Wolf Van Halen’s Tornado of Tapping on “Take a Bow” | Shred with Shifty

[@luisvillarreal5262]

It’s sweet to see how Wolf “Hugs” his Dad’s Frankenstein guitar, because of how precious the guitar is and means to him, as if he were hugging his father. 😢🙂 Great guy, Wolf is. 🎸🤘🏼👍🏻

[@mclinlin39]

😊😅😊

[@77blueWater]

Every time I watch a Wolf video I become a bigger fan. What a great talent he is.

[@fredwerza3478]

I saw Wolf and Ed onstage together three times --- 2008, 2012, and 2015 --- you could tell Ed was in heaven playing music with his son!

[@alshotrodgarage4779]

Glad Ed got to ruin his relationship with his longtime band mate to play on stage with his kid

[@huanton2many]

@@alshotrodgarage4779 sad but true

[@minisurfbanana]

Man the way that he holds that Frankstrat shows how he misses his dad😭😭😭

[@BillChristen3]

You can feel that. Great kid.

[@odaatchris1]

Me too

[@romestant]

Every time I learn more about Wolf , I find new things to like about him. He's such a positive person and seems overall a great dude. Also Mammoth is incredible.

[@blackfishgaming7145]

What a humble kid. Ed and Valerie done well.

[@BillChristen3]

For real.

[@blackcatpr1970]

Absolutely!!!

[@kellybeane7546]

He's awesome

[@MarvelJAM]

Wolf is easy to love. Undeniable that he is a huge talent. He turns rock star on it's head with all the smiles and positive vibes

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

That's 100% what Eddie was known for-- you only see him smiling and having fun while playing. Watching Eddie back in the day and then all of these players came out who looked really angry when they played... I'll take Eddie any day. Like you, I love that Wolfie has the same, kind attitude. (My friends who knew Eddie said he was so kind. So many horrible rumors about him. He was incredibly private.) I'm grateful to Wolfie for doing his own thing and doing it with class and humor!

[@MrEyesof9]

@13:04 "you know what, why don't I just show you." NOW THAT brought a smile to this face!!

[@francvernet307]

It actually brought tears to my eyes, seeing the Original Franky like that, in Wolf’s hands. Felt like he was holding something dear to him.

[@80sbandsrock]

hugging his dads guitar got me

[@BillChristen3]

@@80sbandsrock me too! Funny how something like that can stir that emotion.

[@VandMsCrazyFunhouse]

​@@80sbandsrockRight?😢

[@doncampbell7468]

I have an early 2007 FENDER Frankie... really got to do some comparisons while he was holding the original I'll tell you what people can say what they want about it being overpriced or whatever but I bought a piece of history when I bought it!!!I play it every day and the craftsmanship is so close to the original I could barely find any differences... it sits by my bed gets played every day!!!

[@bmckee5430]

Class act. I love that Wolf has no problem talking about & embracing his dad's legacy while remaining his own person & musicianship. His understanding of the situation and humility will go a long way in his career. And oh - he's a complete badass himself.

[@noworriesimfijian]

Massive props to this guy. Not because of his last name but how many people write, and perform their songs completely on their own? He has carved his own path, while having to deflect haters who expect him to be a clone of his Dad, or those accusing him of riding on Van Halen’s coattails. Either which way he’s a tough man to beat, the best revenge is to be successful and let them eat crow. God bless Wolfgang and thanks Chris for another great interview.

[@mrmatthew2443]

Pretty sure Dad wouldn’t have been ok with Wolfy being a clone .. Or should I say I’m pretty sure Ed encouraged him to take his own path musically.. not sure though I would love to hear someone ask Wolfgang that question…

[@MusicWizard85]

I think you meant he writes and RECORDS all on his own. He doesn't perform on his own, he has a hired backing band because he obviously can't play everything he wrote on every instrument on stage at once.

[@noworriesimfijian]

@@MusicWizard85 no $h!+ Sherlock

[@MusicWizard85]

@@noworriesimfijian Then edit your comment and correct it jacka$$ because the way you currently have it worded as "write and perform" is WRONG. 🤡

[@MusicWizard85]

@@noworriesimfijian Huh? You still have it worded wrong j@ck@$$...🤡

[@brockvond1967]

Really appreciate how Wolf breaks down each part and explains how he put it all together. Best episode so far, and I'm not saying that because he answered my question!

[@walterevans2118]

It was GREAT stuff.....Very thoughtful solo which sounds really free & easy the way he plays it....Real MOODY with feel. How his rhythm as a drummer means he knows exactly how he rhythmically places his fingertaps. Did you notice after a lot of his phrases how rapidly he would turn off the volume sustain by suddenly hitting the pickup selector switch on the top horn of his SA-126 ? ....My God, that's a tight operation. Sheer precision.

