The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: Van Halen's Partial No-Show

TLDRExplore the story of Van Halen's partial no-show at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where only Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony attended. Issues arose between David Lee Roth, Velvet Revolver, and the band, creating a messy and controversial event.

Key insights

🎸Van Halen's 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction was marred by conflicts and absences.

🔥The band's last tour with Sammy Hagar ended on bad terms in 2004.

🎵Gary Cherone, Van Halen's third singer, was excluded from the induction.

🤝Disputes between David Lee Roth and Velvet Revolver led to his non-attendance.

💥The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction marked the beginning of the end for Velvet Revolver.

Q&A

Why were only Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony present at the induction?

The absence of other band members was due to conflicts and personal decisions.

What caused the dispute between David Lee Roth and Velvet Revolver?

There were disagreements about the song choices for the performance, leading to Roth's withdrawal.

Why wasn't Gary Cherone included in the induction?

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame considered him a small part of Van Halen's history, excluding him from the honor.

Did the Velvet Revolver performance receive criticism?

Yes, many felt it was unfair to expect them to replicate Van Halen's sound with limited experience as a band.

How does the Van Halen induction compare to Guns N' Roses' induction?

Both ceremonies were marred by conflicts and no-shows, but Slash found Guns N' Roses' induction more positive and fulfilling.

Timestamped Summary

02:02Van Halen's last tour with Sammy Hagar ended on bad terms.

02:07Gary Cherone, the band's third singer, was excluded from the induction.

04:34David Lee Roth's disagreement with Velvet Revolver led to his non-attendance.

05:42Sammy Hagar criticized Velvet Revolver's performance at the induction.

07:07Guns N' Roses' induction ceremony had similar conflicts and no-shows.