Slappie 9 #1 January 9, 2007 Who goes on the plaque as the front man? It was a discussion on the radio this morning. Personally I think it should be David Lee Roth as the front man with Micheal Anthony. When I think of Van Halen I think of the original line up. The years with Sammy were called Van Halen, but it seriously was more Van Hagar then anything else. As far as letting Sammy go along for the ceremony. I think he was part of Van Halen but he's going to get in as a solo act anyways. So maybe give him a note on the plaque w/an * next to his name. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #2 January 9, 2007 Forget the spats the group had, it's gotta be David Lee Roth! To me, He along with the others in the band, WAS Van Halen. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #3 January 9, 2007 I figure there would be more votes by now. Ok whos the idjust who voted Sammy Hagar? "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #4 January 9, 2007 Although I only got into Van Halen when Hagar was lead, I'd have to say Roth.Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 January 9, 2007 QuoteForget the spats the group had, it's gotta be David Lee Roth! To me, He along with the others in the band, WAS Van Halen. Chuck Absolutely. Van Halen was the group I grew up with in high school along with everyone else. Van Halen just didn't sound right with Hagar as lead singer. "Panamaaaaaaaa!!! Panamaaaaaaa!!! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #6 January 9, 2007 QuoteI figure there would be more votes by now. Ok whos the idjust who voted Sammy Hagar? You did, just for shits and giggles.. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #7 January 9, 2007 QuoteQuoteI figure there would be more votes by now. Ok whos the idjust who voted Sammy Hagar? You did, just for shits and giggles.. Even if I did once, that means there's another idjut who voted Sammy. BTW I didn't vote Sammy Not that I don't like Sammy Hagar, I just never liked him in Van Halen. I always loved his solo stuff much better. Even his stint in Montrose was better then the stuff he did with Van Halen. Van Hagar was corporate rock... nothing more nothing less. It was produced by suits with money in their eyes. And, Van Hagar supplied it by the bushel. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #8 January 9, 2007 QuoteQuoteForget the spats the group had, it's gotta be David Lee Roth! To me, He along with the others in the band, WAS Van Halen. Chuck Absolutely. Van Halen was the group I grew up with in high school along with everyone else. Van Halen just didn't sound right with Hagar as lead singer. "Panamaaaaaaaa!!! Panamaaaaaaa!!! __________________________________ Juuuuuump! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #9 January 9, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteI figure there would be more votes by now. Ok whos the idjust who voted Sammy Hagar? You did, just for shits and giggles.. Even if I did once, that means there's another idjut who voted Sammy. BTW I didn't vote Sammy ______________________________________ Sammy wasn't the 'showman' that Roth was. When Sammy was with Van Halen, it was all about Sammy. David Lee Roth, definately has an ego but the band seemed to mesh better with him. I voted David Lee Roth! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #10 January 9, 2007 front man.... probably Roth. but the real credit should go to Alex and Eddie who grew that band from a high school hobby into such well known rockers.....Mostly Alex... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #11 January 9, 2007 It just doesn't matter which frontman was there. Van Halen was about Eddie, he's the reason they made it and he's the reason he made it good. IMHO he's the best guitar player on the planet. Sure you could make an argument for several others, but that's my opinion. Some of the stuff he did when Sammy was in the band was absolutely incredible, not that the Roth era wasn't, but I think the Sammy era was better Eddie. Arguments over which lead singer in the band was better is for those that don't truly appreciate what really made the band great. I liked them both, but Eddie VAN HALEN, is what Van Halen is all about. So, as far as the vote goes...I abstain.Blues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #12 January 9, 2007 Granted Eddie was a rare talent not seen very often. I agree his guitar genius is awesome. BUT greatest of all time and the only reason Van Halen had any success? Sorry Eddie was only one of the four people who made up Van Halen. Even though it is his lastname he wasn't the end all be all of the band. Without DLR and his screams, his vocals and his antics the band would have languished as another rock band with a talented guitar player. As far as the greatest ever... I disagree My list would have to go: 1) Jimi Hendrix - God Father of the modern electric guitar, everyone else are just copy cats Those who really changed the way I listen to the guitar: 1) Randy Rhodes - pure raw talent 2) Kirk Hammet - changed the metal guitarist forever 3) Rick/Rik Emmet - Classically trained artist his solos were impressive 4) Eddie Van Halen - We all know.. Eddie 5) Dimebag Darrel Abbot - all round great guy, partied many times with him and his brother. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #13 January 9, 2007 Like I said, each have their own opinions and that's fine. I seriously doubt Van Halen would've ever gotten off the ground without Eruption, or Eddie's genius renditions of You Really Got Me and Pretty Woman. I acknowledge that DLR added image and flair to the band that became famous, but for me it was never about the vocals or showmanship of whichever frontman, it was about the guitar, plain and simple. Other people liked other aspects and that too, is fine, Like I said in my original post, you can make an argument for many as the best of all time. The ones you listed are certainly all-time greats and I respect that list. However, IMO, I still think Eddie is the best. Anyway, it's just my opinion and nothing more than that.Blues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #14 January 9, 2007 Psssh, please. The greatest of all time is Wesley Willis. Hands down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #15 January 9, 2007 Right! Which one of him?Blues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #16 January 9, 2007 QuotePsssh, please. The greatest of all time is Wesley Willis. Hands down. If I didn't know better I'd think you were an aggie. Did you get a huge wiff of what those birds died from? "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #17 January 9, 2007 QuoteIf I didn't know better I'd think you were an aggie. Dude, I was just joking around. That's just going too far. Not cool, man. Not cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #18 January 9, 2007 QuoteQuoteIf I didn't know better I'd think you were an aggie. Dude, I was just joking around. That's just going too far. Not cool, man. Not cool. That was pretty low... but you deserved it. Someone had to put you in your place. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #19 February 18, 2007 according to van-halen.com, they are touring again! 40 dates, but no schedule. the cool bit? lead singer: david lee roth! bass: wolfgang van halen (eddie's son, for the uninitiated). can't wait!"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caress 0 #20 February 18, 2007 what is the first song that comes to your head when you think Van Halen? For me it is DAnce the Night Away. That is David Lee Roth and if he would not have allowed cocaine to run his dang life he would have stayed right there with them. I love and respect Sammy Hagar and what he did with Van Halen as well and he should be put on the plaque as well why not both? Should list all that participated in the stardom of the group as a whole.-caress I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
