Eddie Van Halen's Son Joins Van Halen

Van Halen has officially hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen -- the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen -- as the new bassist for the band, according to TMZ.com.

Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the band earlier this year. Van Halen spokesperson Janie Liszewski tells TMZ.com that Wolfgang, known as "Wolfie," has already joined his dad and uncle for rehearsals in the studio.

Wolfie played dates with his father during the band's 2004 tour, and the song "316" on 1991's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" was named for Wolfie's birth date that same year.

The band is still without a lead singer, despite rumors that David Lee Roth might rejoin.

Comments

[Spamwise]

that's kinda cool i guess..

is van halen his actual last name?

[rockergurl09]

^yeah. Goes to show how simple the bass lines are in Van Halen. Either that or the kid's really good.

[Forced In]

Wolfgang, haha.

[schecter_guy]

that's awesome.

[prot]

as long as he can play the opening bass riff to runnin' with the devil... hah.

[thirdeyepried]

I'm sure EVH's son knows a thing or two. Age doesn't matter really. Have you seen some of the kids on youtube play?

[Aidsteen]

That's pretty interesting... Van Halen's a family affair now...

[Galvatron]

A little while ago i heard Eddie say that he had a son that was a better bass player than Anthony was,he is probably pretty good,he has had access to equipment and studio his whole life along with a pretty damn good teacher living in his house

[jmt]

That kid is actually really good. He can play basically anything that Eddie can.

[korn-nut]

rockergurl09 wrote:

^yeah. Goes to show how simple the bass lines are in Van Halen. Either that or the kid's really good.

you are dumb... yeah most of the van halen bass lines are simple but that kid is freaking awesome. eddie says he is better than himself. (wolfgang plays guitar mainly). i bet you anything he would tear you ass up...

[MattyPretends]

I'm sure he knows what he's doing....he probably popped out of the womb with a mini guitar and tapped his way to nursery singing "Ain't Talkin Bout Wuv!!!!"

[flambe chicken]

It sort of adds a whole new dimension to spoiling your kids. Or, it could be nephatism (which I may have spelt wrong). Or he could just be awesome, which is definitely possible, given his genes.
Apparently, Eddie started out on drums and Alex on geetar.

[lmnop]

That'd be amazing. but this kid won't get any lady action on the road, with his dad and uncle with him every step of the way

[LaLaLaLoopy]

Not a huge fan of their last couple albums,but I love the older stuff.Looks like VanHalen will be around for another 30 yrs.It will be interesting to see if "wolfie" contributes lyrically as well,

[The Axeman]

IDIOTS!! ****ing twits I say... Mikey is irreplaceble!

[gtr-dude'n'a1/2]

lmnop wrote:

That'd be amazing. but this kid won't get any lady action on the road, with his dad and uncle with him every step of the way

Wow, with that, Eddie just owned him own son.
"Hey dad, can I have some of the groupies in my room tonight?"
"How many are there?"
"Only 2 son, give one to me."
"Aww dad...c'mon, lemme keep her!"
"No son, it's for your own good..."

[dcoyle4040]

Yea family IS less likely to get pissed at Eddie and leave. Maybe they can find a cuz to sing and they can be called a band again.

[3l3phant]

rockergurl09 wrote:

^yeah. Goes to show how simple the bass lines are in Van Halen. Either that or the kid's really good.

no no, you had it right the first time

[eurodude]

Spamwise :
that's kinda cool i guess..

is van halen his actual last name?

yeah Van Halen is a common dutch name... and afterall Eddie is dutch.

[eoiniscool]

Aidsteen wrote:

That's pretty interesting... Van Halen's a family affair now...

pretty sure it already was...

[FrenchyFungus]

^lol

Checked

[Cizzie]

... kind of weird that the kid has got a german name, Wolgang

I expected a dutch or american name or something

(Im dutch )

[ianl]

if they wanted a 15 year old bass player, they should've asked me

[Jaffaps2]

Spoilt brat.

Yes I'm jealous.

[Les__Paul__630*]

That would be awesome to play with Van Halen. Wolfgang is a pretty sweet name

[Spicer_UK]

"You there what is your name??"
"I am Wolfgang Van Halen, Destroyer of worlds, Conquerer of Dragons, Guardian of Light. I also play a pretty mean bass line in this band with my dad"
Sorry guys, with a name like that it's the first thing that came to mind. Man I wish I could slay dragons like he probably does!

