Van Halen

[TimothyBFan]

Here's the new single and video off the new album. Gotta say I'm digging it!! I think it's gonna grow on me. I had my doubts when the live stuff was released last week but think the album might be ok. I'm just going to avoid seeing them live I guess.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WfQ-hV3WtA[/ame]

[WalshFan88]

I kinda like it as well. I think it could really grow on me also!

[Topkat]

Eddie Van Halen donates 75 of his personal guitars to LA city schools.
Wow, pretty cool to be playing one of those! Nice guy

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/eddie...ublic-schools/

[WalshFan88]

Anyone got the new VH CD (A Different Kind Of Truth) yet? I did today and I love it! Other than Tattoo which is iffy for me, the whole CD is packed full of great songs and Eddie's "fire" is back in his playing and Wolfie IMO has really gotten a lot better as both a background vocalist and bassist. His bass is pretty clear in the mix.

Also their shows are getting better and better I hear. That one Cafe video was kind of iffy, but check out some of the footage from their latest shows - pretty cool. Eddie is back to jumping around onstage and really is playing great and sober, AFAIK.

I don't know what my favorite song from the album is, I haven't had it long enough to decide other than just listening once front to back. I really like all of them, except for Tattoo. Stay Frosty is one of my new favorite sayings though, LOL!

They are going to be in Chicago this month but I just don't have the time or money to go. If they hit the area up again and keep up the great shows, I might go...

[TimothyBFan]

I have it and also have enjoyed it what little I've been able to listen so far. My fave so far is You And Your Blues, Tattoo and Beats Workin'. I have to admit tho, I'm still a little bent out of shape about the whole Michael Anthony thing.

And I'm still up in the air about going and seeing them if I get the chance. Time will tell. Haven't seen anymore live stuff other than that first one that was so disappointing, will have to check some of them out.

[WalshFan88]

You and Your Blues is my favorite so far - love that one!

[TimothyBFan]

I'm with you, Austin!! This one is my favorite also. I listened again last evening. Good stuff!!!

[prayfordaylight]

I saw VH last week and it was a great show. Dave can't hit the notes or the jumps much anymore but he knows how to entertain. It's always great to see masters like Eddie and Alex at their craft as well. The newer songs, especially Tattoo, were much stronger live but the classics of course were the ones that killed.

[TimothyBFan]

Gotta admit I was a bit skeptical when a clip of that performance at that club first came out but everything I'm hearing now is pretty darn good!! Looks like they've pulled it off.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Eddie Van Halen having emergency surgery for diverticulitis...

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/eddie...gency-surgery/