Oh man, I feel so bad for Wolfgang, I choked up when Eddie kissed him at the end. his father loves him so much. And Wolfie is so protective and proud of his dad.. what a beautiful bond. R.I.P. Eddie
I was going to comment on this video and I saw your comment and you said everything I was going to. Very well said my friend. They had such a beautiful father and son relationship.
@@s1iznc1d34 Could be more, ya never know. On the road, Vals not there and there ya go. I played bass for 36 years. In the 70s and 80s there was no AIDS really. The clap? Yes, and I got it several times thus making me think if I had a child out there. The life style's lasting legacy
@UC1b3RmWMlJA_9e4PU2oy1Eg I can't believe what i just read Wolfgang don't look like Eddie ? He has his nose and don't try to tell me that you don't see Valerie Bertinely's eyes on him. And for the record just think about all off the people You've known in your life who had kids that didn't resemble there Mother or Father ? Unbelievable.
Eddie & Wolfgang had such an amazing close bond! Their love for each other is so incredible. Nothing like it❣️I definitely shed a few tears after watching this video. ❤️💜🥰
Eddie is a legends legend i grew up on Van Halen music no one compares to his style doesn't matter what dave says or does or thinks Eddie is what made Van Halen the rock icon it was and always will be Dave was just the voice Eddie was it's creator..RIP Mr Halen love honor and deepest respect
Loved them together ....sweet. See the love so prominently .......So sorry for your loss,Wolfie RIP EVH your father really was some guitarist & some really special father,as well. Geez......this brought the tears again.😥😥😥😥😥😥✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻Hope your doing ok,Wolf. Just take it easy.
Eddie looks worn and torn. Definitely his past (or present) lifestyle! He is still my guitar god forever! He's the reason I picked up guitar in the first place. What an absolutely fantastic motivational tool he is! He has paid his dues! There ain't no finer guitar player in the world as far as I'm concerned! Wolfs and Eds relationship is amazing.
This video really puts a big smile on my face. Seeing Eddie Van Halen with his son Wolfgang Van Halen is just awesome. Eddie was so incredibly proud of his son and the kind of man he grew up to be. Imagine how much music that is in the 5150 studio that the world has not heard. Eddie Van Halen changed the world back in 1978 on how guitar playing would be from then on, and in my opinion there will never be another guitar player to change the world like Eddie Van Halen did. Rest In Peace Eddie!!
Alex and Wolf have said they're going to go through those vaults now.... sheesh, what a tragic way to discover that old music. As Eddie said, he'd rather create new music than go through the vaults. Now they have all the time in the world to get to that treasure trove.
@@jondunmore4268 In an interview with MTV from 1998, Eddie was talking about those tapes and he said he had everything cataloged on a computer but the hard drive crashed. He tried everything to restore the information, took it to computer labs, no one could recover the information.
I have never, ever mourned any of my favorite musicians death's till Eddie. Maybe it's because I grew up on Van halens music & actually met him & Alex when I was 15 in Oakland California. I was so naive that I didn't realize what a lucky gal I was. I also recall how nervous I was to stand there & wait for him to sign a autographed Van Halen T shirt. Honestly I found him to have 5 great qualities. 1 his guitar 🎸 playing, 2 his stage presence was way more powerful than DLR & usually all eye's are on the frontman. 3 On stage while shredding the guitar he oozed happiness ~ you could tell he was doing something he loved. 4 His smile/grin that won my heart over~ the man was super cute & handsome. 5~ him & Alex were in a rush yet EVH took the extra time to sign autographs & did so with a polite attitude. We lost a legend but his music & soul lives on.
Well written, over the years I have been able to cope with losing with some musicians, I'm so glad you wrote from the heart, deep down I knew Eddie was in trouble I thought I had enough time to brace stupid thoughts as if self preservation kicked to shield me so broken hearted, such pain I had to go places you can't describe, took a long time to listen and watch the distance, I loved the whole band so it helps watching Wolfgang and chicken foot the clip that made me realize how lucky we were to have and see live V.H. is towards the end I watched eddie play 316 and Wolfgang joined in. Thank you for making easy to open up I kinda wish we could have met for a minute at a live show
joan Jones Food is his addiction. He has all the money in the world to hire personal trainers, nutritionists, and chefs. Instead, he is on track to die young from obesity and heart disease. Talent? EVH formed a band and wrote popular tunes at Wolf's age. Wolf has done none of that.
RIP Eddie. Condolences to Wolfgang and family I lost my Mom when i was 3, i understand the loss of a parent and wish I had the relationship you have with your father. Be strong and know he was loved and is legendary in his mark on music.
