I listen to both Mammoth albums daily and can’t get enough. Truly an amazing artist and can wait to see how he grows even more. Another great artist from a legendary family.
Love Wolfie, He’s a humble young man with a great appreciation for music and the process of making music. You can tell he’s truly a real musician with no signs of slowing down. Rock on kiddo!
I've been a VH fan forever and was a Sammy fan before there was a VH, Wolfgang doesn't need to assume any throne, this young man is building his own kingdom and it is fantastic. Only an Arse Hole would give this kid any hate, he is a great artist in his own right and he doesn't need anyone and I for one am glad to see him take his own path, it gives me new music and it is very good.
Thanks for this very good & well researched retrospective of Wolfgang.....With all the DVD bootleg recordings of Wolf playing with his Dad in VH I watched him evolve as as a musician live on stage between 2007 -2015 ....Not just how his playing & singing evolved but how his self confidence in a live environment evolved. In those times with his Father I've never seen ANY two musicians have so much fun together onstage in all my life......He re-ignited his fathers love of playing to audiences & got him writing new stuff too. & he went on later to build his own sound in the studio playing EVERYTHING HIMSELF & Singing everything himself, then put together an elite group of musicians who could faithfully reproduce that sound live. His rapport with live audiences is so easy & relaxed & natural & he's sweeping the board with the music awards like his Father did & designing his own instruments to celebrate his Father just as Dad designed the Wolfgang to celebrate him....He helped his Dad get away from alcohol & was always there for him right to when he passed away. & he continues to love him & to celebrate & preserve his great legacy. While creating his own legacy as a separate artist. Which Dad foresaw as far back as 2006 on the Howard Stern interview. Ed can see this too & he is smiling .
Thanks you! I agree, I'm not sure Ed, or even Alex could have gotten through the reunion with Dave without Wolfgang as a distraction. I enjoyed their rapport, and the energy they shared.
@@stevelongmusic880 When he was a member of VH despite his young age Wolf was a BRIDGE BUILDER…He tried to bring people together but through no fault of his he became the target of a lot of very toxic fan/band politics which on the part of certain fans could become very hostile and very cruel….We are currently seeing examples of it posted right here on this comments section of this video. These people are not even fit to call themselves ‘fans’. They are just cruel TROLLS without empathy, heart or conscience.
Hardcore VH fan here...I've seen Wolfie 3 times and loved every min of it...All the power to ya kiddo yer awesome...pay no attention to the haters..they barkin up the wrong tree!🍻😜👍 STAY MAMMOTH BUDDY!!!
When Wolfie was in VanHalen. It was more VanHalen than before. Because there were 3 VanHalen’s in VanHalen. And he did an incredible job. I saw them play.
Wolfie is the Truth!!! That dude can jam!!! Seen him 3X and going again in March! He’s doing everything right, he’s forging his own path! It’s cool to have another Van Halen out there making music!
Long time Van Halen fan here. Saw them on concert in 1981. I've never understood the Wolfgang hate at all. He's his own guy, and I love his music--kinda bluesy sounding at times. Looking forward to more from him in the future.
I have a great deal of respect for Wolfgang. According to his father, the kid was the reason there was a Van Halen reunion at all. Ed related how he after he finally got clean and rehab finally stuck, he was like a zombie. For the first year after rehab, Ed didn’t play at all. He sat around watching reruns of CSI and other tv junk. Wolfgang was the one that pulled his father off the sofa, made him relearn all his songs and start playing again. Ed told Wolfgang to go thru his archive of tapes and select material for an album. The result was ADKOT. The kid learned how to play the entire archive of his father’s band. He organized the band practice. When they went on tour again, Wolfgang organized the set lists. He’s got moxie and the fact that Ed let his son do all of that and then took his kid out on tour to play alongside him in the words greatest rock band earns EVH Greatest Dad Ever award. IMHO
As a 56 year old i doubt Wolfgang will ever see this but ive had NOTHING BUT LOVE for him and im proud of this youg man all thru his music life!! Hope he does great things even more than he has done being self tought with help from his pops! ❤❤🙏🙏✌✌😎
I clicked on this expecting an interview with wolfie ( cuz he is such a fun, interesting guy) but was pleasantly surprised to hear your take in summarizing Wolfie. There are so many clickbait robovoice vids about him that are awful. You actually took the time to give a great summary of who is he. He deserves the best. He is his own person as Eddie wanted him to be. Eddie was said that Wolfie was the future. Such a loving proud father. Anyway, great video by you and i definitely be relistening to this many more times ( and also subscribing).
Thank you so much! I would love to interview Wolfie, who knows maybe someday :) I am glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching and subscribing!
I'm so proud of Wolfgang, he's shinning his own torch, not carbon copying anyone! His love for his Dad is deep, Eddie even told him to shine his own light, and man is he ever!? Talented AF! Love MammothWVH!! I'd like to see if you could do a report on an upcoming guitarist "Taj Farrant", he's originally from Australia and now lives here in the USA. He's only 14yrs old, he's played with Santana & other famous guitarist. Believe me, if you'll look him up, his story is awesome! He's been on AGT, (Australia Got Talent) where he completely blew everyone away when he played "Purple Rain" better than you've ever heard! He's already out with a CD hitting #1 on the charts! He was 10 when he was on AGT! Taj was born with a guitar in his hands! It's a story you don't want to miss! Gary Moore is one of his idols and plays his music to perfection...all at the age of 14!
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely check him out and add to the list. I want to hit up and comers as well as the legends, so he sounds like a good one!
I've seen a dozen tribute bands play those songs better than Wolfgang can. Just because he's Eddie song doesn't make him the automatic heir to the "throne." If music were all about nepotism, there would be even more bad music out there than there already is.
