Eddie Van Halen messes up again ?

dj_who · 3rd March 2008, 04:46 AM

i wonder if this is true:

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Sources tell TMZ the VAN HALEN tour has just been canceled

We're told arrangements are being made right now to cancel hotel stays for the tour -- which was scheduled to continue through April 19th. Sources tell us the reason for the cancellation is Eddie -- that he is having "issues."

The last three shows had already been canceled. There have been reports that Eddie was out of it during concerts -- and video of recent performances in which his guitar playing was atrocious.

Reps could not be reached for comment.

TMZ.com - Entertainment News, Celebrity Gossip and Hollywood Rumors

joeq · 3rd March 2008, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_who

reports that Eddie was out of it during concerts -- and video of recent performances in which his guitar playing was atrocious.

you mean this video?

Brent · 3rd March 2008, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeq

you mean this video?

LOL I was waiting to see how long it would take to see that dropped in this thread.

guittarzzan · 3rd March 2008, 07:05 AM

What in the name of cream of mushroom soup was that video? Good God!! I will just assume that it was shot at his worst moment of addiction and that the people in the crowd who applauded after he basically did....nothing, were either paid or on the same stuff he was on. If he was anyone other than EVH, the band would have walked off the stage and the applause would have been boos. It's really sad to see someone with such talent wind down a great career with embarrassing videos like that. He'll always be a hero of mine, but good grief, I bet the guitar player for Wham could have beat him in a solo competition on that night. I had off nights when we gigged, but after that video, I'm feeling pretty good about me lol.

usamike · 3rd March 2008, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guittarzzan

What in the name of cream of mushroom soup was that video? Good God!! I will just assume that it was shot at his worst moment of addiction and that the people in the crowd who applauded after he basically did....nothing, were either paid or on the same stuff he was on. If he was anyone other than EVH, the band would have walked off the stage and the applause would have been boos. It's really sad to see someone with such talent wind down a great career with embarrassing videos like that. He'll always be a hero of mine, but good grief, I bet the guitar player for Wham could have beat him in a solo competition on that night. I had off nights when we gigged, but after that video, I'm feeling pretty good about me lol.

are you serious?

Energie · 3rd March 2008, 07:14 AM

Funny vid

Hilarious

Watersound · 3rd March 2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by usamike

are you serious?

It's just a testament to how brilliant st sanders is

Farview · 3rd March 2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guittarzzan

What in the name of cream of mushroom soup was that video? Good God!! I will just assume that it was shot at his worst moment of addiction and that the people in the crowd who applauded after he basically did....nothing, were either paid or on the same stuff he was on. If he was anyone other than EVH, the band would have walked off the stage and the applause would have been boos. It's really sad to see someone with such talent wind down a great career with embarrassing videos like that. He'll always be a hero of mine, but good grief, I bet the guitar player for Wham could have beat him in a solo competition on that night. I had off nights when we gigged, but after that video, I'm feeling pretty good about me lol.

You know that's a joke, don't you.

Dean7 · 3rd March 2008, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farview

You know that's a joke, don't you.

Shhhh! You'll ruin it!

Dean7 · 3rd March 2008, 07:40 AM

Interesting. I just looked at the real video (here for those too lazy to read the article: YouTube - Jump @ Van Halen in Concert, Fort Lauderdale, 2/20/08). Pretty bad!

Looks like he was out to get David Lee Roth.

-Dean

tarnationsauce · 3rd March 2008, 07:44 AM

This video is pretty painful (not a "shred vid" it is real). YouTube - Van Halen - Jump (Greensboro)

Nu-tra · 3rd March 2008, 07:50 AM

I like this one

YouTube - Dis one

Dean7 · 3rd March 2008, 07:59 AM

Well, off-topic, but since you posted another "shreds" video I have to see your vid and raise you another.

YouTube - Steve Vai shreds in Denver

I love that one. The best part is all of the facial expressions he makes for the cameras. :)

Dirty Halo · 3rd March 2008, 08:01 AM

This is sad. I went to one of the shows and despite all the politics and snips.... it was amazing and he IS one THE all-time greatest guitar players... whether he's going through something now or not.

My hope was his son and a desire to secure his position in history.

