Van Halen - Rock Hall Of Fame Induction - Part 2

[robbolify]

Isnt it funny V.H. got inducted but noy KISS,didnt gene discover them? hes on the credits on first album.

[stellastarr69]

Van Halen brothers are assholes. They should have put their differences aside and been there.

[Chillybeef123]

@stellastarr69 Where were you? Eddie was in rehab, and Al was home supporting his brother.

[stellastarr69]

@Chillybeef123 They wouldn't have been there even if Eddie wasn't in rehab.

[Chillybeef123]

@stellastarr69 That's called bad timing; it's not anyone's fault. Eddie, as well as mostly everyone in the 80s, had an addiction, and decided to try to kick it. It wasn't him being an "asshole", or anything...

[paulj0557]

Wake me up when the Buzzcocks get in.

[MrAero1594]

I understand that Eddie couldnt make it, but even if he could have, he wouldnt have. The Van Halen brothers were never big fans of any of the other band members. Roth in particular had distaste for Sammy, and Mikey. Sammy because he was the competition, and Mikey because he was Sammy's was best friend. Roth and Eddie were terrific musicians, but they had some, shall we say, attitude problems.

[GUITARPLAYER467]

1 cherone era fan

[ShadowGunner82]

This was very awkward for me.

[revengetragedy]

Can someone tell me the name of that song they play as Sammy and Michael are walking up.

[misterpoe24]

@revengetragedy

It's "Right Now".

[LPcustom76]

@revengetragedy just some lame poppy chick music.

[eugvh18]

Those people siting at table what do they know about being metal head ? this so lame, bring out the real people, the era of Roth 78-84

[todei79]

Some of you guys are just hard headed biased dumbasses who wouldn't know talent if it slapped you in the face. Though VH started with Roth (and why I believe some people feel strongly about him) Sammy was great singer. VH changed their style when they got Sammy. He has a much stronger voice. His lyrics were more mature as well. Don't get me wrong, I like Roth too. I don't ask Roth or Hagar but why not Roth AND Hagar?

[voiceovers74]

Sammy you're the biggest no talent loser. Stop trying to be cool you never will be.Everything you ever did sucks balls.Go home and wet your race car bed, and back to taco bell and put on the headset and ring me up a nachos bell grande k dweeb? hahaha lmao!! hahaha!

[MoribondAlceste]

@voiceovers74 You're the worst joke I've ever heard.

[davidofddesert]

Mr VH wolf they were in VH... What's ur point...quit hate'n....it shows your ignorance..

[MrBillyBatts1]

rock and roll HOF is a total joke, who cares who showed up or didnt show.

[MrVHWolf]

Sammy and his fat stooge Mike Anthony will never let anyone forget they were in Van Halen. It's the only way they can get publicity these days. Sad...

[thewackoman]

Why Michael Anthony is the nicest man in rock & roll: Not only does he urge Van Halen fans to "not judge Wolfgang too harshly" when he announced that he wasn't touring with them and DLR, but he also takes a second to thank Gary Cherone during the RRHoF induction. That is class.

[bz1bz1]

Mike is a nice guy but Sammy is a delusional fuck-head. He thinks he was a huge star before joining Van Halen and was the force that catapulted the band to superstardom. The truth is, these two guys would never be the in the RnR Hall of Fame on their own merit without someone called EDWARD VAN HALEN. Mike's old band, Snake, you know where they are? Pumping gas at your local gas station an Mike would be right along with them. Sammy would be at your local state fair playing "I Can't Drive 55."

[valdivia562]

scott weiland is right but rock needs a kick in the ass now

[justfine77777]

Michael Anthony is a class act!

[guitarman974011]

I just think its funny of how the only two who bother to show up are the the two who got kicked out Eddie, Alex, and David whats wrong cant bother to be with two old friends for the hall of fame

[GregOverton1983]

i think its cool they mention Gary Cherone...he's a fantastic singer and shit he did what he could...Huge shoes to follow with Diamond Dave & Sammy...

[Klif]

This is the rock and roll hall of fame. A once in a lifetime experience that most musicians only dream about and will never achieve. How could you NOT be there?

[mrbpis]

I always thought it was very convenient that Eddie went to rehab at the same time as the induction. I don't think he wanted to be there because of Sammy and Mike being there. And of course his puppet brother could not go either, and Dave would not go because of Sammy. At least the guys with class were there.

