Rod and Wolf get together via Zoom to talk his song "Distance", his Dad Eddie Van Halen, and what the future holds.
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@1111everywhere3 жыл бұрын
Such a level headed kid and so fiercely protective of his Dad’s legacy. AND so over the top talented himself!! WOW!!
@drewjohnson47943 жыл бұрын
Everyone's talented they just have to focus.
@debcallender50213 жыл бұрын
@Karens Space &Time: you are absolutely right on!!!!!!! Great!! Wolfie is a genius!!!
@FLNYgirl19803 жыл бұрын
Hes not a kid!
@1111everywhere3 жыл бұрын
@@FLNYgirl1980 He is to me! It’s a term of endearment. What’s your point?
@RagdollOC3 жыл бұрын
Love this kid! Wishing him the very best.
@BartekEVH3 жыл бұрын
Me too! :)
@Rockenstein683 жыл бұрын
When your TV crush and The guitar God have a child, it’s all good!
@rynechristesen23923 жыл бұрын
@Russel Gann and an extra thumbs up for that profile pic 👌🏻
@bevo653 жыл бұрын
This kid is so poised, so professional. He's out there doing these interviews, answering all these questions with such a great attitude when most of us would be totally burned out. Eddie and Valerie did such a good job with this young man. 👍
@karenfromNH3 жыл бұрын
His Dad was a musical genius and he clearly inherited a great deal of that. He is so humble, intelligent and talented. The song is brilliant.
@jonmichael023023 жыл бұрын
This is such a great kid... so talented & such a chip off the ol' block. Can't get enough of his song "Distance". Gut wrenching ending.
@drumgk3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! If a fan does not tear up at the end they have no soul.
@keithcamardelle7393 жыл бұрын
Yes! The end does this to me.....every f'king time!❤🗡 54 year old VH fan from back in the day. You're amazing, Wolfie! Your rock adventure is just beginning!
@dillwill18133 жыл бұрын
So glad this guy has got a bonafide smash hit on his hands. Definition of bittersweet. And nice work on the interview, great follow ups.
@earlcribb61113 жыл бұрын
The thing that made me so proud of Wolf was when he told everyone that his music would be his sound and not that of Van Halen...that's how his dad started...making his own sound...this is how his uncle and father did it...Wolf is about to take 1st...America by storm....then the rest of the world....can't wait Wolf ..GET THAT ALBUM OUT SO WE CAN ENJOY IT
@stacywallace61873 жыл бұрын
Humble talented kind. Any parent would be proud of this young man. His song put me in tears, video just buried me...Rest in Peace EVH 🎸
@rjlong893 жыл бұрын
Wolfs a good dude. Diggin the tunes ive heard 🤘🥁
@juliasmith14813 жыл бұрын
This song moved me so. Now the haters can shut their pie holes.
@BobMinelli3 жыл бұрын
MOVED perfectly. BRAVO Wolfgang...brav-fucking-O!
@swm20013 жыл бұрын
Yea shut your f***king mouths and leave him alone...the song is incredible and remember he is playing all of the instruments and singing!!! Oh yea he wrote it too!!! If you don't cry then you have no soul...so true...
@debraricciardi29583 жыл бұрын
This song is so amazing. You did your Pops proud Wolf. You are so amazingly talented so screw those haters. I lost my Dad to cancer 21 years ago and my dad was just 60 years old and it still hurts to this day. This song really hit home for me and is so beautifully written. I can’t wait to hear more of your music
@Sadness573 жыл бұрын
That song is great really great
@chrischoir35943 жыл бұрын
No one doubts that Wolf has talent but true VH fans realize he just does not play at the level of classic Van Halen. Micheal Anthony is a way better bass player and singer.
@CARLWISE20083 жыл бұрын
I love WOLFGANG HE IS SO AWESOME AND I WILL OWN ALL HIS RECORDS ,He's incredible .
@JonathanPOyen3 жыл бұрын
Have read some hateful things disgusting humans have said toward Wolfgang. So glad for his success and putting the venom spewing naysayers, who directed their ugliness his way, out to pasture. Way to go, Wolfgang!