I hope Wolfie continues to grow musically and to block all who try to intervene with his progress in music. What he's doing is probably what the King would want for him anyway. I'm sure his grandfather Jan is happy with the greatness of his grandson, too. Jan, Edward, Alexander, and Wolfgang, you guys are all music royalty, in my opinion. Van Halen family for ever. 🤘😌
I went and seen Mammoth and Nita Strauss on 2/27/24 at the Egyptian room in Indianapolis. Fist off I would like to say I am 60 years old grew up with Van Halen and I play guitar so I follow all my heroes like Eddie ,Paul Gilbert ,Joe Satriani , Steve Vai , Angus young , just to name a few and when I first learned of wolf I went and check his stuff out and man I fell in love from the start this guy is an amazing musician I love his voice his stage presence everything this cat can rock. I really don't understand the hate from old van Halen people it's silly they should little Eddie carrying on what his dad started and making a name for himself. To your haters shame on you if you haven't seen him, you should that was one of the best shows I have seen in a long long time and trust me when I say I have been to many shows in my lifetime. I still hum the songs he sang in my head I love this guy he rocks and so down to earth I hope I get to meet him someday Rock on Wolf and Mammoth I love ya . fingers fhillips 2024
Just like Wolfy, I've enjoyed watching your channel growing and getting better with each posting! I'm really excited for you, Steve! Keep em' coming, man! God bless and take care...
Dude, Wolfgang is a overwhelmingly great guitarist, but i gotta say someone like Nuno Bettencort is probably the king. He has put in the time and held his own.
Mammoth Rocks! Lifelong fan of Van Halen. Started listening to them since the first Album. When I first heard Wolfgang, I was speechless. Eddie's passing was hard as a fan. I wish the best for Wolf and the band.
I love his work, and he is just so laid back and cool in video's.. I watched a video on the Taylor Hawkins set, and Dave called him and said hey how do you feel about doing a few VH songs and he told Dave he needed him on stage with him, which is why Dave is playing bass on those songs, Wolf also said prior to that he had not played those songs in like 10 years, and he freaking KILLED IT.. He is everything I like in a Rock star, no BS just great skills!
Im only half way through and ive been choked up many time, and you are doing great job telling Wolfgang story. Im a Sammy snd Vh fan i was there in backyard and Long Beach Arena 78 when (VH) they left us and the country & world grabbed them (VH) from us So Cal fans and they became the worlds. i see Wolf as such an unreal musician multi talented, im going to buy his album now, ive been putting off and you just gave such great story on a great musician, Wolfgang Van Halen. Mammoth is #1 on my list to see, above all right now to see live. I'll be there. Will you?
If you have heard his music, then you must be able to recognize that he is definitely a prince that is well ready to take a seat at the throne. He has so much royalty running through his veins that he will be able to change music like his father did, albeit, in this day and age that is going to be a tough thing to do....but if anyone can do it, Wolfgang could.
Was he privileged? Yes. Anyone that had access to the legendary 5150 studios was. Does that mean he didn't earn his way? No. Like Steve said, he was self taught, with exception to nuggets of wisdom from a talented family. If his tunes were garbage, nobody would listen to it. I'm a Van Halen fan, and both lead singers were right for their time. I respect Wolf for going about things the way he did, and naming it Mammoth was freaking amazing. The kid's got it, and I wait for all of his videos (they're fantastic) and albums. Gettit, Wolfie.
I remember when I was at work and they announced Wolf Birthday... I remember that so well... ... 3/16. ... That's the first time I'd heard bout Wolf Wolfgang William Van Halen .
I'm 61 and Wolf's two albums are my most listened to albums from 2024. I was a massive Van Halen fan growing up. Anyone discouraging this GOAT needs their head examined.
Wow, great summary and assessment of Wolfie. I was once a teen, such a VH fan and loving Eddie for all that he was. I also loved Valerie so them getting together was amazing to think the child they would have. I have always loved Wolfie just because i know how much his parents wanted and loved him. Their miracle baby! But wolfie, now grown, just as his own person is phenomenal! His talent is boundless. He can do it all and does it with that same joy that Eddie had. And he is so damn nice and so supportive of talking good about about other musicians. I am an old woman now , approaching 60 and i am such a fan of his. It amuses me to think that Wolfie has a solid fan base up here in the geriatric population. We love Wolfie!!
You're spot on. I have been wondering how long he's been writing and working on these songs so thanks for that. I've been listening to MWVH since the debut, like you, I can't stress enough to any rock fan that this is just fantastic work. I sit and listen all day at times and I catch something different each time. I remember Ed saying in an interview once about Wolf, "You haven't seen anything yet" (paraphrase). He was right. The young man is amazing. I did get to see them live. Hopefully, they'll be back my way again this year.
Loved everything you said about Wolfgang I totally agree with you about his voice it is incredible. He is a hell of a MUSICIAN anyone who say different needs to pull head out of‐-------. Because anyone can hear see understand by watching him that he is a gift to us. I Thank God I can't find one bad song on any of his Album's I never get sick of hearing his music. Honestly listen to him in interview he knows his stuff. You can tell he has put his heart into everything he does. If you haven't heard him go check him out.. if you want to see him playing and doing everything Don't Back Down .
their music is completely different to VH, yet still rocks. I find their music fresh yet still full of feeling. Rock on mate and please tour Australia 🦘.
