BH what interview are you referring to? I didn’t know Dave and Ed made amends, only Ed and Sammy. I mean obviously they got along, but after all the “he doesn’t want to be my friend” stuff both Ed and Dave said, I’d like to read an interview where Dave discussed them making up. Do you have any links? Just curious.
So tired of people dissing on DLR. He is who he is and in Van Halen, he was perfect for who they were. He kicked ass. They were fun and all bravado and he encapsulated that perfectly. You can play an instrument ALL your life and sound the same because it's the INSTRUMENT producing the actual sound. Your voice is your BODY and it changes over time for the majority of people, especially singers who yelp and howl. Give it a rest. Couch critics.
Agreed...Van Halen to me is based on all of the guys personalities combined. Van Halen wouldn't have been the same band without David Lee Roth. Just watching this interview, I can see how charged up David is about what Van Halen did as a band. I really feel that DLR is truly being genuine and positive about their experiences in the band...a lot of time has passed so enjoy the memories and leave the bad blood behind. We just lost Eddie Van Halen...isn't that bad enough?
Roth is an amazing character. He literally embodies a fictional character but that’s just him as a person lol. I would kill to meet that man, such a treasure trove of weird knowledge and stories lol.
It’s refreshing that Eddie was able to get Roth to be genuine once in a while.. Roth took a lot of heat but he never ran his mouth all time like or ran down other members in the band like Sammy. No one can say Dave is lazy. He had/has crazy work ethic. That always gets overlooked!!!! Everyone paints him in this corner or a crazy over the top drugged out rockstar, especially in his prime. True he lived the life somewhat but you couldn’t be a complete druggie or drunk and live the life he has, Even when he wasn’t working he was/is always doing something active. Look at all the hobbies and interest over the years.
I can see that you understand who David Lee Roth is and what he brought to the table. Most people don't get it. I'm not saying he was perfect, nobody is but it's a fact that Van Halen would have been a footnote rather than the headline if it wasn't for David Lee Roth. I think the simple fact that when the chips were down at the end of the road when Eddie saw the pavement coming to an end he chose to have David Lee Roth by his side and for the last 14 years of his life they were back in the saddle. Don't you love those two black and white still photos of Dave and Eddie backstage with their hands locked in the brother handshake and lighting each other's cigarettes? I think those two pictures say it all. They were always brothers sometimes brothers fight but they were brothers. Even now Dave and Alex are still close and then talk all the time I've heard both of them say it in live interviews.
Michael was always the guy who kind of didn't fit in. Personally , I always liked his high pitched vocals, but unfortunately, he isn't as cool as Alex, Eddie and David, so he has been left out.
@@back.seat.observer anyone is cooler than Alex personality wise..give me a break! Michael Anthony seemed to be the life of the party of the band after DLR left. I would NEVER say MA wasn't "cool".
@Glens Maelstrom Dude Michael fit in like a key in a lock what are you talking about. The dude was a completely badass. Do you have some sort of bias towards bassists? The only reason he’s not there is because he married Sammy Hagar.
Hilarious! Totally entertaining! After all these years, the old magic is still there! There's still such great energy between those guys.... even when they're just talking.
Eddie's wearing the same clothes I wear. No matter what he accomplished, he was an everyday guy. He understood us regular dudes. That's why we love him and we'll miss him forever.
after all the years, the decades of biting comments about each other in magazines and on MTV, these guys can still sit down and have a good time like this. It's so good for their fans to see them like this.
Fascinating..Great of them to share this of themselves,for all of us to enjoy..I absolutely dig hearing them reflect on how cutthroat & ruthless the Music Business was back in the day..
This is fucking golden. My Mom bought the record Jump. I watched the video every day, I listened to it every day on MTV, I was a little girl, and the chicks were crazy for David, but you couldn't tell me a damn thang about Eddie, that smile, long legs, long fingers and the sounds that came out of his guitar drove me fucking crazy. Rest Eddie, I am heartbroken, but I can come here and listen to your music, you are a legend, and a true genius. Bless you and thank you.
@@Carriesaglock More than that, he'd never left VH, they weren't happy with him for various reasons. There would have been no reason for them to fall out with him for continuing to be pals with Sammy Hagar.
