Van Halen, w/David Lee Roth confirms 2012 tour

QBREES9 · 12-30-2011, 08:27 PM

The band will not be touring with its entire classic lineup, however. Original bassist Mike Anthony is enjoying success with another ex-Van Halen singer, Sammy Hagar, in the supergroup Chickenfoot. Eddie’s son Wolfgang took over Anthony’s spot during an ill-fated 2007 tour - that was shortened when Eddie Van Halen went into rehab for alcohol abuse.

subguy · 12-31-2011, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

The band will not be touring with its entire classic lineup, however. Original bassist Mike Anthony is enjoying success with another ex-Van Halen singer, Sammy Hagar, in the supergroup Chickenfoot. Eddie’s son Wolfgang took over Anthony’s spot during an ill-fated 2007 tour - that was shortened when Eddie Van Halen went into rehab for alcohol abuse.

It seems there are 2 schools on Mike Anthony...I always disliked his out of tune back ground vocals, but I guess he was ok as a bassist. I saw the last tour with Wolfie playing bass and while it might not have been as cool as seeing the 4 original members, it was still real good. I am more excited about the new cd than the tour myself.

12-31-2011, 07:56 AM	#2
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,104	Originally Posted by QBREES9 The band will not be touring with its entire classic lineup, however. Original bassist Mike Anthony is enjoying success with another ex-Van Halen singer, Sammy Hagar, in the supergroup Chickenfoot. Eddie’s son Wolfgang took over Anthony’s spot during an ill-fated 2007 tour - that was shortened when Eddie Van Halen went into rehab for alcohol abuse. It seems there are 2 schools on Mike Anthony...I always disliked his out of tune back ground vocals, but I guess he was ok as a bassist. I saw the last tour with Wolfie playing bass and while it might not have been as cool as seeing the 4 original members, it was still real good. I am more excited about the new cd than the tour myself.

12-30-2011, 08:27 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	The band will not be touring with its entire classic lineup, however. Original bassist Mike Anthony is enjoying success with another ex-Van Halen singer, Sammy Hagar, in the supergroup Chickenfoot. Eddie’s son Wolfgang took over Anthony’s spot during an ill-fated 2007 tour - that was shortened when Eddie Van Halen went into rehab for alcohol abuse.