I remember the video for Distance; had me crying like a baby! It's one of the coolest music videos ever, with all that beautiful home footage of the relationship between father and son. With Eddie's death so fresh when the video came out, it was impossible not to feel the loss of not only one of the most innovative electric guitar players in the history of the instrument, and one of the greatest rock songwriters ever, but a truly good and kind human being, and before anybody chimes into argue about him being mean, it seems pretty obvious to me that he was a sweet generous and friendly person by nature, and all or at least most of his bad behavior came as a result of drug addiction, which itself stemmed from Eddie being a generally shy guy; something that's rather hard to believe when you watch him perform because he was Mr Cool on stage, but apparently he didn't feel like Mr Cool until he got plenty of substances into his bloodstream. It's hard to imagine getting up the nerve to be the center of attention in a sports arena with thousands of people hanging on your every note; I think the extraordinary pressures of rock stardom or a big part of why there is so much recreational drug use in the scene; I remember Michael Schenker talking about giving up alcohol, and how during years of his earlier career, he couldn't imagine getting up the nerve to go on stage and perform in front of people without having at least several beers in his system. How many people would be comfortable just jumping up in front of that many people and doing their thing without some kind of a confidence booster? Anyway, it's great to see vet in spite of all his problems, Eddie seems to have done a great job of preparing his son for the world; he will never doubt whether his Dad really loved him; I have never seen a more demonstrably affectionate rock star; what other rock star has multiple videos of themselves kissing various people on top of the head, floating around the internet? 😁❤️🎸🤘
I say he's awesome.. pretty much self though .it's obvious he's SUPER passionate about music .his hobby his love.. he's definitely got lot's of great talent and on top of that-just down right great dude.. Amen to u Wolfgang -Danny from Lansing Michigan budd😊
Love to hear the old rockers bitch about Eddie's kid. Wolf is Wolf and Eddie was Eddie. Wolf brings new (OH NO NOT NEW) music his own style. Thank you Eddie for giving us Wolfie.
Hes just starting out abd already you see how great he is as a songwriter and a full musician like his dad a musical genius and can't wait to see the next album he does. Also should be blessed to hear his music all around. Evh and his mother valerie are proud of him
I ❤Mammoth WVH! He is an amazing musician and songwriter. I love how he is doing his own music and I am looking forward to everything he comes out with
yeah, i wasn't happy that Mikey wasn't asked back when the last tour was put together. but, its Wolfie. this kid has not written a bad song. every one in my opinion is genuine, original and just unbelievably good! love all of it and my wife and daughter play his stuff in their car when i'm not even around. WVH is EVH's son, but man...this kid is an original Van Halen. RIP EVH, the G.O.A.T!
Wow what an amazing young man. I think it was awesome to start the way he did and much respect to Michael Anthony as the original member of so many years.
WOW I couldn't believe it when i first heard! I'm a die hard VH Fan with a son 2 months younger then WVH...WOlfMan you are VH will always be VH and if he has kids there VH....EXCEPT IT!!!!! By the way great video👍👍
I just found your channel and Im and immediate fan! Love the manner in which you pay respects to Eddie and respectful manner in which you describe Wolfie's music and legacy. Very classy and it really spoke to me. Looking forwARD to riding the interweb with you! - mike in central Ohio
Thanks, I appreciate that. I try to be respectful and positive even when things may not be. I'm glad you are enjoying the channel. Thanks for watching!
Every single word this man just say is gospel. I just heard Mammoth 2 the other day and purchased it right away. I can’t remember the last time I was blown away like I was listening to Wolfie’s band. He is The New King❤! And not all hardcore Van Halen fans dislike Wolfie. I’m one and I worship Wolfie as much as Van Halen.
Ive heard Wolfie rear up the fretboard, and no doubt he learned some serious chops from his legendary father, Eddie Van Halen, what a tragic loss to the music world. My hats off to Wolfie and wish him the best in life and the music world.
I've been listening to Van Halen since the beginning. Picture it 1979, adolescent on Ohau, when the beginning strains of Runnin With The Devil blasting out of a black Lasco Boombox with fifteen inch chrome speakers and a dual cassette. Life was good.
he is... I missed WVH on the GNR tour when they rolled through Denver in 2022. I hated it BUT I did get to hear the Velveteers and I'm now one of their fans. WVH is very smart and is just taking his time and easing into this -- he's got it and I want to hear more...
I stumbled across Mammoth after seeing ‘don’t back down’ video on UA-cam, was instantly blown away by the track and checked out all their other stuff. The videos are great, with a touch of Tenacious D in there, which is just great. Got my brother into them (it wasn’t hard!) and now we’re both going to see them live in the U.K. in July. So from never hearing of them, or even Wolf if I’m being honest, I’m now a massive fan and seeing them live in a month…all in the space of a couple of months! Can’t wait. Love his music. 🤘🏼 🎸 🥁
Im not a fan of Wolfies band, but I appreciate that he's out there doing his own thing. Good for him. He seems like he is as down to earth as he can be.
Believe it or not, I'm a recent Van Halen fan since just after Eddie's passing and I'm a product of the 60's. I've known about them forever, but just wasn't really into them until my kid asked for an electric guitar. Now I have a whole EVH rig, and I'm learning guitar. I was very disappointed that I only became a fan soon after his passing, and because I have a boy too, I really feel for his son. Now, Wolf is the closest thing the world has to Eddie. I'm grateful he's playing in an awesome band of his own and wish him the best for his life.
That's cool you and your kid are learning guitar! Sometimes we miss great things, but you found his music now, and it's not going away. And Wolf got his own sound going, which I think is great. We get to watch his music evolve, very cool! Thanks for watching!
At the Taylor Hawkins benefit, Wolfie played "Panama," "On Fire," and "Hot for Teacher". Nailing all three! That said, Wolfgang has stated with a deep passion, that he does not want to follow his Dad. He even talked about how people just push this question or narrative. Wolfgang went on to say, as he released his second album, he'd hoped some might see that he was committed to his own career, and following up to his debut album success. Lastly, Wolfie said that the TH benefit was his tribute to his Dad, and he felt it was complete. Out of respect for King👑 Edward, please let the kid live and breathe his own air and thoughts. It's what Wolfie wants. Jus say'n.
