Reunited Van Halen Eyeing Fall Arena Run - Page 4

Steviefan49 · #46 03-03-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeA

Its cancelled. EVH is back in rehab. The official announcement is coming out later today.

I'm shocked the tour has lasted this long to begin with. The VH 12/1/07 concert in Portland was one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen in quite a while.

WOW.. I'm shocked! My Sis, Brother in law and Nephews just went to see them in Florida a couple of weeks ago, and she said they rocked!! It was my Nephew's first concert, and he said he was blown away.. Maybe they didn't notice Eddie's playing, or didn't realize what was going on then? My Sis said DLR was incredible! She was a die-hard for them back in the day.. LOL

gldstwmn · #47 03-03-2008, 11:06 AM

That's too bad. I hope Eddie gets well and stays well.

#1LiddyBuckFan · #48 03-03-2008, 01:30 PM

Well, they are playing Dallas this evening and I haven't seen a cancellation yet.

***EDIT***

Just announced it. Show shows postponed. Bummer.

Lee · #49 03-03-2008, 07:23 PM

for Eddie. I hope his cancer hasn't returned.

VAN HALEN TOUR RESUMES MARCH 11th

March 3rd, 2008

The tour has NOT been cancelled, despite internet rumors to the contrary.
BILLBOARD.com:

March 03, 2008, 2:00 PM ET
Ray Waddell, Nashville

Despite reports to the contrary, sources with Van Halen tell Billboard the band's tour is not being canceled, though tonight's (March 3) scheduled show at the American Airlines Center in Dallas has been postponed and rescheduled for April 24.

Three other dates have been postponed while Eddie Van Halen undergoes medical tests: Cincinnati (March 5) is rescheduled for April 22; Raleigh, N.C. (March 7) is rescheduled for April 13; and Baltimore (March 9) is rescheduled for April 15. The source says the outing picks up on March 11 in Charlottesville, Va. Tickets for the scrapped dates will be honored at the new shows.

Van Halen, who has battled cancer and substance abuse, "is undergoing a battery of comprehensive medical tests to determine a defined diagnosis and recommended medical procedures," reads a statement from the group's management. No further details were given.

Van Halen returned to the road last fall with original lead singer David Lee Roth for the first time in 20-plus years. The tour, which features Eddie Van Halen's teenage son Wolfgang on bass, has routinely sold out North American arenas.

The current schedule has shows booked through April 25 in Sacramento, Calif. Van Halen is also slated to perform six days earlier at Tiger Woods' Tiger Jam in Las Vegas.

Lee

LukeA · #50 03-03-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

I hope his cancer hasn't returned.

Ditto- although I'm wary of the veracity of this new report, though.

I think its very likely the tour is over. Whether he's been boozing again, back on meth, depressed over Val's new book, or battling his vertigo and/or cancer, or all of the above, he's not a healthy man. At least not healthy enough to front a touring rock band whose bassist is your 16 year old son.

SuzeQuze · #51 03-04-2008, 02:45 PM

http://beta.bordersstores.com/online...eView_losingit

Prologue
Bring Home the Fun

Some people measure depression by the medication they take or the number of times per week they see a therapist. For me, it was different. I measured my depression with baked jalapeño-and-cheddar-cheese poppers, the brand that advertises itself with the slogan "Bring home the fun."

I'd love to meet the person who came up with that line and ask him a question. Is it really fun to see yourself blow up three dress sizes?

I suppose they wouldn't sell as many if their slogan was "Pack on the pounds." On the other hand, they may do OK with a promotion that said "Forget your ex-husband" or "Eat these instead of having sex—since nobody wants to see your fat bare ass."
...

gldstwmn · #52 03-04-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

http://beta.bordersstores.com/online...eView_losingit

Prologue
Bring Home the Fun

Some people measure depression by the medication they take or the number of times per week they see a therapist. For me, it was different. I measured my depression with baked jalapeño-and-cheddar-cheese poppers, the brand that advertises itself with the slogan "Bring home the fun."

I'd love to meet the person who came up with that line and ask him a question. Is it really fun to see yourself blow up three dress sizes?

I suppose they wouldn't sell as many if their slogan was "Pack on the pounds." On the other hand, they may do OK with a promotion that said "Forget your ex-husband" or "Eat these instead of having sex—since nobody wants to see your fat bare ass."
...

Ouch! I guess I'm going to have to read this now. I saw her on Larry King but didn't realize she would be so forthcoming in the book. Good for her.

SuzeQuze · #53 03-05-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Ouch! I guess I'm going to have to read this now. I saw her on Larry King but didn't realize she would be so forthcoming in the book. Good for her.

Yes her candor is refreshing. I felt that way when I was with my ex a long time ago and actually did resign myself to never looking the way I wanted to. So not healthy!

I've always loved VB and will probably read this book. Although working with books for a living makes it hard to want to read in my off time sometimes.

Steviefan49 · #54 03-05-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

http://beta.bordersstores.com/online...eView_losingit

Prologue
Bring Home the Fun

Some people measure depression by the medication they take or the number of times per week they see a therapist. For me, it was different. I measured my depression with baked jalapeño-and-cheddar-cheese poppers, the brand that advertises itself with the slogan "Bring home the fun."

I'd love to meet the person who came up with that line and ask him a question. Is it really fun to see yourself blow up three dress sizes?

I suppose they wouldn't sell as many if their slogan was "Pack on the pounds." On the other hand, they may do OK with a promotion that said "Forget your ex-husband" or "Eat these instead of having sex—since nobody wants to see your fat bare ass."
...

What a motivation!! Her story is wonderful! My Sis was telling me to read VB's blog's about losing her weight, and they are SOOOO motivational! I'm SOO all over that.. I definitely want to read her book now..

Lee · #55 03-06-2008, 12:08 PM

Yeah, I'd like to read her book, too, though I tend not to believe the drug part, I mean her doing drugs.

Lee

Lee · #56 03-13-2008, 09:42 AM

I got Valerie's book, & Eddie really has a big time alcohol problem which makes me think that this cancellation may have something Eddie falling off the wagon again. And I wanted to see them on this tour, but I couldn't. Now I'm glad I didn't get tickets. I'm sad though for everyone who has tickets. This may be the end for Van Halen.

Lee