Happy Birthday to Wolfgang Van Halen, who turns 18 years old today. (Born 3/16/91). To celebrate, Wolfgang and his girlfriend are going out to dinner tonight with his dad, Eddie Van Halen, Ed's fiance Janie, his mother, Valerie Bertinelli, and Valerie's boyfriend Tom, and Tom's children. We wish Wolfgang and his family the very best. Enjoy the hell out of your birthday, … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen News
Van Halen Donates to Cancer-Stricken Deputy
We at the Van Halen News Desk just learned that Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang Van Halen have donated some signed items for an auction to help to help a Southland sheriff's deputy who is fighting acute myeloid leukemia. (The full story is below). This news doesn't surprise us, as we know that Eddie Van Halen actually does this sort of thing all the time. But because he prefers … [Read more...]
Eddie: Wolfgang is Permanent
From Rolling Stone.com: Even Jeff Spicoli couldn’t have imagined a life this awesome: Wolfgang Van Halen, 17, spent last year on the road with his dad’s band Van Halen, playing bass on “Runnin’ With the Devil” and “Panama” to packed arenas — and he’s still on schedule to graduate from high school this June. “Wolfie had it the toughest on tour: he had three or four hours of … [Read more...]
Van Halen: Like Father, Like Son
From Guitar World: Van Halen: Like Father, Like Son By Chris Gill This feature is from the April 2008 issue of Guitar World magazine. Eddie Van Halen put the fire in the group that bears his name. It took his son, Wolfgang, to rekindle the passion and get the group on the road for one of the most anticipated reunion tours in rock history. In this world exclusive … [Read more...]
Wolfgang carries on Van Halen’s “No brown M&M’s” tradition
As most Van Halen fans are aware, Van Halen's standard performance contract during their glory days in the late 70's and early '80s contained a provision calling for them to be provided with a bowl of M&Ms, but with all the brown candies removed. The presence of even a single brown M&M in that bowl was sufficient legal cause for Van Halen to peremptorily cancel a … [Read more...]
Valerie Bertinelli Dishes Dirt in New Tell-All Book
Unless you're living under a rock, you're probably aware that Valerie Bertinelli---ex-wife of Eddie Van Halen and Mommy of Wolfgang Van Halen---has just released a new tell-all memoir. Included below is the publisher's description of the book, followed by several video clips of Val's recent appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," during which she talks about, among other … [Read more...]
Guitar World, Modern Drummer, 2008 Tour and more
The latest communique from the Van Halen camp: ED AND WOLFGANG VAN HALEN TALK SHOP WITH GUITAR WORLD "I couldn't wait for the day I'd be able to make music with my son." - EDWARD VAN HALEN (Los Angeles, CA) January 27, 2008 - As VAN HALEN prepared to kick off the second leg of their incredibly successful tour, EDDIE and WOLFGANG VAN HALEN recently sat down to talk to … [Read more...]
Eddie and Wolf on Guitar World cover
Eddie and Wolfgang are featured on the cover of the April 2008 issue of Guitar World Magazine. A father-and-son interview will appear in the mag, as will a story on the 30th anniversary of Van Halen's 1978 debut album. … [Read more...]
Father Wolfie Knows Best
Good news for everyone who thought having Wolfgang Van Halen replace Michael Anthony was a bad idea. From Blabbermouth.net: Wolfgang Van Halen, the 16-year-old son of VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen and the projected replacement for VH bassist Michael Anthony, has told People magazine that he isn't disappointed there will be no VAN HALEN tour this summer following his … [Read more...]
Ross Halfin: “They will come back and destroy the world”
Photographer Ross Halfin has shot Van Halen numerous times over the years. His most recent shoot took place Wednesday (12/13), and his first-person account of that day---which he posted as a diary entry on his website---is definitely intriguing: Head off to meet up with Edward Van Halen. It is hot today and I'm in black which doesn't help my thumping head. I feel like I'm … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen says VH “reunion” is up to David Lee Roth; Wolfgang Van Halen has replaced Michael Anthony after playing bass for only three months
From Blabbermouth.net: Eddie Van Halen spoke to Guitar World magazine about the current status of VAN HALEN following the departures of vocalist Sammy Hagarand bassist Michael Anthony. Rumors continue to swirl that original singer David Lee Roth, who was replaced by Hagar in the mid-1980s, will return to the fold, despite years of enmity. Roth, who has recently worked as a … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony is Out
Well, gang, it's time to open wide for what some might consider the worst spoonful of bad medicine that Ed and Al have served up yet: No more Michael Anthony. Janie Liszewski, Ed's current girlfriend/publicist is quoted in a report posted yesterday at G4TV.com as saying the following: "Yes, I can confirm this story in the respect of Wolfgang being the new bass player for … [Read more...]