I really hope he learns to be more honest with himself than his dad did. Even to the end Eddie was blaming the picks for his health issues. Wolfgang has traded his dad's addictions to cigarettes and alcohol for food and who knows what else and if he doesn't figure himself out he won't make it to a ripe old age. I really want him to and I look forward to decades of his musical output. For those thinking I am being overly critical please understand how heartbreaking it was for me to watch Eddie's slow motion death over the years and to watch his denial about his situation. I would rather lose someone as a friend if my directness and honesty jarred them into reality and they got themselves some help, and in my opinion that is what real friends do. Healthy friends anyway. Wolfgang deserves happiness and to shred until he is 100. I'll root for him for that forever.
Just stop comparing him to his dad . He carries the name well . His dad (and mom) is/are proud of him, and that should be all that matters . We are lucky we have the heritage here among us (think Clapton , Plant , etc...) He's creating his own ' good ole days ' for the kids that are smart enough , lucky enough , and fortunate enough to appreciate him today .... We had our turn , back in the day , now it's his turn . Just be grateful 🙏
Why not? Eddie created a great legacy and the question is asking if Wolfgang has what it takes to continue the legacy. I think he does, but maybe you don’t. And that’s cool. I personally think he’s awesome and creating his own style that is great! Thanks for watching!
A person’s health reflects what’s going on in his/her life. He’s still mourning his Dad. Plus DNA from his mom’s side of the family. He has a loving village around him… he’ll make it through it and things will come together. WOLFIE 🤘🏼❤️
I think Wolfgang Van Halen would be the first one to tell you that no one can take his father's place including him I've watched Wolfgang play guitar he's good but he's he's not anything close to what his father has done to compare the both of them as unfair you can't compare the Sun to the father two different players
I agree with that, I think he’s coming into his own and I love his music. This is more in reference to him taking over the Van Halen legacy. Eddie created his own, and I personally believe Wolf is doing the same. I’m really looking forward to what he does in the future. Thanks for watching!
Wolf doesnt need to take his dads throne. Wolfie is here to build his own legacy and his won welldeserved throne. Yes, he is 100% Eddies and Vals son but he was taught to be his own person. And that he is. He is so multitalented. Eddie immersed him in musi but never pushed him. He wanted to see what musical magic wolfie had with, not have wolfie be a carbon copy of him. Wolfiie is phenominal! as someone who loved eddie from the beginning, it it so sweet to have Wolfie who has that joy in music that eddie had and so at my old age ( late 50s), i am now love wolfie as I was eddie ( in a musical way, not a stalker, lol. Wolfie has such a gorgeous sweet wife!) He has such a great, sweet personality. They seem so happy and in love.
I listen to both Mammoth albums daily and can’t get enough. Truly an amazing artist and can wait to see how he grows even more. Another great artist from a legendary family.
You blo so does Eds son
Love Wolfie,
He’s a humble young man with a great appreciation for music and the process of making music. You can tell he’s truly a real musician with no signs of slowing down. Rock on kiddo!
I've been a VH fan forever and was a Sammy fan before there was a VH, Wolfgang doesn't need to assume any throne, this young man is building his own kingdom and it is fantastic. Only an Arse Hole would give this kid any hate, he is a great artist in his own right and he doesn't need anyone and I for one am glad to see him take his own path, it gives me new music and it is very good.
I agree Wolfgang is awesome and I think he’s doing a great job creating his own path! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this very good & well researched retrospective of Wolfgang.....With all the DVD bootleg recordings of Wolf playing with his Dad in VH I watched him evolve as as a musician live on stage between 2007 -2015 ....Not just how his playing & singing evolved but how his self confidence in a live environment evolved. In those times with his Father I've never seen ANY two musicians have so much fun together onstage in all my life......He re-ignited his fathers love of playing to audiences & got him writing new stuff too. & he went on later to build his own sound in the studio playing EVERYTHING HIMSELF & Singing everything himself, then put together an elite group of musicians who could faithfully reproduce that sound live. His rapport with live audiences is so easy & relaxed & natural & he's sweeping the board with the music awards like his Father did & designing his own instruments to celebrate his Father just as Dad designed the Wolfgang to celebrate him....He helped his Dad get away from alcohol & was always there for him right to when he passed away. & he continues to love him & to celebrate & preserve his great legacy. While creating his own legacy as a separate artist. Which Dad foresaw as far back as 2006 on the Howard Stern interview. Ed can see this too & he is smiling .
Thanks you! I agree, I'm not sure Ed, or even Alex could have gotten through the reunion with Dave without Wolfgang as a distraction. I enjoyed their rapport, and the energy they shared.
@@stevelongmusic880 When he was a member of VH despite his young age Wolf was a BRIDGE BUILDER…He tried to bring people together but through no fault of his he became the target of a lot of very toxic fan/band politics which on the part of certain fans could become very hostile and very cruel….We are currently seeing examples of it posted right here on this comments section of this video. These people are not even fit to call themselves ‘fans’. They are just cruel TROLLS without empathy, heart or conscience.
Great vid dude. As a 49 y/o die hard VH fan I can't understand the hate for Wolfgang. For me he's keeping the legacy alive
Yeah I agree, I appreciate it, thanks for watching!
He definitely is and glam metal is making a huge comeback
I feel the exact same way! Always loved VH from the beginning and at 66yrs old, I still use their music to workout/dance to.
Hardcore VH fan here...I've seen Wolfie 3 times and loved every min of it...All the power to ya kiddo yer awesome...pay no attention to the haters..they barkin up the wrong tree!🍻😜👍 STAY MAMMOTH BUDDY!!!
I agree, thanks for watching!
When Wolfie was in VanHalen. It was more VanHalen than before. Because there were 3 VanHalen’s in VanHalen. And he did an incredible job. I saw them play.
I agree! Thanks for watching!
Wolfie is the Truth!!! That dude can jam!!! Seen him 3X and going again in March! He’s doing everything right, he’s forging his own path! It’s cool to have another Van Halen out there making music!
