OT: Chickenfoot. Thoughts?

[venomnation]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

[JrnyScarab]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

Maybe the music is as good as Zeppelin, but that name's gotta go. Chickenfoot!??!??

[Rick]

Should be a monster. Gotta love that lineup. Don't know much about Chad Smith though, I guess that's Red Hot Chili Peppers?

[Barb]

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/ ... zep-156990

Sammy Hagar is excited about his new supergroup, Chickenfoot, so much so that he says the band "could rival Zep."

Comprised of acclaimed guitarist Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Peppers's drummer Chad Smith, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and Hagar, Chickenfoot have written "around eight or nine songs so far" and are due to enter the recording studio just before Labor Day.

"When people hear the music, it's Led Zeppelin," Hagar enthuses. "I know that's a bold statement, but it's as good as that." The Red Rocker then compares the group to another musical entity, one he has had some experience with: "It's ten times Van Halen, because it's functional - we all like each other."

For his part, Joe Satriani is jazzed about the project but is less hyperbolic than Cabo man Hagar: "We're having a very fun time. For years now I've wanted to do something with a real vocalist and a real band, and I came close a few times but nothing really panned out. This time is different. What I'm doing with Sammy and the rest of the guys feels right. We get together, we have a lot of laughs, and great things happen musically. I'm thrilled, and I can't wait to get our ideas recorded."

Interestingly, MusicRadar has just figured out that the intials of Chickenfoot's members - H.S.A.S. - are exactly the same as another supergroup in Hagar's past. Coincidence?

[NealIsGod]

Interestingly, MusicRadar has just figured out that the intials of Chickenfoot's members - H.S.A.S. - are exactly the same as another supergroup in Hagar's past. Coincidence?

If it's half as good as HSAS I'll love it.

[jrnychick]

I love Sammy Hagar, so I have a preconceived notion that it will be great. I don't know about the comparison to Zep. I don't know if it's a good idea to come out of the box saying that your new band is going to sound like a legendary band like Zep. Maybe he meant that Zep fans would really like Chickenfoot?

[epresley]

Chad Smith is excellent. Some of you may not be familiar with him if you don't like the Chili Peppers, but he is tight. Sounds like a great band for sure! Gotta love the Red Rocker too!

[X factor]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

I dare say Sam's comparison to Zep was tongue in cheek.
In any event, can't wait!!!! Bring on THE FOOT!!!

[Barb]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

I dare say Sam's comparison to Zep was tongue in cheek.
In any event, can't wait!!!! Bring on THE FOOT!!!

I don't think so. "When people hear the music, it's Led Zeppelin," Hagar enthuses. "I know that's a bold statement, but it's as good as that."

[lights1961]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

I dare say Sam's comparison to Zep was tongue in cheek.
In any event, can't wait!!!! Bring on THE FOOT!!!

I don't think so. "When people hear the music, it's Led Zeppelin," Hagar enthuses. "I know that's a bold statement, but it's as good as that."

NOthing is as good as ZEP. Sammy is delusional sometimes.

[Barb]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

I dare say Sam's comparison to Zep was tongue in cheek.
In any event, can't wait!!!! Bring on THE FOOT!!!

I don't think so. "When people hear the music, it's Led Zeppelin," Hagar enthuses. "I know that's a bold statement, but it's as good as that."

NOthing is as good as ZEP. Sammy is delusional sometimes.

I still love him, though! I can't wait to hear it, but he is definitely setting expecations way too high with that comment!

[cyndy!]

Maybe the music is as good as Zeppelin, but that name's gotta go. Chickenfoot!??!??

chickenfoot is just the code name. they haven't announced the real name yet.

like NIG said, if it's half as good as HSAS, i'll love it! i do prefer neal's style over satriani's, so i hope i don't ruin the experience for myself by constantly wondering what it would sound like with neal instead of satch.

[X factor]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

I dare say Sam's comparison to Zep was tongue in cheek.
In any event, can't wait!!!! Bring on THE FOOT!!!

I don't think so. "When people hear the music, it's Led Zeppelin," Hagar enthuses. "I know that's a bold statement, but it's as good as that."

Yeah, yeah, could be.. but I've heard Sam make remarks like this before and most, if not in jest, are just heat of the moment exitement. My point is I don't think he was meaning to be as pretentious as that statement sounds.