[muzik027]

Honestly, they didn't want to be on the same stage with those they gave the boot and disrespect to. Unfortunately, both bothers are still addicts and are cutting their own lives and carreers short

[DuaLeaD]

I'm a hardcore "Diamond Dave", EVH, and AVH fan but seriously.....FUCK those guys for screwing the fans out of what could have been a phenominal Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony!! I've had my differences with the Hall of Fame, but IT IS Rock 'n Roll's highest honor and a once in a lifetime thing to have your body of artistic work honored for all time. It's hard to be a Van halen fan, it really is....Website said "Happy New Year 2009"...Love the music but they keep their fans in the dark....

[XXSUICIDEXX666]

that fucking sad dave alex and eddie should have been there i love van halen to death but they should have been there for that honor

[XXSUICIDEXX666]

@XXSUICIDEXX666 i heard that dave didnt show up because sammy was there

[djdavekool]

Michael Anthony will always be a class act. The bank will always suck without him!

[rickyodom]

@djdavekool they're gonna make bank with or with him.

[umumgot]

sammy hagar, nicest man ever and an amazing singer

[umumgot]

personally eddie and alex had serious problems. DLR, hes a cunt

[MjIsMaster123]

Alex is not a "classless human being". Wanna know why, I'm 100% sure that since Eddie's in rehab that he wouldn't show up. After all, he is his older brother. I mean, if I've had a choose between reciving an award, or supporting my bro, you better belive I'd take care of him. Besides Van Halen's main goal not about recognition, and wealth, it's about the music and sharing it to the world. Reading these comments about them being stuck up, makes me sick!

[RIFFERLOU07]

@MjIsMaster123 deal with the truth, you owe it to your fans!! eddie doesnt need a babysitter!

[michaelvj50]

They (Sam and Mike) look like a couple of chubby old dorks... Not cool at all.

[Tallcansintheair]

why is fucking stupid ass sammy hagar there.FUCK OFF SAMMY fuck i hate him so much.fuckin thats NOT VAN HALEN. its FUCKING VAN HAGAR! TWO DIFFERENT BANDS!!

[NickMilazzo668]

@Tallcansintheair Fuck you.

[LBjim]

Mike Anthony and Sammy Hagar class acts and shame on the Van Halen bros and Dave for not showing up...

[diziamonddave]

Im surpirsed gene simmons didnt show up to accepted. fuck he claimed that he evented the devil horns why not say he was the orignal member of van halen

[Kslater23]

Sammy was the better singer...DLR the better showman...but sammy wrote wayyy too many songs about love and while they did create some good songs...the band grew softer with him

[clydebarrow34]

Michael: "If it wasn't for you fans, we wouldn't be here."....and you weren't. Two guys from the band showed up. Not one who bare the namesake of the band even bothered. I always felt it was a fuck you to the fans. Exempliary of the egos involved. Most egotistical rock personalties of all time: David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen and might as well throw Ritchie Blackmore in there too.

[laithlaith91]

Hell Ya, Blue Cheer \m/ Michael knows his shit!

[denawalter]

As much as I love VH i can not believe stil that Alex and Dave weren't there. Put your egos aside boys and act like men. Ed was the only one that had good reason not to be there. Hats off to Sammy and Michael.

[fl00dsm0k3]

is black sabbath in yet

[WarmFuzzysGertieRose]

I can't believe they let these unknown douchebags induct one of the greatest bands of all time into the HOF - Velvet WHO? Yeah, Slash is in the band - so friggin what! Velvet suck was a flash in the pan no name bunch of no direction losers. I think that Gene Simmons should have inducted them, having discovered Van Halen and all...

[NotSober100]

@WarmFuzzysGertieRose Gene would have been greaT!

[smoothcriminal268]

Michael Anthony: I'd like to give a shout out to Gary Cherone as well

Random guy in back: Yay

[myhideaway08]

Oh wow!

[dcarts2010]

michael anthony is a defining sound to van halen, without him it will not be the same, it's a damn shame. i can't imagine a van halen song without the great backing voice of michael, i wonder what the teacher is going to sound like next year.........?

[haveadrinkonme15]

I can understand Eddie not being there cuz of rehab and Alex was helping him through it and I understand that, but my god Dave could've at least shown up to the fucking ceremony!

[woodsiechris70]

I think Mike has the most class in the band... Enuf said... Disgraceful that Alex couldn't come out to represent the name of the band. Sad. Ed had the excuse: Rehab and Dave: Arrogance. Dave and Alex have the least class here.

[qqrk1372]

@woodsiechris70 AMEN! He has always been underrated but is both a good musician and a class guy. He was even good enough to thank Gary Charone. That's class! Alex, Eddie, and DLR should be ashamed for shitting on the fans the way that they did.

