Michael Anthony is and always was one fourth of Van Halen. Just as important as anyone else....under freakin rated singer and bassist....WOW these guys are just killing it for real
I don't care what anyone says... @philx1111 is one of the best guitarists and performers out there today. Whether it be with his band, The Drills. Or, playing covers of the greatest songs ever with a mashup of different artists. This, right here, with Michael Anthony on bass and Mike Lewis, regardless of the quality of the recording... is freakin' awesome.
My good friend Mike Lewis brought the heat on the drums, too. So glad to see him rocking out with PhilX and Michael Anthony. These guys all sound fantastic together!
Michael Anthony is one of the most epic backup vocalists.. his demonstration of his vocal range even in this video is pretty amazing. There's certain things that you hear from VH that you know that it's VH even if you hear a quick snippet of a song. From the guitar licks, to the distinctive heavy drum cymbals, to the high pitch backing vocals.. Michael Anthony was just as important to Van Halen success and distinct sound as Eddie and David Lee Roth. I just finished the memoir, "Running with the Devil, A Backstage Pass.." by their former manager Noel Monk and it is a very good read into the beginning of the band 78-84 until his dismissal and it's a shame what the VH Brothers did to Michael Anthony pertaining to being an equal creative member of the band. He is such a talented and nice guy.
And the dirty little secret is that Ed was jealous of his vocal abilities, and the fact that Mike got all the credit for backing vocals. Ed was the original lead singer, and Alex had to make him stop singing. Ed didn't want to. Ed thought he sang better than he actually did. Thus "How many say I", and proof of his inability to perform as a lead vocalist. Over the years his jealousy and angst grew until he tossed Mike out of the band before the 2004 reunion with Sam. It was pitiful how he treated Mike, how he said horrible things about him. This is why, pure jealousy. And it's even sadder that Mike and Ed's voices somehow blended well. Ed always sounded flat to me, but Mikey pulled him up and made the backing vocals harmonize perfectly.
Right here...right now, Michael Anthony has the coolest power trio hard rock band in America. Great choice, having Phil X on guitar. Glad he jumped off the Bon Jovi train, into this band. That was a stellar live version of "Somebody Get Me a Doctor." Thanks for sharing.
Get me a doctor BABYYY!!!😝🤘🤘 alwayz coolll to hear a VH-song! Phil and Michael killin’ it!! 👍👍Greetz, VH-fan for life and beyond, from Holland, yes the land of the klumps (wooden shoes) a.k.a. The Netherlands 👏👏👏👏🙌👍👍
Michael Anthony is and always was one fourth of Van Halen. Just as important as anyone else....under freakin rated singer and bassist....WOW these guys are just killing it for real
I love Michael Anthony’s vocals
Michael Anthony forever carrying on the Van Halen torch‼️🎸🙏
He's the guy who made Roth sound good, lol.
@@williamallen7386 lol
Mikey was already my fave VH guy
@@williamallen7386 you're not wrong🤣👍
@@williamallen7386 So fuckin cool to here him singing Roths lead and you're right,his vocals were just as important to their soundas anything
I don't care what anyone says... @philx1111 is one of the best guitarists and performers out there today. Whether it be with his band, The Drills. Or, playing covers of the greatest songs ever with a mashup of different artists. This, right here, with Michael Anthony on bass and Mike Lewis, regardless of the quality of the recording... is freakin' awesome.
Phil X brings the right energy to it when he's playing VH. Like a kid in a candy store...just like Eddie
Exactly.
like the voodoo @ 2:12
Kid in a candy store, love it ❤️🖤🤍
It's looking like Mikey's taking his own tribute to Ed out on the road. Hope so! Sounding great guys!
It's about time someone did. Sounds great!
That’s why Van Halen was not the same without Michael Anthony.
These guys are killing it. They should be the tribute shows. Phil X is amazing
My good friend Mike Lewis brought the heat on the drums, too. So glad to see him rocking out with PhilX and Michael Anthony. These guys all sound fantastic together!
Michael Anthony is one of the most epic backup vocalists.. his demonstration of his vocal range even in this video is pretty amazing. There's certain things that you hear from VH that you know that it's VH even if you hear a quick snippet of a song. From the guitar licks, to the distinctive heavy drum cymbals, to the high pitch backing vocals.. Michael Anthony was just as important to Van Halen success and distinct sound as Eddie and David Lee Roth. I just finished the memoir, "Running with the Devil, A Backstage Pass.." by their former manager Noel Monk and it is a very good read into the beginning of the band 78-84 until his dismissal and it's a shame what the VH Brothers did to Michael Anthony pertaining to being an equal creative member of the band. He is such a talented and nice guy.
Michael Anthony's vocal 'range'? Its actually quite limited... not a knock, it just is.
It wasn't VH with Michael.
100%
@@bobabooey4537 So... what? It's still an iconic background vocal and makes VH, VH.
Five stars to Michael Anthony for coming out to play the classic Van Halen material.
Mike is the Best Back up Vocal of all time, he does not get enough respect.. Forever VH
And the dirty little secret is that Ed was jealous of his vocal abilities, and the fact that Mike got all the credit for backing vocals. Ed was the original lead singer, and Alex had to make him stop singing. Ed didn't want to. Ed thought he sang better than he actually did. Thus "How many say I", and proof of his inability to perform as a lead vocalist. Over the years his jealousy and angst grew until he tossed Mike out of the band before the 2004 reunion with Sam. It was pitiful how he treated Mike, how he said horrible things about him. This is why, pure jealousy. And it's even sadder that Mike and Ed's voices somehow blended well. Ed always sounded flat to me, but Mikey pulled him up and made the backing vocals harmonize perfectly.