This is so genuine and awesome to watch. The bond that these guys have from their start and path is so noticeable. At their height there was never and has never been since a more powerful, explosive, and energetic mix of extremely high level musicians. Dave was the perfect guy to lead this band from a front man / business sort of way. Total confidence. But listening to them reminisce is so much fun to to see.
Eddie I'm still weeping I was lucky enough to have hung out with you when I I worked at klos in LA and you and al were on the Mark and Brian show we had a ton of smokes together I thank you for how very kind you were to me God bless you Ed and God bless your entire family.
Alex is so right about the McDonald stuff, it's all about location. I knew that for years. You can tell he's a knowledgeable person. Rest in power Eddie, and thank you guys for the music...
It'd be a great read . He could tell us what Scammy Hagar said to Edward to really piss him off . I've read Scammy's POS book RED . It doesn't make sense of his claims that Ed was jealous of Scammy's tequila business and Cabo Wabo success and wanted to get rid of him . Til the day he died Eddie said Scammy started trying to boss him around on making songs . Big mistake . Scammy must've said something to really piss off Ed .
@@akfreed6949 well that was after, because from 1986 to 1993 they said things were great & they get along well, During the recording of Balance 1994 there was Trouble brewing, I don't get it i did Read ED say something about Sammys Dumb Lyrics & mainly because of the Twister sound track, but im like Sammy has written alot of lame ass lyrics. BUT he was a cool Guy & they & many people Liked Sammy.
@@MetalHeart8787 whatever happened he didn't put in his book . The way I put it together he said something to really piss off Ed . Scammy had an attitude when his tequila business and Cabo Wabo business took off . That's when he started bossing Ed around .
No interviewer just the band talking. This is one of the best ive seen, the other is when the guys from Rush went out for dinner and talked... and talked... and talked.
They were lucky to have each other during those years, when the drugs and alcohol are set aside they can sit and talk about how good it was without ego and BS they really did make some great music and of ofcouse miss eddy terribly, hopefully wolf puts something together with Al and Dave so we can all enjoy the memories.
Amazing Dave reconciled with Ed and Al...Everyone seems to be getting along here..What a history these three had..Man I miss Eddie...gotta be hell for Janie, Val, Al and Wolfie + Sam and Michael + Dave
I think Dave and Ed were kinda tight . That's what pissed off Ed when Dave quit . Most of the Dave era they weren't making shit . They made it really big and the most money they made with Dave was 1984 and then Dave was gone .
These interviews are incredible. Every time I watch them, I smile and think about how much they fight, there was genuine love with Edward and Dave. Dave and Alex are like teenagers in their banter, but Dave and Edward? Genuinely brotherly love. I hope everyone eventually gets their shit together though. They need to do that tribute show for Edward.
There is no brotherly love between ed and dave, he couldnt stand the guy and his bullshit and thats been addressed by people who were affiliated with the VH camp at one time or another
I'm glad seeing these guys shooting the breeze and talking about old times and putting their differences aside, because in the end you got to get along
They're all interrupting each other. It's just how they are. Alex and Ed are strong personalities, if it bugged them they would say something. They've never been shy about shutting each other up.
I still have my 1979 concert ticket in Ottawa Canada, Civic Centre, Dave was flying and jumping all over the place wearing what looked like long shag carpet covered boots that waved and flipped as he bounced around. Sound tech played Deep Purple Highway Star before the show.
Brandon Long since 2008, he had been sober but the consequences of history of prolonged heavy smoking caught him. Despite the harrowing ordeal of effects of chemo he'd been through, he was still managed to smile and able to post a picture together with a fan who asked. He was gentle soul. I think Eddie died peacefully.
Hilarious! Totally entertaining! After all these years, the old magic is still there! There's still such great energy between those guys.... even when they're just talking.
I was lucky enough to see VH twice in high school back in 1981 and then again in 1982. When I look back all I can think of is I thought that this type of music would stay popular forever, the arenas were sold out !!! VH was the best !! I would have never guessed that bands like Van Halen would totally fade away and people would listen to the garbage that they do today.