[Barb]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

I dare say Sam's comparison to Zep was tongue in cheek.
In any event, can't wait!!!! Bring on THE FOOT!!!

I don't think so. "When people hear the music, it's Led Zeppelin," Hagar enthuses. "I know that's a bold statement, but it's as good as that."

Yeah, yeah, could be.. but I've heard Sam make remarks like this before and most, if not in jest, are just heat of the moment exitement. My point is I don't think he was meaning to be as pretentious as that statement sounds.

Ya, Sammy is the most postive, optimisic guy and I love that about him. He is clearly very confident and excited about this project!

[NealIsGod]

Maybe the music is as good as Zeppelin, but that name's gotta go. Chickenfoot!??!??

chickenfoot is just the code name. they haven't announced the real name yet.

like NIG said, if it's half as good as HSAS, i'll love it! i do prefer neal's style over satriani's, so i hope i don't ruin the experience for myself by constantly wondering what it would sound like with neal instead of satch.

Yeah, me too. Should have been Planet US.

[SF-Dano]

Maybe the music is as good as Zeppelin, but that name's gotta go. Chickenfoot!??!??

chickenfoot is just the code name. they haven't announced the real name yet.

like NIG said, if it's half as good as HSAS, i'll love it! i do prefer neal's style over satriani's, so i hope i don't ruin the experience for myself by constantly wondering what it would sound like with neal instead of satch.

Yeah, me too. Should have been Planet US.

Agreed. Planet US would have been incredible with both Neal and Satch. Hey Sammy, give Neal a call.

[Tito]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

That interview basically sums up why I can not ever get into Hagar all the way. Everytime he opens his mouth, he thinks he is the best. His solo career is good but overrated. Not to mention, he still doesn't understand his role in VH. He is not on par with the Van Halens. Or Diamond Dave.

Also, is this band another byproduct of Planet US?

[Carlitto H@kk]

Maybe the music is as good as Zeppelin, but that name's gotta go. Chickenfoot!??!??

chickenfoot is just the code name. they haven't announced the real name yet.

like NIG said, if it's half as good as HSAS, i'll love it! i do prefer neal's style over satriani's, so i hope i don't ruin the experience for myself by constantly wondering what it would sound like with neal instead of satch.

Yeah, me too. Should have been Planet US.

I am DYING to hear this project!
I am very curious to see how Satch tailors his playing
style; recording a whole album w/ a vocalist will be
a first for him, right?

Also, funny enough, I heard "Suck My Kiss" by the RHC
on the XM the other day, and for some reason keyed in
on Smith's drums...
Gi-Normous sound!!! Fuck!
His playing and Rubin's production = Pure Bliss!!!

[Carlitto H@kk]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

That interview basically sums up why I can not ever get into Hagar all the way. Everytime he opens his mouth, he thinks he is the best. His solo career is good but overrated. Not to mention, he still doesn't understand his role in VH. He is not on par with the Van Halens. Or Diamond Dave.

Also, is this band another byproduct of Planet US?

What's up?
He doesn't sell enough albums in the states for you or SJ
to think he is "relevant"? Doesn't fill big enough
venues for you or SJ to consider him a "real" Rock Star
worthy of all the "fawning" he gets in here like some
other singers???

What a jack-ass...

[Tito]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen),Joe Satriani (Duh...), Chad Smith (RHCP).

They're comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

Talk amongst yourselves.

Whatcha think?

That interview basically sums up why I can not ever get into Hagar all the way. Everytime he opens his mouth, he thinks he is the best. His solo career is good but overrated. Not to mention, he still doesn't understand his role in VH. He is not on par with the Van Halens. Or Diamond Dave.

Also, is this band another byproduct of Planet US?

What's up?
He doesn't sell enough albums in the states for you or SJ
to think he is "relevant"? Doesn't fill big enough
venues for you or SJ to consider him a "real" Rock Star
worthy of all the "fawning" he gets in here like some
other singers???

What a jack-ass...

