Joe Satriani confirmed that he has been in discussion with Alex Van Halen And David Lee Roth an all-star. about participating in from Helen Tribute Project.
The 65-year-old guitarist addressed the rumor just days after ex METALLICA bassist Jason Newstead The Palm Beach Post learned they had been contacted from Helen Drummer about to play bass for the project about six months ago. newsted Told the Florida newspaper that he agreed to go to California to jam alex And that and see if it felt right, but he eventually realized that it would be impossible to do justice to from Helenlegacy of “how could you?” Jason said. “There’s no one who can top it, so how do you show it respect? I didn’t want it to be seen as a money grab. And then it all fizzled.”
satrianiwho is promoting his newly released solo album “Elephants of Mars”was asked about newstedCommentary in a new interview with the classic rock show “Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen.”
that Said (as written by) BLABBERMOUTH.NET🙂 “I’m talking with alex And dave about doing something for about a year – a tour, something like that – that would be a true tribute [late VAN HALEN guitarist] Eddy [Van Halen] And this from Helen legacy.
“For me, doing something like this had a terrifying prospect, but I realized it was something that would be a real labor of love for me. I felt so honored to take up the challenge.
“it’s too complicated,” satriani to continue. “And all I can really say about it is that if it happens, I know we’ll make it the greatest thing ever for fans and we all celebrate together not only the great Eddie Van Helena But the legacy that band created, the amazing amount of music and the goodwill and good vibes they created as a band.”
satriani said that he was surprised to learn that Jason Before everything was finalized the existence of the project was revealed and an official announcement was made.
“These things are always happening in the music industry, and you should be very quiet about it. [laughs], because sometimes they don’t work out,” he said. “There’s usually about 10 crazy ideas floating around and musicians are always like, ‘Okay, I won’t say anything about that’ because It cannot work. I don’t want to hurt this person’s feelings or disrupt any other business plan.’ So yeah, we were all very surprised that Jason Wanted to go public with it ’cause we all swore an oath of silence. [Laughs],
satriani also talked about how it’s been to be in regular touch alex keeping all the pieces together for as long as possible from Helen Travel
“I say just to know alex It’s been amazing indeed.” that said. “He’s a great man, and obviously, I can’t imagine losing a brother so soon. And they were really close; their relationship was really quite unique.” related to RothThe guitarist said: “I don’t know dave that well. I think I’ve only met him once – maybe when Steve [Vai] invited us to visit David Lee Roth Travel i was in australia Mick Jagger At that point, then we all left; It was quite an experience. But yeah, I’ve only talked to dave The last many times on the phone – I don’t know – 25 years or so. but he is David Lee Roth, they from Helen, This is a big deal.
“As I said before, if this ever happens, it will be a great honor and a formidable challenge,” satriani said. ,Eddy, you can’t reproduce what he did – you can’t. You could learn the notes and you could be taught all the fingers and got the gears and everything, but there was only one Eddy And he was the epitome of an original genius. But if it does, then I know alex It will make sure this is the right way to do it.”
satriani Went to compare the classic playing experience from Helen Songs for the Challenge of Performing in Bands chicken feet in which he has been joined by the former from Helen singer sammy hagrowthe former-from Helen bassist Michael Anthony And red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith,
“I looked at it from a musical point of view,” he said. “I spent most of my life trying to memorize my own catalogue—there are too many notes to remember and pull up a show and focus on it. So every so often it comes up with something like, chicken feet, It’s like, ‘Okay, I’ve got to make room for another way to play in my mind.’ The big deal is when you meet with boys chicken feet, their personalities are so vast and they bring so much talent that you really don’t need to be that big; You just be a part of something.
“But the idea of ​​representing all ages from Helen, it is very difficult; It’s a lot of things,” he admitted. “And just from a guitar player’s point of view, Eddy progressed remarkably both as a player and as an inventor, and from those two things, they went together ‘Van Halen Eye’ All the way to the final album. And when you sit down to actually learn it and put it away, you go, ‘Whoa! I not only need talent, but I need [to use specific] gear,” because some things won’t work until you’ve got this amp and it’s doing it. So that’s another thing as well.”
last June, Eddie Van Helenason of Wolfgang Van Halenwho joined his father from Helen for the band’s 2007 reunion tour with Rothinstead of AnthonyTold SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunks” It would be “great” to eventually organize one. Eddie Van Helena Tribute show. “It’s not in the immediate plans, ‘Cause there’s a lot of moving parts that you have to corral for this to happen. But I definitely think it has to happen. Absolutely,” he said.
Asked how the tribute concert is taking place in the context of how musicians should be involved, wolfgang Said: “I have no idea. All I know is that cent percent attention should be on pop. While it may be a celebration from Helen And the history of the band, I think more than anything, that should be focused on… that’s a long question and a big one to figure out. But I think it must at some point.”
In November 2020, wolfgang Told entertainment tonight Whoever comes from an offering show in honor of his father will go to that Eddyfavorite charity, Mr Holland’s creation, which helps underprivileged students to access musical instruments. Earnings from the first single from wolfgangsolo band giant wvh, “distance”are also benefiting Mr Holland’s creation,
In February 2021, hanger Told Kyle Meredith that he will make every effort to participate in Eddie Van Helena Tribute concert.
“I have nothing to do with it” [Eddie Van Halen] legacy,” he said. “It’s his business—that’s wolfie, Alex Van Halen, They are family members. Anyone who wants to call me and say, ‘It’s the date,’ I’ll be there. I don’t care where I am. i will cancel [solo] a demonstration [if I need to], [Laughs] [That’s] Some from Helen would like never Doing. I always make that joke – had to cancel a show [out of the question with] from Helen, I got sick without singing, Eddy went out with crutches, alex Went out with a fucking neck brace – we won’t be canceling the show. but i will cancel My show tribute Eddy Any day.”
Eddy Died in October 2020 at the age of 65 from Helen The guitarist died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California.
Eddy Was diagnosed with oral cancer in 2000 and underwent tongue surgery. He later battled lung cancer and was receiving radiation treatment in Germany. Things got worse in early 2019 when Eddy Found in a motorcycle accident. He was later diagnosed with a brain tumor, and received gamma knife radiosurgery to treat the disease.
Joe Satriani photo Credit: Eduardo Pea Dolhun