Have you seen him in 2015? That was his last year in activity and the best he looked since he was young. Cancer is just like that man. When it hits you, it hits you hard.
When the substances weren't there, they actually managed to get over things enough to laugh like a few rockers just kicking back. I've never seen this. It's incredible to see them getting along.
Wow Alex I didnt know that! Thanks for letting me know. Missing Eddie R.I.P. He is and always be my influential and # favorite guitarist. Much love Eddie R.I.P
Love watching this. Eddie was just the coolest-really into the work and his playing. Dave is more settled, but needs to take his Ritalin. Alex reminds me of a cross between Jeff Goldblum and Damone from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. But in a good way.
Awesome video! I love hearing about the numbers. In Paul Stanley’s book he talks about how KISS didn’t make any money for quite a while, sounds like the same for Van Halen. And most other bands. But totally cool to hear about all of this. Plus, has anyone else noticed that doesn’t look like 2012? I met Eddie a year or two before this, and he had really short hair, and was pretty gray already. I have a picture of him and I right here. Anyway, maybe grown out, you don’t see the gray as much, like mine, ha ha. Just wondering if anybody else might have a more accurate date, possibly. Thanks! RIP Ed!!!🎸
The look on their faces at times. Ed and Al don't come from Dave's mold you can tell so when he's going into Dave mode but they all wind up eventually melding together and having good laughs here. Thats what made VanHalen so fucking great. Different ego's but the same fucking attitude and godamn did it ever show in their music. Van Fucking Halen
All the work these guys did trust me fame isn't all bells and whistles Van Halen as well as all bands in past decades had no time at home tour, tour , albums beat your body like that eventually it takes its toll no wonder they needed drugs & alcohol! Lord Bless em .. With Eddie gone my life now has a huge void we have loss so many and when the rest leave we will be gone and I must say we had one hell of a ride! The best generation to have lived there will never be our generation again! The Best ! Blessings
Not sure who in my family bought the Thriller album(cassette lmao), but my earliest memories of life are rewinding beat it over and over and over again on a portable casio tape player/am FM radio thingy...didnt have a clue who Eddie was....then I turned Five, And MTV and such.
Add these guys to the list of the hardest working bands of the 70's-90s. Bands like Rush, KISS, Van Halen, other working bands...they always talk about doing 5-6 day cycles around their various regions. 3-5 hour sets, lying about their ages to play clubs, playing the same songs, skipping school or work, etc. Then, they carried that work ethic into the next level, going on the road for months on end, driving in cars, vans, writing on the road, being flat fuckin' broke, trying to eat, sleeping on friends' couches, 200 shows a year, playing wherever they could (schools, parties). Then they make it. Support acts for 2-3 headliners. Schleppin' their own gear, paying 1-3 guys to roadie, playing another 200 dates a year, recording 2 studio albums a year as well, promotion, home life, etc. Finally, they headline. Still, 130-150 shows a year, an album every couple years, bigger budget but bigger responsibility. Stage shows, writing iconic material, keeping it up every night, staying healthy enough to do it... Christ, just those 3 bands, Rush, KISS, VAN HALEN. That's a century's worth of band schooling and knowledge. And they all did it because they wanted and NEEDED to do it. You can say anything you want about the individuals in each of those bands but they all had that work ethic as musicians that was iconic. Peace and love to Van Halen. Thank you Edward, for being a passionate person.
You get it, and said it better than any reporter.. its a long way to the top , if you want to rock n roll. Ripped off ! Underpaid ! Its a long way to the top, if ...... they deserve all the extras of being in a band !!!
Yes, excellent perspective. And imagine the tens of thousands of bands since Van Halen formed who dreamed and worked hard but never made it big and rich. And with the way the music industry works these days, I'd think it would be even harder -- no one buys albums any more -- and all the money and popularity is with rap music and female divas like Taylor Swift, Aguilerra, etc.
Love watching the guys talk about the old days. Just wish Mike was there to join in the discussion. There will never be another band like VH!
Mike's a dork and ruined his reputation with Spammy Belcher.
After the events of this past week.
I'm even happier then I ever was, that they did these.
Me too. Even with all the drama between them, their bond can never be broken. For them to sit and share this is priceless.
