Idea came in 1985, when then -vocalist David Lee Roth left his post and the band had difficulty finding a substitute
Audioslave, The Perfect Circle, Velvet Revolver. What do all these bands have in common? They are known supergroups, formed by musicians with a consolidated career. When David Lee Roth left the Van Halenin 1985, Eddie van Halen He thought of gathering artists and creating a powerful set.
The departure of the singer generated an uncertainty in the guitarist’s career. Before Sammy Hagarmany singers were considered to the post, but the idea of Eddie van Halen In creating a supergroup almost changed the career of his band. In an interview with Guitar world (via American Songwriter), in 1996, the musician talked about his idea:
“My plan at the time – and I wouldn’t necessarily call him a solo album because Mike and Al would have touched him – it was to call Mike Rutherford [Genesis], Pete Townshend, Phil Collins and Joe Cockereveryone I had talked to. ”
Michael Anthony (bassist) and Alex van Halen (drummer) already played with Eddie in their main band, while Mike Rutherford (guitarist and bassist) and Phil Collins (drummer and vocalist) made history in Genesis. Pete Townshend (guitarist) is co -founder of the The Whowhile Joe Cocker (vocalist) gained popularity with his solo career, especially after making a rereading of music “With a Little Help From My Friends”original Beatles.
Eddie Van Halen, “Right Now” and … Joe Cocker?
Eddie reported that at the time he had already composed “Right Now” And I wanted Cocker it sung. His idea was to compose an album, make all the instrumental part and bring a different vocalist to each of the songs.
“Logistically, it would have been a nightmare – people on tour, contractual agreements, companies complaining – and we would probably only be ending now.”
Nevertheless, the guitarist admits: “It would have been fun”. We will never know how this supergroup would have been, after all, the Van Halen found in Hagar your desired vocalist.
Rolling Stone Brazil Special: Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden on the cover: A Rolling Stone Brazil He launched an edition of unpublished collector for fans of the Heavy Metal band. The biggest albums, the list of shows in Brazil, the power of the group’s market and even a tour of the band’s plane you can see in the printed special, for sale at Profile store.
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Source: Rollingstone
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