Wolfgang Van Halen
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| Wolfgang Van Halen | |
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| Born | March 16, 1991, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Alias(es) | Wolfie |
| Genre(s) | Hard Rock Rock Heavy Metal |
| Affiliation(s) | Van Halen |
| Years active | 2006 - Present |
| Official site | http://www.van-halen.com |
Wolfgang Van Halen (aka "Wolfie") (born March 16, 1991) is the son of Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli, the nephew of Alex Van Halen, and the current bass player for Van Halen.
In 2006, he reportedly replaced Michael Anthony as bassist for rock group Van Halen. Wolfie made guest appearances during some dates of Van Halen's 2004 tour appearing during Eddie Van Halen's extended guitar solo spot and playing "316" with him.
[edit] Trivia
- The title of the instrumental track "316" on Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge was taken from his birth date: March 16, 1991.
- Occasionally during past Van Halen tours Wolfgang has joined his father on stage to play the guitar.
