Sammy or David Lee Roth?????? - Land Rovers Only

Series 3 guy · 01-02-2006, 02:23 PM

Look guys, I know this is both sad a pathetic however I need an answer to the lingering question of who is the best singer for Van Halen? I have been arguing with my mates for years on this one......is it Sammy Hagar or David Lee Roth? I must say that Diamond Dave was Van Halen and always will be. You may be ending an argument that has lasted many years so please help me out and give me your two cents....

Monty · 01-02-2006, 03:28 PM

I know Roth was the original and what helped make van halen in the late 70's early 80's but I like Hagar better though, probably b/c I grew up in the 80's.

OkieRover · 01-02-2006, 04:52 PM

If Eddie wasn't such a jackass we'd have a reunion tour already that would make KISS's reunion look like a bunch of old guys in face makeup. Wait. that's what it was. Anyway it'd be awesome.

Muddy Oval · 01-02-2006, 05:31 PM

Dave is the shiznit.

Sammy was at his best before jumping the shark to VH. (Three Lock Box)

DevynsDad · 01-02-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddy Oval

Dave is the shiznit.

Sammy was at his best before jumping the shark to VH. (Three Lock Box)

Ditto.

One two three lock box...threeeeee lock box.

Bene · 01-02-2006, 07:33 PM

after i see Dave in concert i will be able to make a propor descision. *wink wink**nudge nudge*

roverX · 01-02-2006, 08:24 PM

Can I get a Gary Sherone anyone??

OK, now that we have all had a good laugh...early VH was dictated by Eddie doing some great guitar work. Then they sort of lost it the last few albums with Dave. I think Sammy added something that Eddie lost a while back.

In the final analysis...I think I'll vote for Sammy. But not with VH, just Sammy "the red rocker" on his own. Soooo...anyone up for a trip to Cabo???

Monty · 01-02-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by roverX

Can I get a Gary Sherone anyone??

OK, now that we have all had a good laugh...early VH was dictated by Eddie doing some great guitar work. Then they sort of lost it the last few albums with Dave. I think Sammy added something that Eddie lost a while back.

In the final analysis...I think I'll vote for Sammy. But not with VH, just Sammy "the red rocker" on his own. Soooo...anyone up for a trip to Cabo???

Does CaboWabo count? I was just there yesterday and did get to listen to some sammy tunes.

roverX · 01-02-2006, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty

Does CaboWabo count? I was just there yesterday and did get to listen to some sammy tunes.

Wait!! Is there a club called that in Sactown or were you in Mexico yesterday? Cuz I am only an hour south of Sactown in Motown...

Discrover · 01-02-2006, 09:49 PM

Sammy Hagar solo with ThreeLock Box...I can't drive 55 was great at the same time VH was great with Diamond Dave as the lead singer of Van Halen. I saw VH with David Lee Roth and also saw them with Sammy Hagar ...OU812.

Both were great...but it is kinda like comparing Gwen Stafani Solo or her with No Doubt....the music is great on both ends, but No Doubt is just more my style and better.

That being said David Lee Roth was just as much VH as Eddie was when they released 1984 and Jump ...Dimond Dave is a performer...and makes a show...Sammy never compared to Dave and actually looks a little pathetic on stage sometimes because he has an average white boy rhythm when trying to rock out...and you get those Seinfeld *Elaine* moments a few times a concert watching Sammy try to gyrate like Dave did.

Diamond David Lee...is a hell of a performer and has an ego the size of Texas....I still rate him right there with the Motor City Mad Man...if you have ever seen TN in concert he as well is a performer...not the best singer in the world, but puts on one hell of a bad ass show.

It is no doubt David Lee Roth...when he left VH lost half of it's magic, which Sammy only replaced about 1/4 when he joined the band.

Nothing against Sammy,,,VH still had several hits when he was there but just didn't have the same wirey spark they did with Dave.

FrankyRizzo · 01-02-2006, 11:38 PM

David Lee Roth

Here in Vegas we have a cover band called Atomic Punks and the lead singer is a dead ringer for DLR. I think VH ver 1.0 was the best.