[@johnathanhurd3561]

I appreciate how down to earth and sharing wolf is. Kudos to him, he seems like a good person and he's definitely got chops.

[@91013442]

He is the combination of two wonderful people - looks so much like his mom and dad!

[@sofiavillacis5242]

Love Wolfgang !! So talented and his passion for music . And love how he talks about Eddie by sayin , “dad” and, his respect and love for his dad. I finally saw Mammoth this past February . So amazing !! Take a bow , so cool in his playing .

[@stomp43]

A frigging monster. Wolf is an awesome gracious guy. What an amazing ode to his Dad. And like Father like Son. Thanks Chris!

[@mikeporter4092]

This kid grew up around excellence. His dad and uncle. He seems incredibly humble for that upbringing.

[@robertdouble559]

Softly spoken, humble and super talented. Top bloke. Chris is pretty suave too!

[@elimarsilvanikock7818]

Wolfie the current Van Halen soldier keeping the legacy alive

[@kkapoun]

It made my day watching this. As a parent I can only imagine how proud his father would be of what he’s become. Amazing, humble player.

[@GuitarFuel]

This is pure gold! Take a bow solo is an absolute gem 💎! Thanks to you all for doing this!

[@cguitarallday]

This has become my favorite guitar show on here. Keep it up Shifty

[@premierguitar]

Rock on!

[@monday6524]

A great show! I really love how Wolf embraces his heritage but also is on his own path. Great stuff!

[@tomdelaney419]

Wolfie is just always a sweet gentleman that is so easy to root for...his music is awesome and he's so freaking talented

[@doncampbell7468]

Amazes me SO much that he writes SUCH INCREDIBLE music that sounds nothing like "dad"....he delivers something new...really shows the depth of talent that VH name carries!! Can't wait for more:)

[@Pugsley_addams7]

wolf playing his guitar as a midi keyboard is just awesome ! love me some mammoth

[@Rockon.4321]

There is not really to much to say about Wolfgang Vanhalen, That has pretty much already been said, Really what more can anybody really say? Just a great all around class act!!!! Thanks, Wolfgang!!!! 💯🔥

[@jritechnology]

I love Wolfie - so laid back, Pops is in the backseat because this kid has the wheel. I can't wait to see what he has in store for us in 2024, and I might be picking up on of his guitars.

[@fasteddievh2072]

This is Epic! Showing the Frankenstein is sensory overload for us EVH nerds! Thank you Chris and Wolf! 🐺 5️⃣1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ =\//-/=🔥🤘👍

[@israelmalveira9992]

Wolf is just the nicest guy ever.

[@JAH0114]

Wolfie Rocks!! 🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥… take a bow guitar solo my fav!!! So talented!! Your pop would be so proud of all you have accomplished✌🏻RIP EVH 🙏🏻

[@jasonbyas6150]

Chris and Wollfie, thank you for sharing these lessons! ❤🎸🎸💯

[@DeputyVanHalen5150]

Wolfgang is amazing, an astronomically talented musician/guitarist. Seems like a very good guy too. Feels to me like he carries a piece of his dad with him when he plays or I hear him speak. That's beyond special, I bet his dad looks down on Wolf with pride. ✝️ What a treat this video is. Thank you both. 😁🎸👍🏻

[@tommytorres5825]

Thank you for this. I love how Wolf has done his own music, and is open to letting the fans into his dad's world. So much respect for him and you for this. I support Mammoth and hope for much success for him. Thanks a ton!

[@joemaldo7897]

The guitar is precious, not only has it been modified to produce a unique sound it was also designed and played by the greatest guitars ever.

[@nickwelch8057]

Wolfie is awesome, Chris is awesome, great conversation!

[@Riffs79]

What a talented guitar player but most importantly what a great guy Wolf is! We need more WVH's in the World! As always Chris does a great job with interviews! Love this Show!

[@stevetruth2696]

The guy's a pure musician who is able to avoid the drama of the 'awe' effect he gets from his name. I bet he's a kick to just hang with.

[@RobertSmith-lw2bx]

Great episode. Rock on Wolf.

[@robgray4188]

Wow I never watched a Wolfgang interview before and listening to him play and talk he is a very nice and good natured guy. Very talented . Great watch here

[@twitterjesus]

I cried the day your dad died, Rock music died with him and i knew it. Saying goodbye to 30 years of music is never easy. In his life he gave so much and in the end his only son. Happy Easter and thanks for living up to the challenge.

[@mrmatthew2443]

Yes except to rock music dying with him., that’s an absurd statement though it was a massive loss ., Rock and Roll is alive and well .. and there are young guitar players that are going beyond Eddie … now is someone going to have as big an impact on rock guitar again is yet to be seen..

