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EDDIE VAN HALEN Saves Fan From Beatdown - Dec. 13, 2007
On Wednesday, December 5, VAN HALEN performed in Vancouver, British Columbia's GM Place to another sold-out house. After VAN HALEN took their final bow, an excited fan jumped onstage running past David Lee Roth while shaking hands with Alex Van Halen. By this time the security was on the stage in pursuit as the fan ran past Eddie Van Halen towards the side of the stage. Ed appeared to try and stop the guy from jumping off the stage by signaling for him to not go that way. The guy didn't heed Ed's warning and attempted to jump off of the stage from what looked like a covered area. Rather than making a clean jump, the curtained floor collapsed beneath him and he went down like a ton of bricks face first. As the security descended upon the guy for an assured beating, Eddie walked off the stage to see if he was alright. Upon seeing that the guy was obviously pretty banged up, Eddie separated him from security and walked with him, arm around shoulder backstage.

"The Rock n' Roll Breakfast Show"'s Reverend Donnie Black will interview "The Fan" on this Friday’s show around 1:30 p.m. PST. Tune in online at this location and hear what happened/

An excerpt from the email exchange between the Reverend and "The Fan":

Rev: So what happened after you and Ed walked off the stage? I was talking about you on our last show, and would love to hear the story.

The Fan: "After I bailed, I noticed security all around me and I accepted my fate then I felt a hand on my shoulder and I thought it was another guard, but I turned and lone behold it was the mighty Eddie Van Halen. Right away he asked if I was alright and told the security to back off and not beat me to a pulp…"

At the very end of the YouTube clip below you will see the guy run past the band. After he is out of frame you can hear the crowd "Oooh," as he bails off the stage. Ed walks over to him and the video ends shortly afterwards. There will be another clip coming soon which shows when Ed puts his arm around the guy and walks off the stage.

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COMMENT |
posted by : Ace96
12/13/2007 8:56:57 AM

So the lesson to be learned here is if you go to a show and act like a jackass, then you get to meet your guitar hero?

COMMENT | Cool
posted by : J.L
12/13/2007 9:26:50 AM

Dave is sounding better than ever.
Long live VH

COMMENT | He should've landed on Wolfie...
posted by : ThisIsMyUsername
12/13/2007 9:32:21 AM

It would've been a lot softer landing.

COMMENT | Stupid ass
posted by : Blackthorned
12/13/2007 10:17:30 AM

In the post Dimebag world of concerts is it any wonder security over-react? Why does a jackass always want to go too far? Just enjoy the gig like 99.9% of other people.

COMMENT | Eddie
posted by : Kissfan77
12/13/2007 10:59:52 AM

saves the day!

COMMENT | waht is up with that flag?
posted by : sonofoden77
12/13/2007 11:01:21 AM

Dude, that's the gayest thing i've ever seen. The second I saw that clip I almost spit my coffee all over my keyboard

COMMENT | I agree above
posted by : MusicManOhio
12/13/2007 12:12:26 PM

After what happened to DIMEBAG, if you get on the stage you should get beat down. (Unless invited)

Eddies is wearing CAMO now does he think he is DIMEBAG now? Come on Eddie you nearly ruined the service, don't pretend you and DIME were tight.

COMMENT | Whats up with that flag?
posted by : yar200398
12/13/2007 12:24:10 PM

Why does Dave have to be so . . . . odd? Does he think its rock n roll to wave a giant flag while in the spotlight? Or when he does his ninja turtle blackbelt sword workout? Only the EMO kids doing kicks in the pit is more girly.

COMMENT |
posted by : pigchop
12/13/2007 12:36:12 PM



VAN-FUCKING-HALEN!

The Vancouver show rocked ass. This band is putting on some killer shows - great to see they have pretty well silenced the B-tards.

The guy who made it onstage - haha...good stuff it was.



COMMENT | Kudos to Eddie
posted by : RiotAct666
12/13/2007 12:48:26 PM

For saving the fan from a beating. EVH is a class act 100%

COMMENT | Eddie saved the guy...
posted by : shattered73
12/13/2007 1:21:12 PM

Because it was his old pal Gary Cherone!!!

COMMENT | yeah...
posted by : nodeerforamonth
12/13/2007 1:32:08 PM

this will only encourage more retards jumping onstage.

I AM surprised that he didn't sue or anything. Yet...

COMMENT | Damn VH sound great!!!
posted by : Moshing Death666
12/13/2007 2:03:26 PM

Dave can wave his flag and do all his stuff...he's diamond dave!!!
I thought it was an artistic thing he was doing with the flag. This reunion is so cool. I hope they stick with dave for now on.
Nice that Eddie saved the guy from a beatdown but probably not wise to run on stage.

COMMENT | Artistic flag waving??????
posted by : yar200398
12/13/2007 4:18:31 PM

I guess Dave thinks he is in a marching band LOL
I loved Van Halen back in the day, and STILL love those old albums.
But even back then Dave was just odd. Dave reminds me of that kid doing the Star Wars light saber thing on that video LOL

COMMENT | Damm
posted by : Ricroc
12/13/2007 4:51:47 PM

I wish that was me, minus the falling on my ass and eating shit face first and nearly getting pounded by security.!!

COMMENT | flag routine
posted by : headshrink
12/13/2007 5:29:59 PM

Reminds me of Will Ferrell in his gymnastics floor routine in "Old School"

COMMENT | Imagine
posted by : bledphase187
12/13/2007 6:14:01 PM

if that was Michael Anthony who came up onstage trying to get back in the spotlight (where he truly deserves to be). That would be interesting!

COMMENT | Nice to hear
posted by : The Duke of Hurl
12/13/2007 7:39:20 PM

the MIDI triggered keyboard parts area all in the same key with the band this time... haha

COMMENT | re: Dime's service
posted by : upful187
12/14/2007 12:09:13 AM

How did eddie ruin Dime's funeral service? I know he put the yellowblack axe in the coffin with eem...

COMMENT | The story behind the story?
posted by : sgt.hartman
12/14/2007 12:40:47 AM

VH's Manager: "Ed, man, all the positive reviews are great and all but it's pretty clear that while the fans admire your talent, about 90% of the fans think you are a total douchebag. We gotta figure out a way to stop the bleeding and bad press about you and all your antics."

Ed: "How about if we give an interview so people can see and hear the real me."

VH Manager: "Um, no. Bad idea. I thought we already agreed, no interviews during the duration of the tour."

Ed: "Well, what then?"

VH Manager: "I know, we'll get one of the roadies to pose as a crazed fan to jump up on stage like an idiot and when the security detail is about to kick his ass, you walk over and pretend to care that he doesn't get hurt. That way, people might think you're not such a bad guy after all."

Ed: "I don't have to actually touch him though do I?"

VH Manager: "Ed, please, for the sake of the band, just put your arm around the guy and act like you care that he's ok. Seriously, it will only take a second. Then all the VH fans who've waited so long for this tour will be willing to forget you haven't given a shit about them for 10 years and they might say something nice about you.

Ed: "Ok, Ok, fuck it."

COMMENT | It's been said but...
posted by : Austin67
12/14/2007 1:52:48 PM

...what the fuck was he thinking in a post-Dimebag world running onstage? You could get your teeth handed back to you for that kind of shit nowadays.

I also think it's funny that Dave, Al and Ed are all in their 50's (I'm guessing) and probably have more energy and less bodyfat than teenage Wolfdownthebuffet Van Halen. Michael Anthony, all is forgiven.



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