I agree with you!
So am I... I feel as if I'm there with them.
Couldn't agree more
agree. I watch these a few times a year. I'm glad we have these but of course wish there were more and wish Mike had been there for these.
I'm so glad that even though these men had their personal differences, they can still make peace and bless us with this great interview.
I think this was pre-fighting days
@@B-ch6uk Pre fighting days? you need to do your research dude
@@shillian4770 In an interview, he said they made up just before Eddie’s death
@@B-ch6uk
They fought and made up a dozen times between 1974 and 2020.
BH what interview are you referring to? I didn’t know Dave and Ed made amends, only Ed and Sammy. I mean obviously they got along, but after all the “he doesn’t want to be my friend” stuff both Ed and Dave said, I’d like to read an interview where Dave discussed them making up. Do you have any links? Just curious.
So tired of people dissing on DLR. He is who he is and in Van Halen, he was perfect for who they were. He kicked ass. They were fun and all bravado and he encapsulated that perfectly. You can play an instrument ALL your life and sound the same because it's the INSTRUMENT producing the actual sound. Your voice is your BODY and it changes over time for the majority of people, especially singers who yelp and howl. Give it a rest. Couch critics.
People who rag on DLR have no idea what they're talking about.
Without Dimond Dave, they wouldn't have made it, he is a complete showman!!!!
They had the swagger with Roth
Agreed...Van Halen to me is based on all of the guys personalities combined. Van Halen wouldn't have been the same band without David Lee Roth. Just watching this interview, I can see how charged up David is about what Van Halen did as a band. I really feel that DLR is truly being genuine and positive about their experiences in the band...a lot of time has passed so enjoy the memories and leave the bad blood behind. We just lost Eddie Van Halen...isn't that bad enough?
Roth is an amazing character. He literally embodies a fictional character but that’s just him as a person lol. I would kill to meet that man, such a treasure trove of weird knowledge and stories lol.
It’s refreshing that Eddie was able to get Roth to be genuine once in a while.. Roth took a lot of heat but he never ran his mouth all time like or ran down other members in the band like Sammy. No one can say Dave is lazy. He had/has crazy work ethic. That always gets overlooked!!!! Everyone paints him in this corner or a crazy over the top drugged out rockstar, especially in his prime. True he lived the life somewhat but you couldn’t be a complete druggie or drunk and live the life he has, Even when he wasn’t working he was/is always doing something active. Look at all the hobbies and interest over the years.
I can see that you understand who David Lee Roth is and what he brought to the table. Most people don't get it. I'm not saying he was perfect, nobody is but it's a fact that Van Halen would have been a footnote rather than the headline if it wasn't for David Lee Roth. I think the simple fact that when the chips were down at the end of the road when Eddie saw the pavement coming to an end he chose to have David Lee Roth by his side and for the last 14 years of his life they were back in the saddle. Don't you love those two black and white still photos of Dave and Eddie backstage with their hands locked in the brother handshake and lighting each other's cigarettes? I think those two pictures say it all. They were always brothers sometimes brothers fight but they were brothers.
Even now Dave and Alex are still close and then talk all the time I've heard both of them say it in live interviews.
Michael Anthony should have been here as well...
Amen
I just don't understand it
Michael was always the guy who kind of didn't fit in. Personally , I always liked his high pitched vocals, but unfortunately, he isn't as cool as Alex, Eddie and David, so he has been left out.
@@back.seat.observer anyone is cooler than Alex personality wise..give me a break! Michael Anthony seemed to be the life of the party of the band after DLR left. I would NEVER say MA wasn't "cool".
@Glens Maelstrom Dude Michael fit in like a key in a lock what are you talking about. The dude was a completely badass. Do you have some sort of bias towards bassists? The only reason he’s not there is because he married Sammy Hagar.
This is the greatest interview because its just them. The holy trinity. My first band. RIP Ed.
Mike should have been in on it too.
well...Michael Anthony is also very important for the real VH sound, so for me there is no Holy Trinity. It is the four of them.
Not very holy if you watch what they said at the beginning they did a deal to get there!
@@ladyalexander2003what are you going on about
These guys are pure talent... The voices, the wit, the musical skills... You name it! Fun all around...