[@twitterjesus]

@@mrmatthew2443 "for me"

[@quevicular]

Sorry to say but Rock Music is still here. It didnt die brother just because eddie died. He was a legend but he had many many faults that a lot of people overlook. He wasnt a saint like most people put him up on a pedestal. So he could play guitar, great.

[@autk]

​@@quevicular...how profound, bollocks 😂

[@quevicular]

@@autk what is bullocks about what I said. He was a complete alcoholic and did many thing a real man should not do.

[@pambannister4885]

Amazing wolfgang.I just love him. This was an awesome interview i have watched it a couple times.i love watching him play..be safe on the road wolfie. I cant wait to see you and your great band again..Your the best ❤️✌️

[@Rockr69747]

What a wonderful young man. So humble.

[@xGuitarInFlamesx]

Man I love when guitarrists are also drummers... their brain just works differently in the best possible way

[@rayprevailer8454]

Fantastic! Having a knowledge of drums as a guitar player has a huge influence on timing and creative technique. Loved this.!

[@scottkramer7431]

It's amazing you get to hang out with these legends of Rock. Thanks for bringing it to us.

[@FocusedwithGK]

Being that I grew up on Van Halen, It's weird for me to see his mom and his dad within his smile! It's so cool to see him grow as an individual and an artist without leaning too hard on his dad's legacy. I legit play his music everytime I go to the gym or I need to get pumped before a gig. Keep doing what ya doing! :)

[@patwest8304]

Chris you are freakin' adorable! And thanks for such an amazing interview with Wolfie! What a sweet and humble and funny and talented young man. FANTASTIC interview and as always I can't wait for the next! Love how you teased Dave and Pat a few weeks ago--looking SOOOOO forward to that!

[@froblivion8284]

Really great interview & so cool to see The Frankenstein in Wolfs hands. He’s an amazing musician & such a chill guy. Eddie is no doubt so so proud of him. Long may he rock 🤘💪🤘

[@leeshelton1230]

Went to see Mammoth supporting Slash at Wembley and they were amazing. So humble with it. Really hope they go from strength to strength

[@JeffBisCamp]

Awesome !! Wolfgang is a great Dude !! Another Great Episode !! 🤘😎🤘🌴☀️🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸 Cheers

[@KevinNolin]

This is one of the best shows on KZbin for sure. It's also unfair how damn talented Wolfgang is.

[@elmolewis9123]

A very intelligent and well-spoken individual... and a monster guitarist.

[@shellefishgirl]

A WVH interview is always such a joy to watch. He is so dang likeable and unbelievably talented.

[@secerto]

I love the way these guys are real and down to earth. Great to watch.

[@OeHomestead]

Oh man, that 126 looks schweet. I love how Wolfie is carrying on the brand, and making awesome music, just like his dad. Hats off to the dude.

[@e.l.norton]

Fantastic interview! Man, if only his Pop was still with us to walk us through a breakdown of one of his tunes in such a cool, relaxed way.

[@shawscustomguitarservicess1270]

THE BEST show on KZbin ! Thank you for having Wolfie on ! Two of the nicest cats in rock & roll. Gid bless both of you and I hope your futures are brighter than either of you could ever imagine. Thank you guys.

[@JohnnyBeane]

Looking forward to this!

[@hexedriffsstudio]

Fantastic episode as always. Love these. Chris is a brilliant host & the guests are always so chilled/fun. Hope this goes for years!!

[@robertjones5669]

Such a down to earth real person! Amazing!

[@Ben-o4x]

Wolf is so impressive with how Real and Humble he Is/Talks/Plays in front of the camera. Also how he isn't embarrassed to make a mistake. Thanks Wolf for being so cool and relaxed!

[@michaelthompson3286]

Great stuff, what an incredibly talented and humble kid of a legend 🤘🏼

[@Thrashsquatch]

"It's called music theory, not music fact... there are no rules." E. Van Halen GREAT stuff, Shifty... Wolfy is a beast! I love this channel. Cheers!!

[@Heavenreck]

Amazing episode. Love how great Wolfs playing is and what him and the guys at EVH are doing with the brand. Excited for the SA126 need to add it to my ever growing EVH collection.

[@Tmac327]

I absolutely LOVE this song and especially the solo! Wolf is such an amazing person and musician! I am so glad we have him and his music to carry on his legacy and doing it in his own way! God Bless Wolf and the Van Halen Family!

[@alecj3454]

How could you possibly not love Wolf Van Halen? He is so humble and down to Earth. He is an amazing musician with a legendary career and family, and he never acts like anything but a cool, chill, quality human being. I wish him all the success he could ever want. I will always be a fan.

[@lindaguertin7711]

TY TY TY ...I ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE , THAT GUITAR ......THANKS FOR SHARING , bless you may you have good health ....tytyty...