It's so easy for all of us to make snide remarks, but it really is a sad moment and I only hope he finds his way to a clean life and hopefully to create new music in the future.

(Guess my Eddie custom and personally signed guitar is worth a bit more if this is "it" for him.... I hope not)

-andrews

Dean7 · 3rd March 2008, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty Halo

This is sad. I went to one of the shows and despite all the politics and snips.... it was amazing and he IS one THE all-time greatest guitar players... whether he's going through something now or not.

My hope was his son and a desire to secure his position in history.

It's so easy for all of us to make snide remarks, but it really is a sad moment and I only hope he finds his way to a clean life and hopefully to create new music in the future.

(Guess my Eddie custom and personally signed guitar is worth a bit more if this is "it" for him.... I hope not)

-andrews

Well, I just don't find this to be incredibly sad. We all make choices and have to live by them. It's not like Van Halen would have a rough time if he could get his freakin' act together! With people starving in the world I'm not going to feel sorry Van Halen.

But, that's just me!

**James 'LA' Lugo** · 3rd March 2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean7

Interesting. I just looked at the real video (here for those too lazy to read the article: YouTube - Jump @ Van Halen in Concert, Fort Lauderdale, 2/20/08). Pretty bad!

Looks like he was out to get David Lee Roth.

-Dean

man

He needs AA.

vernier · 3rd March 2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

you mean this video?

That is great!!!

PhonoquO · 3rd March 2008, 10:10 AM

a really sad way to end off one of the strongest comeback tours. i hope you can keep it together eddie.

AllAboutTone · 3rd March 2008, 01:39 PM

He has always abused booze and played fine, this just looks like a meant to be, sloppy just playing anything, i think he was ****ed up was having fun at the same time.........unless he played the entire show like that. This video is not current as well, doesn't he have short hair ? This is a joke...lol

LackOfIntelect · 3rd March 2008, 02:44 PM

Guess who`s following VH steps...

YouTube - George Lynch - Breath & A Scream

Dean7 · 3rd March 2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James 'LA' Lugo

man

He needs AA.

Well, correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't he JUST get out of rehab before this tour started?

Dean7 · 3rd March 2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LackOfIntelect

Guess who`s following VH steps...

YouTube - George Lynch - Breath & A Scream

I just watched that and WOW. That is some painful playing.

Energie · 3rd March 2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean7

Well, off-topic, but since you posted another "shreds" video I have to see your vid and raise you another.

YouTube - Steve Vai shreds in Denver

I love that one. The best part is all of the facial expressions he makes for the cameras. :)

His face goes so well wlith the vid! I am loving these

tubeman · 3rd March 2008, 07:50 PM

whoa, is Tony Levin playing bass in that vid? and who's sportin' the keetar?

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeq

you mean this video?

area51recording · 3rd March 2008, 08:02 PM

I'm in awe of 2 things about those "shred" vids 1) how well done they are and 2)the fact that someone out there has that kind of time on their hands...

Clayphish · 3rd March 2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean7

Well, off-topic, but since you posted another "shreds" video I have to see your vid and raise you another.

YouTube - Steve Vai shreds in Denver

I love that one. The best part is all of the facial expressions he makes for the cameras. :)

Off topic too, but this one had me in tears.

YouTube - Malmsteen Shreds

poncival · 3rd March 2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeq

you mean this video?

Is that bass player the guy from the Bowflex commercial?

doorknocker · 3rd March 2008, 10:07 PM

VAN HALEN TOUR RESUMES MARCH 11th

Energie · 3rd March 2008, 10:49 PM

YouTube - Malmsteen Shreds

yeah

this one is genious, love the indiana tribute

megamat · 3rd March 2008, 10:56 PM

I am so pissed I am at work and I can't watch any of these videos.
Is it really that bad?