Dlr is vh
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David Lee Roth is van Halen
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My heart aches for Al and Wolfie. Al not only lost his brother he lost his best friend and irreplaceable bandmate. We love you Eddie.
Hilarious! Totally entertaining! After all these years, the old magic is still there! There's still such great energy between those guys.... even when they're just talking.
Yeah, people rumor that Eddie and Dave and Alex didn't get along after Dave left... not true at all.
Eddie's wearing the same clothes I wear. No matter what he accomplished, he was an everyday guy. He understood us regular dudes. That's why we love him and we'll miss him forever.
"After 20 minutes, I don't mean anything." Hilarious, DLR!
after all the years, the decades of biting comments about each other in magazines and on MTV, these guys can still sit down and have a good time like this. It's so good for their fans to see them like this.
Thanks for posting this. This is gold.
I never knew they got along so well this late in their lives.
Fascinating..Great of them to share this of themselves,for all of us to enjoy..I absolutely dig hearing them reflect on how cutthroat & ruthless the Music Business was back in the day..
Eddie Van Halen is deeply missed. God bless you brother.
So sweet to see them talking together... 🙏❤️👊🏼
This is fucking golden. My Mom bought the record Jump. I watched the video every day, I listened to it every day on MTV, I was a little girl, and the chicks were crazy for David, but you couldn't tell me a damn thang about Eddie, that smile, long legs, long fingers and the sounds that came out of his guitar drove me fucking crazy. Rest Eddie, I am heartbroken, but I can come here and listen to your music, you are a legend, and a true genius. Bless you and thank you.
The 3 OG’s Of VAN HALEN
The few minutes is a music industry master class. This is 🤘
Alex: They own the properties
Eddie: Property made out of burgers?
That’s all you needed folks. Wonderful.
These guys are pure talent... The voices, the wit, the musical skills... You name it! Fun all around...
@@frankdelport9975 I agree. The Van Halen band rapport and wit came off like an updated 'Beatles press conference' vibe.
I don't get the milk business part cos Alex didn't explain it.
But I have to say Eddie was very business savvy, more than I thought.
@@ColtraneTaylor I think he meant that that's what you're paying for, at a premium. The milk, not the coffee.
@@aerlial360 Ah ... yes. Funny how that works.
It just makes me happy to see them all together! Just wish Michael was there.
What happened to Michael?
@@amc2510 he went off and played with Sammy Hagar.
@@Carriesaglock More than that, he'd never left VH, they weren't happy with him for various reasons. There would have been no reason for them to fall out with him for continuing to be pals with Sammy Hagar.
Alex looks like the assassin from Scarface who shoots Tony
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Nash Amos you hacked your girlfriend? OJ, is that you?
Yep. Now that you say
Uh huh
YESSSS I've always thought that lmao
Was Alex snorting coke before shooting. 😆
Great stories by a great band!
This is so genuine and awesome to watch. The bond that these guys have from their start and path is so noticeable. At their height there was never and has never been since a more powerful, explosive, and energetic mix of extremely high level musicians. Dave was the perfect guy to lead this band from a front man / business sort of way. Total confidence. But listening to them reminisce is so much fun to to see.
Love hearing this!! Even if it's 8 years old.. I just wish it was longer😏 Love you EVH 🙏💔
Dave is funny, man. He's just a cool cat. He's genuine. Smart. Powerful. 🌋
Eddie I'm still weeping I was lucky enough to have hung out with you when I I worked at klos in LA and you and al were on the Mark and Brian show we had a ton of smokes together I thank you for how very kind you were to me God bless you Ed and God bless your entire family.
Goddamn I love these. Eddie is why I started caring about music, but more and more I'm realizing how much Dave meant to the way it sounded/felt
Yes.. it was really Dave and Ed who created the magic
Alex is so right about the McDonald stuff, it's all about location. I knew that for years. You can tell he's a knowledgeable person. Rest in power Eddie, and thank you guys for the music...