[the_white_bunny]

rockergurl09 :
^yeah. Goes to show how simple the bass lines are in Van Halen. Either that or the kid's really good.

no its that kid is like his dad hes a frekin mini guitar god like eddie is pretty sad. lol

[blind_melon1995]

that is kinda cool, but what about the
e groupie situation lol

[SGstriker]

Thats cool.....

[ozzy102691]

rockergurl09 wrote:

^yeah. Goes to show how simple the bass lines are in Van Halen. Either that or the kid's really good.

his sons amazing..or so thats what i heard from the radio and i wouldnt be suprised, look at his dad

[Pearl Peppers]

That's cool and I bet he will do an awesome job on bass, but Mike's singing was very important in their songs what are they going to do with that?

[Buster_Sword27]

Im going to be as Good as Eddie.

[BreakingTheGirl]

rockergurl09 wrote:

^yeah. Goes to show how simple the bass lines are in Van Halen. Either that or the kid's really good.

Yeah man, that kid's crazy good.

[MESAexplorer]

That kid has to be good.

1. His dad is one of the greatest
2. He's gonna have the best equiptment so he's gonna sound good anyway.
3. John Petruccis son will take him.

[dcoyle4040]

Hope hes not as big of a D*ck as his dad.. But Im sure he plays great

[Keef-is-king]

Aidsteen wrote:

That's pretty interesting... Van Halen's a family affair now...

Now? What about Alex VanHalen?

[LucasPonce]

I think Valerie Bertinelli should sing for Van Halen.

[JS5150]

Buster_Sword27 wrote:

Im going to be as Good as Eddie.

Right...

[bonoisawanker]

why'd mike leave?

[MTVget0FFtheAIR]

haha this sounds pretty damn awesome...rock n' roll sound of music

[Cobalt Blue]

i'm sure the kids good if he's gotten any lessons from his dad at all.. but not like theres many hard bass lines he'd have to worry about.

[E V H 5150]

That is extremelly sad for Mike. He quit the band and was replaced by a 15-year old. Wow...

[wilty00]

VH is one of my favorite bands, but you can't just replace Mike's singing and competetant bass playing with a virtuoso who happens to be related to 2/3 of the band.

[Night_Lights]

wolfgang- named after mozart i think.

[GN'R Dude]

But then again, Ed treated him like crap, so he is probably better off with Sammy Hagar

[Sirlancelot42]

soon they'll replace there unnamed lead singer with Eddie's wife then it'll be all VAN HALEN!!

how gay would that be

[RandyismyIdol]

It's probably also cheaper to have his son play than having Michael Anthony.

[Hammer-Time]

great.. now i can buy a signature series bass guitar with a kids name on it who is young enough to be my son.. just a joke. this kid is good. iv heard em, maybe if he sales enough signature series guitars maybe when he gets old enough to drive he can buy a lambo

[mick mars 2]

Dude, did he name his son after his old guitar, a Peavey Wolfgang?

[D_y_p26]

very interesting.....

[xion665]

rockergurl09 wrote:

^yeah. Goes to show how simple the bass lines are in Van Halen. Either that or the kid's really good.

You gotta think man. If your father was a great guitarist, how much do you think you would have learned from him over the years. Age doesnt matter. I saw an eight year old asian kid shred the hell out of a guitar, he was eight and could've killed me in a face-off.

[ztarz]

Ed's a crack head.
Seen pictures of him lately. No wonder Valerie kicked his butt to the curb. What a terrible waste.
Won't matter who they hire. Ed's a screwup. They ought to get Roth back, that way Ed wont look so bad.
Seen Roth lately. He's not looking too good either..

[iamcornholio.]