I think Wolf is largely responsible for Ed becoming sober. Having Wolf on the road with him and playing with him i think makes Ed really happy. Listen i wish Michael Anthony was still the bassist but if Ed wants Wolf and thatd what makes him happy, thats all that matters. I saw them in Mansfield MA last weekend and it was amazing to see Eddie smiling again
Yeah, considering the marriage was different and somewhat complicated it really shows how much Eddie and Valerie didn't let it affect Wolfgang. That's good parenting!
I got to see them on this tour and wasn't far from the stage. Was lucky to have a seat on Eddie's side of the stage. He looked healthy and like he was having fun. Im glad I was there to see it.
Clear Adventure i think he is christian, eddie too now. glad to see eddie so healthy now and clean. wolfgang is his rock and that is awesome. wolf plays drums and guitar really good too. album coming out next year and eddie says he is blown away. he is not just saying that either. in terms of being fat. i think he just has a big frame and slower metabolism. he is not obese or unhealthy and will cut down if he wants too. he is still young. that family has a lot of talent.
Jon Focker Cool. Yes, talent galore. I am kind of lost on you talking about Wolfgang being fat? I never mentioned his size ...that I recall. Not in this post for sure.
One day when eddie is gone ...wolfgang will be a legit part of the legacy - even if it was just for the straggling last days of the band....kind of like john sykes with thin lizzy ...still , its enough to have that and pass the torch on .
Well, we all know it was his health. Wolfy trying his best to spin the story, I get it as a son looking out for pop. But, yeah he had cancer issues back in 2006/2007
Most cancers aren't cured. Its remission only. It buys time. Sometimes 2 yrs, 5, or 15. But the cancer lurks in every corner of the body, re-appears and then death around the corner. Sad, but reality. They both knew for a long time that it was a numbers game. RIP.
@@ColtraneTaylor You are referring to the meth induced psychosis interview with Howard Stern around 06 or so when Ed was REALLY trying to off himself and he made that comment about Wolfie "wacking it" in the bathroom or something. that interview has mysteriously disappeared from UA-cam. That's the same interview where he basically said he took crystal meth to cure his cancer. He said it as an aside joke but from the way he looked back then, he was actually telling the true. I'm sure the audio is somewhere on the internet, but 100% he said something like "I used something to cure my cancer that isn't legal in this country" Stern starts laughing like "what, some illegal drug, heroin or something?" And Eddie laughs "crystal meth...". Watch the "Catherine" video from this era to see what a gargoyle Eddie was at this time. 2 cigarettes on his guitar, huge bottle of wine, him alone in the 5150 studio. He admits how he doesn't like to work there anymore because it has so many dark memories...it's on his own property!! I think it's fair to say without Wolf around to get some sanity into his life, Eddie would have died during that time period. So that's enough reason to give the kid the benefit of the doubt. I saw them on the '07 tour at the time when Eddie was relapsing (they cancelled the third leg), and it was a shit show, Eddie was terrible. I see videos from the 4th leg and he was playing excellent, and haven't seen anything bad from the more recent tours. Guy was a hero of mine but his addictions really got the best of him for too long.
@@TheDmonet If he was serious then that is shocking. But he also said a piece of his tongue was boiled and swallowed, which sounds a lot like Homeopathy imo. He seems better now or ... maybe he did five years ago now. Not recording in 5150, wow I didn't know that, but I can imagine.
"Considering what he grew up in, he doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, he doesn't do drugs"....... that right there is a proud pappa. Just breaks your heart really. RIP EVH Most kids of superstars end up going as bad or worse than their parents. Wolfie turned out great. For all of Eddie's vices or demons he did one thing - the most important thing - great: raised a great son!
i wouldnt mind betting eddie gets pissed with dave -and wolf in his quiet way calms eddie down and says ...."nah , give dave a break dad" - and eddies says - "one break ,comin up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@MatteoPrezioso Al is just standing with his brother, He simply aint gonna leave his brother no matter what.....it's all on Ed imo...but I still like him. he has some demons that affect his thinking...
CNN from covering different topics to "I HATE TRUMP 24/7 NETWORK". This network has fallen into landfill garbage. ROF Rock ON Forever Eddie Van Halen! You are a legend and the guitar community is deeply mourning for this loss.
I worked for a catering company and catered backstage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas during Thanksgiving in 1999. NSYNC was performing and they were eating dinner with family with the Van Halens as guests. Wolfgang had those sneakers with wheels in them and he was skating around the huge backstage area. It was one of many memerable experiences I had working there. Ed will be missed.