He blows not a pimple on Eds ass you young kids have no clue
Long time Van Halen fan here. Saw them on concert in 1981.
I've never understood the Wolfgang hate at all. He's his own guy, and I love his music--kinda bluesy sounding at times. Looking forward to more from him in the future.
I have a great deal of respect for Wolfgang. According to his father, the kid was the reason there was a Van Halen reunion at all. Ed related how he after he finally got clean and rehab finally stuck, he was like a zombie. For the first year after rehab, Ed didn’t play at all. He sat around watching reruns of CSI and other tv junk. Wolfgang was the one that pulled his father off the sofa, made him relearn all his songs and start playing again.
Ed told Wolfgang to go thru his archive of tapes and select material for an album. The result was ADKOT. The kid learned how to play the entire archive of his father’s band. He organized the band practice. When they went on tour again, Wolfgang organized the set lists. He’s got moxie and the fact that Ed let his son do all of that and then took his kid out on tour to play alongside him in the words greatest rock band earns EVH Greatest Dad Ever award. IMHO
Just seen him two weeks ago, the show and sound was amazing, He is an great musician and awesome songwriter
I became a believer in Wolf when I heard Van Halen live in Tokyo and when he did Hot for teacher at that tribute concert
Yeah that was great, wasn’t it? Thanks for watching!
As a 56 year old i doubt Wolfgang will ever see this but ive had NOTHING BUT LOVE for him and im proud of this youg man all thru his music life!! Hope he does great things even more than he has done being self tought with help from his pops! ❤❤🙏🙏✌✌😎
I clicked on this expecting an interview with wolfie ( cuz he is such a fun, interesting guy) but was pleasantly surprised to hear your take in summarizing Wolfie. There are so many clickbait robovoice vids about him that are awful. You actually took the time to give a great summary of who is he. He deserves the best. He is his own person as Eddie wanted him to be. Eddie was said that Wolfie was the future. Such a loving proud father. Anyway, great video by you and i definitely be relistening to this many more times ( and also subscribing).
Thank you so much! I would love to interview Wolfie, who knows maybe someday :) I am glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching and subscribing!
WVH is the greats`t gift King Edward has left us . Like his father , Wolfgang is a true original .
I'm so proud of Wolfgang, he's shinning his own torch, not carbon copying anyone! His love for his Dad is deep, Eddie even told him to shine his own light, and man is he ever!? Talented AF! Love MammothWVH!!
I'd like to see if you could do a report on an upcoming guitarist "Taj Farrant", he's originally from Australia and now lives here in the USA. He's only 14yrs old, he's played with Santana & other famous guitarist. Believe me, if you'll look him up, his story is awesome! He's been on AGT, (Australia Got Talent) where he completely blew everyone away when he played "Purple Rain" better than you've ever heard! He's already out with a CD hitting #1 on the charts! He was 10 when he was on AGT! Taj was born with a guitar in his hands! It's a story you don't want to miss! Gary Moore is one of his idols and plays his music to perfection...all at the age of 14!
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely check him out and add to the list. I want to hit up and comers as well as the legends, so he sounds like a good one!
@@stevelongmusic880 You will not be disappointed, I guarantee! Taj is awesome! You'll love him!
❤ and his tribute number to his dad at the Taylor Hawkins concert was really really really nice
I've seen a dozen tribute bands play those songs better than Wolfgang can. Just because he's Eddie song doesn't make him the automatic heir to the "throne." If music were all about nepotism, there would be even more bad music out there than there already is.
Yes. Wolfgang is completely capable to rock his dad's riffs but..... even Wolfgang says, there is only 1 EVH.
Of course, and Wolf wouldn’t disagree with you, he’s never tried to be or replace his dad. He’s his own person and his own musician.
@@42robwalkerwhich says volumes about his parents. To follow in your father’s footsteps is hard, to follow in a legends footsteps is even tougher.
Looking forward to hearing more of this fella and learning from him. Thanks🎉❤🎉
Wolfgang and Mammoth are the real deal! Awesome music by an incredibly talented man! Rock on Wolfie!❤
I hope Wolfie continues to grow musically and to block all who try to intervene with his progress in music. What he's doing is probably what the King would want for him anyway. I'm sure his grandfather Jan is happy with the greatness of his grandson, too. Jan, Edward, Alexander, and Wolfgang, you guys are all music royalty, in my opinion. Van Halen family for ever. 🤘😌
I went and seen Mammoth and Nita Strauss on 2/27/24 at the Egyptian room in Indianapolis. Fist off I would like to say I am 60 years old grew up with Van Halen and I play guitar so I follow all my heroes like Eddie ,Paul Gilbert ,Joe Satriani , Steve Vai , Angus young , just to name a few and when I first learned of wolf I went and check his stuff out and man I fell in love from the start this guy is an amazing musician I love his voice his stage presence everything this cat can rock. I really don't understand the hate from old van Halen people it's silly they should little Eddie carrying on what his dad started and making a name for himself. To your haters shame on you if you haven't seen him, you should that was one of the best shows I have seen in a long long time and trust me when I say I have been to many shows in my lifetime. I still hum the songs he sang in my head I love this guy he rocks and so down to earth I hope I get to meet him someday Rock on Wolf and Mammoth I love ya .
fingers fhillips 2024
Just like Wolfy, I've enjoyed watching your channel growing and getting better with each posting! I'm really excited for you, Steve! Keep em' coming, man!
God bless and take care...
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Dude, Wolfgang is a overwhelmingly great guitarist, but i gotta say someone like Nuno Bettencort is probably the king. He has put in the time and held his own.
Mammoth Rocks! Lifelong fan of Van Halen. Started listening to them since the first Album. When I first heard Wolfgang, I was speechless. Eddie's passing was hard as a fan. I wish the best for Wolf and the band.
