
HAGAR, SAMMY
MILL VALLEY, CA 94941
VAN HALEN GROUP ROHRABACHER, DANA (R)
House (CA 46)
COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT CONGRESSMAN DANA ROHRABACHER $1,000
primary 12/23/93
HAGAR, SAMMY
MILL VALLEY, CA 94941
VAN HALEN GROUP ROHRABACHER, DANA (R)
House (CA 46)
COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT CONGRESSMAN DANA ROHRABACHER $1,000
primary 11/25/91
HAGAR, SAMMY
MILL VALLEY, CA 94941
VAN HALEN GROUP ROHRABACHER, DANA (R)
House (CA 46)
COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT CONGRESSMAN DANA ROHRABACHER $500
general 11/25/91
HAGAR, SAMMY
MILL VALLEY, CA 94941
VAN HALEN GROUP ROHRABACHER, DANA (R)
House (CA 46)
COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT CONGRESSMAN DANA ROHRABACHER $1,000
primary 03/11/88
It doesn't drive what I listen to, but it's nice to know that at least someone in the music business has their head on straight politically.
Actually, though, Roth isn't exactly a liberal himself. Perhaps more of a neolibertarian, not necessarily conservative, but he's not liberal from what I've heard from him.
Agreed. Though he has stated he has no love for either conservative or liberal politicians- he has quoted the Who "meet the new boss, same as the old boss"-, I've heard him refer to kerry as Lurch and offer up a devil's advocate point of view about the need for the U.S. to be in Iraq.
Do you remember when Gary Cherone sang a short time with Van Halen. That was horrible.
My first concert was a Van Halen concert at the Hampton Colesium. Let's put it this way, no 14 year old girl should be exposed to David Lee's Chaps. I had the best time. But I would never let my daughter go see a show with David Lee (back in his prime)....
Yeah, I remember that. It was awful!
I actually saw Van Cherone in concert in Houston. The show was really bad.
OMG! That brings back memories. I had it bad for Dave. I used to by Cream magazine and cut out pics of Dave. My parents were horrified.
1. Runnin' With The Devil
2. Eruption
3. You Really Got Me
4. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
5. I'm The One
6. Jamie's Cryin'
7. Atomic Punk
8. Feel Your Love Tonight
9. Little Dreamer
10. Ice Cream Man
11. On Fire
Not one bad song on this album,IMO.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.