Things That Make Me Die Inside (Vol. 16)

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m.e. Sun, Mar 4, 2007 at 09:16 PM EST

.that Van Halen couldn't stick together long enough to accept a career achievement award.

definitely.

James Fri, Mar 2, 2007 at 09:04 PM EST

Mike,
This isn't the first time this has happened. Back when Van Morrison was enshrined, Counting Crows played instead of the no-showing Morrison. Counting Crows hadn't released an album yet. I believe David Browne, EW's music critic, mentioned it in his review of "August and Everything After."

briantologist Fri, Mar 2, 2007 at 02:43 PM EST

Okay, look: Yes, there's a lot of history when you add up the collective experience of Velvet Revolver. But there's absolutely no comparison between the two groups, in terms of history or in terms of Van Halen's monumental influence on rock. I love GNF'NR probably more than the next guy, but Eddie Van Halen invented the guitar style and techniques that an entire generation of players -- Slash included -- idolized, mimicked, and then built on.

Even if Eddie is now crazier than a crackhouse roach.

skr Fri, Mar 2, 2007 at 02:34 PM EST

I'm sorry, did you say far less history? You do realize that VR is basically Guns N' Roses with a different frontman, and that frontman happens to be the lead from Stone Temple Pilots? At the end of the day you could have Slash walk out on stage and put on a top hat and that would be a performace worthy of inducting most bands.

Joe C Fri, Mar 2, 2007 at 12:09 PM EST

I can't help but wonder if Eddie's cancer has come back? I know that they can't get along, but come on, for just one night? Meanwhile I am still disappointed that there's no VH tour; I was really looking forward to it.

Aron Fri, Mar 2, 2007 at 10:53 AM EST

Normally another band accepting an award for Van Halen would seem silly. But Velvet Revolver is not only a great band, they were part of two other bands that will no doubt be in the same hall of fame. They may have a new album coming up, but still, who better then them?

Ep Sato Fri, Mar 2, 2007 at 10:51 AM EST

Given the supergroup status of Velvelt Revolver's line up, i find their music to be less than the sum of all parts and terribly disapointing. And Weiland looks like he's still on heroin...

Tabasco Babe Fri, Mar 2, 2007 at 10:44 AM EST

Velvet Revolver has Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, and you're crying about not enough history? The band formation may be relatively new, but the bandmembers are veterans.

I agree, it's a pain that Eddie and David can't keep their animosity in check for one evening, but they were always less like professionals with creative differences and more like bitter divorcees. This new turn of events hardly surprising.

Greg Fri, Mar 2, 2007 at 09:43 AM EST

I'm sure Gary Cherone is free that night.

Howard Fri, Mar 2, 2007 at 09:27 AM EST

Can we answer C - Both of the Above?

Tommy G Fri, Mar 2, 2007 at 07:44 AM EST

You'd think that they'd be able to check their egos for one evening, wouldn't you? But no - the spotlight is only so big. It's too bad - I was kinda looking forward to seeing these old geezers belt out some quality 80's rock & roll again.