Alex should write a book. He's really knowledgeable
It'd be a great read . He could tell us what Scammy Hagar said to Edward to really piss him off . I've read Scammy's POS book RED . It doesn't make sense of his claims that Ed was jealous of Scammy's tequila business and Cabo Wabo success and wanted to get rid of him . Til the day he died Eddie said Scammy started trying to boss him around on making songs . Big mistake . Scammy must've said something to really piss off Ed .
@@akfreed6949 well that was after, because from 1986 to 1993 they said things were great & they get along well, During the recording of Balance
1994 there was Trouble brewing, I don't get it i did Read ED say something about Sammys Dumb Lyrics & mainly because of the Twister sound track, but im like Sammy has written alot of lame ass lyrics. BUT he was a cool Guy & they & many people Liked Sammy.
@@MetalHeart8787 whatever happened he didn't put in his book . The way I put it together he said something to really piss off Ed . Scammy had an attitude when his tequila business and Cabo Wabo business took off . That's when he started bossing Ed around .
@@akfreed6949the red turd ball rocker totally sucked with Van Halen
Love listening to these three. 🔥🦋✨
Dude.. Alex's voice is like a radio DJ.
No interviewer just the band talking. This is one of the best ive seen, the other is when the guys from Rush went out for dinner and talked... and talked... and talked.
What a great fucken interview and setting. This is the best ever.
The 3 together are so entertaining to hear. They can make something boring and keep you wanting for more. RIP Mr. Guitarist!
Had the pleasure to meet Alex about 6 years ago. Such a great guy.
They were lucky to have each other during those years, when the drugs and alcohol are set aside they can sit and talk about how good it was without ego and BS they really did make some great music and of ofcouse miss eddy terribly, hopefully wolf puts something together with Al and Dave so we can all enjoy the memories.
Amazing Dave reconciled with Ed and Al...Everyone seems to be getting along here..What a history these three had..Man I miss Eddie...gotta be hell for Janie, Val, Al and Wolfie + Sam and Michael + Dave
I think Dave and Ed were kinda tight . That's what pissed off Ed when Dave quit . Most of the Dave era they weren't making shit . They made it really big and the most money they made with Dave was 1984 and then Dave was gone .
Man,when they were getting along they were getting along and having fun, that's what I liked about this awesome band.
I really like seeing them sit and talk and laugh together
“…later, here we go
HuhuhuHahahaHAha!” That first Dave laugh always gets me 😂
All three seem truly like nice guys. Very friendly.
"We don't mean to be upsetting now... that's maturity." Lol
Great to see the fellas getting on and laughing so much.
Fuck it is soooo awesome to see these guys finally gettin' on after all these years. Love these guys forever
This is so heartwarming. And i feel like im eavesdropping. 💖💖
This is soooo amazing seeing them together and getting along and laughing, joking and such. I just wish Mr. Anthony was with them.
🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽💯💯💯💯💯
An end of an Era.
R.I.P. Edward
These interviews are incredible. Every time I watch them, I smile and think about how much they fight, there was genuine love with Edward and Dave. Dave and Alex are like teenagers in their banter, but Dave and Edward? Genuinely brotherly love. I hope everyone eventually gets their shit together though. They need to do that tribute show for Edward.
Yes they do and Sammy Hagar does not need to be anywhere near it
@@RedGarnett-n2plmao you have no say in anything and dont worry a tribute is never gonna hapoen
There is no brotherly love between ed and dave, he couldnt stand the guy and his bullshit and thats been addressed by people who were affiliated with the VH camp at one time or another
I just wished that I was in this room, Wow! these guys had a wonderful yarn :)
I've always wanted a brother like Alex.....what a great video!
All hail the real Van Halen! RIP Eddie, the greatest guitar 🎸 player of our generation, by far!
Greatest guitar player of any generation!
I watched you guys grow from a bar band to Stadium Act and I'm just a boy from Kansas you rocked my world thank you I hope you find the magic again
Were you living in Pasadena if you knew them as a bar band?
I'm glad seeing these guys shooting the breeze and talking about old times and putting their differences aside, because in the end you got to get along
A trio of awesome 😎
It should be a quartet of awesome.
Historic interview. So engrossing. Thanks for posting.
This is the way I want to remember them. Dave’s humility, and the love they shared for the music.
I like Alex's voice a lot!