[armann500]

roth didnt show up because he complained about wat songs they performing that night.... alex is just an asshole

[supermandave78]

Sammy Looks so sad when MA mentions EVH at 3:21. Wtf happened to these guys???

[benisme123]

Yeah CHICKENFOOT!!!!

[bradthewrestler]

hunkola if you knew how big of a asshole dlr was you wouldn't preach him so highly

[Hunkola]

@bradthewrestler -- David Lee is not the asshole --- it's Eddie. If you dont believe me, add up how many times Edward has fired Dave, Sammy, Cherone, band managers, and musical equipment sponsors in the last 25 years.......then you will know who the true asshole in Van Halen is. Plus, he chose booze and cigarettes over a smokin' hot wife like Bertinelli --- that just screams asshole behavior.

[elvisdustin]

@Hunkola i can understand the smokes but the booze?

[nneevveerrmmoorree]

Why isnt RUSH in the hall of shame? The Hall is a joke

[jonesey5168]

this was lame and thats coming from a huge VH fan too...no Van Halen Bros at the induction? purely lame

[joescout]

pretty cool that was michael anthony's moment

[Hoota5150]

Not what it SHOULD Have Been EDDIE BLEW IT !!!!!!!!!!!

[kirbygene]

This is so ANTI-CLIMACTIC after the video and introduction

[drfittt]

Sammy to DLR is like Jermaine Jackson to Michael.

[ouluvme2]

Smammy IS a class act though...

[KISSANIMALIZE]

Sammy,Alex,Michael and Eddie = Van Halen

[lesby77]

If Eddie couldn't have made it, why was Alex a no show too? What, can't he do anything without Eddie's blessing?

[Friendlykiller2]

why was Eddie in rehab for

[acdcrocx69]

i was surprised alex wasn't there. i understand eddie being in rehab, and i was kinda expecting dave not being there. but alex dissapointed me

[VERB65]

Fuck this Van Hagar shit. After Dave Lee Roth left I never bought another record. Sammy ,He should not of even been up there. Just a coat tail rider

[lebronsux11]

Eddie I can understand not being there, but Al and Dave definitely had no excuse. Maybe its a good thing they didnt show up, because Eddie and Sammy/Dave/Mike may have ended up getting into a fight. Still love VH tho!

[MSilinjsh]

@lebronsux11 my gues is that Dave doesn't like Sammy because he thinks that Dave is the ULTIMATE Van Halen frontman

[Hunkola]

I think it's very shameful and disgusting that Eddie, Alex, and Dave couldn't even show enough respect to their fans and their legacy to even show up for their own induction into the RnR HOF.........as it turns out, only the 2 FIRED members of the band had the decency to accept the honor in person!!

Dave, Eddie, and Alex will always be regarded as great musicians..........but they are fucking classless as human beings.

[ChurchGCF]

Actually Eddie was Rehabilitation, so I cut him slack there, DLR couldn't agree with Velvet on what song to sing, I dunno where the hell Alex was.

But yeah, this wasn't one of their better moments.

[Hunkola]

So what if Eddie was in rehab ??

It wasn't like he was hooked to an IV pole and a respirator -- he could have taken a 1-day leave from the facility to honor his legacy and the VH fans who made him who he is.........same goes with Dave and Alex who weren't even in a treatment center.........how many times in your life are you inducted into the RnR HOF ??

[ChurchGCF]

True, I agree, again this wasn't one of Van Halen's better choices for their career.

[platinumbridge]

...wow wad a revelation o.o

[NICKWAPPERER117]

@Hunkola Dave was too drunk from celebrating, Eddie was in rehab, And alex.............Well im not sure about  alex

[ultramanhayata1]

@Hunkola AMEN!!! I read in Circus magazine they also were the only band who REFUSED to participate in Hear 'N' Aid twenty-five years ago!!!

[ghoula69]

@Hunkola Oh Fuck you!!!! The Rock Hall Of Fame is a commercial scam thast why Johnny Lydon of the Sex Pistols wanted nothing to do with it. You judge them as classless human beings because they didn't show up to this shit? Eddie was dealing with alcohol treatment, Alex was supporting his brother and Dave probably didn't feel right being there unless the other two were there.

