Wolfgang Van Halen feels that due to the dysfunction within the Van Halen camp he’s opting out of any official tributes to his father with the band. In a new chat with Classic Rock, Wolfgang went into detail regarding the long-rumored salute to his late-dad, Eddie Van Halen: “When it comes to Van Halen and entities surrounding the band it’s unfortunate, certainly compared to Foo Fighters who have their s***together with inter-personal relationships. I don’t know what it is with some bands but certain personalities just can’t get over themselves to work collectively for one purpose — that’s been the curse of Van Halen for its entire career.”
He went on to say, “My playing at the Taylor shows delivered that catharsis without the stresses of dealing with the Van Halen camp, and the players involved. Their camp is very dysfunctional — everyone! — hell, it was difficult to make plans even when the band was active.”
When asked about Sammy Hagar’s recent comments where he claimed he would love to play Van Halen songs as part of a possible tribute, Wolf answered: “He said that, but he also said he wouldn’t. Sammy said two different things. No. . . I feel that I’ve said my piece, and if the Taylor concerts are all that happens then I’m happy with that.”
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