Loved that! I totally agree with everything you said. He's pretty good! Look forward to whatever he does, thanks!
I grew up with vanhalen from the beginning and to the end Wolfgang music is awesome seen him at Hershey stadium awesome show keep rocking it wolfie
Me too, and I agree with you! Thanks for watching!
Proud to hear his love for music!!! Rock on
Not really into wolf’s music but have the highest respect for him. He’s forging his own path and I would bet that’s what his father hoped for.
I love his work, and he is just so laid back and cool in video's.. I watched a video on the Taylor Hawkins set, and Dave called him and said hey how do you feel about doing a few VH songs and he told Dave he needed him on stage with him, which is why Dave is playing bass on those songs, Wolf also said prior to that he had not played those songs in like 10 years, and he freaking KILLED IT.. He is everything I like in a Rock star, no BS just great skills!
Im only half way through and ive been choked up many time, and you are doing great job telling Wolfgang story. Im a Sammy snd Vh fan i was there in backyard and Long Beach Arena 78 when (VH) they left us and the country & world grabbed them (VH) from us So Cal fans and they became the worlds. i see Wolf as such an unreal musician multi talented, im going to buy his album now, ive been putting off and you just gave such great story on a great musician, Wolfgang Van Halen. Mammoth is #1 on my list to see, above all right now to see live. I'll be there. Will you?
Wow, thank you so much! I have both albums, I think he's awesome and I will be going to see him when he's in town. Thanks for watching!
This is awesome, man. Fantastic talent, absolutely. Production is top shelf. And this dude did it all himself? Wow.
If you have heard his music, then you must be able to recognize that he is definitely a prince that is well ready to take a seat at the throne. He has so much royalty running through his veins that he will be able to change music like his father did, albeit, in this day and age that is going to be a tough thing to do....but if anyone can do it, Wolfgang could.
He is such a talented individual. I bet his father is watching him from the heavens and is so proud of him. Keep it going Wolfie
Love that you did this. Wolf has been killing it and I wore his first album out. Thanks for talking about him.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Was he privileged? Yes. Anyone that had access to the legendary 5150 studios was. Does that mean he didn't earn his way? No. Like Steve said, he was self taught, with exception to nuggets of wisdom from a talented family. If his tunes were garbage, nobody would listen to it. I'm a Van Halen fan, and both lead singers were right for their time. I respect Wolf for going about things the way he did, and naming it Mammoth was freaking amazing. The kid's got it, and I wait for all of his videos (they're fantastic) and albums. Gettit, Wolfie.
Thanks for the input! I agree with you, thanks for watching!
I remember when I was at work and they announced Wolf Birthday... I remember that so well... ... 3/16. ... That's the first time I'd heard bout Wolf
Wolfgang William Van Halen .
Thanks for watching!
I'm 61 and Wolf's two albums are my most listened to albums from 2024. I was a massive Van Halen fan growing up. Anyone discouraging this GOAT needs their head examined.
Thank you for summarizing Wolfgang's life and career. This is by far the most entertaining and informative video on Wolfgang that I have ever seen!😊😊😊
Wow! Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Wow, great summary and assessment of Wolfie. I was once a teen, such a VH fan and loving Eddie for all that he was. I also loved Valerie so them getting together was amazing to think the child they would have. I have always loved Wolfie just because i know how much his parents wanted and loved him. Their miracle baby! But wolfie, now grown, just as his own person is phenomenal! His talent is boundless. He can do it all and does it with that same joy that Eddie had. And he is so damn nice and so supportive of talking good about about other musicians. I am an old woman now , approaching 60 and i am such a fan of his. It amuses me to think that Wolfie has a solid fan base up here in the geriatric population. We love Wolfie!!
Thanks again!
Love you wolf Gang !
Wolfgand is the most talented man in rock and roll. Some day I will jam with him.
You're spot on. I have been wondering how long he's been writing and working on these songs so thanks for that. I've been listening to MWVH since the debut, like you, I can't stress enough to any rock fan that this is just fantastic work. I sit and listen all day at times and I catch something different each time. I remember Ed saying in an interview once about Wolf, "You haven't seen anything yet" (paraphrase). He was right. The young man is amazing. I did get to see them live. Hopefully, they'll be back my way again this year.
Thank you! I haven't caught him live yet, but planning on it this year. I think hes awesome! Thanks for watching!
Loved everything you said about Wolfgang I totally agree with you about his voice it is incredible. He is a hell of a MUSICIAN anyone who say different needs to pull head out of‐-------. Because anyone can hear see understand by watching him that he is a gift to us. I Thank God I can't find one bad song on any of his Album's I never get sick of hearing his music. Honestly listen to him in interview he knows his stuff. You can tell he has put his heart into everything he does. If you haven't heard him go check him out.. if you want to see him playing and doing everything Don't Back Down .
their music is completely different to VH, yet still rocks. I find their music fresh yet still full of feeling. Rock on mate and please tour Australia 🦘.
It's not "theirs". He makes all the music himself. All vocals all the music. The band just tours for him.
I remember the video for Distance; had me crying like a baby! It's one of the coolest music videos ever, with all that beautiful home footage of the relationship between father and son.
With Eddie's death so fresh when the video came out, it was impossible not to feel the loss of not only one of the most innovative electric guitar players in the history of the instrument, and one of the greatest rock songwriters ever, but a truly good and kind human being, and before anybody chimes into argue about him being mean, it seems pretty obvious to me that he was a sweet generous and friendly person by nature, and all or at least most of his bad behavior came as a result of drug addiction, which itself stemmed from Eddie being a generally shy guy; something that's rather hard to believe when you watch him perform because he was Mr Cool on stage, but apparently he didn't feel like Mr Cool until he got plenty of substances into his bloodstream. It's hard to imagine getting up the nerve to be the center of attention in a sports arena with thousands of people hanging on your every note; I think the extraordinary pressures of rock stardom or a big part of why there is so much recreational drug use in the scene; I remember Michael Schenker talking about giving up alcohol, and how during years of his earlier career, he couldn't imagine getting up the nerve to go on stage and perform in front of people without having at least several beers in his system.
