Exclusive Backstage Interview with Wolfgang Van Halen
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มี.ค. 2023
- Welcome to our exclusive backstage interview with Wolfgang Van Halen, the incredibly talented musician and son of the legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. In this in-depth conversation, we delve into Wolfgang's journey as an artist and his experiences growing up surrounded by music. Get ready to gain unique insights into his creative process, influences, and exciting future projects. Join us as we explore Wolfgang's musical evolution and the influences that have shaped his distinct sound. Discover firsthand accounts of what it was like witnessing the iconic Van Halen band in action from a backstage perspective. Wolfgang shares heartwarming stories of his father's musical genius and the profound impact he continues to have on the world of rock 'n' roll. As the conversation unfolds, we dive into Wolfgang's personal experiences as a musician and his solo endeavors, offering a glimpse into his diverse range of musical talents. From his exceptional guitar skills to his powerful vocals, we explore the multifaceted nature of Wolfgang's artistry and the boundless potential he possesses. Through this exclusive interview, we learn about Wolfgang's vision for the future and his aspirations as a solo artist. Gain fascinating insights into his creative process, songwriting techniques, and the profound emotions that fuel his music. Discover the inspiration behind his latest projects, ensuring you stay up-to-date with all the exciting developments in his career. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with Wolfgang Van Halen on a deeper level. Grab a front-row seat to this exclusive backstage interview, where authenticity and raw talent take center stage. Join us as we unravel the inner workings of a musical prodigy determined to create a transformative impact on the music industry. Follow Wolfgang's journey and unlock a world of captivating melodies and poignant lyrics. Join us and be part of the movement as he continues to push the boundaries of rock music. Stay connected with all the latest news, updates, and releases from Wolfgang Van Halen by subscribing to our channel and turning on notifications.
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Ed & Val raised a very level headed young man. Wolf just comes across as a solid guy.
Love what I’ve heard from Mammoth II so far. Keep em coming wolf!
Not all people who were children of celebrities are entitled jerks. Wolf seems so nice and down-to-earth. Speaks volumes on how he was raised.
by the best morally versed European governesses money can buy.
🙏💯👏
In 1979 I took Van Halen 1 into the Nun's who were teaching me piano. Me and 4 Nuns listened to Eruption. I was 13. I thanked them and told them I am going to learn guitar now. They all smiled, hugged me and gave me their blessing and told me always follow your dreams. True story. My mother was furious but Sister Mary Daniel paved my road to follow the greatest guitar player ever. Thank you Wolf. I can't thank your dad. Please thank your uncle for changing my life for the good.
Eddie and Valerie did a good job raising this kid. Even if he wasn't a musician, he'd still be a good person and that's really a parents job.
Not only that but with his dad being who he was Wolf still had the confidence to step into that arena
I love that he comes off as a nice, very humble dude…not like a typical egomaniac kid of rock royalty. And I appreciate that he does his own thing, not necessarily what his Dad did.
I think what I can appreciate the most about Wolf, is how humble he is, and that just shows how grounded his Dad & Mom raised him. Eddie is definitely smiling from Heaven.
Was going to say exactly the same thing. Eddie and Valerie did a good job raising him.
Seems like a really nice guy ...and for the record Van Halen is a very typically dutch name & in The Netherlands it's pronounced Fun Hahlen . Wolf should learn a little more about his dutch heritage, after all he's 50% dutch.
@@msplacebo-246 He pronounced it perfectly.
Just a nice young man ❤
Other than the fact he's riding his family name .... his music sucks and will be forgotten very soon.
There's no way anyone can't like that kid! God bless you sir.
Wolfgang is clearly his own man.
He has definitely put hard work into his craft!
This kid is extremely talented….amazing and gifted musician. Wonderful personality.
his dad was extremely talented. Wolfie is okay, absolutely nothing new like his dad was. his dad taught him well, he's got chops.
@@mikeadams2351 frankly, I’m not a fan of the WVH music, but he is definitely extremely talented. His father was not extremely talented - that would be putting it too lightly and understating the reality - his father was of a level of gift, aspiration, focus and ability that puts him way above any kind of talent…he was, I dunno even know what he was….beyond mere mortal - an otherworldly force that possessed a gift and a drive beyond articulation. Wolf can sing his ass off - which ain’t easy - and play his dads shit verbatim along with bass, drums, keys. He is not an innovator like his father was nor will he change the way rock guitar is played for the next 4.5 billion years, nor will he be a composer as good as his Dad…but that’s more than talent
Extremely talented? Not to sound like a hater but his music is stock rock radio music to me. Songs Ive sort of heard already from a dozen other bands in the past. Talented of course... but extreme talent, hell no.