His parents seemed to do a great job with him. Eddie just doted on Wolfie and you could see what a great relationship they had. It's so sad that it ended too soon.
This is heartbreaking, yet so uplifting, to watch. The bond these two have/had...and I am sure any old school watxching this is frothing at the mouth at all those tapes on the shelves. I'm sure we have not heard the last notes from King Edward.
I really look forward to when ALL that unreleased VH music will be put on vinyl and CD for us VAN HALEN fans!! I'm hoping that Eddie wanted that for his fans, in his final wishes. R.I.P. Edward Van Halen ✝️ 🙏😞 🎸
Wow...I'm loving Wolfgang. What a great "kid" (yes, he's an adult but still). It's a testament to his mother and father, and to himself, that he's so grounded. I love the bond he and his father have. It's clear they love each other.
@@nimitz1983 - really ??? He would be playing the guitar?? He does, and lots of other instruments too. And writing songs as well. Everybody’s loving his latest releases and looking forward to more. Guess you were SO wrong.
SORRYASSEDDIE replaced MICHAEL ANTHONY WITH HIS 16-YEAR-OLD KID AND DID NOT EVEN TELL MIKEY ANYTHING ABOUT IT, MICHAEL ANTHONY HEARD HE WAS REPLACED ON THE FRIGGIN NEWS, MAN IS THAT SORRY AS IT GETS ARE WHAT, WHAT A P O S MOVE EDDIE! THAT'S WHAT I REMEMBER, WHATEVER RIP FORGIVEN SOMEDAY
It's a long process although they did go back to the master tapes for every DLR Van Halen album so they could make Guitar Hero Van Halen and for the 2015 remaster of the albums so i have a feeling that some of those tapes have been digitized
From what I recall, something digital happened with those tapes at one point. I remember in the 90s Ed said in an interview that they had a computer that had tons of music or something on it that crashed. He said he had contacted high-tech companies to try and retrieve the info on the drives but that it couldn't be done. So, something was lost at some point. I'm just not sure what.
@@thefonzkiss Exactly. Not catalogued and many are unplayable due to age. They need to be baked so that the adhesive sublimates and bonds back into the tape itself. Doable. Just very, very time consuming.
Dude Eddie threw Mikes ass out of the band so his kid could play. They wanted Sammy back, but Sam said NO if Mike was not back to. On a larger note, The Van Halen's took away Mikes publishing rights. We are talking literary millions of $$$$ from Mike.
kffive It's not possible to "take away" someone's publishing rights. If you are listed on the publishing for a song, you only lose it if you agree to be bought out and get paid for it. Not sure where you got that information. On the other hand, Eddie was not very nice to Mike in other ways.
Steve Sam N Mike signed his rights away in 2004 for the reunion tour. That's the only way Ed would let him on the tour. He was a hired hand for that tour.
The beauty of You Tube, to have clips like this to watch. As a long time fan of EVH, a new fan of WVH and being a dad and granddad myself, this is 4 minutes of bitter sweet joy. RIP Eddie.
Backup those tapes.. it's not hard! They just need a convection oven with good temp stability... just get the tapes up to the melting point of the binder (glue) that adheres the plastic backing to the iron oxide (the actual magnetic flux).. it's only around 130 deg F. It's done all the time. Just keep a small oven in the studio there. And hope there's not too many issues with print-through.
aww, how sweet!! Wolfie was Eddie and Valerie's miracle child. If anyone remembers all of this from back in the day like I do (yes, I'm old), Valerie had several miscarriages before she finally carried Wolfie to term.
Good lord, look at that storage room! Eddie wasn't overexaggerating when he said he had loads of music! Imagine all the amazing songs that would come out of that! AUSTRALIA TOUR.... PLEASE DON'T LET ME DOWN AGAIN! If they're doing Japan in november, they'll have to be touring Australia. The excitement begins to brew again!
EVH is by far my favorite guitarist, but my least favorite band-member. I dig his relationship with his son though. He earns back some shithead points with me!
My least favorite was Roth , he thought he was the band!!!! In an interview they did with him he said he was broke and could make a ton of money with the band thats the only reason he joined, ever wonder why he's on and off again???
That was probably THE best & coolest interview I have ever seen Eddie give!!! Great to see the 'human' side instead of the 'rockstar'. I think Wolfgang growing up has been a grounding factor and it showed in the interview. Too bad Ed came down with Diverticulitis, get better soon dude!
Sweet kid, looks like his mom a lot. Eddie doesn't look well, he really did himself in with the drinking and drugs.Sounds like he knows he wasn't a nice person in the past. What a waste. Heartwarming tho to see their bond.