How many people would be comfortable just jumping up in front of that many people and doing their thing without some kind of a confidence booster? Anyway, it's great to see vet in spite of all his problems, Eddie seems to have done a great job of preparing his son for the world; he will never doubt whether his Dad really loved him; I have never seen a more demonstrably affectionate rock star; what other rock star has multiple videos of themselves kissing various people on top of the head, floating around the internet? 😁❤️🎸🤘
I say he's awesome.. pretty much self though .it's obvious he's SUPER passionate about music .his hobby his love.. he's definitely got lot's of great talent and on top of that-just down right great dude.. Amen to u Wolfgang -Danny from Lansing Michigan budd😊
What impresses me most about him is his singing, especially his live singing.
Awesome video buddy. I love what Wolfgang is doing too. I loved his dad and I feel very lucky that his son is also awesome.
Love to hear the old rockers bitch about Eddie's kid. Wolf is Wolf and Eddie was Eddie. Wolf brings new (OH NO NOT NEW) music his own style. Thank you Eddie for giving us Wolfie.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely! Wolf says thanks
Glad to see Wolfe is doing well! Definitely going to check out his music.
Great vid! Thanks!
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Hes just starting out abd already you see how great he is as a songwriter and a full musician like his dad a musical genius and can't wait to see the next album he does. Also should be blessed to hear his music all around. Evh and his mother valerie are proud of him
Oh yeah agree 💯! Thanks for watching!
I ❤Mammoth WVH! He is an amazing musician and songwriter. I love how he is doing his own music and I am looking forward to everything he comes out with
yeah, i wasn't happy that Mikey wasn't asked back when the last tour was put together. but, its Wolfie. this kid has not written a bad song. every one in my opinion is genuine, original and just unbelievably good! love all of it and my wife and daughter play his stuff in their car when i'm not even around. WVH is EVH's son, but man...this kid is an original Van Halen. RIP EVH, the G.O.A.T!
Wow what an amazing young man. I think it was awesome to start the way he did and much respect to Michael Anthony as the original member of so many years.
This is the first time I've seen you're channel thinks it's great
Wow thank you! I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
I am proud of Wolfgang. Takes a lot of ❤ to move on and also honoring his dad /name ! He is such a talented musician !
WOW I couldn't believe it when i first heard! I'm a die hard VH Fan with a son 2 months younger then WVH...WOlfMan you are VH will always be VH and if he has kids there VH....EXCEPT IT!!!!! By the way great video👍👍
I'm with ya! Thanks for watching! Appreciate it!
People needed to suck it up! This is something he will always remember with his father
I just found your channel and Im and immediate fan! Love the manner in which you pay respects to Eddie and respectful manner in which you describe Wolfie's music and legacy. Very classy and it really spoke to me. Looking forwARD to riding the interweb with you! - mike in central Ohio
Thanks, I appreciate that. I try to be respectful and positive even when things may not be. I'm glad you are enjoying the channel. Thanks for watching!
I must say yes. It runs through his blood. And he is so laid back like a young Eddie.
Agreed, it pretty remarkable. Thanks for watching!
I really like Wolfgang's solo album. He already is on his way to finding his own voice. And regarding his voice, that is very good too!
Very well presented. Bravo!
Thank you, thanks for watching!
Every single word this man just say is gospel. I just heard Mammoth 2 the other day and purchased it right away. I can’t remember the last time I was blown away like I was listening to Wolfie’s band. He is The New King❤! And not all hardcore Van Halen fans dislike Wolfie. I’m one and I worship Wolfie as much as Van Halen.
Thats awesome! Thank you for watching1
Ive heard Wolfie rear up the fretboard, and no doubt he learned some serious chops from his legendary father, Eddie Van Halen, what a tragic loss to the music world. My hats off to Wolfie and wish him the best in life and the music world.
I've been listening to Van Halen since the beginning. Picture it 1979, adolescent on Ohau, when the beginning strains of Runnin With The Devil blasting out of a black Lasco Boombox with fifteen inch chrome speakers and a dual cassette. Life was good.
Steve . . . That was awesome!
Great job.
Thank you! Appreciate it!
he is... I missed WVH on the GNR tour when they rolled through Denver in 2022. I hated it BUT I did get to hear the Velveteers and I'm now one of their fans. WVH is very smart and is just taking his time and easing into this -- he's got it and I want to hear more...
oops 2021 not 2022..
Great video. Thanks
Thank you so much and thanks for watching!
Wolfgang is the real Deal. Let him walk in his own footsteps. Good for you Wolfgang. Go Wolfie 😊
Awesome story!
I stumbled across Mammoth after seeing ‘don’t back down’ video on UA-cam, was instantly blown away by the track and checked out all their other stuff. The videos are great, with a touch of Tenacious D in there, which is just great. Got my brother into them (it wasn’t hard!) and now we’re both going to see them live in the U.K. in July. So from never hearing of them, or even Wolf if I’m being honest, I’m now a massive fan and seeing them live in a month…all in the space of a couple of months! Can’t wait. Love his music. 🤘🏼 🎸 🥁
That's Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Awesome both his albums are great....
Im not a fan of Wolfies band, but I appreciate that he's out there doing his own thing. Good for him. He seems like he is as down to earth as he can be.
Awesome story. Those tough times he has gone through are going to make him stronger which in the music industry that's a plus.
F the haters,they are jealous.Wish he would do a tribute tour though.Playing all the songs with wolf on lead would be amazing and emotional.🤘🏻
awezome vid..wolfgang rocks just fine an better than most...staysafe..