@@bobabooey4537 Wolfgang is a musical prodigy just like his Dad & Uncle. Completely self taught (outside of the constant music he was naturally exposed to at home). He sings lead, plays lead guitar, bass, keyboards & drums & writes all his own music/lyrics. Nominated for a Grammy his 1st time out, up against the likes of Grohl & McCartney. If this doesn't constitute someone being labeled as "extremely talented", I don't know what does!
Sounds like a bit of green envy in disguise, perhaps, from these ridiculous comments.
@@bobabooey4537 He recorded every single instrument on both his debut album and the new upcoming album as well as mixed and produced it himself. Whether you want to admit it or not, that’s not easy. He’s extremely talented. You’re not a musician or a producer so you wouldn’t understand. Stop talking nonsense.
Wolfgang is a gem of a character. Super talented and as genuine. Rock on Wolfie
Thank you Wolf for being your self and bring good music. A Van Halen fan since 1978.
Me too! Saw VH in 78 at Long Beach arena, 10th row🤘🏻👍🏻🤙🏻👊🏼
Pittsburgh Civic Arena. I thank God for Ed Van Halen. Our generation had the best music EVER !!!!
Go Wolfie, God Bless You and yours. I love your music and you are definitely a chip off. You are an amazing son and your parents are surely very proud. Cheers to You!! EVH R.I.P.
Wolf seems like a really good guy. Very humble and down to earth. Hasn't let his fame / name take over. I hope he never loses that. 🙂
Some of the phrases sound just like his dad! He’s an amazing person who just happens to be a great musician!
I am just absolutely blown away by just how amazingly talented Wolf is as a musician, and how humble he is about it all. Sees everything as a "we did it as a team" effort...so rare to see in music where huge egos are so dominant.
And every time I see him, I get images of Hurley from that Lost series...and that's a good thing because his character was just like Wolf....always looking out for people. :)
It's cool seeing how certain facial expressions look like ma and pa. Love this guy! 🤟
Thought the same Slim!
I was thinking the same
I think he’s all Val but has Dad’s musical genes.
I was actually looking for it.
Your ma and pa?
It's great to see Wolf has really forged his own path, and seems like a great dude; no doubt Eddie would still be proud, as he was when he was still with us! I'm sure Valerie is delighted!
Al I can say he is so cool and what a great guy to carry on the Van Halen name and legacy ❤
“I make music that makes me happy”
So grounded. Eddie and Valerie should be so proud. Wolfgang is so young and very inspirational.
Keep pumping out the great music.
Wolfie is so always laid back . More power to him and his band
He’s going to get better too … he’ll grow as an artist.
I’m betting his 3rd-album is amazing.
All the power to Wolf, much admiration👍 My thoughts? Today’s audience is beyond hope.
Love ❤this guy. He’s a really good soul. Very talented special person with excellent voice and the unique life of being raised and encouraged by one of the best guitar heroes in the world.
Wolfgang is one lucky person to have the wonderful parents he has!
EVH knew who Wolfgang was before any of us got to see him. I think EVH wanting Wolfgang to do his music and not be a second generation cover band was so right on so many levels. Many of the original Van Halen fans like myself had no idea what a huge talent Wolfgang was. Eddie knew... he saw it. He was proud and had reason to be. You know Valerie glows when she sees him perform.
I wouldnt say you are wrong with anything in your comment but for me... he is overrated. People really want WVH to be a phenom, thats the problem.
@@bobabooey4537 The second generation that is set for life is most often the end of the family money. Wolfgang is working to make it. That fact alone make him above average. He can't be everything to everybody. No body is. The writing is good and so is the music. What do you expect? Valerie struggled with her weight and it looks like he inherited that. I hope he can get over that at some point. I doubt he will live as hard on the road as his dad did. A guy financially set for life has to love what he is doing. He has to feel the pressure from the expectation the name brings. He is doing what he wants to do. He could be doing nothing. I respect him for what he is doing.