@PaulRhodes4203 жыл бұрын
Same here! I already pre-ordered his new CD! June 11 it'll be in my position and in my CD player! ✌😎🎸💖
@pablocruise6783 жыл бұрын
I have watched numerous videos this week... Val and Ed did a great job raising this man. Super down to Earth... great tunes too!! I’m a fan!!
@kenkramer67613 жыл бұрын
EVH - RIP - GOAT 🎸 Distance is a great tribute memorial song. Awesome job Wolf
@AlexZambrana3 жыл бұрын
Wolf is showing the world how amazing he is as a musician (a complete musician by the way), but specially as a person... 🤘🏻🎶❤️🙏🏻
@PaulRhodes4203 жыл бұрын
Wolfie is coming out strong!! Distance has blown away the world! We need Wolfgang now! His music is the best I’ve heard in years! I’ve been an Eddie Van Halen fan since late 70’s when they were Mammoth!! Now his son has his band Mammoth WVH and Eddie was so thrilled when Wolfie asked him if he could use that name in his honor!! What a fine young man! Wolfgang WVH!! ✌️😎💨
@BartekEVH3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic good person!! God bless people like him!!! ❤️🎸🎶😊
@deanburney71213 жыл бұрын
Amen
@lauraconey52603 жыл бұрын
OMG!!!!! YOUR KILLING ME WOLF!!! First... awesome voice...awesome musicianship!! Beautiful in its own right without the VH connection! Second... as a parent... I feel the heart break of wolf as if he was my own adult child. I have nothing but absolute love and support and nurturing emotions for Wolf. I lost my daughter 7 years ago, watching my son go through the loss of his sister.. I can imagine what Valerie is going through watching her son navigate this. Just at once so heart breaking but also cathartic to be able to send this love out to his dad and to share this with all of us so soon after this tragic loss for him as a son just speaks to what an amazing young man he is!! Prayers for strength healing and peace for you and your mom and uncle, Eddie's widow all of you are in our hearts. I hope you can feel the love we are ALL sending you back. The Sky is the limit for you!
@rondalovett40833 жыл бұрын
Eddie and Val did an awesome job with Wolfgang. I know Eddie is smiling down on Wolf with that famous impish trademark smile! As well as Valerie is beaming with pride! Awesome job Wolfie!
@sm311563 жыл бұрын
The song is heart wrenching. Wolf showed us his Fathers love for him and his love Eddie hsd for Wolf. Even the part that got me was Wolfies parents love for him. Great song but a moving tribute to Eddie. ❤
@jsam44623 жыл бұрын
My first concert 1978 Anaheim Stadium. Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Boston. Congrats Wolfie!
@warrenmccune3053 жыл бұрын
Great show, "FROM OUT OF THE SKY...!"
@CARLWISE20083 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Amazing !!!
@traviesoarcefan30633 жыл бұрын
I've always been very loyal to Michael Anthony and had never heard Wolfgang interviewed before. After this interview I've become a fan of the man. He seems like a great guy with a head full of good ideas and a good heart. I wish him a lot of success and happiness while carrying on the Van Halen legacy. Rock on Wolfgang!!!
@shaynarose42543 жыл бұрын
Wolfgang is extremely talented he’s really the whole deal in interviews and music it’s great to hear him speak and be out there! ❤️
@PaulRhodes4203 жыл бұрын
I agree 💯%!!!! Looking forward to June 11!!! That’s when I’ll receive my pre ordered “Mammoth WVH” CD! If I’m not mistakenly wrong here, I believe the pre ordered CD will be a signed copy! Hope so! This is my first CD of Wolfgang’s but won’t be the last! I love his style!! Great young man!!
@drh-ov7eq3 жыл бұрын
Respect to you Wolf. Your Pops is proud of you
@omalleysmith91003 жыл бұрын
Good on you, Wolf, for keeping your chin up and conducting yourself with class and dignity in spite of your grief and all the rumors and nonsense out there regarding your father and VH. Wonderful work on your HIT song too - I'm sure your Dad is smiling that unforgettable grin of his right now :)
@zaz46673 жыл бұрын
I like this interview. Wolf talking about himself and his music. Plus the dynamics of the family. Very awesome for Wolf to share!
