Wow. Check this out:
Sammy Hagar
For some people, his joining Van Halen was a sin committed against rock and roll, but frankly, I always thought that was bullshit... there was Van Halen Part I, and Van Halen Part II, and to me they were separate entities, each meant to be weighed by its own might and influence.
Van Halen, Part I, was a juggernaut. Pure and simple. I mean, the album Van Halen is and always will be a classic, and extremely influentual. Just think of what rock and roll would have been like if that album hadn't been let loose! C'mon! Running With the Devil! You Really Got Me! I could go on and on about Van Halen with Mr. Roth on vocals. But I won't. That's not the focus here.
Van Halen part II: Sammy Hagar. I've been a Sammy Hagar fan since 1981, when I first heard "I'll Fall in Love Again" from the album "Standing Hampton". His music seemed like the perfect mix of great hooks, a cool voice, and harder-edged rock. Three Lock Box had great songs, VOA had great songs, the supergroup HSAS had great songs (such a great album, and barely anyone knew about it).
Then he joined Van Halen in 1986, 5150 came out, and I loved it. No, really, I mean I LOVED IT!
I don't need to expand further, because you know the rest...
Chad Smith
Chad Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I don't need to say more, do I?
Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani is arguably one of the best rock guitarists of the last 20 years. His students have included Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Marty Friedman of Megadeth, David Bryson of Counting Crows, Kevin Cadogan from Third Eye Blind, Larry LaLonde of Primus, Possessed, Alex Skolnick of Testament, Rick Hunolt of Exodus, Phil Kettner of Lääz Rockit, Geoff Tyson of T-Ride, and Charlie Hunter. When his friend and former student Steve Vai gained fame playing with David Lee Roth in 1986, Vai raved about Satriani in several interviews with guitar magazines. What more can I say?
So, Chickenfoot. I'm gonna keep an eye on this. It should be interesting at the very least...
Links:
Rolling Stone article:
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/03/25/chickenfoot-supergroup-of-van-halen-chili-peppers-members-satriani-ready-debut
Chickenfoot on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/al
Blabbermouth.net:
http://www.roadrunnerrecor
and the Chickenfoot website:
http://www.chickenfoot.us/
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