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  • bueno bob
    DIAMOND STATUS
    • Jul 2004
    • 22951

    Guess it's official...?

    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.
    Twistin' by the pool.
  • bueno bob
    DIAMOND STATUS
    • Jul 2004
    • 22951

    #2
    I guess the next question is, how many of you are buying tickets...and how many of you are sitting this one out...?
    Twistin' by the pool.

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    • diamondsgirl
      ROTH ARMY SUPREME
      • Apr 2004
      • 7563

      #3
      I can not imagine Dave being too thrilled with this.
      “Why do people say "grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding” ― Betty White

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      • rustoffa
        ROTH ARMY SUPREME
        • Jan 2004
        • 8963

        #4
        The mind reels.....

        Here's the link

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        • bueno bob
          DIAMOND STATUS
          • Jul 2004
          • 22951

          #5
          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.
          Twistin' by the pool.

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          • bueno bob
            DIAMOND STATUS
            • Jul 2004
            • 22951

            #6
            Originally posted by rustoffa
            The mind reels.....

            Here's the link
            Thanks for that...
            Twistin' by the pool.

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            • VH LINKS SUCKS
              Foot Soldier
              • Jan 2004
              • 639

              #7
              I would like to know what 'The Guy' thinks about this and get some confirmation!

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              • Halen High
                Commando
                • Jul 2004
                • 1231

                #8
                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.

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                • Halen High
                  Commando
                  • Jul 2004
                  • 1231

                  #9
                  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.
                  Last edited by Halen High; 11-02-2006, 10:40 PM.

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                  • LoungeMachine
                    DIAMOND STATUS
                    • Jul 2004
                    • 32576

                    #10
                    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.....
                    Originally posted by Kristy
                    Dude, what in the fuck is wrong with you? I'm full of hate and I do drugs.
                    Originally posted by cadaverdog
                    I posted under aliases and I jerk off with a sock. Anything else to add?

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                    • frets5150
                      Commando
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 1461

                      #11
                      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

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                      • ELVIS
                        Banned
                        • Dec 2003
                        • 44120

                        #12
                        That's right...

                        I'm not interested...

                        I'll catch it on YouTube...

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                        • Panamark
                          DIAMOND STATUS
                          • Jan 2004
                          • 17161

                          #13
                          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....
                          BABY PANA 2 IS Coming !! All across the land, let the love and beer flow !
                          Love ya Mary Frances!

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                          • Panamark
                            DIAMOND STATUS
                            • Jan 2004
                            • 17161

                            #14
                            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.
                            BABY PANA 2 IS Coming !! All across the land, let the love and beer flow !
                            Love ya Mary Frances!

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                            • LoungeMachine
                              DIAMOND STATUS
                              • Jul 2004
                              • 32576

                              #15
                              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....
                              Originally posted by Kristy
                              Dude, what in the fuck is wrong with you? I'm full of hate and I do drugs.
                              Originally posted by cadaverdog
                              I posted under aliases and I jerk off with a sock. Anything else to add?

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