LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: Musician Wolfgang Van Halen of Van Halen performs onstage during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The best news in the world of rock is that Wolfgang Van Halen is using his father Eddie Van Halen’s guitars on his next record.
Wolfgang already impressed me with his band, Mammoth WVH, which came out in 2021. Wolfgang Van Halen wrote and recorded songs in the 5150 Studios where his father once recorded material. Wolfgang played every instrument and handled all the vocals, and wrote songs that incorporated elements of pop, hard rock, and heavy metal. It almost won some awards but was nominated for a few.
So the news that he is using guitars that have a deep Van Halen history is awesome. One guitar is a Gibson SG heard on “Dirty Movies” from Van Halen’s 1981 album, “Fair Warning.” That’s one of my Favorite Van Halen albums. The same formula is being used on Wolfgang’s new album. Right now, this will be the album I can’t wait to hear in 2023.
Wolfgang continues to amaze me with everything he’s doing. When Wolfgang played the Taylor Hawkins benefits and played some Van Halen Tunes it made my eyes water a bit with happiness. Can’t wait to see what he does next.
Rock Hall Induction Ceremony: 8 Biggest Drama Moments
The 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is today (November 5.) While there appears to be little drama happening heading into the induction ceremony, there is a long history of the Rock Hall induction being the site of many eyebrow-raising moments.
With that in mind, here are eight of the biggest drama moments in Rock Hall induction history.
Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for over 29 years with 26 at WRIF and 3 years as a morning show host at Z-Rock.
When he’s not out on the streets, you can find him in his game room, where he collects jukeboxes and classic pinball machines. Screamin also devotes time doing local charities with his, "Screamin Angels"; and for 15 years with Rock 4 Tots charity.
“CHIT” is his local cover band for 10 years all over the Motor City in local bars and has graced the main stage at local festivals like Arts, Beats & Eats warming up for national acts like Cheap Trick, Guess Who & even Salt & Peppa. Screamin’ is the lead singer and also plays cowbell & lead triangle