Is eddie on crack?. i thought it was just meth

[iamcornholio.]

mick mars 2 wrote:

Dude, did he name his son after his old guitar, a Peavey Wolfgang?

you dumb b'stard..his guitar was named after his son. If i had a kid i would definately call it Flying V

[true_bacon22]

ha its pure van halen

[wigers will die]

hurry up

[INNOCENT VICTIM]

COOL!!!!! Kid must have mad skillz

[jimmcs2000]

The kids probably great but, he'll probably get fed up with dads shit and quit. But, I'm sure thers no doubt the kid has learned a thing or two in 15 years. My dad was a mediocre country guitarist and i learned everything he knows. Damn, too bad he wasn't that good

[les_paul_01]

i envy that kid so much.

he's only 2 months older than i am and he's in one of the most groundbreaking rock bands ever.

[kirbyrocknroll]

Hmm..I wonder how this'll work out...

[LS_bass]

wow thats so cool i wish my dad had that good a band and i was in it and my dad was amazing at guitar like that but i wish it wasnt my dad. plus i wish i was playing guitar. lol that kid has it made totally!

[Conky420]

its 3/4s of the way all Van Halen's now lol

[xGuitarGodx99]

iv seen pictures of this kid, hes fat as ****, when he would walk around the stage he'll make the rest of the band skip, and i dont kno how he could eve nplay guitar, his fingers r probley the size of snickers

[FrenchyFungus]

checked

[Leaderofmen]

I think his name is quite interesting...

Eddie was a guitar prodigy (able to basically be fantastic with very little training or no training at all.)

Wolfgang Mozart was a child prodigy (he wrote epic pieces at like, 9. lol)

So naming your child Wolfgang is like hoping he will be a prodigy as well.

[Quintessence153]

A friend of my guitar teacher saw Van Halen a few years ago. He said that Wolfgang had to finish the show for Eddie when he passed out from being drunk. The kid's got talent.

[musiclover2399]

Mant that guy is my age, in fact he's a little younger than I am, NO!! I'm becoming older than rockstars?!?!

[MusicHead32]

That kid is so lucky. I'm 15 and playing on tour with Van Halen would be a dream come true.

["Tele" Steve]

ztarz wrote:

Ed's a crack head.
Seen pictures of him lately. No wonder Valerie kicked his butt to the curb. What a terrible waste.
Won't matter who they hire. Ed's a screwup. They ought to get Roth back, that way Ed wont look so bad.
Seen Roth lately. He's not looking too good either..

Yeah, I just looked at some recent pictures of Ed. His teeth are brown and looked kind of strung out. It's pretty gross. Although, not Shane MacGowan gross...as far as the teeth goes.

[afficionado]

ianl wrote:

if they wanted a 15 year old bass player, they should've asked me

The criterion is that your last name should be van halen

[denied]

15! ****ing lucky!

[Oasis-fanatic]

Wish Van Halen was my dad

[shmoodles]

coolies

[ninja3]

um..I dont know, this kind makes VH a lot less cool. Now its predominatley a family thing. Brothers in a group is one thing, but now your kids? Whats next their wives and grandparents? I don't think you can really remove the original formula...without mike or dave, this band has been anything but rock n roll...just a family business now. Also wouldn't you hate being the only member not related? Dave barely would have say now if he rejoined...imagine being bossed around by a fifteen year old kid. I hope dave doesn't join because of this...he should keep his pride and stay being a paramedic.

[ninja3]

One more thing...who's going to chug down the Jack daniels every show now?

[cap'nkirk]

korn-nut wrote:

rockergurl09 wrote:

^yeah. Goes to show how simple the bass lines are in Van Halen. Either that or the kid's really good.


you are dumb... yeah most of the van halen bass lines are simple but that kid is freaking awesome. eddie says he is better than himself. (wolfgang plays guitar mainly). i bet you anything he would tear you ass up...

Yeah, Wolfie's going to be the guy here before too long. Eddie's basically taught Wolfgang everything he knows and as Wolf gets older and more creative, not to mention even better at guitar. He'll take over the jobs of Vai, Eddie, Petrucci and Satriani. Granted Wolfgang had the best possible situation to start out with. It'll be fun to watch.

[joshjhasarrived]

HAHAHAHAHA

Michael Anthony just got PWNED

[thatoneguy99999]

nepotism

[generoustofault]

lucky little shit!

[Empo]

^ thats ****ing right

[FrenchyFungus]

Checked

[slash_angus_VH]

MESAexplorer wrote:

That kid has to be good.