@Taka Jaloja Living up to the expectation? He used the family name in his band name, and poorly I might add ... only to gain record and ticket sales ...
@@TTGTO288 Geeezee The Family name is Van Halen not Mamouth. He paid honor to his Dad's band back in the day.. Go hate your self.. that is unfounded. Opening for Metallica... yeah has is doing so badly..
Why look at his videos if you don't approve..
Son in the footstep of his dad, the legend: I hope people realise how difficult this must be...Wolf you are my hero💙💜💯
Nice kid. Good musician. Can't say anything bad about him.
I went to Van Halen concerts a few times in the 70s. Wish I could remember them. The one thing I can remember is Eddie doing a guitar solo for a few minutes by himself. That was always my favourite part.
I'm an old man who plays lead guitar inspired by Ed. Thanks for being you!
Love this guy! He’s super talented and down to earth
Just saw him an Alterbridge in Houston. It was an absolutely amazing experience and the first time I've gotten to really appreciate just how talented Wolfe is. I'd seen him play with his Dad years ago, but this was so much fun. He just shined so bright and jammed his ass off for us all on his birthday I believe as well Haha. Eddie must be smiling down on him, he really is very talented and has such a great personality to boot.
The first album is my absolute "go to" - the most perfect album.❤
Great to see that he broke the cycle and has stayed away from the drugs and alcohol that demonized his father, while at the same time carrying on the Van Halen legacy by creating great music. Viva la Wolfgang! 🎸🎵 🥁
Dude obviously has some demons of his own. Food can also be an addiction and just as harmful as drugs and alcohol
@@plantbasedanalyst6263 very true
@@plantbasedanalyst6263 that's a nice gaslighting statement. Good on you kid.
@@DVincentW What did I say that was gas lighting though? This dude obviously has a problem with food, and if he doesn't get it under control, he won't live to see 50.
@@DVincentWWhat he said couldn't be further from the definition of gas lighting. Hate when someone learns a new "hip" word and just looks for any opportunity to use it so they think they are a smart psychologist 😂
I'd also like to give props to the interviewer. I'm sure Wolf must be sick of the same old questions, and it's great to hear an interviewer ask him questions about his own life and work.
Thanks!
Wolfgang you are bad ass!!! Make ur way sir !!!!! I am a Van Halen/hagar fan ..love ur stuff
I just saw Mammoth a week ago in Oklahoma! It is a much more impactful experience when you are in the room feeling that LIVE music than anything you can reap from a video! Go see them if you have the chance! 🤘
Did they play anything original or is he still milking his dad's music?
@@Me-qp8vz He is NOT ‘milking’ his Dads music. That’s precisely what he ISN’T doing.
@@walterevans2118 can you believe that he said milking his Dads music! I’m certain the best way to piss. wolf off is to ask him to play some Van Halen music lol! people really just fucking suck dude must have been under a rock 😅
that's kind of always the case. live vrs recorded. you never really heard Jeff Beck play guitar unless you saw him live. like you said..whole different world.
He's milking his name ... when you have to name your band and then tack your name on to it, you know you are milking who you are. Wolfgang sucks.
Good interview.
Best regards from Poland:)
Thanks! Best to you to!
Man he's a lot different than his dad. His songwriting is impeccable I can really appreciate the ORIGINALITY! Keep up the good work You are on the forefront of rock and roll....
Everybody loves Wolfgang. Any parent would be proud of him. I know EVH was.
He sounds like he would be fun to hang with, real cool , great music !!
I saw MammothWVH March 15 in Oklahoma City and I loved it!! Wolfie was fantastic 🤘🔥🤘🔥🔥
Such a straight up dude. Love him.
I wish you guys all the luck and success,what a awesome and humble person your dad would be super proud of you.
It’s so cool how you can see Ed and Valerie in his his face at different times.
Thank you, Wolfgang!
Van Halen!!! Sounds like a WARRIOR'S cry before kicking ass.
u are a class act and so was your dad!
Changed. The. World
Such a nice speaking and singing voice. He is so talented and amazing.
Awesome thanks 👍, and great luck
Stay humble and strong, buddy. You are obviously a wonderful person who deserves the best life has to offer!
ThNks for your authenticity Wolf!