[guitarjosh1295]

@Hunkola Its probably going to be the same for Guns n Roses but I completly agree with you its sad that half of chickenfoot accepted the award instead of the whole band

[NICKWAPPERER117]

@Hunkola Eddie was in rehab, Dave, was there he was backstage, but he was too drunk to present himself. and i dont know where Alex was

[nickthecomedian]

could they have did this at a worse time like sierously in 08 would have been alot better or even 07

[Growl60]

Some shit would of gone down between Ed and Sam/Mike

[Thetoughestweight1]

These guys..in particoular Weiland, were not the most proper ones to introduce and celebrate a band like Van Halen, sorry but they were not, grunge punksters survivors don't deal with the spirt of the early Halens..

[thishitscustom333]

who gives a shit if eddie is in rehab, just come and dont drink! wtf

[jfuentezhd]

If Alex and Dave had any class they would of been there....even if Eddie was in rehab.

[beefcake0354]

I've always liked VH, both Dave and Sammy times, but I started to like Eddie and Alex less after this incident. Too bad they chose to not show up. Quite disrespectful to their fans :(

[NovaStraCe]

scott sounds really stoned at the beginning......

[heyslay]

alex at least could have showed up he started the band

[AdamDynamite]

The first guy who spoke really ruined the whole speech, he sounded like he couldnt be assed at all!

[demeola88]

The truth is no one was there because of stupid egos and politics. Sure Eddie was in Rehab, but i think this shows that Sammy and Mike are class acts and actually give a shit about the fans and the legacy of Van Halen!

[outlaw6066]

Agreed. Ed and Al just didn't wanna be on the same stage as Sam and Mike. They're just like kids holding a stupid grudge. And yup, at least Sam and Mike were there. Shame Ed and Al turned into a couple of jerks.

[corkskrewclubhouse93]

where the fuck is dave eddie and alex?

[dalton43live]

great band

[west7productions]

why the hell would they allow these 2 to accept this shit.

[jclp777]

because when ur dying you dont give much of a fuck about the rock and roll hall of fame

[west7productions]

David and Alex are perfectly healthy.

[johnadorian]

Was Eddie at rehab?

[jclp777]

that or cancer treatment

[twinfin321]

I am still apalled that Al and Ed didn't show up for their fans. They claim to be all about the fans and that's what the Hall of Fame is all about. Pure selfishness on their part.

[alambremon]

you are stupid or what , everyone knows the rock and roll hall of fame is just a bunch of morons in suit a fukin bunch of idiots radio station djs and music company puppets, so no eddie and alex are the real rockers unlike michael and sammy they are just old and boring everyone knows ediie will make it in any band but michael and sammy are nothing without it, be a real rocker and search , fuck the rock and roll hall of fame

[BrianTKessler]

Agreed... I mean, the band is named after them. And where was Roth?

[Astonadada]

Ed was in rehab..

[JeredR192]

oh you do know that around this time they were getting ready for their comeback tour right?

[RobRicoh5150]

slash must be in Rock n' Roll Hall of fame, maybe he'd join as a GNR member

[vanhalenguitar5150]

2:20 is right now- by van halen

if you were around during the van hagar van halen you would know it

[GHWT395]

whats the music at 2:20-

[phlip5150]

Angus sucks!!

[tullynewyork]

Fuckin sad...

[JoshRA]

Man it's pathetic that the two people accepting the award are the two members of Van Halen nobody gave a shit about.

[RealBigEZ]

Josh, you're a dumbass..

[1980Invasiontour]

Duff didn't have to say MF like he's some bad ass.

[FairBritannia]

Michael Anthony- a true gent and a good guy. If Edward can't get along with him then he truly is a spiteful excuse for a human being.

[johncopey]

Michael Anthony is a two faced bastard!

[RealBigEZ]

This is why people should have to take an IQ test to get online. John, you're as big a dumbass as Josh. They fucked over Michael. Nuff Said.

[CHYAIGL]

slash and van halen in the same place cant get any better

[CHYAIGL]

suck a dick you stupid emo slash rules

[kps142]

its like comparing apples and oranges, i doubt slash ever wanted to play like eddie

[notgoidea]

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[VeldigdeiligfraNorge]

god jul

[VeldigdeiligfraNorge]

god jul

[cphdotdk]

Michael Anthony is just sympathic. I love the guy.

Sammy was amazing in VF, I wish I got to see them during the 90's.

[eddiemunster23]

im in love with taylor... she's a great kisser.

[cotonete777]

go fuck suck your dads little dick piece of shit, that was fucking stupid, you must be a fucking asshole that puts a dildo in the ass and write this retarded things on youtube

[RealBigEZ]

Eddie & Alex might have fired Michael from the band, but they couldn't keep his name off the Hall Of Fame ballot. He may not be in the band anymore, but he's part of Van Halen's legacy and will be remembered and they can't never take that away from him. It's a shame that his friendship with Sammy was too much for them to swallow.