1. His dad is one of the greatest
2. He's gonna have the best equiptment so he's gonna sound good anyway.
3. John Petruccis son will take him.

good equipment does NOT make a good musician...although if eddie is as aggod a teacher as he is a guitar player, and is wolfgang is dedicated, he is probably pretty talented....

[Crimson Ghost]

If you have a cool name , you automatically become talented and famous

[timi_hendrix]

Leaderofmen wrote:

I think his name is quite interesting...

Eddie was a guitar prodigy (able to basically be fantastic with very little training or no training at all.)

Wolfgang Mozart was a child prodigy (he wrote epic pieces at like, 9. lol)

So naming your child Wolfgang is like hoping he will be a prodigy as well.

or he just like the name Wolfgang.

[CanCan]

Good for him.

[guitar_lvr]

ok i heard eddie was in jail for having NOS or something. (dont freak out on me, my friend told me that)

[AcDc_1337]

you know i've noticed a few bands that are family affairs.. AC/DC.. Van Halen.. i'm sure there are PLENTY others. its easiest to get a long with family. and i bet if Eddie was my dad.. i'd play also.

[KillAristotle]

I love that name. Id call him Gang for short.
Thats cool though. I wonder how itll sound.

[which ones pink]

I'm sure he knows what he's doing....he probably popped out of the womb with a mini guitar and tapped his way to nursery singing "Ain't Talkin Bout Wuv!!!!"

rofl funny=p

[which ones pink]

but seriously Michael Anthony quittting??!??!
not cool. I mean, the very first sound anyone heard from VH was Mikes bass line. what is this world coming to???

[iamcornholio.]

iamcornholio. wrote:

mick mars 2 wrote:

iamcornholio. wrote:

mick mars 2 wrote:


pretty agressive man..mod's take note this guys keyboard may go on fire
Dude, did he name his son after his old guitar, a Peavey Wolfgang?


you dumb b'stard..his guitar was named after his son. If i had a kid i would definately call it Flying V

Wow ur so cool, i asked a freaking question cuz i was curious! Sorry that i'm not 42 and living in my parent's basement buddy! Obviously ur the dumb b*stard

pretty agressive man..mod's take note this guys keyboard may go on fire
Dude, did he name his son after his old guitar, a Peavey Wolfgang?

[Dewey1040]

I like this for a couple reasons, i bet he will be a good bassist because he probably plays all the time with his dad. and Van Halen bass lines are mostly simple.

The main reason i like this thou is because he will hopefully keep Eddie in line and keep eddie from getting smashed before every concert and he will hopefully keep eddie from beating up dave in the middle of songs.

[theguitarist]

Checked/Deleted.

[nirvana4lf]

man wolfy is a drummer. im suprised hes playing bass, probably because hes ****ing aweful at guitar (yes its true, my friend goes to school with him), and relatively good on drums.

[Jake100884]

The band name Van Halen is starting to make sense now. haha

[demiphoenix]

Spicer_UK wrote:

"You there what is your name??"
"I am Wolfgang Van Halen, Destroyer of worlds, Conquerer of Dragons, Guardian of Light. I also play a pretty mean bass line in this band with my dad"
Sorry guys, with a name like that it's the first thing that came to mind. Man I wish I could slay dragons like he probably does!

mmlshismc (made me laugh so hard it scared my cat) XDDDD

[Tim_5150]

damn...mike's gone...now it really is "Van Halen"...all they have to do now is get some otehr relative to sing....

[hamerhead12345]

i hope Van Halen makes a new recocord that would be awesome

[Bones420]

Ha so Eddie hired his son to play Bass in VH.. Im sure the kid has skills, but i still think its funny. Eddie probably couldent get anyone else to work with him lol, so he hires the one person who cant say no, lol..

[mick mars 2]

This is to Iamcornholio, sorry for over reacting, not in a good mood. Once again, sorry.

[umbilical_mind]

lol sweet. I wish my dad was Eddie Van Halen. I'm well jealous. *sigh*. Ah well. Lucky bastard.

[ThorOfValhalla]

Van Halen 2007 tour lineup

EVH - guitar
WVH - bass
AVH - drums

Thor from Ultimate Guitar - vocals/alcohol

[Slash_HuDsOn]

Eddie's a massive Mozart fan and he named his kid after him...therefor Wolfgang Van Halen

[cannster]

sweet...Can't wait to see 'em in 2007!!!!!

