saturn Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 You have been warned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I made it to 50 seconds. What a tool and his voice is absolutely atrocious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) yea,, total cringe worthy.. first verse was all my ears could handle. I'm with Sgt Pepper. this is like one of the SHRED video's, but not a joke. Actually feel bad for the guys in the band, they seemed to be right on point. Can't imagine having play back up for a nut case like this one. Edited January 19, 2020 by kidblast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gibson Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Sings worse than me.or anybody. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahuna Nui Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I need eye bleach and something sharp to jam in my ears. It's like someone put Miley Cyrus and my Grandfather in the teleporter from The Fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Enter me ... always the David Lee Roth apologist ... How I got this role, I am not wholly sure ... Ahhh, the struggles of Dave's voice ... First off, Dave was never a "great pure singer". He only got the Van Halen gig initially because he came from rich SoCal parents so he had a PA and other gear when the young Van Halens did not have much. So Dave came in very handy for their young fledgling band. The VH brothers fully intended (initially) on finding a replacement later on. But Dave did get better , and he found a way to rely HEAVILY on background vocalists (i.e., VH bassist Michael Anthony). The next time you listen to old Van Halen, listen specifically to how much Michael Anthony is singing ... the "singing cover-up" started way back then for Dave. But, back then, he could at least sing ... Dave's voice first started to show real struggles/degradation in 1994-ish with his "Your Filthy Little Mouth" solo album. Later on, when he toured with Hagar (soon after Hagar was fired from Van Halen) on the "Sam and Dave Tour", Dave would never sing together with Sammy on stage, who was obviously a much stronger vocalist -- nor would Dave show up for his RRnHoF inducting to avoid, again, being on the same stage with Sammy who was also being inducted as part of VH. The one album that Van Halen made with Dave after reforming in the 2000s ("Another Kind Of Truth") is actually a truly great album, except for Dave's voice ... which (to me) makes the album unlistenable. If you want to listen to more of his unbearable voice, then listen to Van Halen's Live At The Tokyo Dome documenting the very last Van Halen tour. In my opinion, Dave should have hung up singing live probably 15 years ago, maybe more. HOWEVER ... Let's give Dave credit where credit is due ... While admittedly far from ever being Steve Perry, he is a wickedly talented showman and great songwriter. His lyrics can be extremely well crafted and super witty, and he writes the vocal melodies. The reason why VH was so great is because of the songs that were written by Eddie and Dave -- the guitar playing (which most people think of) would be nothing without those songs. AND THEN ... I am also the VH III Gary Cherone apologist, and Gary is a great singer. Let me know if you want me to step up on that soap box ... LOL Edited January 19, 2020 by 01GT eibach punctuation correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Dave sucked on the 1984 tour. But anyway, just another night for a band that is killing it no matter what the r4tard out front does or doesn't do. Still my favorite Halen to do, don't care how bad Dave drives it into the mud. I've already seen him do it, it is no surprise. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Bad..... pro bad. Worse - Edited January 19, 2020 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Kahuna Nui said: I need eye bleach and something sharp to jam in my ears. It's like someone put Miley Cyrus and my Grandfather in the teleporter from The Fly. Even Billy and the Boingers wouldn't have him in the band. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 hours ago, rct said: Dave sucked on the 1984 tour. But anyway, just another night for a band that is killing it no matter what the r4tard out front does or doesn't do. Still my favorite Halen to do, don't care how bad Dave drives it into the mud. I've already seen him do it, it is no surprise. rct When ever I refer to the song Jump, I call it Junk. Dont listen to it its - Junk Junk them some garbage keyboards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 hour ago, jdgm said: Bad..... pro bad. Worse - Read The Gospel According To Luke. Steve addresses the issues with Bobby Kimball. and TOTO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Vet. Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Navy Vet. said: Embarrassing. I loved it when several years ago when VH were trying to get back together and Dave swung that pole around and busted his nose on Jimmy Kimmel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 even when he could hit the notes, he was still a tool . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Karloff said: even when he could hit the notes, he was still a tool . Yeah that has always been true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Maybe I am not the DLR apologist after all, because I am not defending Dave's bad vocals whatsoever. Furthermore, I had no interest in seeing the re-formed Van Halen with Dave when he re-joined Van Halen in the 2000s because I knew just how bad his singing was. In fact, I was likely the only one strongly wishing that they would get Gary Cherone back in the band. The VH III era is often unfairly dismissed. Cherone can absolutely sing, and their album together was a lot better than people give it credit for. Just because it sold poorly compared to the Hagar albums is not the fully definitive measure of quality rock and roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Oh, dear me, It's like the worst drunken Karaoke😲 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 He's a living legend. He's pushing 70. I think he was drunk. I'll cut him some slack, he just loves being Dave and I'm cool with that. Eddie might not be well, and stuff and he's no Roy Orbison. So what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I am happy to say I hated that band from the get go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Murph said: He's a living legend. He's pushing 70. I think he was drunk. I'll cut him some slack, he just loves being Dave and I'm cool with that. Eddie might not be well, and stuff and he's no Roy Orbison. So what. Living legend or not there is a time to retire and all the sycophants hanging on and telling you that you still got it are just leeches. It has been over 35 to 40 years since the Stones have needed to go away , but they don't. The Beatles said we are making music now that can't be reproduced live with out several extra musicians, and they were burned out, and our shows are nothing more that a billion girls screaming. So they stopped and when they broke up there was not 10 reunion tours as a cash grab. Just my opinion. You got yours I got mine. Edited January 20, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 hours ago, SteveFord said: I am happy to say I hated that band from the get go. I Love VH II, Steve. It is usually the only one I listen to if I'm gonna fire up some VH. I think I still have it on vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhwildbill Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 12 hours ago, 01GT eibach said: Maybe I am not the DLR apologist after all, because I am not defending Dave's bad vocals whatsoever. Furthermore, I had no interest in seeing the re-formed Van Halen with Dave when he re-joined Van Halen in the 2000s because I knew just how bad his singing was. In fact, I was likely the only one strongly wishing that they would get Gary Cherone back in the band. The VH III era is often unfairly dismissed. Cherone can absolutely sing, and their album together was a lot better than people give it credit for. Just because it sold poorly compared to the Hagar albums is not the fully definitive measure of quality rock and roll. Being from the NE Area I'd seen Gary sing with his band Extreme many times. Anyone who doubts can check out the "Freddie Mercury Tribute" concert. He has a great voice, but not for VH. Oh and Big Bill (as usual) had the best reaction post on DLR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahuna Nui Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 VH should go back to the Van Hagar days and pick a singer who also plays guitar AND is a great showman. My vote would be Unknown Hinson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 36 minutes ago, Kahuna Nui said: VH should go back to the Van Hagar days and pick a singer who also plays guitar AND is a great showman. My vote would be Unknown Hinson. God YES !!! now that would be a tour I couldn't miss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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