Originally posted by: MX2times
Dave's time has long since past. He just makes a fool of himself every time he appears before a camera
Unfortunately I think this has more to do with people hating on him than his actions.
Too many think older men can't still be rock stars.
Sabbath is reforming too with Dio at the lead.
The funny thing about it all though is Roth is still making some pretty coin off his past...the songs still rock.
To another above...rock stars in general want the spotlight. It became an Eddie vs Dave thing...neither was right even if the Van Halen's were the 'original' members, I think Dave was what got them their success (if you don't count Gene Simmon's bankroll

).
These guys are not trying to reinvent music really in these tours for the most part, it's giving the original fans a chance to relive it, and the new fans a chance to experience the music as it was intended.
The original members of Led Zeppelin are old enough to be my parents, I never got to see them in concert. If I could even without Bonham I would. Even if to just mingle with other fans prior to the show.