SON SHINES

The story of Wolfgang Van Halen is not like that of most bass players. For starters, his father Eddie Van Halen was one of the most acclaimed guitar players in history, having pioneered a spectacular new approach to his instrument in a band whose rock’n’roll exploits were legendary. Born in 1991, Wolfgang first picked up the guitar and then the bass in his mid-teens, and joined Van Halen a few years later when the group—also featuring his uncle Alex Van Halen on drums, and singer Dave Lee Roth—had split from their long-time bassist Michael Anthony. In 2012 Wolfgang appeared on Van Halen’s final album, A Different Kind Of Truth, and went on to play with Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti and Sevendust’s Clint Lowery.

“Playing every instrument isn’t about showing off—it’s about creating cohesive songs”

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