3rd March 2008, 04:46 AM	#1
dj_who Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PA, USA Posts: 583	Eddie Van Halen messes up again ? i wonder if this is true: ---------------------------------------------------- Sources tell TMZ the VAN HALEN tour has just been canceled We're told arrangements are being made right now to cancel hotel stays for the tour -- which was scheduled to continue through April 19th. Sources tell us the reason for the cancellation is Eddie -- that he is having "issues." The last three shows had already been canceled. There have been reports that Eddie was out of it during concerts -- and video of recent performances in which his guitar playing was atrocious. Reps could not be reached for comment. TMZ.com - Entertainment News, Celebrity Gossip and Hollywood Rumors

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3rd March 2008, 08:01 AM	#14
Dirty Halo Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hollyweird Posts: 4,990	Sad. This is sad. I went to one of the shows and despite all the politics and snips.... it was amazing and he IS one THE all-time greatest guitar players... whether he's going through something now or not. My hope was his son and a desire to secure his position in history. It's so easy for all of us to make snide remarks, but it really is a sad moment and I only hope he finds his way to a clean life and hopefully to create new music in the future. (Guess my Eddie custom and personally signed guitar is worth a bit more if this is "it" for him.... I hope not) -andrews

3rd March 2008, 10:10 AM	#18
PhonoquO Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North of Toronto Posts: 982	a really sad way to end off one of the strongest comeback tours. i hope you can keep it together eddie. __________________

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AllAboutTone Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US DEFCON 3 Posts: 8,302	He has always abused booze and played fine, this just looks like a meant to be, sloppy just playing anything, i think he was **ed up was having fun at the same time.........unless he played the entire show like that. This video is not current as well, doesn't he have short hair ? This is a joke...lol __________________ Using 500 Series is not hype, its for real. Neve SSL API Jlm Purple. Don't Fuk with my Tone !!!*.

3rd March 2008, 07:05 AM	#4
guittarzzan Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 720	What in the name of cream of mushroom soup was that video? Good God!! I will just assume that it was shot at his worst moment of addiction and that the people in the crowd who applauded after he basically did....nothing, were either paid or on the same stuff he was on. If he was anyone other than EVH, the band would have walked off the stage and the applause would have been boos. It's really sad to see someone with such talent wind down a great career with embarrassing videos like that. He'll always be a hero of mine, but good grief, I bet the guitar player for Wham could have beat him in a solo competition on that night. I had off nights when we gigged, but after that video, I'm feeling pretty good about me lol.

3rd March 2008, 07:14 AM	#6
Energie Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 950	Funny vid Hilarious

3rd March 2008, 07:40 AM	#10
Dean7 Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 310	Interesting. I just looked at the real video (here for those too lazy to read the article: YouTube - Jump @ Van Halen in Concert, Fort Lauderdale, 2/20/08). Pretty bad! Looks like he was out to get David Lee Roth. -Dean

3rd March 2008, 07:44 AM	#11
tarnationsauce Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 252	This video is pretty painful (not a "shred vid" it is real). YouTube - Van Halen - Jump (Greensboro)

3rd March 2008, 07:59 AM	#13
Dean7 Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 310	Well, off-topic, but since you posted another "shreds" video I have to see your vid and raise you another. YouTube - Steve Vai shreds in Denver I love that one. The best part is all of the facial expressions he makes for the cameras. :)

3rd March 2008, 02:44 PM	#20
LackOfIntelect Gear nut Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 127	Guess who`s following VH steps... YouTube - George Lynch - Breath & A Scream

3rd March 2008, 08:02 PM	#25
area51recording Gear addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 321	I'm in awe of 2 things about those "shred" vids 1) how well done they are and 2)the fact that someone out there has that kind of time on their hands... __________________ Bob Green Area 51 Recording Studio

3rd March 2008, 10:07 PM	#28
doorknocker Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Basel, Switzerland Posts: 4,706	VAN HALEN TOUR RESUMES MARCH 11th __________________ 'Rock 'n' roll smells phony and false. It is sung, played and written, for the most part, by cretinous goons. And, by means of its almost imbecilic reiteration, and sly, lewd and in plain fact, dirty lyrics ... it manages to be the martial music of every side-burned delinquent on the face of the earth.' - FRANK SINATRA http://www.doorknocker.ch/

3rd March 2008, 10:49 PM	#29
Energie Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 950	YouTube - Malmsteen Shreds yeah this one is genious, love the indiana tribute

3rd March 2008, 10:56 PM	#30
megamat Gear Head Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah Posts: 49	I am so pissed I am at work and I can't watch any of these videos. Is it really that bad?

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