Bless you Eddie, Miss you! RIP! Wolfgang, shred that guitar and keep your dad’s spirit alive!! Hope you’re doing as well as you can through these hard times of losing your Dad. God bless you!! ✌️😎🎸🔊🎶
Eddie looks like he was about to cry when he was telling the camera that his son doesn't smoke, drink, or do drugs. The fact that he was so proud of him for that is just so wholesome.
Oh man, I feel so bad for Wolfgang, I choked up when Eddie kissed him at the end. his father loves him so much. And Wolfie is so protective and proud of his dad.. what a beautiful bond. R.I.P. Eddie
I was going to comment on this video and I saw your comment and you said everything I was going to. Very well said my friend. They had such a beautiful father and son relationship.
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Could be more, ya never know. On the road, Vals not there and there ya go. I played bass for 36 years. In the 70s and 80s there was no AIDS really. The clap? Yes, and I got it several times thus making me think if I had a child out there. The life style's lasting legacy
@UC1b3RmWMlJA_9e4PU2oy1Eg I can't believe what i just read Wolfgang don't look like Eddie ? He has his nose and don't try to tell me that you don't see Valerie Bertinely's eyes on him. And for the record just think about all off the people You've known in your life who had kids that didn't resemble there Mother or Father ? Unbelievable.
At least he was there for him. -E
Yeah it really was a special relationship. I'm sure Eddie is watching quietly, standing guard over Wolfie.
Eddie & Wolfgang had such an amazing close bond! Their love for each other is so incredible. Nothing like it❣️I definitely shed a few tears after watching this video. ❤️💜🥰
Eddie is a legends legend i grew up on Van Halen music no one compares to his style doesn't matter what dave says or does or thinks Eddie is what made Van Halen the rock icon it was and always will be Dave was just the voice Eddie was it's creator..RIP Mr Halen love honor and deepest respect
Loved them together ....sweet. See the love so prominently .......So sorry for your loss,Wolfie RIP EVH your father really was some guitarist & some really special father,as well.
Geez......this brought the tears again.😥😥😥😥😥😥✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻Hope your doing ok,Wolf. Just take it easy.
Mr Van Halen clearly adores his son and also enjoys working with him as a musician, very cool and very fortunate they both are really.
So sad but plenty of love watching this video. R.I.P. 🤧❤🌺
Eddie looks worn and torn. Definitely his past (or present) lifestyle! He is still my guitar god forever! He's the reason I picked up guitar in the first place. What an absolutely fantastic motivational tool he is! He has paid his dues! There ain't no finer guitar player in the world as far as I'm concerned!
Wolfs and Eds relationship is amazing.
RIP EVH...my guitar hero!
Wolfgang seems like the nicest kid....
I LOVE THIS!
Love ya VH
I know some folks that recorded at his home studio! :)
Man, Eddie seemed like such a killer dad; full of love for his boy. There is a joy in Eddie's voice.
All things considered (growing up rich and privileged in L.A.), Wolfgang appears to be humble, articulate, intelligent, and cognizant. I say Bravo!!
Eddie always seemed down to earth, but Valerie is probably the most responsible for keeping him grounded.
I don't know,I think it was both parents that made Wolf the fine young man he is today
Way to go, Mom and Pop.
Yes, as Eddie said, he don't drink, smoke or do drugs. He had good parents. He's very smart.
1000 percent.
RIP Eddie thank you for the great music. You raised a good kid also.
This video really puts a big smile on my face. Seeing Eddie Van Halen with his son Wolfgang Van Halen is just awesome. Eddie was so incredibly proud of his son and the kind of man he grew up to be. Imagine how much music that is in the 5150 studio that the world has not heard. Eddie Van Halen changed the world back in 1978 on how guitar playing would be from then on, and in my opinion there will never be another guitar player to change the world like Eddie Van Halen did. Rest In Peace Eddie!!
Alex and Wolf have said they're going to go through those vaults now.... sheesh, what a tragic way to discover that old music. As Eddie said, he'd rather create new music than go through the vaults. Now they have all the time in the world to get to that treasure trove.
Very true a great human being all around!
@@jondunmore4268 In an interview with MTV from 1998, Eddie was talking about those tapes and he said he had everything cataloged on a computer but the hard drive crashed. He tried everything to restore the information, took it to computer labs, no one could recover the information.