Beachrover · 01-03-2006, 05:29 AM

Diamond Dave, hands down. Van Halen was as much about the "show" or "experience" as they were the music. Fortunately or unfortunately, I am old enough that I saw them on their first tour and have seen them 9 times since. They are not just the same live without Dave. Sammy is a good musician but doesn't have the stage appeal that Dave does. I also agree, 3 lock box was his best work ever.

Monty · 01-03-2006, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by roverX

Wait!! Is there a club called that in Sactown or were you in Mexico yesterday? Cuz I am only an hour south of Sactown in Motown...

Nah, its in south shore, Harrah's I think. Everytime I walk through there, they're playing something of Sammy's or van hagar.

DallasRover · 01-03-2006, 10:23 AM

Dave............

Gary Sherone? Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeez X that was like John Corabi taking Vince Neil's spot.

Love the Red Rocker.........but Dave is VH

roverX · 01-03-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Monty

Nah, its in south shore, Harrah's

That's right. I forgot about that spot!

"Gary Sherone? Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeez X that was like John Corabi taking Vince Neil's spot."

HAHAHA...I was waiting for someone to make that cross reference!

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01-02-2006, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
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01-02-2006, 05:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	Dave is the shiznit. Sammy was at his best before jumping the shark to VH. (Three Lock Box) __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

01-02-2006, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	after i see Dave in concert i will be able to make a propor descision. wink winknudge nudge __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

01-02-2006, 08:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Can I get a Gary Sherone anyone?? OK, now that we have all had a good laugh...early VH was dictated by Eddie doing some great guitar work. Then they sort of lost it the last few albums with Dave. I think Sammy added something that Eddie lost a while back. In the final analysis...I think I'll vote for Sammy. But not with VH, just Sammy "the red rocker" on his own. Soooo...anyone up for a trip to Cabo??? __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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01-02-2006, 09:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Discrover Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 328 Gallery: 0	Sammy Hagar solo with ThreeLock Box...I can't drive 55 was great at the same time VH was great with Diamond Dave as the lead singer of Van Halen. I saw VH with David Lee Roth and also saw them with Sammy Hagar ...OU812. Both were great...but it is kinda like comparing Gwen Stafani Solo or her with No Doubt....the music is great on both ends, but No Doubt is just more my style and better. That being said David Lee Roth was just as much VH as Eddie was when they released 1984 and Jump ...Dimond Dave is a performer...and makes a show...Sammy never compared to Dave and actually looks a little pathetic on stage sometimes because he has an average white boy rhythm when trying to rock out...and you get those Seinfeld Elaine moments a few times a concert watching Sammy try to gyrate like Dave did. Diamond David Lee...is a hell of a performer and has an ego the size of Texas....I still rate him right there with the Motor City Mad Man...if you have ever seen TN in concert he as well is a performer...not the best singer in the world, but puts on one hell of a bad ass show. It is no doubt David Lee Roth...when he left VH lost half of it's magic, which Sammy only replaced about 1/4 when he joined the band. Nothing against Sammy,,,VH still had several hits when he was there but just didn't have the same wirey spark they did with Dave. __________________ Discrover myrover.net RAVphotography \| My Car Domain Page

01-02-2006, 11:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
FrankyRizzo Austin "Danger" Powers Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 854 Gallery: 0	David Lee Roth Here in Vegas we have a cover band called Atomic Punks and the lead singer is a dead ringer for DLR. I think VH ver 1.0 was the best.

01-03-2006, 05:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
Beachrover Richard Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 87 Gallery: 0	Diamond Dave, hands down. Van Halen was as much about the "show" or "experience" as they were the music. Fortunately or unfortunately, I am old enough that I saw them on their first tour and have seen them 9 times since. They are not just the same live without Dave. Sammy is a good musician but doesn't have the stage appeal that Dave does. I also agree, 3 lock box was his best work ever.

01-03-2006, 10:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
DallasRover Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 732 Gallery: 0	Dave............ Gary Sherone? Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeez X that was like John Corabi taking Vince Neil's spot. Love the Red Rocker.........but Dave is VH __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. ~Benjamin Franklin 1989 RR Classic 1969 Series IIA 3 Kids in College...........

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