Van Halen Addresses Superbowl Rumors

Discussion in 'NFL General Discussion' started by Sweets, Jul 10, 2012.

  1. Sweets

    Sweets All-Pro

    There have been rumors floating around that Van Halen would be the half-time performers at the 2013 Super Bowl in New Orleans. In response to the rumors, David Lee Roth has responded on VanHalennewsdesk. This is the text of the statement: "I’m compelled to address the now-rampant rumors that Van Halen is playing the Superbowl. First of all let me say this — be still my pigskin heart. That honor has not been bestowed upon us at this time though it is one we would accept in a NY minute. Having heard VH blaring through stadium speakers on any given Sunday – more like every given Sunday, the idea of playing there live would be like – ‘okay, now we’re in the game’. Van Halen’s collective memories are – and with all due respect to each and every one of these memories, teeming with been-theres and done-that’s, but none include playing at the Superbowl. Playing at the Superbowl is a veritable holy grail of musical recognition, a highly prized rite of passage for (game-changing) artists. Not a spiritual rite with snake pits or Hebrew school or anything, but it’s up there. We are not on Commissioner Goodell’s dance card at this time, but we would be most honored to dance the halftime away in New Orleans. It’s an honor to be considered and for that we would like to thank the rumormongers all over the World Wide Web." - D-Ro

    Source: The Redzone
     
    Last edited: Jul 11, 2012
  2. Agent Zero

    Agent Zero I rode the short bus

    I think it would be killer for VH to play at halftime.
     
  3. Tarkus

    Tarkus The Thread Stalker

    Sounds like someone's PR dept.'s trying to earn their pay. :icon_smile:
     
  4. Agent Zero

    Agent Zero I rode the short bus

    Most likely right. But VH would definitely be an upgrade from what we have been seeing. lol
     
  5. ragman

    ragman Pro Bowler Fantasy Guru

    Meh. No singer or group that the SB can come up with will totally satisfy the whole country.
     
  6. Agent Zero

    Agent Zero I rode the short bus

    Correction sir.. The country has Bieber Fever.. :icon_rolleyes:

    lol
     
  7. ragman

    ragman Pro Bowler Fantasy Guru

    Not me. LOL!

    He's in trouble again. He was caught speeding trying to get away from the paparazzi.
     
  8. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    Van Halen colab with Bieber...

    #winning for the nation!

    :dirty29:
     
  9. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    Always been a huge VH fan. They might not be as spry as they used to be, but they can still rock.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGzHUyx8PB4]Van Halen Live Montreal March 2012 ( full concert) - YouTube[/ame]
     
  10. InfinitePulse

    InfinitePulse disgusted.

    Tired of all the old acts... I mean, who pays attention to the halftime show anyway... isn't there a lingerie bowl at halftime??
     
  11. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    I remember when we got a halftime empty arena match:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZrsqR6M7EM]Wrestling Classics #25 - It's Halftime Heat, baby! (Empty Arena match 1999) - YouTube[/ame]
     
  12. InfinitePulse

    InfinitePulse disgusted.

    Now that would be cool... see a mini-royal rumble...
     
  13. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    I really thought McMahon was a great announcer...