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Old 05-17-2012, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob B View Post
We saw the 3rd show in Indy back in early March. I am a die hard VH fan but Dave should give it up, he just looks like someone's Grandpa trying to act like a 20 year on stage and just can't hit the note like he used too. Just sounds alot like a monotone scream or yell.
They also really miss/need the backup vocals of Michael Anthony, he was a key person in the "sound" of VH during the Dave and Sammy era's that people don't give him much credit for. The 2 brothers can still play though!!

Well said about Michael Anthony's vocals- very under rated- I saw VH at the "new" Boston garden back in March and it was good - decent set list - "Hear about it later" and "Women in Love" amongst others.

I saw Chickenfoot last night at the Orpheum in Boston - which is an old theatre/ opera house type venue and right away Michaels back up vocals produce that "sound" you speak of. Fun show, not crazy overpriced tickets, good show if you get a chance to see it.