Edward Van Halen lit the fire in the group that bears his name. Now his son is ready to blaze his own trail as a solo artist. This is the story of Wolfgang Van Halen. Born March 16th, 1991, named after the classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang William Van Halen is the son of Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, and the … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen & Others Respond to the Grammy’s Brief EVH Tribute
Wolfgang Van Halen said he was hurt by the underwhelming tribute to his father Eddie last night at the Grammy Awards and hopes for change regarding the legacy of not just his father but for rock music. Eddie was included in Sunday night's "In Memoriam" segment at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, where The Recording Academy paid tribute to musicians who died in … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Hidden Gem ‘Crossing Over’ Released 26 Years Ago Today
Ask the average fan to describe Van Halen's music and they'd probably think of good times, backyard parties, reaching for the skies and achieving dreams. But there is, as die-hard VH fans know, a darker side to the band, one that can deliver every bit as much power and emotion as their most uplifting tunes. A prime example is the song released 26 years ago today - "Crossing … [Read more...]
Great White Guitarist Recalls Van Halen’s Backyard Concert Days
Great White guitarist Mark Kendall shared his memories of Van Halen's pre-fame days during a recent interview with Alabama Life & Culture. Kendall, who grew up in Huntington Beach, California, was an aspiring guitarist in his teens when he first saw Van Halen perform. "I was just kind of a beginner on guitar, starting to learn my way around the neck or whatever," said … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Had Plans To Perform With David Lee Roth In Vegas
Michael Anthony said he almost performed with David Lee Roth during his 2020 Las Vegas residency. Anthony was a recent guest on The Jeremy White Podcast and was asked about a possible future Anthony-Roth on stage reunion. "When [Dave] did his residence stuff in Las Vegas out here - of course it turned out where I couldn't do it anyway, I think Sammy [Hagar], we had … [Read more...]