"Chickenfoot should open for Van Halen"-Michael Anthony

[That 70s Guy]

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MICHAEL ANTHONY: CHICKENFOOT SHOULD OPEN FOR VAN HALEN
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Chickenfoot, the supergroup featuring former Van Halen members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, will release their sophomore effort, Chickenfoot III, on September 27th. Van Halen are also rumored to be releasing a new album this fall. So what does Michael think of that?

“I know people, from the fans and the critics, they’ll all be doing the heavy comparison thing and you know what, I’d be lying if I didn’t say, ‘Yeah, sure I’m interested to hear what a new album, you know, what they got happening.’ But I’m very proud of what we’ve done and I don’t mind at all. They can put their album out before, after on the same day. They want to go out on tour, we’ll open up for them, I don’t care (laughs).”

While a Chickenfoot-Van Halen tour is doubtful, what is a sure thing is that Chickenfoot III will hit shelves on September 27th. The album’s first single, “Big Foot,” is out now. Learn more at Chickenfoot.us.

 

[Slip'nn2Darkness]

Alot of snubbing going on between the Van Halens and Sammy and Michael.. They have reason to be a little boastful since they can produce a great CD without all the problems that the Van Halen's are having ..

 

[Lynch]

They want to go out on tour, we’ll open up for them, I don’t care (laughs).

While I'm sure he is joking about this, think about it for a moment. If VH and Chickenfoot toured together, it could very easily be one of the biggest tours of the year. How many people would pay go to see 3/4 of original Van Halen and 1/2 of Van Hagar with freakin' Joe Satriani on the same ticket!?

 

[That 70s Guy]

Yup it would be huge!!

Will never happen tho.

 

[AboutAGirl]

I highly doubt he would honestly do that if they offered.

But I agree with the premise. I think Chickenfoot would be a perfect opening act for Van Halen.

 

[LG]

Never underestimate the power of money...that would be a tremendously successful tour on every level for both bands.

But the depth of animosity does seem too well established to make this a reality.

I get the feeling the biggest problem with VH is Eddie as usual as far as holding up the new album release. I respect and revere him when he has a guitar in his hand, but otherwise I don't have a lot of use for him, I still think his years of drinking/smoking and other nasty habits have left a permanent mark on his ability to function at every level.

 

[TheWhalerfan]

Too bad..it would make for one great concert

 

[METALPRIEST]

I think it would make for a big show for sure...I also don't see it happening. Mainly from Van Halen but it's been fun watching Mike and Sammy with so much confidence and being so secure with themselves.

 

[ANF]

I actually think it'd be great because it could lead to a lot of jamming between groups, and all of the members of Van Halen people care about (although Extreme can join opening as well if they want to have all the members)