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Ben5150
10-19-2005, 05:50 PM
MTV.com (http://www.mtv.com/) is reporting that a source close to the "Rock Star" TV show has claimed that the core VAN HALEN trio ? brothers Alex and Eddie Van Halen and bassist Michael Anthony ? will be auditioning potential frontmen and women for the show's still-hypothetical second season. The winner would be stepping into the shoes previously worn by David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and (briefly) former EXTREME singer Gary Cherone.

The news follows weeks of rumors concerning potential "Rock Star" second-season bands, with VAN HALEN and even ALICE IN CHAINS being the popular frontrunners. Earlier this week, a spokesperson for ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell scoffed at the notion that the band would even consider appearing on the show.

On Tuesday (Oct. 18), "Rock Star: INXS" co-host and former JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro declined to discuss the show's future or confirm whether he's been approached to reprise his role for a second season. However, he did say, "VAN HALEN would be awesome ? I'd just love to sit and hang with Ed."
Ben5150
10-19-2005, 05:52 PM
"Rock Star: INXS" was a gamble that paid dividends.
For CBS, it was a ratings win. For Mark Burnett, the producer behind "Survivor" and "The Apprentice," it bolstered his reputation as the King Midas of reality television. And the show has


"Van Halen would be awesome ? I'd just love to sit and hang with Ed." ? "Rock Star" host Dave Navarro



revived INXS's career: With new singer J.D. Fortune in tow, the group has returned to the charts with the single "Pretty Vegas"; Switch, the band's first LP since 1997, lands in stores on November 29; and a 22-date North American tour is slated to kick off in Canada on January 18 (see "INXS Insist Finding J.D. Was An 'Organic' Process, Think 'Angels Got Together' ").
The success of the first season aside, it remains to be seen whether "Rock Star" will return for a second season. But if the series is added to next summer's CBS lineup, expect to see Van Halen tapping into America's rock and roll pipeline for a new singer.
While a spokesperson for Van Halen said the band has no comment regarding pending projects, a source close to the show claimed that the core Van Halen trio ? brothers Alex and Eddie Van Halen and bassist Michael Anthony ? will be auditioning potential frontmen and women for the show's still-hypothetical second season. The winner would be stepping into the shoes ? and, in one case, the chaps ? previously worn by David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and (briefly) former Extreme singer Gary Cherone.

The news follows weeks of rumors concerning potential "Rock Star" second-season bands, with Van Halen and even Alice in Chains being the popular frontrunners. Earlier this week, a spokesperson for Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell scoffed at the notion that the band would even consider appearing on the show.
On Tuesday, "Rock Star: INXS" co-host and former Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro declined to discuss the show's future or confirm whether he's been approached to reprise his role for a second season. However, he did say, "Van Halen would be awesome ? I'd just love to sit and hang with Ed."
And judging from Navarro's show-ending comments during the season finale ? that the show had given him his "best summer ever" ? it seems likely that he'd accept an offer to return.

"Not only did I get to hear some great rock songs every week, but I got to know all the guys in INXS and all the singers and hang out with them a lot," Navarro said. "I made some really great friends, and I also got to be a part of helping some artists reach out and touch their dreams. Whether or not they won the show wasn't the point; the point was they got to do their craft in front of millions of people. [INXS are] going to be members of my musical family forever, and hopefully I'll be the same for them."
bottagetta
10-19-2005, 05:53 PM
Can't see it happening. IF They were really motivated to pick things up, they could pretty much have their pick of lead singers, IMO. Not that they couldn't find a great one through this vehicle.

Can't see Ed going for this. If so, I'll watch though
vheddyrmv8
10-19-2005, 06:07 PM
They don't need a new singer. They need to get over the past and make some music :forgetit:
Shooter666
10-19-2005, 06:35 PM
They won't sell out.....
sphen5150
10-19-2005, 08:10 PM
things might be little rocky right now but last I saw Van Halen already has a lead singer. I they just need to get their act together and learn to create and have fun again.
5150wolfgang
10-19-2005, 08:40 PM
I cant wait to see how this all pans out
steveonet
10-19-2005, 11:02 PM
:forgetit:
vheddyrmv8
10-20-2005, 12:30 AM
:forgetit:

Exactally. This would seal the bands fate. It would be HORRIBLE if they did this. They need to stick with a singer and bring in a godamn psychiatrist like Metallica did if thats what will get them working again. This would just be dumb, even if they did it they wouldn't hold on to the guy long thats for sure...
sphillaussie
10-20-2005, 01:51 AM
In Oz we are horrified that INXS have degarded the history of Michael H. You can hear the rumbling from the ground from here as he spins in his grave!

NO Van Halen for Rock Star. You have had enough already! Eddie pick up the phone and call...any of them!
bottagetta
10-20-2005, 09:11 AM
im not interested in having dave back. The only thing that wants me to want him be back is because I wanna see the original VH tour once before VH throws in the towel. Ive seen Sam, ive seen Gary (in fact i became a VH fan when gary was still on board!) but never dave, and i wanna see that.


WTF? Jedi mind trick???
bottagetta
10-20-2005, 09:15 AM
thats cuz dave is the all holy god of rock...hmm

twisting and twirling in hues of blue and green
he was the man who made you split your spleen(wtf?)

he sung like a man gone straight through hell and back
against him no other stack

he swung his mic stand around and around
good times and hot chicks abound

he is the diamond one and he rules over all
in the end even sammy hagar took a fall


but diamond dave is still singing and have fun
he likes to be out on the beach and in the sun

all the pretty girls say ohhh dave
he isint one to notice but hese all the rave(once again wtf)

he is the diamond one the immortal daved lee roth
and van halen should give him a call lest they rot (doesnt ryhme but what the fuck)


LOL..Vhstrungout's very own lyrical poet...

http://www.mjuggler.de/bilder3/077779532520.jpg
ENTRPRZ
10-20-2005, 09:20 AM
Maybe Dave will audition for the show?
Chetou812
10-20-2005, 09:26 AM
LOL..Vhstrungout's very own lyrical poet...

http://www.mjuggler.de/bilder3/077779532520.jpg

Now ain't that the truth!
sickman
10-20-2005, 12:38 PM
Well for what it's worth, I checked out MTV.Com and couldn't find this story. At any rate I don't think it will happen. There is no way Eddie or Alex would waste his time doing this.
I could see all four of them doing a show looking for a therapist that will help Ed and Sam get along. Also there is no way Mike would burn Sam like that.
bigkid4ever
10-20-2005, 04:07 PM
Ok, I think this is a good idea if..... no female singers. Everyone is on crack if they really thought INXS would end up with a female singer. I am not sexist, I just don't want a female singer singing Poundcake. If they hire a woman I will forget they ever made a album after the BOB collection.
Personally bring Gary back. VHIII sucked but it was because of the terrible production and Eddie was getting out alot of weird crap Sammy and Dave wouldn't allow. If you heard Gary on the VHIII tour singing the classic Dave stuff you would agree.