January 31st, 2008
From: http://www.arktimes.com/
Brian Chilson got some nice shots from the show. 9,368 showed up.
How was it?
Comments
Pasted from my comments on the other VH link:
Just got back from the VH show. As a life long fan of both versions, I was
ecstatic to hear of the reunion with Roth, but like many true fans thought
that without Michael Anthony, a large part of the sound that made them
famous would be missing. I walked in cynical that Wolfgang could be
anything but a cheap imitation, but I have to tell ya... the kid can play
and, at least live, his background vocal (with his Dad) was as close to
the original as one could expect. It will never be the same without
Michael Anthony, but I can tell you I'm convinced that its damn close, and
still damn good.
The band overall has lost a few steps, as you might expect, but they still
put on a rockin' show. Roth's vocals were never his strong point in a live
show, and he wasn't so hot tonite vocally. But, as always, that guy makes
you LOVE what you're hearing and watching. He's a showman, not a vocalist.
So in that regard, he was on tonite. The crowd was enthusiastic,
especially late in the show, but still fairly sedate compared to the old
days. I guess 40 and 50 year olds just can't rock it like they used to,
yours truly included. I'd give it an 8 overall.
For me, and for most true VH fans, the best thing was to see Eddie having
fun again and sober. It was also obvious that he and "Wolfie" have a
special bond. You had to be there to understand what I mean.
I also found it interesting that Eddie still wears his wedding ring.
Perhaps now that he's cleaned up his act another reunion is in the future?
Michael Anthony, wherever you are... you're still missed, but its clear
its time to move on.
P.S. Have you seen junior's grades?
Posted by: Oddball [TypeKey Profile Page] | January 30, 2008 11:44 PM
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