Van Halen better with Roth or Hagar?

[Rothna]

Since David Lee and I both share the same last name, I have to go with Roth. However, even if I had a different last name my choice would still be DLR.

 

[biscuithead]

Band might have been more interesting if they had been an instrumentally-oriented ensemble, a "Ventures" of Hair Metal, if you will.

Wow... and I thought VH had some sweet instrumentals... but a whole album of them... that would be cool. I guess I'm going to have to make one. I always thought of Van Halen as Eddie anyhow...

 

[nayrlladnar]

I like both major iterations of Van Halen - Roth era and Hagar era - equally for different reasons. Also, I'm not entirely ashamed to admit I bought Van Halen III (Gary Cherone's one and only album as front man) on release day.

 

[MaxxVolume]

The Red Rocker has always done a fine job, but DLR is really a tough act to follow, his stage presence (especially in those early VH videos) was mind-boggling....


( "Gary WHO ????")

 

[kuad]

HAGAR!

 

[Natasha Bell]

lets see it..

While Sammy Hagar certainly brought his own style and flair (I met him one time while I waitressed at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi years ago, and he was a complete gentleman), I have to say that Roth's voice is so uniquely central to the Van Halen sound for me. So yes, it has to be Roth (not that I dislike Hagar).

 

[Dave_1962]

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[RUmad]

This can't even be a legitimate question. Got to be the diamond boy. Hands. Down.

 

[SiliconTi]

+1 in Roth.

Hagar as a solo artist was more of a rocker. I always felt that VH/Hagar was "softer".

 

[SoundOfSound]

I like both major iterations of Van Halen - Roth era and Hagar era - equally for different reasons. Also, I'm not entirely ashamed to admit I bought Van Halen III (Gary Cherone's one and only album as front man) on release day.

They made the one good song.

 

[Beatnik]

It's all good. Saw Roth on the first few tours I, II, Fair Warning and Diver Down. Only saw Van Hagar once, this free show in Dallas.

 

[RUmad]

I was at the 1984 concert at MSG. Only time I got to see them. Still have one of the black VH balloons the dropped on us. And of course, years later, smoked a bone with DLR in Washington Sq Park.

 

[biscuithead]

Roth was such a experienced musician... you can tell when he straps on a guitar... SCREAM! his talent is vocals.... and really , what are his vocals...

* at least Sammy is multi-talented.... just sayin'... I've been to at least 20+ VH shows both Roth and Haggar..

 

[tubed]

Sammy who?
David "Weave" Roth

 

[RUmad]

Well, Roth wasn't necessary a musician as much as an entertainer. And his vocals blended perfectly with that band. It just worked. As far as guitarists go, I recall Eddie was pretty good. Dave didn't really need to play. Just sayin.

 

[RUmad]

Weave. Lol

 

[Natasha Bell]

Sammy who?
David "Weave" Roth

That's not really fair, as Hagar is an amazing artist in his own right. He was probably not the right fit with Van Helen in the end.

 

[biscuithead]

Well, Roth wasn't necessary a musician as much as an entertainer. And his vocals blended perfectly with that band. It just worked. As far as guitarists go, I recall Eddie was pretty good. Dave didn't really need to play. Just sayin.

You're right. VH is Evh. The only time I didn't like Eddie was when Gary Cherone was at the mic... that was Extremely wrong.

 

[mrwasabihead]

When I think Van Halen I think David Lee Roth. Not Sammy Hagar.
And when I think Montrose I think Sammy Hagar and not David Lee Roth.
It's as simple as that.

 

[Kwb]

Hagar more talented and much better live on is own and can actually sing!.....BUT Van Halen is NOT without DLR.