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This inspired Van Halen to think up something similar for the tour.

If you look at how Queen does it, they show old footage, he explains.
And the moment I said we gotta acknowledge Ed, Dave fuckin popped a fuse.
The vitriol that came out was unbelievable.
Im from the street, Van Halen continues.
You talk to me like that, motherfucker, Im gonna beat your fucking brains out.
And I mean that.
And thats how it ended.
Its just, my God.
Its like I didnt know him anymore, he adds.
I have nothing but the utmost respect for his work ethic and all that.
But, Dave, you gotta work as a community, motherfucker.
Its not you alone anymore.
Roth declined to comment toRolling Stone.Jumping away from accountability you say?