This is awesome! Huge Eddie Van Halen fan. I’ve been searching for real rock since Eddie’s passing. I have followed great Japanese bands that were inspired by Van Halen such as Band-Maid and Nemophila. Just got reintroduced to Wolfgang on TH-cam yesterday ! Full circle I’ve gone. 🤘
Dude is a huge talent and a star in his own right. 🤘😎🤘
Awesome Interview!🤘
Great interview. What a cool dude.
And your the man !!!!!! You rock .. and god bless you my brother
Can’t wait to hear your new music
Pause at 5:40 and check out the background on Wolf's watch! Eddie will always be with him. A genuine humble soul of a man.
I can't get a clear picture of it. What do you see?
It’s Wolf and Eddie sitting together with guitars. The image is also the last scene shown in Wolf’s video Distance. You hear Eddie leaving a voice message to Wolf, very moving.
@@purplerhythms4244 I see it! It says 3:00 too. I think. It is kinda hard to make out on my little phone screen. When I blow it up it blurs. Good catch though.
Peace.
Wolfgang doin' GREAT !
Wolfe is a lovely guy super cool funny has a great voice can play like has old man ROCK STAR!
Great music
You have to love this kid and his music.
rest and relaxation well done keep up the good work
You know something 🤔
By the time his father was 30, he was already a world renowned legendary guitar virtuoso, loved by millions of people around the world
Wolfgang is 31 now 😳
Awesome!
I like this young man very talented
A real talent! ❤
Rock on Wolf love the 2nd Album Almost as great as the 1st, just because the 1st was well the First Wolf Van Halen, I finally got to hear what Edward said about you Awesome!! Freaking Awesome 😎👍🎸🤘🤠🎙️
Love love him!!!
Keep up the great work and visit your Mom’s hometown. Bring her to the Grand Opera House and play,great venue. 🤘🏻🎸
Wolfgang rocks dude! 😊
I know he might be mad at me for saying it, but how lovely he looks like mom and dad. And the manorisms. But he rocks an awesome individual style.
What an amazing young man. I am ever so slightly biased though.
Wolf, good luck man.
I would love to see Wolf go super heavy a la Meshuggah or Gojira...that would be super fun...he's got the skillz
The kid is legit ! Apple doesn’t fall far ! What a great story !
Man, just being honest here ….. I wanna hate on him because he’s had such a silver spoon life, but he’s just too nice of a person ….. he’s definitely the exception in that category !! Rock on kid, you’ve Earned it. 🎸
wolfgang is always cool and engaging in interviews.
I pray Wolf doesn’t die of a “widow maker” heart attack. He fits the profile and it’s the “silent killer.” Take care of yourself Wolf, diet and exercise.
Go Wolfie.👏🥳👍
I'm struck with how young and how composed he is. I guess he learned at an early age what to do and how to cope with stressful situations from watching his parents.
I love this kid!
Love Wolfgang.
He's SO much better to listen to than his dad. Wolf isn't cocky or full of himself. Cool.
I owe WG a huge apology. I did not give this guy a honest look before I discounted him. I hated that he replaced Michael Anthony during the "lets bring back diamond dave phase"....I always felt like MA got a raw deal. Of course it goes without saying that I had no idea the reasons..I just didn't like it and I put it on this kid.
@ WG: sorry for that brother. You're legit af as a player and seemingly as a human...much respect. side note: I love when WG and his mom are on Sirius, it's precious.
Class Act !
Seems like a great Person!
Great concert, great band! Both support bands were way better than the headliners.
Would be awesome if Ed had lived long enough to see wolf's success. Would be great to see if they'd have done anything together. (Beyond vah halen)
How many comments are there without his dad's name in it
Great content, but PLEASE be aware of the volume of the break music compared to the interview.
Wolf's wrong about one thing. He did go to college. Every day he was in Van Halen had to have taught him more than what any college classroom could have. The tunes I've heard from Mammoth so far make me think he went to the University of Good Kickass Music !
Got his mom’s looks and attitude and his dad’s hands and musical ear
He defenitely has Eddie genes inside. I like his music.
Приятный человек,в отца пошёл!👍
Hi Wolfie, hope you're doing well. Take care and God bless. You rock dude. Hey, FYI, my maiden name is HOLLAND. PEACE!! MISTY. G
Rock on Wolf
Cool interview! Watching it made me happy
His father gave him musical talent
His mother gave him a lot of food
He's sooo much like his mum, imo.