@Name-cp4wl3 жыл бұрын
God bless you Wolfie 🙏🙏
@DracheMusic3 жыл бұрын
What a solid interview. We love you Wolfgang
@evaandjohnmccarty79913 жыл бұрын
This song got me right in the heart. I have listen to it at least ten times and each time I am remind of the bond I shared with my dad who I lost in 2012. You rock Wolfgang great song
@al.r92803 жыл бұрын
Wolf, thanks for letting us into your life, and doing your family proud. Really like what your doing, please enjoy it, you earned it. Al from Princeton MN.
@koolkitties85523 жыл бұрын
Valerie is Italian, of course she can cook. Wolfie is such a big teddy bear.
@Assimilator7023 жыл бұрын
Valerie had had her own cooking show for years now. Yes she can cook.
@shawnablue20023 жыл бұрын
What a gentle soul. He was so loved its just pouring out of him. You could tell he was the apple of their eyes. Good for you Wolfie
@ritaturner99063 жыл бұрын
I think it was purposeful how Eddie and Al did not teach Wolf because that was how they learned “on their own with passion, desire and talent” and that’s how it’s made Wolf the best at his craft. They knew if his heart was truly in it, he would learn. Now no one can say he’s as good as he is because of his dad other than genetically. Plus I heard Eddie didn’t read music.
@marrsbar50403 жыл бұрын
He did read music, listen to his interviews when he mentions playing Big Bad Bill with his dad, the song is so varied from line to line he had sheet music.
@Rnrf51503 жыл бұрын
@@marrsbar5040 Being a hardcore van halen fan i truly know that Eddie doesn't know how to read music..he said it many time. Do your research.
@marrsbar50403 жыл бұрын
@@Rnrf5150 www.vhnd.com/big-bad-bill-is-sweet-william-now/ Plastic fan, you haven’t got a clue about Van Halen little boy. Real hardcore fans like me know the facts. Sit down.
@tammyputerbaugh39793 жыл бұрын
@@marrsbar5040 you're correct, he DID NOT know how to read music.
@marrsbar50403 жыл бұрын
@@tammyputerbaugh3979 did, read the interview. Stop covering your inferiority complex.
@synen3 жыл бұрын
He seems to be coping well, everyone grieves differently. You do whatever you gotta do kid, rock and RIP EVH! BTW Rod best interview of the kid Ive seen so far.
@jessiejames25443 жыл бұрын
Beau up5rujt
@mt90543 жыл бұрын
Howard was good this was better
@bryanclements59143 жыл бұрын
Wolf seems like a very cool guy. We all loved his dad. I got to see them on their last tour in Bangor, Maine in 2015. They sounded amazing. Wolf has great talent and a very bright future.
@martymartin28943 жыл бұрын
Good interview best of luck to wolfe his dad will be his guardian angel.
@josephringling3 жыл бұрын
Wolfgang your voice: WOW And what a wonderful tribute! Cannot wait for your upcoming work.
@roslynnmemme86343 жыл бұрын
Who is not in love with this kids song!!! Surprisingly he has an awesome voice.. He is on his way today and he is gonna have major followers!!! You are a pleasure to hear in conversations to btw!!
@crsantin3 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy Wolfgang is getting his stuff out there. What an incredible undertaking to write, perform and produce an entire album on your own, especially while your father and best friend is dying. He seems like a great dude. His dad would be so proud.
@lionheartroar31043 жыл бұрын
Really great interview. Talent-wise - Wolfie is a classic Van Halen. He's got the music in his veins just like dad and uncle Al and he can play all the instruments. The true embodiment of a a world class musician, plus a very sweet man. Dad is smiling down on Wolfie.
@micheleshadrach40703 жыл бұрын
And grandpa
@sanderlugtigheid3 жыл бұрын
Great interview and good questions! One of the few interviewers that actually let him finish. Thanx for this enjoyable interview! Greets from Holland! "Gewoon doorfietsen Wolfgang" as we say in Dutch, great song and tribute to your dad!!!!!
@cgrahs3 жыл бұрын
Agree with you on that- Best interview so far.
