Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Music Appreciation

MarineCombatEngineer

(18,273 posts)

3. Agreed.

Reply to marble falls (Reply #1)

Fri Jun 12, 2026, 12:04 AM

Jun 12

Sammy came in after Van Halen had already made their mark with David in the Rock N Roll world.
There will never be another David Lee Roth, nor an Eddie Van Halen.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

marble falls

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Now, something a little bit harder, I give you: [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Jun 11 OP

I think Van Halen gave more to Sammy than Sammy gave Van Helen. No doubt, David Lee Roth was a raging ego ... marble falls Jun 11 #1

I gotta disagree. I've always preferred Van Hagar to Van Halen chicoescuela Jun 12 #2

Agreed. MarineCombatEngineer Jun 12 #3

Couldn't have been better said. Van Halen fired up was great rock either way. marble falls Jun 12 #5

Hagar proved he could actually *sing*... keep_left Jun 12 #7

Good point. He did sing with Van Halen and from the bit I've heard since, he's still singing. marble falls Jun 12 #8

Great choice.😊 Figarosmom Jun 12 #4

When they first got together they really did, didn't they? marble falls Jun 12 #6