I have never, ever mourned any of my favorite musicians death's till Eddie. Maybe it's because I grew up on Van halens music & actually met him & Alex when I was 15 in Oakland California. I was so naive that I didn't realize what a lucky gal I was. I also recall how nervous I was to stand there & wait for him to sign a autographed Van Halen T shirt. Honestly I found him to have 5 great qualities. 1 his guitar 🎸 playing, 2 his stage presence was way more powerful than DLR & usually all eye's are on the frontman. 3 On stage while shredding the guitar he oozed happiness ~ you could tell he was doing something he loved. 4 His smile/grin that won my heart over~ the man was super cute & handsome. 5~ him & Alex were in a rush yet EVH took the extra time to sign autographs & did so with a polite attitude. We lost a legend but his music & soul lives on.
I feel the same way girl, this one broke my ❤
That's an awesome story, thank you.
Well written, over the years I have been able to cope with losing with some musicians, I'm so glad you wrote from the heart, deep down I knew Eddie was in trouble I thought I had enough time to brace stupid thoughts as if self preservation kicked to shield me so broken hearted, such pain I had to go places you can't describe, took a long time to listen and watch the distance, I loved the whole band so it helps watching Wolfgang and chicken foot the clip that made me realize how lucky we were to have and see live V.H. is towards the end I watched eddie play 316 and Wolfgang joined in. Thank you for making easy to open up I kinda wish we could have met for a minute at a live show
Wolfie does not drink, smoke or do drugs???? How in the heck did that happen? Wonderful he inherited the talent and not any addictions.
joan Jones Food is his addiction. He has all the money in the world to hire personal trainers, nutritionists, and chefs. Instead, he is on track to die young from obesity and heart disease. Talent? EVH formed a band and wrote popular tunes at Wolf's age. Wolf has done none of that.
rags847 Well he plays pretty good. My opinion. As for weight, well I don't care enough to make an issue out of it.
rags847 think about yourself
rags847 What a bitchy thing to say. What a self esteem shatterer. I hope you don't breed to infect your children with body issue disorders.
It's early days....
Ah, it bothers me Eddie never got to be a grandpa. That's another thing I just thought of that sucks about his passing.
Nah...It would have hurt Eddie...to leave a little grandchild behind...
That kid loves him. Its. Very Clear.
I wrote that a yesr ago. Awe rip . Darling light up the sky love
🏆🏆🏆😊
And his dad adored him. It's beautiful.
Idol!
I noticed that unconditional loyalty and love and support too
What a beautiful relationship between a father and son. I believe they truly loved each other.
Wolfie looks exactly like his mother. Awesome father/son exchange, nice to see.
He does, mini me.
that what I was thought too.. he's 90% looks like Valerie
Leni G. No I think Mix of both
He looks like both parents.
he's also has a pretty darn good mom too
Happy mother's Day Valerie You did such an amazing job with Wolfie. We are also proud of you.
RIP Eddie. Condolences to Wolfgang and family I lost my Mom when i was 3, i understand the loss of a parent and wish I had the relationship you have with your father. Be strong and know he was loved and is legendary in his mark on music.
I think Wolf is largely responsible for Ed becoming sober. Having Wolf on the road with him and playing with him i think makes Ed really happy. Listen i wish Michael Anthony was still the bassist but if Ed wants Wolf and thatd what makes him happy, thats all that matters. I saw them in Mansfield MA last weekend and it was amazing to see Eddie smiling again
Too bad his WIFE wasn't enough for him to stay sober.....
Also had he not gotten sober sooner he probably would have left us Quicker !
Eddie quit when he was ready.
Tears looking at their love for each other.
Glad his son got to spend so many good years with him. Gone too soon. RIP
the relationship between them is so cool.Good job Valerie.
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Yeah, considering the marriage was different and somewhat complicated it really shows how much Eddie and Valerie didn't let it affect Wolfgang. That's good parenting!
maybe valerie was cool to wolfgang so he gravitated to his father
I think they both deserve the credit for Wolfe.. and they both should be proud. Because of both parents, Eddie’s true legacy will live on
@@suzannetaylor6285 because valerie scared wolfe away
I got to see them on this tour and wasn't far from the stage. Was lucky to have a seat on Eddie's side of the stage. He looked healthy and like he was having fun. Im glad I was there to see it.
Wow how lucky you were!
Wolfgang seems like a nice young gentleman. Very cool to see.
Clear Adventure i think he is christian, eddie too now. glad to see eddie so healthy now and clean. wolfgang is his rock and that is awesome. wolf plays drums and guitar really good too. album coming out next year and eddie says he is blown away. he is not just saying that either.
in terms of being fat. i think he just has a big frame and slower metabolism. he is not obese or unhealthy and will cut down if he wants too. he is still young. that family has a lot of talent.