@melindafrank24043 жыл бұрын
Agree
@douglasjarnagan38353 жыл бұрын
Wolf: Dad, how do you play that Mean Street intro? Eddie: You just do this. *plays*
@chrisp55293 жыл бұрын
Wolf: how do you play smoke on the water Eddie: you just play this *plays eruption*
@moncorp13 жыл бұрын
I'm so sick of stupid posts like the op's
@ColtraneTaylor3 жыл бұрын
@@moncorp1 The morons never run out of cliches.
@kevincarr3353 жыл бұрын
He's got that Van Halen DNA. God bless him.
@juliogonzalez29403 жыл бұрын
My father passed 3 years ago and listening to his song not only brought tears to my eyes but also y can relate to it like many of you. My deepest condolences to the VH family. Stay strong Wolfgang. fuck cancer
@bonitawilcox29093 жыл бұрын
This interview was so good, the questions were exactly what I would have asked.... Thank You!!....Love Wolfgang’s first release DISTANCE he is so talented and not only can he play, but..... my first thought was ....WHAT A VOICE THIS GUY CAN SING.... LOVE HIS VOICE....I AGREE DAMN GOOD SONG🎸✨
@larrybreeze30923 жыл бұрын
So I really like the song but more importantly wolfgang seams like such a nice guy. He's well spoken but humble and seems to have a very big heart. Well done young man
@BassedInVegas3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard him talk before but Wolf seems like a really super nice, cool, down to earth guy and very humble as well. And his song is amazing and I can’t wait to hear more of his music. You have a new fan Wolf. Your father was such a great talent, influenced music like very few before him and was so loved, hopefully some of that is helpful in helping you move forward with softening your personal loss just a bit. Best wishes for you in all your future musical endeavors and in life. Cheers, Davyo
@flaminga793 жыл бұрын
Great interview! And I loved to hear Eddie would just sit and listen to what Wolfie was playing, without judgement or suggestions. That’s exactly how I picture him as a great dad ❤️ Can’t wait to hear more from sweet Wolfie!
@lorijoseph93423 жыл бұрын
Wolf has such a sweet soul. Watching the video demonstrated an amazing love between father and son. Thank you for sharing your story.
@harmonic33503 жыл бұрын
Great conversation, guys. So great to see Wolfgang with a band ready to go carrying the banner. Class act.
@peggybachler59523 жыл бұрын
he looks so much like his mom
@ladybuggs113 жыл бұрын
He does. I catch a glimpse of Eddie from his side profile in his eyes.
@michellek79153 жыл бұрын
OMG what an amazing song!! So touching & emotional!! I’ve played this song over & over & over again!! It hits the 💜 hard!! How proud your Father must be. Keep going bc you’re doing it Great!! RIP EVH 🙏😇💜
@stanleyluke1149 Жыл бұрын
That was such a great interview, thank you to Rod and Wolf..
@RestorationofallThings3 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview! Wolfgang absolutely kills it with this song! I lost my Dad just a few months prior to Eddie so this song just completely spoke to me. Balled my eyes out throughout the video and your right Rob, that ending was genius!! Can’t wait to watch Wolfgang grow into his own. Really talented kid, his dad would be proud!
@ironcross1123 жыл бұрын
Forget the tapes for now. I wan't to see what wolf brings us. This kid is way ahead of all of us as far as what did we learn from the band. Were all stuck on i like this guy or that guy and he's reuniting. I think this kid is going to show us a hell of a lot more than we exspect and i can't wait for it to happen. I'm 57 years old so i might not get to see the full show but i'll be in that line. You can bet on it. Now PLAYBOY! Sorry i just loved that story. lol!
@GiovannaAguilar3 жыл бұрын
beautiful interview, thank you.
@OpenRoader3 жыл бұрын
Life long VH fan here. The loss of EVH broke my heart, but having Wolf here, now, as such a humble, honest man, on his own brings incredible joy to me and I so look forward to buying his album and continuing my passion for this music. Wolfie, you are a classy guy and your parents should be proud!
@rustytimetraveler3 жыл бұрын
Y'all realize this "kid" is 29 years old. He did a great song and expect more. It's in his DNA.🤘
@trapie94473 жыл бұрын
Yeah every now and then a song is so powerful it makes me cry, I did watching distance! I loved Van Halen, I can't wait to see wolf live again....