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Music is in his blood and DNA. What a legacy to his father. I know Edward is looking down and he is so proud of his boy😂🎉❤
Believe it or not, I'm a recent Van Halen fan since just after Eddie's passing and I'm a product of the 60's. I've known about them forever, but just wasn't really into them until my kid asked for an electric guitar. Now I have a whole EVH rig, and I'm learning guitar. I was very disappointed that I only became a fan soon after his passing, and because I have a boy too, I really feel for his son. Now, Wolf is the closest thing the world has to Eddie. I'm grateful he's playing in an awesome band of his own and wish him the best for his life.
That's cool you and your kid are learning guitar! Sometimes we miss great things, but you found his music now, and it's not going away. And Wolf got his own sound going, which I think is great. We get to watch his music evolve, very cool! Thanks for watching!
At the Taylor Hawkins benefit, Wolfie played "Panama," "On Fire," and "Hot for Teacher". Nailing all three!
That said, Wolfgang has stated with a deep passion, that he does not want to follow his Dad. He even talked about how people just push this question or narrative. Wolfgang went on to say, as he released his second album, he'd hoped some might see that he was committed to his own career, and following up to his debut album success.
Lastly, Wolfie said that the TH benefit was his tribute to his Dad, and he felt it was complete.
Out of respect for
King👑 Edward, please let the kid live and breathe his own air and thoughts. It's what Wolfie wants.
Jus say'n.
Thank You !
I really hope he learns to be more honest with himself than his dad did. Even to the end Eddie was blaming the picks for his health issues. Wolfgang has traded his dad's addictions to cigarettes and alcohol for food and who knows what else and if he doesn't figure himself out he won't make it to a ripe old age. I really want him to and I look forward to decades of his musical output.
For those thinking I am being overly critical please understand how heartbreaking it was for me to watch Eddie's slow motion death over the years and to watch his denial about his situation. I would rather lose someone as a friend if my directness and honesty jarred them into reality and they got themselves some help, and in my opinion that is what real friends do. Healthy friends anyway.
Wolfgang deserves happiness and to shred until he is 100. I'll root for him for that forever.
Hex not going after any crown silliness. He’s a musician making his own way. Just had some divine teaching
Wolfgang learned from his and his dad is very proud of his son
Oh the boys even better!!
❤speaking of a good job I am truly enjoying your channel Steve
Thanks so much, I'm glad you are enjoying it! I truly appreciate it!
❤ HNY Steve and Famiiy!!!! I’m pretty impressed with this guy I think he’s his own musical factor as well as a solid person
Thank you! Happy new year to you too!
@@stevelongmusic880 I know you do and I admire your musical passion and I’m glad for your efforts.
Easy now.....lets not get carried away.
I wish Wolfgang the best. It's not my type of music but the dude can play.
Cool 😎🤙🏼
Wolfs got his thing going on an it is awesome
Wolf comes across as a good human being. He will not be like his father. He is not a guitar virtuoso. He is an Artist with his own vision.
He's a Gun.
I heard his record on my monitor headphones.
Yes he's a gun for sure.
Just stop comparing him to his dad . He carries the name well . His dad (and mom) is/are proud of him, and that should be all that matters . We are lucky we have the heritage here among us (think Clapton , Plant , etc...) He's creating his own ' good ole days ' for the kids that are smart enough , lucky enough , and fortunate enough to appreciate him today .... We had our turn , back in the day , now it's his turn . Just be grateful 🙏
That question should never be asked
Why not? Eddie created a great legacy and the question is asking if Wolfgang has what it takes to continue the legacy. I think he does, but maybe you don’t. And that’s cool. I personally think he’s awesome and creating his own style that is great! Thanks for watching!
@@stevelongmusic880for haircut 😭😭 and AM
Like to see wolf get healthy so he can stick around awhile.
I have struggled with obesity for 66 years. It sucks
A person’s health reflects what’s going on in his/her life. He’s still mourning his Dad. Plus DNA from his mom’s side of the family. He has a loving village around him… he’ll make it through it and things will come together. WOLFIE 🤘🏼❤️
@@Lisa-gv6rkhe's always been obese.
I think Wolfgang Van Halen would be the first one to tell you that no one can take his father's place including him I've watched Wolfgang play guitar he's good but he's he's not anything close to what his father has done to compare the both of them as unfair you can't compare the Sun to the father two different players
I agree with that, I think he’s coming into his own and I love his music. This is more in reference to him taking over the Van Halen legacy. Eddie created his own, and I personally believe Wolf is doing the same. I’m really looking forward to what he does in the future. Thanks for watching!
A short time? He joined Van Halen in 2006. Almost two decades. He does rock 🤟
You're right. Their last gig was in 2015 and, well they really didn't do anything after that, so that's why I said short time. Thanks for watching!
Wolf doesnt need to take his dads throne. Wolfie is here to build his own legacy and his won welldeserved throne. Yes, he is 100% Eddies and Vals son but he was taught to be his own person. And that he is. He is so multitalented. Eddie immersed him in musi but never pushed him. He wanted to see what musical magic wolfie had with, not have wolfie be a carbon copy of him. Wolfiie is phenominal! as someone who loved eddie from the beginning, it it so sweet to have Wolfie who has that joy in music that eddie had and so at my old age ( late 50s), i am now love wolfie as I was eddie ( in a musical way, not a stalker, lol. Wolfie has such a gorgeous sweet wife!) He has such a great, sweet personality. They seem so happy and in love.
I agree, Wolfie is making his own way and he is awesome. Thank you for watching!
Who else would you expect to fill Michael Anthony's shoes? Makes all the sense in the world to me.
Charlotte NC. ! Was There
Nice! I just saw him this last weekend for the first time. Great show! Thanks for watching!