Guess it's official...?

[bueno bob]

TMZ.com reports that VAN HALEN has officially 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.com 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.

According to TMZ.com, the band is still without a lead singer, despite rumors that David Lee Roth might rejoin.

[bueno bob]

I guess the next question is, how many of you are buying tickets...and how many of you are sitting this one out...?

[diamondsgirl]

I can not imagine Dave being too thrilled with this.

[rustoffa]

The mind reels.....

Here's the link

[bueno bob]

I can't imagine much anybody being thrilled. On the plus side (hopefully) David hasn't committed to anything yet.

I say let them get Joe Lynn Turner or Graham Bonnet or somebody else equally as worthless. David should REALLY be backing out of this right now, if all this IS indeed the case, as TMZ suggests.

3 of the 4, 2 of the 4, whatever...any way you slice it, it's all bad news...4 of 4, please, and thank you.

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by rustoffa
The mind reels.....

Here's the link

Thanks for that...

[VH LINKS SUCKS]

I would like to know what 'The Guy' thinks about this and get some confirmation!

[Halen High]

Thanks for the news!

According to what's been reported so far, Dave is cool with Wolfgang stepping in as the bass player, even though he would prefer Mike to be there, to protect the legitimacy of the reunion.

I think Dave will do it. Time is running out for all of them. But if it's going to be Wolfgang, and not Mike, then it's even more important they do a whole new studio album. If it's just a reunion tour with a box set then 'no Mike' leaves them open to more criticism.

Mike is paying now for aligning himself to closely with Sammy over the years.

[Halen High]

I've gone on record as saying Mike should be involved in any CVH reunion, but here's a thought......

If the decision was up to Mike, what lead singer would he prefer for VH? Dave or Sammy? I've no doubt he'd go for Spam, which means I'm one of those guys who will accept another form of VH as long as it's Dave, Eddie, Alex, and in this case, Wolgang.

[LoungeMachine]

Might as well have Valerie herself sing lead for all THIS rumored line up means in the grand scheme of things.....


A fool and his dignity are soon parted.....

[frets5150]

Originally posted by Halen High
Thanks for the news!
Mike is paying now for aligning himself to closely with Sammy over the years.

That is so true but it still is not a CVH reunion without M.A

[ELVIS]

That's right...

I'm not interested...

I'll catch it on YouTube...

[Panamark]

Fuck, I hope none of Alex's kids can sing !

I guess this shouldnt really surprise us,
but it could be a ploy for leverage, (against MA)

or a giant red herring too....

[Panamark]

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.

[LoungeMachine]

Ever imagine The Partridge Family on the tail end of a 9 day Meth binge??????

That should paint a picture of this trainwreck for ya....