[RealBigEZ]

Huckf113 finally decided to end his Michael Anthony tantrum and kill his account. Hopefully he took his pathetic life as well. Just kidding. All joking aside. Michael Anthony played a huge part in the legacy that is Van Halen. It is sad that the Van Halen brothers have treated him like shit these past 10 years. It's easy to say that with Wolfgang in the band, that's three against Dave and I'd say that Dave has no real input in the band other than singing.

[machineou812]

They all rode Eddies guitar playing to the Rock HOF,I still like Roth better as the front man,I saw VH in concert in the 80's before the breakup,it was f'n awsome,I do rember when roth left VH I felt like shit for 2wks LOL no shit.

[picolives]

Very interesting at 6:19 Sammy thanks the H.O.F. for including him when they didn't have to, interesting insight as to what Sammy knows about the difference in the 2 Van Halens.

[rockfreak611]

i love how the current ex-members only showed up

[vanhalenfanatic7808]

i know right

[Huckf113]

Fat Mullet is hated by the current Van Halen line up, more than Sam!

He is a two faced, bastard, who is a dirty back stabber! I think he has stirred a lot of shit between Dave and the brothers in the past, to prevent the classic reunion, and to get his mate Sam back in the band!

[Huckf113]

Ed and Al saw Fat Mullet, as being disloyal, by continuing his frienship with Sam!

Sammy and Mike played mind games with the Van Halen brothers by naming their group "The Other Half, and not attending the Van Halen`s mother`s funeral!

[Huckf113]

Ed and Al have been angry with the Fat Mullet since the break up in 1996. (if you read Dave`s book, Ed was auditioning other bass players around this time). Ed and Sam were best friends living next door to each other, until they split. Fat Mullet continued to socialise with Sam, and in 2005 formed a band, they named, The Other Half. This infuriated the Van Halen brothers!

[Huckf113]

I think M A got what he deserved!

The final staw, was when the fat mullet failed to attend Ed/Al`s mum`s funneral!

[alpha1shadow]

he didn't?

what a prick!!!

[slash65]

At the time, Eddie and Alex didn't want Michael in the band. Why the hell would he come to the funeral?

[alpha1shadow]

It's his mom, I mean, that's low, and if he would've showed up, Eddie probably would've changed his mind.

[wolfgang29]

oh man i was hopin eddie was gonna come out an show slash how to play guitar

[rockfreak611]

hahaha

[Huckf113]

Michael Two Faced Anthony ia a two faced pig!

Eddie hates that fat, mullet more than he hates Sam!

[kissvanhalenacdcrule]

Could anyone see a Van Halen all-star tour happen?

That means Dave, Eddie, Alex, Wolfie, Sammy & Micheal on stage together playing both Roth & Hagar tunes.

[NukeCulear]

That would be friggen awesome except the fact that half the band has a ten yard ego.

[SKAman635]

What no Gary Cherone? haha

[Huckf113]

Ha Ha,Michael Anthony was booted out of Van Halen becaused he`s a two faced pig!

[RealBigEZ]

Huck113 you're a fucking idiot. Michael Anthony is a great guy who deserved better from the Van Halen brothers. He stayed loyal to Sammy because Sammy was his friend and appreciated everything he contributed to the band. Despite being in Van Halen for over 20 years, Alex & Eddie never saw Michael as an equal. David Lee Roth may be back in the band (for now), but it's no real reunion without Michael. His stage prescense is definately missed.

[PaperbackWriter95]

RealBigEZ's comment is possibly the best one I've seen on any Van Halen video on this site. Agreed 110%.

[mandrews91a]

im tired of hearing all this shit about michael anthony. you can get anyone to play bass, but few can sing quite as well as michael anthony. its a tragedy he is not with van halen right now.

[NukeCulear]

He was way better then that fatty Wolfgang.

[cradmoor]

What a shitty speech for a great band! Seriously they could have a high school speech team do a better job!

[foxheadspeed]

couldn't agree with you more they're all hunched over get dave up their he could give a speech that'll somehow have the ladies topless in no time! I really don't like velvet revolver either...

[guitaristONgasoline]

lol at slash reading it off the sheet

[NukeCulear]

wear is David and Al?

[NukeCulear]

Now ware was David, and Alex?!!?!? (I know Eddie is in rehab.

[lansej0]

Van Halen rox!!!!!!!!