March 13, 2007, 12:50 AM ET (from billboard.com)
Van Halen, whose planned summer reunion tour with David Lee Roth derailed in recent weeks, was represented only by Roth’s replacement, Sammy Hagar, and original bassist Michael Anthony, who was unceremoniously booted from the band in the past year. Roth reportedly refused to attend the ceremony after squabbling with Rock Hall organizers about what songs he would perform, and neither of the Van Halen brothers were on hand (Eddie Van Halen entered rehab for undisclosed reasons last week).
Instead, Velvet Revolver performed a medley of “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love” and “Best of Both Worlds,” while Hagar and Anthony jammed on “Why Can’t This Be Love” with the house band. “I can’t tell you how much I wish everyone was here tonight,” Hagar said. “[But] I think Eddie’s going to come out the other side a better person, and maybe we’ll get our buddy back. You couldn’t have kept me from here with a shotgun.” Added Anthony, “I’d like to say god bless you to Edward Van Halen. He’s home getting some help. I love you, man.”
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man…super ironic that the only one’s who attended the Rock N Roll hall of fame induction for Van Halen were 2 dudes who were kicked out. Brutal.
Yeah, I watched it last night. Velvet Revolver had no business being involved. Sammy and Mike sounded pretty rough singing “Why Can’t This Be Love.” Afterwards, a reporter asked Sammy if he was surpised that Dave wasn’t there, and he said, “Actually, yes.” I didn’t see REM. Sounds like they did some sweet tunes. And with Bill Berry.
ummm wasn’t basically anyone whose last name wasn’t Van Halen kicked out? &^$% all fake variations of VH! There is only one!
Wasn’t the lesser known brother Kenny Van Halen in the band for like a week during the Diver Down sessions?Alex and Eddie booted his ass.Alas, Kenny, things were never the same after ye…argh!Also, is “garlis” a word? As in, “Arrgh, what garlis is this, me matey?!”I don’t know why but the moment I type Kenny, garlis popped into my head.
chadd…you HAVE to start posting…and no chadd, garlis is not a word