Jon Focker Cool. Yes, talent galore. I am kind of lost on you talking about Wolfgang being fat? I never mentioned his size ...that I recall. Not in this post for sure.
Clear Adventure
not you, somebody else. its all good!!!!
One day when eddie is gone ...wolfgang will be a legit part of the legacy - even if it was just for the straggling last days of the band....kind of like john sykes with thin lizzy ...still , its enough to have that and pass the torch on .
Clear AdventureO
That is so precious to see such a wonderful relationship between father and son!! Rip Eddie Van Halen🎸
Yes his kid does love him sorry wolfie for loss and the pain you are going through just know your pops is always by u ..✌
Well, we all know it was his health. Wolfy trying his best to spin the story, I get it as a son looking out for pop. But, yeah he had cancer issues back in 2006/2007
Most cancers aren't cured. Its remission only. It buys time. Sometimes 2 yrs, 5, or 15. But the cancer lurks in every corner of the body, re-appears and then death around the corner. Sad, but reality. They both knew for a long time that it was a numbers game. RIP.
How sweet to see the great relationship between Eddie and Wolfie!
that's good kid right there.
Yea
@@ColtraneTaylor You are referring to the meth induced psychosis interview with Howard Stern around 06 or so when Ed was REALLY trying to off himself and he made that comment about Wolfie "wacking it" in the bathroom or something. that interview has mysteriously disappeared from UA-cam. That's the same interview where he basically said he took crystal meth to cure his cancer. He said it as an aside joke but from the way he looked back then, he was actually telling the true. I'm sure the audio is somewhere on the internet, but 100% he said something like "I used something to cure my cancer that isn't legal in this country" Stern starts laughing like "what, some illegal drug, heroin or something?" And Eddie laughs "crystal meth...". Watch the "Catherine" video from this era to see what a gargoyle Eddie was at this time. 2 cigarettes on his guitar, huge bottle of wine, him alone in the 5150 studio. He admits how he doesn't like to work there anymore because it has so many dark memories...it's on his own property!!
I think it's fair to say without Wolf around to get some sanity into his life, Eddie would have died during that time period. So that's enough reason to give the kid the benefit of the doubt. I saw them on the '07 tour at the time when Eddie was relapsing (they cancelled the third leg), and it was a shit show, Eddie was terrible. I see videos from the 4th leg and he was playing excellent, and haven't seen anything bad from the more recent tours. Guy was a hero of mine but his addictions really got the best of him for too long.
@@TheDmonet If he was serious then that is shocking. But he also said a piece of his tongue was boiled and swallowed, which sounds a lot like Homeopathy imo. He seems better now or ... maybe he did five years ago now. Not recording in 5150, wow I didn't know that, but I can imagine.
"Considering what he grew up in, he doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, he doesn't do drugs"....... that right there is a proud pappa. Just breaks your heart really. RIP EVH
Most kids of superstars end up going as bad or worse than their parents. Wolfie turned out great. For all of Eddie's vices or demons he did one thing - the most important thing - great: raised a great son!
Valerie is probably a great mom, and she really loved Eddie! Glad that Wolfie still has her
Sir Van Halen Is obviously an amazing dad just look at the interaction and the look of pride in his eyes around Wolfie!!
This interview alone made me like Wolfgang. Good kid. Seems to be the glue in the band that keeps them all in check.
i think you're right. Wolfgang (joining the band) brought something new to an old band. plus, it changed the dynamic.
i wouldnt mind betting eddie gets pissed with dave -and wolf in his quiet way calms eddie down and says ...."nah , give dave a break dad" - and eddies says - "one break ,comin up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@MatteoPrezioso Al is just standing with his brother, He simply aint gonna leave his brother no matter what.....it's all on Ed imo...but I still like him. he has some demons that affect his thinking...
@@TheMichaelseymour Dave says pre-concert: Break a hip, Ed.
@Barry Manilowa Heh heh ... *Van Inhalent*
Awesome relationship and it's rare these days. Most teenagers smoke/drink and act like they no more than their parents. Great father son bond.
Such a mutual lovefest. My deepest sympathy to Wolfgang.
Wolf looks a lot like his mother Valerie...
You are a legend Eddie Van Halen & you will be forever missed and loved by many. Rest easy EVH!
CNN from covering different topics to "I HATE TRUMP 24/7 NETWORK". This network has fallen into landfill garbage. ROF Rock ON Forever Eddie Van Halen! You are a legend and the guitar community is deeply mourning for this loss.