@jasonwilliams51293 жыл бұрын
Impressive talented young man! Eddie and Valerie obviously did an excellent job raising this level headed, humble young man, Wolfgang Van Halen. Excellent interview also by the way!
@luisvillarreal52623 жыл бұрын
Rod, you did a great job interviewing Wolf. The questions and the things you pointed out were things I had in mind. His song, "Distance" got me to tear up with no onions in site and I'm not ashamed to say it. Wolf looks so much like my Son and sounds so much like him. Hearing the message from his father at the end really did it for me. I have so much love for my Son, that after watching the "Distance" video, I had to call him and tell him how much I love him. God Bless You Wolf. You're already off to a great start. Much congrats to you Buddy. Your dad would be proud of course. Cheers.
@watchonly87843 жыл бұрын
Tremendous interview
@tg29233 жыл бұрын
Fantastic effort Wolf, congratulations on firstly releasing a fabulous song such as Distance, importantly it’ reflects you, you, you and off course incredible respectful and memorable release for dad.
@BobMinelli3 жыл бұрын
I remember both days of "bringing the baby home". This is so Beautiful! Love Wolfgang's persona. With regards to having two musical craftsman in the family and the power of osmosis. PS: Fully Concur. THIS is the perfect song to introduce Wolfgang.
@manowire54033 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great interview - well done sir
@debbiegoolsbyjackson953 жыл бұрын
Sometimes, the passing of certain celebrities, hits you harder than other celebrities. This one has really hit me....and, the song, and video, just finished me. It's really awesome, and the ending was too perfect.
@PaulRhodes4203 жыл бұрын
Wolf, I hope you see this! I pre-ordered your new CD! I'm so excited for you and looking forward to hearing more of your music! You sound so awesome and you played everything! Wish sometime we could meet! That's my "make a wish" dream! You're an awesome man! Your Dad is so proud of you! You can see it by the way he looks at you in those video clips! Amazing job you did! ✌😎🎸💖
@shaynarose42543 жыл бұрын
The ending of the video!!!!!! WAS beyond!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@jamesfowler63433 жыл бұрын
This song gives me goosebumps and chokes me up every time I hear it.I can't think of another song that is so raw, honest, and evokes incredible emotions. Wolf is such a humble sweet and insanely talented young man. God bless you Wolf !
@FLNYgirl19803 жыл бұрын
Wolfie, such a talented, beautiful soul whose smile lights up the world! Seems to be someone that you could be best friends with!
@Romans15.323 жыл бұрын
So happy for you Wolf. With all you have been through - you sound very balanced. Very happy for you. ❤
@mptiki19653 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Great song and emotion behind it!
@shaynarose42543 жыл бұрын
LOVE THE LINE I’m so nervous!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@johnswift30673 жыл бұрын
AMAZING INTERVIEW ROD. AWESOME JOB. MUST WATCH 🤘🏼🤘🏼
@darthdurkelthewise3203 жыл бұрын
He has that same super genuine and friendly vibe just like his dad!
@ColtraneTaylor3 жыл бұрын
Another reminder: 75% of the fanbase were cursing Eddie as being vile till just months ago. It only started to clear up after Roth indicated Ed's health was seriously bad.
@dennisforet57873 жыл бұрын
Wolfgang, great job and best of luck. Your dad will always be there for you.
@tdunph42503 жыл бұрын
It is quite obvious that Wolfgang has mega talent! Great guy, well manned, intelligent, the whole works. It kind of feels like this album coming out of his will be his very own "McCartney I" All written by him and he plays all the instrument etc. Wolfgang is turning over a new leaf and starting fresh. As Paul McCartney did in 1970 after the break-up of The Beatles. I am NOT making a comparison between Wolfgang and Paul in terms of stardom/track record or talent or what have you, just the comparison of starting over with a new solo career and the symbolism that comes with it.
@mackette543 жыл бұрын
Both parents + co parents + family did a GREAT JOB raising this fine young man
@sportguy2k3 жыл бұрын
The interview...absolutely top flight! Nothing more powerful than sharing a common thread of humanity.
@ohiofishingextreme23203 жыл бұрын
Wolfgang your just an amazing guy and a inspiration to us all god bless you and your family luv you man..
