The inclusion of Wolf in the band initially seemed like a freak show, but both times I saw the band with him in it, Wolfgang was a boring non-entity I was barely aware of in terms of him being onstage. Just a schlub in a hoodie. I suppose he was smart enough to tell his father that people wanted to see Dave back in the band - which isn't exactly Mensa-level intelligence - and the only one in the mid-2000s that Ed would listen to. Thus, I guess the kid being in the band was a net positive thing, although frankly it ultimately speaks to the childishness of the Van Halens and Roth that Anthony wasn't there. I mean, everyone involved damn well knew the CVH reunion was the one the fans wanted to see.
Once Van Halen was done and Eddie passed, well, I gave the Mammoth album a fair listen. Not the worst stuff ever but nothing that made me want to hear that music again. I don't think Wolfgang has an overabundance of talent. Not in what he plays nor what he writes. But he's Eddie's kid, so he'll get attention from some regardless. Honestly, if he never releases any new music I personally won't consider it a loss.
Once Van Halen was done and Eddie passed, well, I gave the Mammoth album a fair listen. Not the worst stuff ever but nothing that made me want to hear that music again. I don't think Wolfgang has an overabundance of talent. Not in what he plays nor what he writes. But he's Eddie's kid, so he'll get attention from some regardless. Honestly, if he never releases any new music I personally won't consider it a loss.
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