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Post by VomHalen on Nov 3, 2006 14:39:18 GMT -5
Posted Nov 2nd 2006 6:05PM by TMZ Staff Filed under: Music, Kids www.tmz.com/Van Halen has finally found its new bassist -- and it looks like the rock gods are keeping the band a family affair. TMZ is first to confirm that Van Halen has hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen -- the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen -- as the new bassist for the band. Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the band earlier this year. Van Halen spokesperson Janie Liszewski tells TMZ that Wolfgang, known as "Wolfie," has already joined his dad and uncle for rehearsals in the studio. Wolfie played dates with his father during the band's 2004 tour, and the song "316" on 1991's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge," was named for Wolfie's birth date that same year. The band is still without a lead singer, despite rumors that David Lee Roth might rejoin. |
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Post by VomHalen on Nov 3, 2006 14:41:04 GMT -5
i gotta be honest...if wolfie's on bass i'm going to seriously think about going....me, a die -hard VH fan...
leave it to VH to fook up a 21 year old dream of dave coming back for a reunion...
this better not be true...
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Post by TJ on Nov 3, 2006 14:41:15 GMT -5
Man I sure hope Wolfie can hit high harmonies or it'll be a bust! Honestly if you're getting DLR back in the group wouldn't having Mike come back be a cake walk? How can you have a VH reunion wthout Michael Anthony?
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Post by VomHalen on Nov 3, 2006 14:43:21 GMT -5
Man I sure hope Wolfie can hit high harmonies or it'll be a bust! Honestly if you're getting DLR back in the group wouldn't having Mike come back be a cake walk? How can you have a VH reunion wthout Michael Anthony? i've defended ed for as long as i can remember...this is just plain batty... who the hell would agree to a 15 year old kid joining this band on it's reunion tour? |
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Post by gitfiddler on Nov 3, 2006 14:53:13 GMT -5
maybe Mike wanted more $$ than Wolfie
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Post by VomHalen on Nov 3, 2006 14:55:52 GMT -5
maybe Mike wanted more $$ than Wolfie that's not it, him and ed are basically on the outs and mike was paid less than anyone on the 2004 tour...if asked, mike would definitely do it... and why wolfie?...the kid's 15 years old...get some pro player to fill that spot |
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Post by chuckabooboo on Nov 3, 2006 14:57:11 GMT -5
If it comes to be, it's going to be a great 2007...the boys are back in town......I hope Wolfgang sits in for the traitor, Michael A................ there is no way wolfgang is going to be on bass...trust me on this...noone would allow a 14 year old kid on bass on the biggest reunion tour since the stones got back together... LMAO...............Maybe your worst nightmare is coming true!!!!!!!! |
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Post by VomHalen on Nov 3, 2006 14:59:09 GMT -5
there is no way wolfgang is going to be on bass...trust me on this...noone would allow a 14 year old kid on bass on the biggest reunion tour since the stones got back together... LMAO...............Maybe your worst nightmare is coming true!!!!!!!! i thought people would laugh at the idea if this would ever come up...i'll be shocked if any promoters agree to back this tour w/ WVH on bass... |
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Post by shreder75 on Nov 3, 2006 15:05:16 GMT -5
in a word:
nepotism!
if that's even spelled right
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Post by TJ on Nov 3, 2006 15:05:42 GMT -5
Well if WOlfie inherited just a smidgen of his father's talent then he'll be able to pull it off. It's just.........Why? Get Mike back play a reunion tour, make millions upon millions of dollars and let Wolfie do his own thing.
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Post by shreder75 on Nov 3, 2006 15:07:33 GMT -5
EVH called into stern a few weeks back..said that his kid is 'going to be dangerous'..well, we shall see about that
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Post by TJ on Nov 3, 2006 15:08:50 GMT -5
You put him in a lamborghini, jacked on meth and a carton of eggs and he's very dangerous!! lol
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Post by shreder75 on Nov 3, 2006 15:11:10 GMT -5
'jacked on meth'
BaHaHaHahaHaH
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Post by davo on Nov 3, 2006 16:00:32 GMT -5
Three Van Halens vs one DLR. Dave won't stand a chance.
It's over.
D
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Post by VomHalen on Nov 3, 2006 16:01:29 GMT -5
Three Van Halens vs one DLR. Dave won't stand a chance. It's over. D yup |
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