Agreed! I think he could do voice-overs on documentaries very well!
This was interesting. It was nice to see them seeming to enjoy interacting.
I really enjoyed this...thank you.
Dave-“my dad gave me a WHOLE Bunch of al Jolson records” Alex & Eddie -“ MAMMY” lmao 😂❤️🙏🏾😩
It’s nice to see them just letting all the old bullshit go and be three friends that have gone through all this together and just laugh about it
They're all interrupting each other. It's just how they are. Alex and Ed are strong personalities, if it bugged them they would say something. They've never been shy about shutting each other up.
They look like they are cracking up each other... you know they have real lasting bonds... RIP Eddie,
They're just reminiscing... That's cool
3 alpha type personalities having a convo. it's like 3 fireworks going off all at once. I can see how they had a volatile relationship lol.
Al as usual can’t get a word in because Dave won’t shut up for 2 seconds 😂😂
@@DtotheK88 big deal I'm sure Al and Eddie knew that going in
I still have my 1979 concert ticket in Ottawa Canada, Civic Centre, Dave was flying and jumping all over the place wearing what looked like long shag carpet covered boots that waved and flipped as he bounced around. Sound tech played Deep Purple Highway Star before the show.
Man Eddie looked so healthy and good here, I wish I could see them live once
Brandon Long since 2008, he had been sober but the consequences of history of prolonged heavy smoking caught him. Despite the harrowing ordeal of effects of chemo he'd been through, he was still managed to smile and able to post a picture together with a fan who asked. He was gentle soul. I think Eddie died peacefully.
Hilarious! Totally entertaining! After all these years, the old magic is still there! There's still such great energy between those guys.... even when they're just talking.
Saw VH in.ny on diver down tour. Awesome memory
I was lucky enough to see VH twice in high school back in 1981 and then again in 1982. When I look back all I can think of is I thought that this type of music would stay popular forever, the arenas were sold out !!! VH was the best !! I would have never guessed that bands like Van Halen would totally fade away and people would listen to the garbage that they do today.
Have you seen him in 2015? That was his last year in activity and the best he looked since he was young. Cancer is just like that man. When it hits you, it hits you hard.
I like how Dave cracks up for a good 10 seconds after Al delivers the "...But he's still Ted!" punchline, One of many cool moments from this clip.
Loving this seei g the best hard rock band of all time getting along fucken cool love these guys
When the substances weren't there, they actually managed to get over things enough to laugh like a few rockers just kicking back. I've never seen this. It's incredible to see them getting along.
Wow Alex I didnt know that! Thanks for letting me know. Missing Eddie R.I.P. He is and always be my influential and # favorite guitarist. Much love Eddie R.I.P
From 78 to 85, DLR was easily in the top 5 rock n roll front men to ever take the stage, and arguably #1.
*78 to 86 ....Eat 'em Smile was one of the best "VH" records/tours ever.
Love watching this. Eddie was just the coolest-really into the work and his playing. Dave is more settled, but needs to take his Ritalin. Alex reminds me of a cross between Jeff Goldblum and Damone from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. But in a good way.
Alex is the coolest
Awesome video! I love hearing about the numbers. In Paul Stanley’s book he talks about how KISS didn’t make any money for quite a while, sounds like the same for Van Halen. And most other bands. But totally cool to hear about all of this.
Plus, has anyone else noticed that doesn’t look like 2012? I met Eddie a year or two before this, and he had really short hair, and was pretty gray already. I have a picture of him and I right here. Anyway, maybe grown out, you don’t see the gray as much, like mine, ha ha. Just wondering if anybody else might have a more accurate date, possibly. Thanks! RIP Ed!!!🎸
It’s nice to see them reminiscing about the early club days one last time.
where is part one? its been a while since ive watched this & there was like 3 parts. This is part 2 I believe
The amount of sheer genius participating in this interview is staggering. 3/4 of the greatest American rock band.
The look on their faces at times. Ed and Al don't come from Dave's mold you can tell so when he's going into Dave mode but they all wind up eventually melding together and having good laughs here. Thats what made VanHalen so fucking great. Different ego's but the same fucking attitude and godamn did it ever show in their music. Van Fucking Halen
I love this!
