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Van Halen: Roth Reunion Solid, New Music on Way

By Kristina Loew,  Newser User

Posted Feb 8, 2009 12:44 PM CST
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(Newser) – After grossing $93 million on tour with former frontman David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen tells Rolling Stone he wants the band back together permanently: “Dave was a blast. And next time we go out, we’re going to have some new stuff, too.” He plans a summer get-together with Roth, whose last Van Halen recording was 25 years ago.

The boys have a busy few months ahead. Son Wolfgang, 17 and a “permanent part of Van Halen,” is graduating from high school; Roth is pursuing his work as an EMT (really); and Van Halen just launched a website where fans can buy replicas of all things Eddie. “I just think my tennis shoes are cool,” he says. “Everything I put out is exactly identical to what I use.”

Edward Van Halen plays his new signature EVH Wolfgang guitar live
Edward Van Halen plays his new signature EVH Wolfgang guitar live   (Matt Bruck)
David Lee Roth, left, poses with bandmate Eddie Van Halen, after they announced their new tour during a news conference in Los Angeles, Aug. 13, 2007.
David Lee Roth, left, poses with bandmate Eddie Van Halen, after they announced their new tour during a news conference in Los Angeles, Aug. 13, 2007.   (AP Photo)
David Lee Roth performs with Van Halen at Madison Square Garden, May 23, 2008, in New York.
David Lee Roth performs with Van Halen at Madison Square Garden, May 23, 2008, in New York.   (AP Photo)
Members of the rock group Van Halen, left to right, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen, pose in Los Angeles, Aug.13, 2007.
Members of the rock group Van Halen, left to right, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen, pose in Los Angeles, Aug.13, 2007.   (AP Photo)
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riffran
Feb 9, 2009 1:10 AM CST
If everybody can keep their ego's in check....cool......
MarkFL
Feb 8, 2009 3:29 AM CST
Not a single mention of Mike Anthony. His vocals were a big part of the sound. He needs to be there.
Guest
Feb 8, 2009 2:11 AM CST
Good luck sneaking some new "originals" into the set, since at this point in their career they have to be a cover band of their younger selves... (Even the cover band on the Titanic didn't play any "originals" as the ship was sinking!!)

Van Halen plan more tours
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