[@TheStretch68]

One of the most talented guys around. The band is great live.

[@k9kramer]

What a cool Dude! Love the way he mentions his dad often. Enjoyed that interview.

[@seaarebee5417]

A class act and product of true love

[@ToddTheJoker]

So cool, I feel like I am eavesdropping on two awesome guitarplayers talkinhg about music! no egos, just great guys ta;ling about guitar solos,I love it! THANK YOU Chris and Wolfgang!

[@bldallas]

Killer episode! Man, life this show! Great job, y’all.

[@mikewrightify]

What a great personality wolfy is awesome

[@buzzstankos8532]

Shifty - Great call bringing young Mr. Van Halen on the podcast. Crazy talent - amazingly nice guy… A pleasure to watch him having a blast talking to you…

[@SecretSpots]

Love you Wolfie! Thanks for keeping your dad's spirit going!

[@PeterDAmoreMusic]

So articulate, thanks! I love Wolf’s prog influence and I hope his new music gets even more proggier and wierder !❤. love it all though! ✌🏻

[@scottwallace4167]

Is it me or is he just one of the coolest happiest people in rock n roll? True pleasure watching and listening to him. Shifty is cool too. Lol

[@led-head4765]

His dad had to be proud of what kind of great individual musician and person he was becoming.

[@JohnnyBeane]

That was awesome! So much great info! Thanks guys!

[@CyclopsGuitars8642]

One of the best channels on KZbin

[@ronbryant9934]

From the very beginning I've always loved Wolf's playing he's truly individual yeah sure he could emulate his dad but why he doesn't have to he is that talented keep it up love love your work man

[@garland1049]

Take a Bow is my FAVORITE. Love you, Wolf!!!

[@ThomasPatricks]

This interview is a banger! I have been nerding on this solo since release of the album.

[@brianrollins7275]

That was incredible. Nice job and thanks for sharing. Wish the best for both of you. Be safe out there on the road.

[@hardypahardypa1]

Merci Wolf for doing this!!!!! Bravo for what you do!!!!!

[@MrMikerk]

Amazing Wolfie 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@kevinsteinberg6354]

Definitely the most iconic guitar in history. If you dont know this guitar then you dont know true rock and roll history.

[@Mickcotton]

This was Fantastic ❤ Thank You Both So Much 🥂🤘🤟

[@terrybyrne3890]

What a beautiful burden to have. The memory of you father and yourself. I am so proud of you and I don't even know you. Don't burn yourself out!!!

[@user-Brianvh5150bp]

So cool having Wolfgang on he is so chill good mix on his solos really cool he used his dad's techniques on his playing.

[@hornsbykid]

Love Wolfie!!! Great episode

[@golfgodd1]

Props to Wolfies parents for how they raised him. I have never seen him be anything but humble and respectful w/ everything he does. Seems like a really good dude and a great musician as well !

[@garythomas4431]

Just subscribed. Great content. I first listened to The Mighty Van Halen in 78. My cousin brought the record over, and it really captured my attention like no other band I had heard. I saw them live first in 1979 and then seven more times up to 2015. I am so proud of Wolfgang. He has really matured in himself and music. I love how he says, "I don't know what that is," when, in fact, intuitively, he is a master musician. The drummer rhythm he speaks of is pure Dad. He has that drummer beat locked in his head so he understands time signatures. It took me about 10 listens to the song to become brave enough to start learning the solo. I got the tone down, but I was playing in 440 standard, so I had to transpose it. So, this was a treat. Wolfgang also impressed me with his teaching skills and his at ease attitude. Very refreshing. And!! The song actually has a bridge section. It was a brilliant move because I thought the lead was going to start where the bridge started. Keep these interviews coming. Mark Speer ( Khraungbin) is off tour. Please interview Mark. Khraungbin has gotten nominated For an Emmy Award (???). Peace and jams. GT

[@GabrielGonzalez-yh4qe]

I love the dad reference and he seems very humble. Love his music, mammoth

[@jayt717]

Killer solo…love it, love the song.🤘🏼

[@Justplayit1time]

If I didn't know who he was , is be in such respect for his genuinely humble and awesome personality. Keep it real wolf. Thanks shifty

[@walterevans2118]

GREAT interview. Thanks so much for this.

[@coreywhitacre6581]

Really great episode, Wolf is the future of rock. Love that he’s keeping the VH legacy alive.

[@DonaldJones-hy7yp]

We love your dad your a good kid keep rocking

[@DanWarren-n1y]

Amazing. This guy could have grown up a talentless hack that was obnoxious and just rode on his father's reputation. He has done the opposite in a very respectful way. You can tell he has great passion for his work and seems to be a genuinely good human.