Jason Bonham Discusses Van Halen’s "Weird" Music
Jason Bonham, drummer for the band Bonham, has recently opened up about his experiences playing Van Halen’s music with his current bandmates, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and Joe Satriani, as part of their ongoing tribute tour, "Best of All Worlds." In a recent interview with SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, Bonham shared his thoughts on the band’s unique musical arrangements, which he describes as "weird" and "awkward."
The Origins of Van Halen’s "Weird" Music
According to Bonham, the band’s former bassist, Michael Anthony, revealed to him that the unusual constructions in some of Van Halen’s tracks were a result of the band’s brothers, Eddie and Alex Van Halen, being brothers. Bonham recalls Anthony saying, "It’s Eddie screwing with Alex. He’s making him play something that’s weird."
An "Eye-Opening Experience"
Bonham admits that it was an "eye-opening experience" to "really dig in there and go, ‘Hold on – why, why does it push there? It’s not meant to. That doesn’t feel right!’" He notes that it’s the brothers’ unique dynamic that makes their music so distinctive. "It’s their thing. It’s just the way they were," Anthony would say.
Top 10 Van Hagar Songs
For fans of Van Halen’s music with Sammy Hagar on vocals, Ultimate Classic Rock has compiled a list of the top 10 Van Hagar songs. Check out the article to see if your favorite Van Hagar track made the cut.
Is a Book Deal Behind Alex Van Halen’s Silence?
Meanwhile, Sammy Hagar has reported that he tried several times to make contact with Alex Van Halen, in hopes that he’d take part in the Best of All Worlds tour. However, he’s now speculating that a book deal is behind Van Halen’s silence. "I’ve asked him to meet me under any conditions – any circumstances, anytime, anyplace, anywhere," Hagar says. "It’s not like, ‘Well, let me think about it.’ It’s like, no answer – zero."
The Book Deal Speculation
Hagar confirms that Van Halen could have taken any role he liked: "Just play a couple of songs, or if you want to be the drummer the whole night, or be the executive producer. What do you want to do?" However, he believes that Van Halen’s silence may be due to a book deal. "I’m sure when he made his book deal, they said, ‘You cannot talk to [David Lee Roth], and you cannot talk to Hagar,’" he added. "I guarantee you, that that was part of the deal."
Conclusion
Jason Bonham’s insights into Van Halen’s "weird" music offer a unique perspective on the band’s unique sound. The "Best of All Worlds" tour, featuring Bonham, Hagar, Anthony, and Satriani, is a celebration of Van Halen’s music and legacy. Meanwhile, the speculation surrounding Alex Van Halen’s silence has sparked interest in the possibility of a book deal.
FAQs
Q: What is the "Best of All Worlds" tour?
A: The "Best of All Worlds" tour is a tribute tour featuring Jason Bonham, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and Joe Satriani, celebrating Van Halen’s music and legacy.
Q: What does Jason Bonham think about Van Halen’s "weird" music?
A: Bonham describes Van Halen’s music as "weird" and "awkward," but notes that it’s the brothers’ unique dynamic that makes their music so distinctive.
Q: Why do you think Alex Van Halen is silent about the tour?
A: Sammy Hagar speculates that a book deal may be behind Van Halen’s silence, citing the possibility that his silence was part of the deal.
Q: Is a book deal confirmed?
A: No, a book deal has not been officially confirmed. However, the speculation surrounding Alex Van Halen’s silence has sparked interest in the possibility of a book deal.
Q: What is the top 10 Van Hagar songs list?
A: Ultimate Classic Rock has compiled a list of the top 10 Van Hagar songs, featuring some of the band’s most popular tracks.