Funny. I like his music both solo and in Van Halen and HSAS. I've seen him 2 or 3 times. As someone else stated earlier, I think he gets a bit delusional at times. He has good solo songs, but I think people have a bit of revisionist history when they think he was this huge solo artist. He did very well, but he would've come and gone if it weren't for Van Halen. His Van Halen days have been the fuel for his solo career of the past decade, as a matter of fact, probably more sucessful today than in the past. The Van Halen years, early on, gave him the capital to do his Cabo Wabos and tequila, making him a boat load of money. So, when he takes shots at the band, to me it comes off as a little ungrateful. Also, the first time I saw him was great. The second time I saw him, it got annoying (came off as a rockin' Buffett ripoff). There was a third time, somewhere I'm sure but can't remember when. If he stuck to the music (I like the solo live cd he did a few years ago), he probably would be fine. But his tequila gimmick and putting on everything the fans throw on stage gets old quick. Speaking of him opening his mouth, didn't he get some heat in St. Louis last year for blasting Budweiser or something.

[Carlitto H@kk]

What's up?
He doesn't sell enough albums in the states for you or SJ
to think he is "relevant"? Doesn't fill big enough
venues for you or SJ to consider him a "real" Rock Star
worthy of all the "fawning" he gets in here like some
other singers???

What a jack-ass...

Funny. I like his music both solo and in Van Halen and HSAS. I've seen him 2 or 3 times. As someone else stated earlier, I think he gets a bit delusional at times. He has good solo songs, but I think people have a bit of revisionist history when they think he was this huge solo artist. He did very well, but he would've come and gone if it weren't for Van Halen. His Van Halen days have been the fuel for his solo career of the past decade, as a matter of fact, probably more sucessful today than in the past. The Van Halen years, early on, gave him the capital to do his Cabo Wabos and tequila, making him a boat load of money. So, when he takes shots at the band, to me it comes off as a little ungrateful. Also, the first time I saw him was great. The second time I saw him, it got annoying (came off as a rockin' Buffett ripoff). There was a third time, somewhere I'm sure but can't remember when. If he stuck to the music (I like the solo live cd he did a few years ago), he probably would be fine. But his tequila gimmick and putting on everything the fans throw on stage gets old quick. Speaking of him opening his mouth, didn't he get some heat in St. Louis last year for blasting Budweiser or something.

Dude, your idea of what makes someone "over-rated" or "good" is what is dellusional around here.
Your points about Hagar are just as skewed and ass-backwards as the numerous negative points
you've been tossing out about Soto.

Hagar had a solid solo career before Van Halen and a HUGE fan following.
Of course he has gained noteriety/fame/fans from his time "filling in for Diamond Dave"

As for his Wabo-Shtick... Good for him!
He's doing somethnig he loves, he's happy , HIS FANS are happy...
How can that be so wrong? How does that make him "over-rated"?
Cause he doesn't have a hit album or song on the radio???
Aside from Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and Van Halen w/ DD (if they were
to record new music), NO BAND/Artist from the 80's rock era has a shot
at hits anymore. That's the climate of the biz now.

[Barb]

Didn't the Hagar era of VH sell more records than the Diamond Dave era?

[Tito]

What's up?
He doesn't sell enough albums in the states for you or SJ
to think he is "relevant"? Doesn't fill big enough
venues for you or SJ to consider him a "real" Rock Star
worthy of all the "fawning" he gets in here like some
other singers???

What a jack-ass...

Funny. I like his music both solo and in Van Halen and HSAS. I've seen him 2 or 3 times. As someone else stated earlier, I think he gets a bit delusional at times. He has good solo songs, but I think people have a bit of revisionist history when they think he was this huge solo artist. He did very well, but he would've come and gone if it weren't for Van Halen. His Van Halen days have been the fuel for his solo career of the past decade, as a matter of fact, probably more sucessful today than in the past. The Van Halen years, early on, gave him the capital to do his Cabo Wabos and tequila, making him a boat load of money. So, when he takes shots at the band, to me it comes off as a little ungrateful. Also, the first time I saw him was great. The second time I saw him, it got annoying (came off as a rockin' Buffett ripoff). There was a third time, somewhere I'm sure but can't remember when. If he stuck to the music (I like the solo live cd he did a few years ago), he probably would be fine. But his tequila gimmick and putting on everything the fans throw on stage gets old quick. Speaking of him opening his mouth, didn't he get some heat in St. Louis last year for blasting Budweiser or something.

Dude, your idea of what makes someone "over-rated" or "good" is what is dellusional around here.
Your points about Hagar are just as skewed and ass-backwards as the numerous negative points
you've been tossing out about Soto.

