Another Explanation For Van Halen Failin’
Two popular theories abound regarding what exactly happened with the recently aborted Van Halen reunion: There’s the “David’s an ass to work with” hypothesis–which is based on the singer’s history of being just a wee bit show-offy–and the “Eddie’s an out-of-sorts dickwad” hypothesis, which has been given credence by this Page Six entry:
According to Rolling Stone magazine, it wasn’t just “ego clashes” between Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth – it was because of Eddie’s alleged “alcohol problems.” The magazine says group members at first “were thrilled about Roth’s first shows with Van Halen since 1984.” Former bandmate Sammy Hagar said Eddie “was drinking 24/7” during the band’s 2004 tour. He’s not expected to attend when the group is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday.
This jibes with what we’d been hearing for years now, but still: Ooof. Could somebody please get this guy some help? He’s far too talented a finger-tapper to be lost to the booze.
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