I worked for a catering company and catered backstage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas during Thanksgiving in 1999. NSYNC was performing and they were eating dinner with family with the Van Halens as guests. Wolfgang had those sneakers with wheels in them and he was skating around the huge backstage area. It was one of many memerable experiences I had working there. Ed will be missed.
I hope that studio never ends up in Lady GaGa hands like Zappas' house did..
5150 studio is legendary and should be a historical landmark.
Studios disappear all the time.
The original lineup.....the best....sam was best as a solo guy
I agree, that was where Ed did some unforgettable stuff!
This is a really cool interview. Father to Son
So sweet! What a beautiful love bond they had. Sad it had to end so early. Poor Wolfie. 💔😢💙💕
My heart is broke
His parents seemed to do a great job with him. Eddie just doted on Wolfie and you could see what a great relationship they had. It's so sad that it ended too soon.
He was such a sweet father, Wolfgang is very proud and turned out to be a
Great adult and musician himself, RIP Eddie bless you all 💕
He loved his son so much. Sad Eddie didn't get a chance to be a grandfather.
What a nice kid - and they adore each other. Every dad wants this type of relationship with his son.
This is heartbreaking, yet so uplifting, to watch. The bond these two have/had...and I am sure any old school watxching this is frothing at the mouth at all those tapes on the shelves. I'm sure we have not heard the last notes from King Edward.
Those 2 really had a lot of love and respect for each other. Such a sweet relationship. Rip Eddie🙏🏻
Very sorry for your loss Wolfie. What a guy. Thank you Eddie, for making the world a better place, RIP.
I love their bond that they had. Do not worry Wolfie your father is looking down on you.Keep making him proud.
Wolfgang seems like a very together human being, great job to valery and Eddie!!!❤
nothing better than family....you guys are so blessed
I really look forward to when ALL that unreleased VH music will be put on vinyl and CD for us VAN HALEN fans!! I'm hoping that Eddie wanted that for his fans, in his final wishes.
R.I.P. Edward Van Halen ✝️ 🙏😞 🎸
This made me cry literally, my dad passed away 5 years ago and like Eddie he was very supportive to me getting into music as well.
What a great father son bond! RIP, EVH...You were truly the GOAT!
Omg!! @354 he kissed his son on the lips!!! For those who think that’s wrong.. then you don’t love your child.
Wow...I'm loving Wolfgang. What a great "kid" (yes, he's an adult but still). It's a testament to his mother and father, and to himself, that he's so grounded. I love the bond he and his father have. It's clear they love each other.
They had such a strong bond. He is such a loved kid by his mum and dad. RIP Eddie xx
Ed's still the boss. People like him shouldn't get old ever. \Simply amazing.
3:02 - "There's a lot of music up there waiting to be heard." Well, the day has come for it to be heard; hopefully the family allows it to happen.
I’m crying watching this. Such a beautiful father/son relationship ❤️
It's so cool he inherited his father's talent..Seems like a nice kid..
If he inherited his fathers talent he would be playing guitar and have his own band not playing 30 year old written by his dad. The kid stinks!
+nimitz1983 The originals from ADKOT were some of the best songs, and he was in Tremonti. He is insanely talented, and he is working on a solo album.
@Mike 72 no, he inherited his father's asshole. Obviously, Wolfie was the glue that held that tour together. Maybe kept dad on his best behavior.
@@nimitz1983 - really ??? He would be playing the guitar?? He does, and lots of other instruments too. And writing songs as well. Everybody’s loving his latest releases and looking forward to more. Guess you were SO wrong.
Wolfy looks so much like his mom.
He looks just like his mom
SORRYASSEDDIE replaced MICHAEL ANTHONY WITH HIS 16-YEAR-OLD KID AND DID NOT EVEN TELL MIKEY ANYTHING ABOUT IT, MICHAEL ANTHONY HEARD HE WAS REPLACED ON THE FRIGGIN NEWS, MAN IS THAT SORRY AS IT GETS ARE WHAT, WHAT A P O S MOVE EDDIE! THAT'S WHAT I REMEMBER, WHATEVER RIP FORGIVEN SOMEDAY
happy fathers day to all dADS who have sons who are into music I am with mine at the drums
Still makes me so sad. I feel blessed to have lived through the Eddie Van Halen era but it ended way too soon. Damn it. 😢❤️🙏🏻
He should digitize the tapes. They will rot.
It's a long process although they did go back to the master tapes for every DLR Van Halen album so they could make Guitar Hero Van Halen and for the 2015 remaster of the albums so i have a feeling that some of those tapes have been digitized
From what I recall, something digital happened with those tapes at one point. I remember in the 90s Ed said in an interview that they had a computer that had tons of music or something on it that crashed. He said he had contacted high-tech companies to try and retrieve the info on the drives but that it couldn't be done. So, something was lost at some point. I'm just not sure what.
