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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Far Out Magazine
Sammy Hagar claims he was falsely portrayed as leaving Van Halen voluntarily, asserting he was pushed out and unfairly criticized by Eddie Van Halen, which caused ongoing tension and public disputes about their breakup.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Eddie Van Halen's iconic 1982 Kramer guitar, featured in his band Van Halen and a TV ad, will be auctioned for the first time in October, expected to fetch $2-3 million, with its public display marking the first in 40 years.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Sammy Hagar expressed his desire to reconcile with Alex Van Halen, stating he doesn't want to take their estrangement to his grave. Hagar, who is planning a Las Vegas residency featuring Van Halen classics, has also collaborated with Joe Satriani on a new song paying tribute to Eddie Van Halen. Despite past tensions, Hagar hopes to mend his relationship with Alex, emphasizing the importance of friendship over performing together.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TMZ
Wolfgang Van Halen responds to David Lee Roth's previous rant, stating that he feels targeted by Roth's anger now that his father, Eddie Van Halen, is no longer alive. Roth had accused Wolfgang of nepotism and seeking attention on stage, but Wolfgang refutes these claims, asserting that Roth is full of crap. The ongoing feud between the two continues, with Wolfgang expressing his frustration at being dragged into the family drama.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Wolfgang Van Halen responds to David Lee Roth's disparaging remarks, suggesting that Roth is targeting him because his father, Eddie Van Halen, is no longer alive. Roth had claimed to have written "Eruption" and come up with the Frankenstein Strat, both of which are attributed to Eddie. Wolfgang, who played with Van Halen for years, expressed his reluctance to reunite with the band following his father's passing. Roth had accused Wolfgang of nepotism and recounted incidents where he felt disrespected by him during performances.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth unleashed a scathing rant against his former bandmate Wolfgang Van Halen in a YouTube segment, mocking him as a "nepo baby" and accusing him of seeking attention and causing trouble during their time together in the band. This comes after Roth also targeted Sammy Hagar in a similar rant. Wolfgang, who now fronts his own project, Mammoth WVH, has remained relatively quiet about Roth.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
David Lee Roth criticized Wolfgang Van Halen in a YouTube video, accusing him of exhibiting poor judgment and complaining during tours, as well as kicking out Roth's guests, who were actually carrying paychecks for the road crew. The Van Halen singer's tirade included claims of mistreatment by Wolfgang, sparking controversy and highlighting the strained relationships within the band.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
David Lee Roth criticizes Wolfgang Van Halen in a YouTube video, mocking him for benefiting from nepotism and alleging mistreatment of a backstage accountant. Wolfgang has not directly responded, but implied in a Rolling Stone interview that Roth was the reason a planned tribute concert for Eddie Van Halen didn't happen.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
David Lee Roth criticized his former bandmate Wolfgang Van Halen in a YouTube video, calling him "this f-ckin' kid" and a "schlemiel," and accusing him of benefiting from nepotism and causing issues during their time in Van Halen. Wolfgang has not directly responded to Roth's comments, but implied in a previous interview that Roth was the reason a planned tribute concert for Eddie Van Halen didn't happen. The tensions between the surviving members of Van Halen continue to be evident following the band's end with Eddie Van Halen's passing in 2020.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Sammy Hagar, along with Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, and Jason Bonham, will embark on The Best of All Worlds tour, which will primarily feature songs from the Van Halen catalog. The tour will also include opening act Loverboy. Hagar and Anthony previously worked with Satriani in the supergroup Chickenfoot, but this will be their first time performing Van Halen songs together. The lineup is a combination of Chickenfoot and Sammy Hagar and the Circle, making it the closest thing to a Van Halen tour currently possible. The tour will include select songs from Hagar's solo career as well.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Louder
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar expresses disappointment at the surviving members of the band for not arranging a tribute concert in honor of the late Eddie Van Halen, calling it "ugly." Hagar blames the dysfunction within the band and states that it is not his responsibility to organize the event. Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen, previously mentioned that plans for a tribute concert fell through due to difficulties working with certain individuals.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar expresses disappointment that a tribute concert in honor of the late Eddie Van Halen has not been organized, criticizing the surviving members of Van Halen for their handling of the situation. Hagar highlights the dysfunction within the band and emphasizes the need to honor Van Halen's legacy. Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen, previously mentioned that plans for a tribute concert fell through due to difficulties working with certain individuals.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Louder
Wolfgang Van Halen, son of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, revealed in a recent interview that he taught himself how to play the guitar, despite assumptions that his father had taught him. While Eddie taught him drums, Wolfgang learned guitar by himself, using guitar tabs and learning songs by his favorite bands. He emphasized the importance of developing his own style rather than being a copy of his father. Wolfgang's self-taught skills eventually led him to join Van Halen as their bassist in 2007.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Louder
Previously unseen footage of Van Halen's full set at the Monsters Of Rock Festival at Donington Park in 1984 has surfaced online. The pro-shot video captures the band's first UK show since 1980 and their final show in the UK with David Lee Roth. While the audio quality is not perfect, the footage showcases the excitement of the performance and includes Eddie Van Halen's guitar solo and Michael Anthony's bass solo. This rare footage is a reminder of Van Halen's energetic and party-like performances.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Consequence
Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony captured video footage of Lahaina, Maui just hours before it was devastated by wildfires. Anthony and his wife were vacationing nearby when they witnessed the violent winds that spread the fires across the western part of the island. The eerie video shows the town's businesses and residences still standing as palm trees sway in the high winds. Anthony's former bandmate Sammy Hagar expressed relief that Anthony made it out safely and pledged support for the local community. The Maui wildfires have become the deadliest US wildfire in the past century, with a reported death toll of 96.