grunter

Yes, but the singer they chose to take over Michael Hutchence's place is just gawdawful.

That crappy "Dirty Vegas" song that's being run into the ground on VH-1 and every adult contemporary outlet imaginable defines the term "craptastic."

What happened to VH-1's "Bands on the Run?" I was hopelessly hooked to that series. Why was there never a Season 2.

cdollaz

I actually like Humans Being alot. It's one of the best songs from the Sammy era.

Geofferson

Agreed - actually it's my favorite Van Hagar song.

Regarding Rock Star, I wouldn't mind seeing VH on there. I'm only a fan of the Roth-era stuff anyway, which seems like light years ago. VH doesn't have a footprint in music today and if this gives them a chance to change that, then so be it.

cungar

Problem is, the footprint will be in a pile of shit.

DVD Josh

But it could have been so much more.

Holysmoker

This will just give them some quick publicity. If it happens it won't go far afterwards. The problem with Van Halen was never the singers. It was always Ed. Guitar God that he is, he will definitely screw this up as well. I loved Roth, I loved Hagar. I loved Cherone (in Extreme). Three great frontmen/singers that couldn't hold it together with Eddie. Stop lookin' out, start lookin' in.

cungar

Or just move on. 50+ year old guys singin about being Hot for Teacher. BLECH.

KnightLerxst

Please let this not be true. Either have Roth at the helm, Hagar at the helm, or never do anything again as Van Halen. It is really sad that the band split after Balance...I loved the direction they were going in...there was a darker edge to the music from that album...despite the lovey lyrics.

In regards to Humans Being, that is probably my favorite VH song of all time.

snoogins

From melodicrock.com

"Good to see people finally believing that Rock Star: Van Halen is not and will not ever happen. According to a couple of reports, a more likely scenario for this year (if and when it happens) is a 'supergroup' line-up looking for a lead singer, or a closer format to American Idol, but with a rock slant."



David Lee Roth went on a long rant about this yesterday (2/14) saying this (Rock Star:Van Halen) was the dumbest thing he has ever heard, but he would watch it.

DVD Josh

What would really be cool for that show is for the band looking for a singer to be the backing band for the show. They were incredible.

GuessWho

Eddie on Oscar night:


Musician Eddie Van Halen arrives at the 14th Annual Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Dinner and After-Party in West Hollywood, Calif., Sunday, March 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
http://news.yahoo.com/photo/060306/482/camw12703061102

SeekOnce

Looks like an old witch with missing teeth.

nodeerforamonth

Kind of looks like DLR with dark hair.

The Infidel

Eddie: "So, anyway, Dave all of a sudden comes up to me and asks to rejoin the band, and AAAAAAHHHHH!!! I pooped my pants."
Interviewer: "Well, I can't blame you. With everything you've been through, I would have pooped my pants, too!"
Eddie: "No, not then. Just now when I went 'AAAAAAHHHH!!!'"

Giantrobo

ARGHGHGHHGHGH!!!!

zombiezilla

LOL... helooks like a cross between Mickey Dolenz and Agarn from "F Troop"...LOL

JAA

For a guy who can spot 50 just up around the bend, I don't think he looks bad at all - especially considering his health and addiction issues. Shit, he still has his hair!

HE Pennypacker

J.D. was the best choice out of the other 15. Also, I saw them live last week and they were INCREDIBLE. J.D. brings his OWN **** to the band, he's not up there trying to emulate Hutchence. It's absolutely amazing how he has gone from a contestant on the show to a perfect frontman. It's almost as if he has been in the band for years. INXS is back, and it's all thanks to the show. If Van Halen wants similar success again, this show is the best thing to happen to them.

As far as PRETTY Vegas is concerned, it's a decent song. Not great, but better than crap like NELLY and "HOLLABACK GURL" that seem to infest many radio stations. With their new single, AFTERGLOW, INXS will be releasing a tune that is AS GOOD as anything U2 has put out in recent memory. All this because of ROCK STAR: INXS. Van Halen, and people who want to seem them succeed, should be applauding this news.

DRG

reminds me of

cdollaz

I want them to succeed because they put out a great album, not because of some shitty-ass TV show. VH does not need to stoop to something like this, they just need write good hard rock music, unlike the crap they have been releasing on the last couple of albums.

HE Pennypacker

Yes, I too would RATHER have them take another route. But that ISN'T going to happen. If it were possible, they'd have been back already. Seeing how their options are limited, this seems like a good idea.

cdollaz

I disagree totally. That is not the only way for them "come back." They came back a year or so ago and toured arenas.

HE Pennypacker

Seeing how I was oblivious to this fact, the publicity this show will provide will only aid the band.

cdollaz

Sold out arenas proves you wrong. INXS couldn't have sold out a high school gym at $5/ticket before the show. They needed the publicity.

HE Pennypacker

INXS has always attracted large numbers outside of the US. But that is not the point. The sold-out arenas were thanks to Hagar and a "reunion" tour. If they were to go on tour right now with a new singer, I highly doubt they'd see similar results. By going through this show they are ensuring a wider audience for their music. Don't forget the show is aired in many countries worldwide.

I honestly couldn't care less what they do. I just feel the show isn't going to hurt them any, it can only help. Many INXS fans felt the idea was a complete travesty, now most of them are praising the show beyond reason. I have a feeling a similar thing will happen with VH.