Analogman Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 http://wwww.tmz.com/2006/11/02/van-halens-...ies-boy-wonder/Van Halen has finally found its new bassist -- and it looks like the rock gods are keeping the band a family affair. TMZ is first to confirm that Van Halen has 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. Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the band earlier this year. Eddie Van Halen's spokesperson Janie Liszewski tells TMZ that Wolfgang, known as "Wolfie," has already joined his dad and uncle for rehearsals in the studio for a 2007 summer tour. 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 wow. i'm sure he's talented... but what a fucking JOKE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Perm Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 totally. cant these fuckers, just go out in the garage and get back to the Fookin' roots? Especially when everything else has failed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 I think the deal is - Michael went to play with Sammy, and Eddie did not like that too much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 rolling on the floor laughing my ass off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fortuneinmyhead Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 i'm a secret VH fan from way back (as in junior high)but these guys have such overinflated egos now; :lost grip with reality: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 most bands are meant to die with a modicum of dignity. that opportunity is so far in the rearview mirror... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 same, i worshipped 'em (and Ed) from like '85-92, now they're almost as big of joke as the current "GNR" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 On the brightside, at 15 years old, he can probably lend some emotional sincerity to songs like "Hot For Teacher". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 They do not even have a record label anymore - WB dropped them a few years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 Although I own all the DLR VH albums - I was never that taken with them. I give props to EVH for being flash and fast - but I always felt he lacked emition in his playing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 most bands are meant to die with a modicum of dignity. that opportunity is so far in the rearview mirror... Exactly, so they've got nothing to lose now. They should be the next band on Rockstar. On the brightside, at 15 years old, he can probably lend some emotional sincerity to songs like "Hot For Teacher". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Exactly, so they've got nothing to lose now. They should be the next band on Rockstar. they were widely rumored and supposedly close to doing it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Perm Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 probably all that's left, that or start form scratch and tour bars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'm taking bets on how long it takes Wolfie to start freebasing with his old man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 when did it become a rule that every kid has to be fat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Perm Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 LIVING IN AMERICA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 What a bunch od sad twats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Exactly, so they've got nothing to lose now. They should be the next band on Rockstar. this will inevitably come true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borracho Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 at least musically, it'll be an upgrade over Michael Anthony... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 at least musically, it'll be an upgrade over Michael Anthony...With no loss in bodyfat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Wow. I thought that they'd sunk to the lowest depths possible years ago. But I was wrong. This is simply amazing. Why don't bands just break up anymore? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 at least musically, it'll be an upgrade over Michael Anthony...his backup vocals ruled tho! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borracho Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 his backup vocals ruled tho!you weren't subjected to the 1988 Cotton Bowl show I was, though, when Sammy lost his voice barely 15 minutes into the show, so Michael Anthony took over lead vocal duties for the next hour before they called it quits... yuck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Wow. Just Wow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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