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10-30-2008, 07:38 PM
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I am saddended to learn that Michael Anthony is no longer with VH. I know this is old news, but what gives? Anthony is a solid, respectable bassist. His lines never get in the way. He provides the foundation of VH. His lines are tasteful and clever, unlike many of contemporaries, such as Billy Sheehan, IMO... this is a travesty. |
10-30-2008, 07:40 PM
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10-30-2008, 07:42 PM
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10-30-2008, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JackCrockett  but what gives? | He went with Sammy. A none psycho alcoholic band leader. |
10-30-2008, 07:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, California | | | Mike was booted from VH sometime after the VHIII disaster. His name disappeared from the writing credits of songs that appeared on soundtracks. Eddie wanted to use a hired hand bass player for the "Reunion" tour with Sammy, but Sam insisted on Mike being onboard. He was a hired hand on that tour, not a full member. This is all long before the recent tour with Wolfgang.
Mike is NOT in Sammy's current band. He has his own. |
10-30-2008, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JackCrockett I am saddended to learn that Michael Anthony is no longer with VH. I know this is old news, but what gives? Anthony is a solid, respectable bassist. His lines never get in the way. He provides the foundation of VH. His lines are tasteful and clever, unlike many of contemporaries, such as Billy Sheehan, IMO... this is a travesty. | I guess you never heard of Talas, DLR, Mr Big, or Niacin. Billy Sheehan blows Anthony right off the stage it's not even funny.
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10-30-2008, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ampeg SVT EVH is an idiot. | He's not an idiot...He just posesses a strong propencity toward idiocracy...
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10-30-2008, 08:13 PM
|  | Looking for Opportunities to Create Harmony | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada | | | I often wonder about what musicians do once they quit their "big name" bands.
What's the name of MA's current band?
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10-30-2008, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by metalbass777 I guess you never heard of Talas, DLR, Mr Big, or Niacin. Billy Sheehan blows Anthony right off the stage it's not even funny. | Yes, he does. In overplaying.
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10-30-2008, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ::::BASSIST:::: I often wonder about what musicians do once they quit their "big name" bands.
What's the name of MA's current band? | Mad Anthony express. He TOURS with Sammy.
Also look what I found on Wikipedia. I had heard about this but it slipped my mind: Quote: |
Anthony is currently developing a side project called "Chickenfoot" with Sammy Hagar, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Joe Satriani, which will include a yet unnamed studio album release.
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10-30-2008, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric618 Yes, he does. In overplaying. | I wonder what Van Halen would sound like with Billy on bass
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10-30-2008, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RCCollins Mad Anthony express. He TOURS with Sammy. | cool. post split I saw an interview with either Sammy or Mike (or maybe both) that showed footage of them gigging together and talked about them working together.
I don't really follow either so, I am probably mistaken. |
10-30-2008, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric618 Yes, he does. In overplaying. | Overplaying is a sign of immaturity and compensation for lack of ability, skill, confidence, et. al.... |
10-30-2008, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Shevlin I wonder what Van Halen would sound like with Billy on bass | what venue do you know with a stage big enough for both their egos? |
10-30-2008, 08:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas | | | I remember seeing the Van Halen tour with Wolfgang on bass & he did a great job for someone so young. I couldn't help thinking though during the concert, 'I waited ALL THIS TIME to see Dave back in Van Halen & the ONE GUY who never caused any friction (Mike A) is the guy who is missing.
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10-30-2008, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RCCollins Mad Anthony express. He TOURS with Sammy.
Also look what I found on Wikipedia. I had heard about this but it slipped my mind: | Strange combo, but alas I love Joe and Chad
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10-30-2008, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RCCollins what venue do you know with a stage big enough for both their egos? |
Nice!
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10-30-2008, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RCCollins what venue do you know with a stage big enough for both their egos? | Judging by the number of empty seats around me @ The MGM Grand Garden, not one they could sell out.
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10-30-2008, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Shevlin I remember seeing the Van Halen tour with Wolfgang on bass & he did a great job for someone so young. I couldn't help thinking though during the concert, 'I waited ALL THIS TIME to see Dave back in Van Halen & the ONE GUY who never caused any friction (Mike A) is the guy who is missing. | From what I hear he is the only guy in the world who is friends with both Dave and Sammy |
10-30-2008, 08:59 PM
| | | | You know, the more I read and hear about EVH the more nauseated I feel. Let's face it, classic VH had some great songs... The Roth era was undeniable, sans that synthesizer crap like "Jump". But I'm talking most of their early, early stuff. Even some of the stuff w. Haggar is ok. But EVH's finger tapping, 1 trick pony style of playing is crap... he could never outclass guys like Eric Clapton and even Jimmy Page, who can't even keep his ax in tune half the time. EVH disgusts me, and he had better thank men like Anthony for helping to make his vision a reality, because quite frankly... without Sammy, Dave, and Mike... they suck. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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