E.L. Norton That was the archive of what was ON the tapes. So he still has them they’re just not catalogued.
@@thefonzkiss Exactly. Not catalogued and many are unplayable due to age. They need to be baked so that the adhesive sublimates and bonds back into the tape itself. Doable. Just very, very time consuming.
idk why the hell they don't get MIcheal Anthony back, his vocals are legendary.
Dude Eddie threw Mikes ass out of the band so his kid could play. They wanted Sammy back, but Sam said NO if Mike was not back to.
On a larger note, The Van Halen's took away Mikes publishing rights. We are talking literary millions of $$$$ from Mike.
kffive Wow that's fucked up man.
kffive It's not possible to "take away" someone's publishing rights. If you are listed on the publishing for a song, you only lose it if you agree to be bought out and get paid for it. Not sure where you got that information. On the other hand, Eddie was not very nice to Mike in other ways.
Steve Sam N Mike signed his rights away in 2004 for the reunion tour. That's the only way Ed would let him on the tour. He was a hired hand for that tour.
downfan1 Because they are sick evil fucks who hate great music and their fans.
Dude, that was pure love 🙏 rest Eddie
Eddie lives on in his son. We love you Wolfie, whatever you do, wherever you go.
...still hard to believe Eddie's gone ....🌹
The beauty of You Tube, to have clips like this to watch. As a long time fan of EVH, a new fan of WVH and being a dad and granddad myself, this is 4 minutes of bitter sweet joy. RIP Eddie.
Backup those tapes.. it's not hard! They just need a convection oven with good temp stability... just get the tapes up to the melting point of the binder (glue) that adheres the plastic backing to the iron oxide (the actual magnetic flux).. it's only around 130 deg F. It's done all the time. Just keep a small oven in the studio there. And hope there's not too many issues with print-through.
Man I wish my dad was a musician!
Yup. Busted into tears at the end, there. RIP, Eddie.
Sucks that Wolfie can’t sing and harmonize like Michael Anthony. He was key to melodies with DLR and SH.
Eddie van Halen is the goods
So sweet. My heart goes out to you Wolf. Everyone can clearly see the bond and love the two of you had. Best wishes if you see this. 🙏
They love each other so much!💕
aww, how sweet!! Wolfie was Eddie and Valerie's miracle child. If anyone remembers all of this from back in the day like I do (yes, I'm old), Valerie had several miscarriages before she finally carried Wolfie to term.
Good lord, look at that storage room! Eddie wasn't overexaggerating when he said he had loads of music! Imagine all the amazing songs that would come out of that! AUSTRALIA TOUR.... PLEASE DON'T LET ME DOWN AGAIN! If they're doing Japan in november, they'll have to be touring Australia. The excitement begins to brew again!
RIP eddie
EVH is by far my favorite guitarist, but my least favorite band-member. I dig his relationship with his son though. He earns back some shithead points with me!
My least favorite was Roth , he thought he was the band!!!! In an interview they did with him he said he was broke and could make a ton of money with the band thats the only reason he joined, ever wonder why he's on and off again???
@@josephblowseph5295 lol
That was probably THE best & coolest interview I have ever seen Eddie give!!! Great to see the 'human' side instead of the 'rockstar'. I think Wolfgang growing up has been a grounding factor and it showed in the interview. Too bad Ed came down with Diverticulitis, get better soon dude!
Valeria made a lovely statement to Eddie 🌈🌈
Sweet kid, looks like his mom a lot. Eddie doesn't look well, he really did himself in with the drinking and drugs.Sounds like he knows he wasn't a nice person in the past. What a waste. Heartwarming tho to see their bond.
Wow, so touching to see these two together. There's no doubt of the love they have for each other. RIP Eddie
Love Wolfgang but to me without that signature Michael Anthony 'bottom end' and of course Roth then it's not Van Halen.
Bless you Eddie, Miss you! RIP! Wolfgang, shred that guitar and keep your dad’s spirit alive!! Hope you’re doing as well as you can through these hard times of losing your Dad. God bless you!! ✌️😎🎸🔊🎶
I tear up seeing that bond they had.. Eddie just beams and it’s mutual. RIP 😢
Eddie looks like he was about to cry when he was telling the camera that his son doesn't smoke, drink, or do drugs. The fact that he was so proud of him for that is just so wholesome.
RIP Eddie
One day we'll be listening to all that unreleased music that Eddie recorded.
Hope so ! That would be awesome.