@michigangirl30893 жыл бұрын
Amazing song, saw the video yesterday. The love between them is so palpable. I can relate it to my best friend who passed away four years ago, best friends for 30+ years. I've been so lost without her. This gives me comfort. “They say that a part of you dies when a special Loved One passes away...I disagree...I say a part of you lives with your Loved One on the other side.” ― Daniel Yanez
@greyghost64463 жыл бұрын
What a down to earth bloke. I'm really looking forward to hearing the album. Great interview 🤘
@battmanvonrichtoven3 жыл бұрын
Wow what a humble well spoken man Wolf is. So very impressed his song is amazing, can’t wait to here more.
@carolecairney24763 жыл бұрын
Wolfgang I think U are awesome. I can't wait to hear everything!
@lauracavazos68203 жыл бұрын
Wolfie Hermosisisima canción la música y tu voz preciosaaaa!!! Tu papá ha d estar bn emocionado d tenerte como su legado!!! Felicidades !!! EDDIE x EVER!!!...Laura Monterrey N.L.MEXICO🙏🙏🙏🙏
@moeb4343 жыл бұрын
What a great kid! Glad we have this guy in musicland! He'll probably produce great stuff for us all for the next 20 to 40 years! I'm so glad and excited!
@kellyhiggins42343 жыл бұрын
You're To Blame, it's out here on KZfaq Wolfgangs second song I hope you all like it ! I loved it a cross of metal & Rock is the only way I can explain "You're To Blame " I did want a riff of guitar which is what we all wait for that bridge where the band jams out and Bam you come back in and kill it off the lead took a moment to get to I actually thought it had been done deliberately, right when I found myself saying, wheres the lead it came in and it was pretty awesome nothing like his father which was sweet, the licks had stretched with a bit of echo twang I really liked it! I have to add thanks to Howard Stern and Robin & crew for pushing Wolfgang out to tread the water sort to speak! Who would of thought that Howard Stern would show his soft side it was refreshing to see Howard become Godfather Stern all celebrity kids have it hard enough it was just great that Stern took the reign all fans are talking it's all good a bit of a uplift from grieving. Life goes on our loved ones stay within our hearts & memories my heart goes out to Wolfgang in that respect of coming out into this pool of good, bad & ugly he will be okay we got his back! Let someone start I I'll put my hands behind my back ! LOL- hahahaha- Great interview and take a listen " You're To Blame ",Blessings everyone Rock On ...Again Congratulations Wolfgang Distance is number one ..🤘
@marystafford873 жыл бұрын
I was blown away by this song! I cried all the way to work listening to it!
@JohnnyBeane3 жыл бұрын
So proud of Wolfgang and can't wait to hear more from him in the future!
@BigMikeBLFC3 жыл бұрын
The song gave me goosebumps the video brings a tear to your eyes watching it and seeing Eddie playing his guitar with Wolfgang as baby reminds me of myself with my little boy every time I take him to bed his eyes go straight to my guitar and we play for a bit he's not one years old yet but he loves the guitar me and his mum bought him a little guitar of his own R.I.P EDDIE. AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WOLFGANG
@waynelewis44663 жыл бұрын
Great job good stuff made me cry
@mousetravelswithrick3 жыл бұрын
Awesome kid. Can't wait to hear his new album release.
@jodieveretts59163 жыл бұрын
What a stand up young man. Love the song, can’t wait for the Album
@clausm22033 жыл бұрын
Great interview
@patriciaduffymusic35843 жыл бұрын
The next generation of brilliance, right here. Congrats, Wolfgang- you're so talented, and you have an incredible musical future ahead of you. I look forward to hearing your CD!! :)
@WestCoastRoller3 жыл бұрын
Great interview......your the man Wolf love your music!!!
@carolinaduarte20173 жыл бұрын
Great interview! You told Him everything I would like To!
@heidikarns56663 жыл бұрын
beautiful! Proud!
@brainynbrawny95623 жыл бұрын
Great interview - great questions!
@nickm.94743 жыл бұрын
Love this guy so much!!
@Dang3rzon33 жыл бұрын
Great interview.
@moralvin13463 жыл бұрын
God Bless wolfgang ! Talented musician all the way. Wish him all the luck and all the best ! Cheers from Republic of Georgia