Is the Van Halen reunion self-destructing?

Admit it: You're surprised they've stayed together on this tour as long as they have. Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth are about a healthy a combination as Viagra and nitroglycerin.

So when Eddie and the boys declared their troubled past was all water under the bridge last year and outlined their plans for a Van Halen reunion tour, the safe money was that the rekindled romance wouldn't last 'til opening night. It turned out to be a sucker bet and the band is on the second leg of this U.S. tour, including a stop last month here in Tampa Bay.

But get ready to say "uh-oh."

Billboard.com reports that the Van Halen tour could be in jeopardy -- but defused reports that it's downright canceled. Four shows in March have been rescheduled for April after Eddie suddenly had to undergo "a battery of comprehensive medical tests to determine a defined diagnosis and recommended medical procedures," reports Billboard, quoting management.

No further details were available, but Eddie has a well-documented history of fighting cancer and substance abuse.

Meanwhile, the former Mrs. Van Halen -- Valerie Bertinelli -- is adding another layer of drama. On her own tour to promote her autobiography "Losing It," Bertinelli has scheduled an appearance in Cincinnati for this Wednesday, the same day the band is set to play there, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

No word on whether Eddie, Valerie and son/bassist Wolfgang will get together for family reunion that day.

Comments

[specialkness]

I find that last sentence to be quite funny! I just got done reading the book and no it wasn't the greatest book I've ever read in my life BUT it sure dispelled things that most of probably assumed. In the book she says numerous times that her and Eddie are much nicer to each other now than the entire time that they were married. They share this wonderful son Wolfgang and she has been to quite a few of the concerts with her current boyfriend in tow and it has been one happy family reunion.
As for Eddie, if his cancer is back I feel sorry for him but he was told to never smoke again or it would be back. He needs to kick that habit or it will kill him.
Here's hoping for the best for Eddie and the rest of the crew....

[chad ledoux]

with all the drama that is van halen, sammy and michael still come out being the guys with true class.

[Tonka61]

Is anyone else surprised that this is in no way DLR's fault? It's a shame, but I'm just glad that they got through here without any hiccups.

[Chuck]

I just can't imagine that I could dislike someone enough that I couldn't put my feelings on the back burner in order to be paid MILLIONS OF DOLLARS for working a few hours a week. Just goes to show you that being an entertainer doesn't require brains.

[hadji hillis]

It is well documented that Valerie booked all her dates the same nights as their shows so that she can see Wolfgang. She is at the concerts almost every night.