David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Gary Cherone have posted their reactions to the news of Eddie Van Halen's passing. Below are their Twitter and Instagram tributes: DAVID LEE ROTH: SAMMY HAGAR: MICHAEL ANTHONY: GARY CHERONE: The news of Eddie's passing was confirmed by his son Wolfgang through his Twitter page yesterday: … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen News
Edward Van Halen Loses Battle with Cancer
Devastating news to the world of rock 'n' roll, guitar, and music in general. Wolfgang Van Halen posted this on social media just now: "I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning. "He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I’ve shared with him on and … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Praises Wolfgang Van Halen’s New Music
Wolfgang Van Halen hasn’t released his debut studio album yet but he’s already got himself one fan – Sammy Hagar. Wolfgang recently had a pleasant exchange with Hagar on Instagram regarding Wolfgang’s long-awaited solo album. It began when Wolfgang posted a response to the question of whether he views has father’s legacy/reputation as a gift or a curse. Wolfgang said, … [Read more...]
Who Decides If Eddie Van Halen Tours Again? ‘It’s Not DLR’ Says Wolfgang
If you’re wondering whether Van Halen will ever tour again don’t ask David Lee Roth. Wolfgang Van Halen made that very clear. Wolfgang recently responded to comments from Roth, who in a recent interview with The New York Times, said, “I don’t know that Eddie Van Halen is ever really going to rally for the rigors of the road again. I don’t even want to say I’ve … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen: “I’m Not Trying To Be My Father, I’m Trying To Be Me”
Wolfgang Van Halen has taken to social media again lately, to try to make it clear to fans that he's not making a "Van Halen" album, he's making a "Wolfgang Van Halen" album. Wolfgang recently responded to the question on his Instagram page as to whether or not he views his father's legacy/reputation as a gift or a curse. Wolfgang said, "That's a great question. It's really … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar: ‘Van Halen Will Never Be Finished’
Sammy Hagar surprised us today with his latest comments on Van Halen. Despite admitting he hasn't spoken directly to Eddie Van Halen since the conclusion of their 2004 reunion tour, Hagar makes a bold prediction about his former band. As Van Halen fans know. David Lee Roth caused mild panic in the Van Halen fan community late last year when he told … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Shares the Best Day of His Life
Today Eddie Van Halen shared an adorable photo of his son Wolfgang - the first photo ever taken of Wolf, in fact. March 16th marks Wolfgang's birthday. He turns 29 years old today. Eddie's social media posts stated, "The Best Day Of My Life. Happy Birthday Wolf! I Love You So Much!! Your Pop" Wolf replied, "Hot damn I am FRESH in this pic haha. Love you SO much, … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Signs Deal for Solo Album!
Just like we promised last year, we'll all be hearing a LOT more from Wolfgang Van Halen this year! Billboard reports: Wolfgang Van Halen is one step closer to his long-awaited solo album. The singer and multi-instrumentalist -- the 28-year-old son of Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli who's a member of Van Halen and former member of Tremonti -- has signed an … [Read more...]
Hitler Reacts To Billie Eilish Not Knowing Who Van Halen Is
Everybody Wants Some Fuhrer furor in the new Van Halen-Billie Elish video spoof! Yes, the Van Halen-Billie Eilish furor gets it's own “Hitler reacts” video treatment. You might find it funny. … [Read more...]
Billie Eilish’s Remark About Van Halen Causes Them To Be The #1 Trend on Twitter
Seventeen-year-old alternative pop star Billie Eilish was asked if she's ever heard of Van Halen during her Jimmy Kimmel interview. Her answer shocked many, and led to an off-the-rails debate on twitter, which caused 'Van Halen' to actually become the #1 trending topic on Twitter today! When Jimmy Kimmel asked Billie Eilish to name any member of Van Halen on his show a few … [Read more...]
That Moment a Fan of Another Band Asks You to Take a Picture of Him, Not Knowing You’re Eddie Van Halen
Stranger things have happened, but… During last night’s Tool concert in Los Angeles, a die-hard Tool fan asked a fellow concert goer to snap a pic of him with the stage in the background, not realizing he was asking none other than Eddie Van Halen! Wolfgang, who attended the concert with his legendary dad, captured the moment perfectly on his Instagram. View this … [Read more...]
The Story Behind Edward Van Halen’s Most Personal Song: ‘316’
Edward Van Halen's 1978 groundbreaking instrumental "Eruption" symbolized the birth of a whole new generation of guitar rock, but there would be another instrumental to come years later, that, for Edward, would symbolize a far more important birth. On March 16th, 1991 Edward Van Halen and his then wife Valerie Bertinelli welcomed their son Wolfgang into the world. It was for … [Read more...]