Rock Star: Van Halen?

2006-02-12 by Dave de Sylvia EMERITUS | 6 Comments
When reports surfaced last year that heavy metal legends Van Halen would use the 'Rock Star' TV talent search franchise to find their new singer, the band's management dismissed the reports out of hand.

Well now, it seems, management have changed their tune. Talking to AOL's [url=http://tmz.aol.com/article2?id=20060211114309990001]TMZ.com[/url], Van Halen publicist refused to rule out any possibilities, saying: "I'm not denying it. I'm not going to answer any questions about it."

Fellow 80s rockers utilised the show last year to recruit singer J.D. Fortune, and the show's success has led to a hit new album sold-out tour across America.

Should this come to pass, the new recruit will become Van Halen's fourth lead singer in their 28-year recording history: the charismatic David Lee Roth led the band from 1978-1985; Sammy Hagar took vocals for a further ten years; while ex-Extreme vocalist Gary Cherone lasted only a year in 1998.

The new season of 'Rock Star,' regardless of the band in question, is scheduled to air this summer.

Tagged: Van Halen

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Voodoochild05
February 13th 2006
34 Comments


No Eddie! Don't do it!

Storm In A Teacup
February 13th 2006
47225 Comments


I knew what this was about just by reading the title.

I lolled last season when the black guy made the whole thing a racial issue.This Message Edited On 02.12.06

dustyboy316
February 13th 2006
56 Comments


It's not really a big deal, obviously they need to have try outs. Why not make money out of it.

PurpleHaze420
February 13th 2006
56 Comments


Eh. Hopefully this new guy wont ruin Van Halen's reputaion. If so, they need to just quit now while the quitin' is still good.

ktstein
February 13th 2006
459 Comments


Van Halen isnt Van Halen without Roth. Van Hagar, then Van no name guy #1, then Van no name guy #2. JUST BRING BACK DAVID LEE!!

masada
February 13th 2006
2733 Comments


[quote=PurpleHaze420]Eh. Hopefully this new guy wont ruin Van Halen's reputaion. If so, they need to just quit now while the quitin' is still good.[/quote]

Ahem,

1978.





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