[korn-nut]

iamcornholio. wrote:

mick mars 2 wrote:

Dude, did he name his son after his old guitar, a Peavey Wolfgang?


you dumb b'stard..his guitar was named after his son. If i had a kid i would definately call it Flying V

i believe that is the funniest thing i've heard all day...

[korn-nut]

nirvana4lf wrote:

man wolfy is a drummer. im suprised hes playing bass, probably because hes ****ing aweful at guitar (yes its true, my friend goes to school with him), and relatively good on drums.

watch some live videos of him and then tell me he's awful you dumb shit. he is not drummer. and about your friend going to school with him, you are full of bullshit. what school does he got to?

[korn-nut]

nirvana4lf wrote:

man wolfy is a drummer. im suprised hes playing bass, probably because hes ****ing aweful at guitar (yes its true, my friend goes to school with him), and relatively good on drums.

and oh yeah... if you wanna hear terrible, listen to ****ing kurt cobain- your hero

[spycrawl802]

rock and roll.

[The_Man_IV]

Pritty Sweet- lol supprized thO
halen is an Awsome Band can't wait to hear some of this with the son in it!

GO VAN HALEN!
Keep On Rockin.

[Chickenfrmheck]

thats cool...and cobain wasnt ****ing terrible he was just really bad - but he wrote awesome music...smells like teen spirit has one of the greatest riffs of all time in my opinion

[angusyoung_sg]

i wish i was van halens kid...i would have any guitar i wanted and i would be amazing by the time i was 6.

[ironman606]

"wolfi" IS f#$%in awesome I saw him duet with his dad on the 2004 tour.

[shimrra676]

DAVID LEE ROTH MIGHT COME BACK?????

YESSSSS!!!!!

[Intersting]

That's really not all that surprising, the guys in Silverchair were only 15 when their 1st CD came out.

[leaping badger]

checkz0red

[gyzer_8970]

Will EVH's dad be the lead singer now or what?

they could be called the family halen... or something...

[ass_chin_maloy]

Chickenfrmheck wrote:

thats cool...and cobain wasnt ****ing terrible he was just really bad - but he wrote awesome music...smells like teen spirit has one of the greatest riffs of all time in my opinion

dude...if you play guitar or bass or anything to do with making SOUNDS at all, then learn the basic s***. that is NOT a RIFF its a CHORD PROGRESSION.....fruck sakes dude

[ass_chin_maloy]

or maybe u were talking about when he plucks the 2nd and the 1st string one after another painfully slowly and shittishly...*shakes head*

[Blazee]

a)wolfy is a guitar player and probably plays the drums to his last name is VAN HALEN'
b)and kornnut if korn is what gets your blood goin and nirvana is garbage youre probably just sadly dillussional so just go sit in your fairy tale world were you have connections to the van halens and rubys rain from the sky and dogs can read EVH FOREVER

[mustangrobert13]

i rock more than wolfgang. but eddies better than me.

[CalvinJr]

now its PURE Van Halen

[DarkBlade14]

i don't how ****in good wolfie is, Anthony was a huge part of the band. Not only was he a good bass player,but every Van Halen tune stuck in your head has Anthony singing the backup vocals. I'm gonna miss Anthony and his Jack Daniels bass :'(

[DarkBlade14]

dont care****

[frothies]

ass_chin_maloy wrote:

Chickenfrmheck wrote:

thats cool...and cobain wasnt ****ing terrible he was just really bad - but he wrote awesome music...smells like teen spirit has one of the greatest riffs of all time in my opinion


dude...if you play guitar or bass or anything to do with making SOUNDS at all, then learn the basic s***. that is NOT a RIFF its a CHORD PROGRESSION.....fruck sakes dude

Holy Fertilizer! Hahaha.. and here I was going There was a riff in that song!? hahahaha!

[thunderinblack]

dam it eddie you'v made every non relative in your band leave well bloody done

[kse5440]

would you look at that, it's become a family affair

[zAg1619]

i've seen the kid come out with van halen live, and yeah, he can play the guitar pretty good, but what do you expect? He is ***ing EVH's kid