Hagar had a solid solo career before Van Halen and a HUGE fan following.
Of course he has gained noteriety/fame/fans from his time "filling in for Diamond Dave"

As for his Wabo-Shtick... Good for him!
He's doing somethnig he loves, he's happy , HIS FANS are happy...
How can that be so wrong? How does that make him "over-rated"?
Cause he doesn't have a hit album or song on the radio???
Aside from Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and Van Halen w/ DD (if they were
to record new music), NO BAND/Artist from the 80's rock era has a shot
at hits anymore. That's the climate of the biz now.

I did NOT say he wasn't any good. I like him (excluding his sh-t talking interviews). I said he did well before Van Halen, but Van Halen definitely took him to a new level or several new levels. If it wasn't for that time also, he would've faded away shortly after. I don't begrudge him for his stage antics or business decisions either. It just wasn't for me, the second and third time at least. His delusional talk makes him overrated. Besides that, he probably gets his just due.

[Tito]

Didn't the Hagar era of VH sell more records than the Diamond Dave era?

No. Also, Van Hagar record sales regress by the record too.

[strangegrey]

Didn't the Hagar era of VH sell more records than the Diamond Dave era?

I don't know Barb, considering the recent concert events...but about 6-8 years, when the band released reissues of the albums upto and including 1984, record sales were evenly split between the Van Roth and Van Hagar eras.

This was considerably noteworthy, since the Van Hagar records had considerably less shelf time than the Van Roth records...and the Van Roth records received a bump in record sales due to people repurchasing the reissues.

So one could make an argument back then, that given equal footing, the Sammy era VH records sold better than the Roth era.


Right now, given the fact that the reissues have had 10 years of shelf time...and they're now parading around the country, pimping this 3/4 farce of the band....that Van Roth sales might be out doing van Hagar sales...

but, it's still all about personal preference. I loved both eras for different reasons....

[strangegrey]

Didn't the Hagar era of VH sell more records than the Diamond Dave era?

No. Also, Van Hagar record sales regress by the record too.

In what way? All 4 Van Hagarstudio albums sold in excess of tripple platinum! All 4 Van Hagar studio albums went #1 as well. Give me one album with Roth on it that went #1!?


Again, I reiterate. It's a complicated comparison to make given shelf-time and the reissues. compare apples to apples before you can stand on any soapbox and make an assertion!

[Barb]

Didn't the Hagar era of VH sell more records than the Diamond Dave era?

I don't know Barb, considering the recent concert events...but about 6-8 years, when the band released reissues of the albums upto and including 1984, record sales were evenly split between the Van Roth and Van Hagar eras.

This was considerably noteworthy, since the Van Hagar records had considerably less shelf time than the Van Roth records...and the Van Roth records received a bump in record sales due to people repurchasing the reissues.

So one could make an argument back then, that given equal footing, the Sammy era VH records sold better than the Roth era.


Right now, given the fact that the reissues have had 10 years of shelf time...and they're now parading around the country, pimping this 3/4 farce of the band....that Van Roth sales might be out doing van Hagar sales...

but, it's still all about personal preference. I loved both eras for different reasons....

I wasn't sure... just thought I'd heard that tidbit along the way somewhere.

As for Sammy needing to be grateful to VH, that's a crock of shit. There is no way on God's Green Earth that band would have continued that level of success without Sammy Hagar. Sammy is doing just fine. The cool thing about Sam is that he just has a great time, doesn't over indulge in bad things and loves music. He is arguably one of my all time favortie human beings.

[ProgRocker53]

I cannot WAIT until this band puts out a record.

I LOVE Van Halen, Satriani, and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. This should certainly be a very unique and festive musical blend.

I'm willing to pre-order right freakin' NOW!

[Tito]

doesn't over indulge

Cabo Wabo Tequila?

[Carlitto H@kk]

I did NOT say he wasn't any good. I like him (excluding his sh-t talking interviews).

In the arena of "VH Shit-Talking", EVH opened that can of worms, throwing shots at Sammy
long before Sammy ever shot back. And over the past few years, Sammy has been pretty classy, yet honest,
when speaking of VH and EVH and just not beating around the bush when it comes to talking about Eddie's
multiple personalities, dependencies and short comings of late.