Phil and Michael are both Rock Stars in their own right!!!!!!
Glad to hear Phil X is doing this,cool dude,will never be out of work
More modern artists need to collab with Mikey. His voice is iconic
Simply Fantastic...!!!
Two of the greatest players and greatest guys in rock and roll. They don't make better men.
This is the kind of thing that restores my faith in Rock n Roll & immediately makes me want to play!
Phil just f'n KILLIN' IT!
🤘😎🤘
Thank YOU Phil, Mike AND Mike ANTHONY!
Phil is a monster! Multi talented guy! Props to the 2 Mikes beasts as well!
Right here...right now, Michael Anthony has the coolest power trio hard rock band in America. Great choice, having Phil X on guitar. Glad he jumped off the Bon Jovi train, into this band.
That was a stellar live version of "Somebody Get Me a Doctor." Thanks for sharing.
I see what you did there! VH forever! And yes, Phil X is a great choice. The man can play!
Pretty Damn F'n Cool Phil X
🎸😎🤘🏼
Thank you for posting this. These guys are insanely good individually and together there ain't no words...
Those songs will never get old, and its good to see Mike just having fun drama free n singing lead
Real performance, no backing tracks and lip sync..old school the way it should be. Live music with all it's imperfections..
Michael Anthony is one of the best rock bassist out there !!!
im so thrilled for his and all of our 14 yr old selves
“Somebody Get Me A Doctor” one of my favorite Van Halen tunes. Sounds great!! Gonna watch that again!!
Great stuff. Pro level musicians having fun jamming! Thanks for posting.
Incredible all the way around. Michaels vocals still amazing.
Love EVERYTHING about this.
Phil X is awesome.
Go for it Mike ! Do your thing buddy.👍✌️
Michael Anthony's Heart & Soul Burns with Van Halen FIRE 🔥... GOD BLESS Michael Anthony.
LOVE Phil X, and Michael Anthony.... a bass God! Eddie is looking down and smiling at the tribute!
Considering how Ed (mis)treated Mike, I doubt that.
Thanks so much for sharing 😃 loved it 🎼🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Wow! Awesome
Phil-nominal!!!
X-ellent!
Real live music and sounded great!🤘
This guy can sing!
I will never be able to look at an SG the same way again!
Awesome! 🤘🏻😃
Get me a doctor BABYYY!!!😝🤘🤘 alwayz coolll to hear a VH-song! Phil and Michael killin’ it!! 👍👍Greetz, VH-fan for life and beyond, from Holland, yes the land of the klumps (wooden shoes) a.k.a. The Netherlands 👏👏👏👏🙌👍👍
Michael Anthony is the special sauce that made Van Halen a sonic beast. I love that man.
Very Impressive Indeed!!!
KILLER 🤘
I still remember Phil playing Eruption in the cafeteria at Clarkson S.S. he just gets better and better
Phil could make twinkle little star rock. He’s a total badass.
Phil X is an absolute killer & Michael Anthony never got the credit he deserved for being an essential element to the success of VHS. This is GREAT!!!
The palm muting was sweet perfection...
Mr.Anthony......rare breed.
Sofa king good! Love it!
Phil X does a great job!
Congratulations and good luck fellas
Pete Woodroffe Music UK
Love it!!!
Two talented guitarists right there (singers too).
we want more, please!🤩
A.F.T. About Fucking Time!!!
Awesome! Cool trio!
So FREAKING AWESOME!
Sounds killer !!!
Man, you know Phil was loving that.
Rock and roll never dies,
ROCKANDROLL!!!!!
Farkn brilliant🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Hell ya , kick ass !
Holy shit with both of them being able to sing and play like badasses what a fucking band
Supposedly : Jeff Scott Soto will be involved
The amount I love this, and seeing Mike at the mic....cannot be measured.
No matter what you can’t Stop Michael Anthony🍻
Love it Mike, Keep the VH going my LA Brother
Good tone and vocals.
Love this!!!
PX was born to play this song.
Awesome Memories Experiences Michael had with VH Rockers Dream come true
Love to see Michael playing.
Sweet!!!!
Amazing.
This sounds great!
Awesome!
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Good ole Michael Anthony. Seen him live with Van Halen. The best!
Seen him live six times...never missed a note and was completely locked in...and background vocals...stellar!!!!!
Unlike some others, Mikey's still got the pipes. Way to keep the flame going.
Whoa!!!!
F@CKING AWESOME!!!❤❤❤
Wow this rocks!!
now THAT was amazing... so much love
Excellante' en fuego
Amazing
🤘😝=\//-/=🎸🔊🎶🎶 Thank you Michael!! ✌😎❤Rock on!!
Fantastic 3 piece. Phil and Michael. What more can I say?
omg does he rock haha holy crap! love this! ❤️🤘🏻
Wow Michael Anthony has awesome vocals even pulling off some DLR!!
This is so good.
Incredible! I would have loved to have seen this show live
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Awesome! That’s all I got…
Good Job ThanX Man
Sounding flippin awesome.
Love It!!!!!!
That was very satisfying to my ears!
Hell ya! about time