Im glad I got to see these guys right before their last tour ended
"Starbucks is in the milk buisness."
- Alex Van Halen
He's right about that and McDonald's too. They are one of the largest landholders in the world.
I believe it, Alex is really intelligent
"But he's still Ted." Lol!!!!
@@da324 yup. I know a real estate agent that made bank on the back of Micky D's following the research they do on property, back in the 90's.
Watch “Founder” with Michael Keaton.
Watching these guys sniffing left,right and center❄❄❄🤣
If you’ve read Noel Monk’s book, I think the word your looking for is “krell” haha
hahahaha now I can't un-notice
Alex is so noticeable sniffing so much
@@johnmccafferty7139 He's been clean for decades.
Great interview! The mighty VH
All the work these guys did trust me fame isn't all bells and whistles Van Halen as well as all bands in past decades had no time at home tour, tour , albums beat your body like that eventually it takes its toll no wonder they needed drugs & alcohol! Lord Bless em .. With Eddie gone my life now has a huge void we have loss so many and when the rest leave we will be gone and I must say we had one hell of a ride! The best generation to have lived there will never be our generation again! The Best ! Blessings
Michael Anthony should be here with them.
Agreed.
He's not on the album so no. Duh.
Long live Van Halen and LIVE music
RIP Eddie Van Halen
Apart from all we have heard, the lads are good together and a strong team.👍
At 11.44 he says Wolfie. Love you Ed...🤟💜🤟
Man i love these interviews. So good to see ed doing well here too. He's the greatest ever.
This was back in 2012, now they can't stand one another.
Alex is sharp as a tack . . . I love Eddie and Dave's faces when he shows his intelligence.
3 Legends Loaded.
RIP Eddie. Life wouldn’t have been the same without you.
Alex look cool with the shades
They just done a blast lol kiddy up boys. This is good.
Not sure who in my family bought the Thriller album(cassette lmao), but my earliest memories of life are rewinding beat it over and over and over again on a portable casio tape player/am FM radio thingy...didnt have a clue who Eddie was....then I turned Five, And MTV and such.
This is great, Mike should be there.
Ive seen them 6 times..was at the free show in westend marketplace Dallas
“…well it’s the guy from the bank.” Hilarious 😂
They Changed Lives
Dave is a piece of work 100%. 😂 Enjoyable video...
Add these guys to the list of the hardest working bands of the 70's-90s. Bands like Rush, KISS, Van Halen, other working bands...they always talk about doing 5-6 day cycles around their various regions. 3-5 hour sets, lying about their ages to play clubs, playing the same songs, skipping school or work, etc. Then, they carried that work ethic into the next level, going on the road for months on end, driving in cars, vans, writing on the road, being flat fuckin' broke, trying to eat, sleeping on friends' couches, 200 shows a year, playing wherever they could (schools, parties).
Then they make it. Support acts for 2-3 headliners. Schleppin' their own gear, paying 1-3 guys to roadie, playing another 200 dates a year, recording 2 studio albums a year as well, promotion, home life, etc.
Finally, they headline. Still, 130-150 shows a year, an album every couple years, bigger budget but bigger responsibility. Stage shows, writing iconic material, keeping it up every night, staying healthy enough to do it...
Christ, just those 3 bands, Rush, KISS, VAN HALEN. That's a century's worth of band schooling and knowledge. And they all did it because they wanted and NEEDED to do it. You can say anything you want about the individuals in each of those bands but they all had that work ethic as musicians that was iconic. Peace and love to Van Halen. Thank you Edward, for being a passionate person.
Great perspective...
You get it, and said it better than any reporter.. its a long way to the top , if you want to rock n roll. Ripped off ! Underpaid ! Its a long way to the top, if ...... they deserve all the extras of being in a band !!!
Yes, excellent perspective. And imagine the tens of thousands of bands since Van Halen formed who dreamed and worked hard but never made it big and rich. And with the way the music industry works these days, I'd think it would be even harder -- no one buys albums any more -- and all the money and popularity is with rap music and female divas like Taylor Swift, Aguilerra, etc.
Completely deadpan, “It’s a property made out of burgers?” I about fell out with that one