Wolfgang Van Halen is BRUTALLY HONEST About VAN HALEN TRIBUTE

As reported by Guitar.com, in a recent interview Wolfgang Van Halen talked about issues with the band and why he thinks any kind of tribute / reunion show is unlikely. He was brutally honest, but who is he talking about exactly? Alex Van Halen? David Lee Roth? Sammy Hagar? Or someone else?
Original article here: guitar.com/news/music-news/wo...
Please checkout the Kickstarter for my upcoming solo album: www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
Shirt I'm wearing is from Die Cry Mourn.
-----
Social Media -
Facebook: / maxcarlislemusic
Twitter: / maxxxwellc
Instagram: / guitar_max_carlisle
Want to release your own music? Sign up on DistroKid and save 7% with this link: distrokid.com/vip/guitarmax
www.guitarmaxmusic.com
Rubric: -5 points for Danzig references. -5 points for not reading the description. -5 points for not watching far enough into the video to answer your own question. -5 points for misquoting me in your comment. 20 points possible. Everyone starts with an A!

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

Hey friends! Please consider supporting my upcoming solo album. Here's the link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/maxcarlisle/max-carlisle-titanium-reign

[@nickhlawka7073]

Hello. I was wondering. You have the guitars hanging in the background. Do you store them out of tune with no tension on strings to preserve the strings. Does it matter? Thanks. I was at Van Halens first and third show of their final tour. The third was better since they had a little practice.

[@jamessteelman9276]

Man where you get a tab?

[@user-bw6ys3hz6k]

If they're going to do a tribute show, Wolfgang should be the lead guitarist. I believe Wolfgang was talking about Dave. He toured with Dave, not Sammy

[@donthompson567]

Listen either your side got hacked or you're pulling some kind of scam because I got a message saying I want a guitar to contact you on Instagram and it just seemed like a complete crock of shit the grammar was all backwards and then I was going to get charged $180 for shipping for a acoustic guitar that looks like it's worth about a hundred bucks in the picture of it looks like it's in some library with a thousand videotapes like I just don't see you doing something like that just makes no sense and if you are you're not the person I thought you were and if anybody reads this be careful.

[@jamessteelman9276]

@@donthompson567 it's a scam he has said it in video the other day if you notice there's a comment here that says same thing.

[@gilaubin929]

I remember Eddie by listening to the albums, looking through old guitar magazines , and wearing my EVH t-shirt. Watch Wolfgang play at Taylor Hawkins tribute concert is fitting in my opinion and hearing that it helped provide closure for him is so great. Nothing else is needed.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

I do the same as you and watching wolfie play so well bought a tear to my eye I'm not ashamed to say. It really excited me as I clicked on the video having no idea what I was about to see. I even felt a closure... for me but also to the memory of Eddie and Taylor.

[@MetalHeart8787]

how the F is it Fitting? playing those songs at someone els tribute show? it would make alot more sense to me if The other members who Helped create the music were doing it. you know Dave, Sammy, Michael & Alex, Wolf. this pisses me off that they are Dumb & slow to do it & that wolf & Fans are fine with it being done at the Hawkins show

[@johnelder-hh3ix]

bs-- 1 song is not a tribute-- stop repeating what others say

[@MrJoseph6119]

No reunion needed! Eddie proved to us all he's the best! I just pop in a cd and Van Halen is with me!! RIP Eddie you're missed!

[@francisbrenna605]

I agree with you and he has nothing to prove but look what his son did for his father at Taylor Hawkins thing and if they went did that for him Eddie deserves it the fans deserve it that's what the point is

[@MetalHeart8787]

it would be a tribute, NOT a reunion. & YES it's Needed

[@johnjacobs2434]

Eddie van halen is the GOAT he will always be missed forever

[@johnjacobs2434]

Guitar 🎸 EVH THE GOAT

[@shanerose5348]

In all honesty, Wolf's performance at both Taylor tributes- with unsung hero Justin Hawkins- were beautiful tributes to EVH.

[@harryrussell61]

We know it’s Dave

[@staceyroberts3468]

Yes they were!

[@billknudson7895]

I agree. They were magical moments, and he handled them with grace and maturity. After watching Wolfgang’s performance, I said to myself, “Yeah…we’re gonna be okay.” He closed one door and opened a new one.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

And he played so well. What a credit to his dad and Taylor who was a huge VH fan.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

@@harryrussell61 100%

[@bauer100]

"All right, give me, uh, give me a Tab." "A tab? Can't give ya a tab, unless ya order something."

[@teebone1967]

DLR is the biggest hurdle to a EVH tribute. I’m certain of this and I don’t think anyone can convince me otherwise. As much as I love the Dave era VH and feel it is the best VH. He is by far, the biggest prima donna in the entire camp.

[@brianseneca3546]

I think you are probably right, but yet there is a black and white interview on KZbin with Dave, Al and Edward talking about the band's early days and can CERTAINLY feel the love between them. I am sure its probably monetary as I find it hard to believe even with Dave's enormous ego that wouldnt want to celebrate his friends legacy.

[@teebone1967]

@@brianseneca3546 I have seen that black-and-white footage you speak of as well, and it was very nice to see. Even heartwarming to an extent. But I do feel that it was promotional footage for the reunion at the time. I don’t believe they just get together and hang out like that. Obviously I don’t know for sure but my opinion is still that Dave is the biggest hurdle unfortunately. I have been a huge David Lee Roth and Van Halen fan for my entire teen and adult life and it pains me to say that about him.

[@brianseneca3546]

without a doubt. I just cant believe it isnt over money. If nothing else Dave isnt stupid and he knows the importance of Ed as well as the entire original band. I cant believe he wouldnt be willing to pay tribute to Ed. But who knows anymore

[@edwardodonnell5232]

Sam already made it known that no Michael Anthony and NO Joe Satriani he won't do it.

[@wbrockstar9550]

I've always been truly mindboggled over the years that Van Halen even made it as long as they did in the early years with DLR as their frontman.I mean don't get me wrong he's always been a great frontman & IMO (for his showmanship) one of the best,but like Eddie stated during one of his many interviews,the only important thing to DLR was that he was always the star while Ed,Mikey & Big Al were just musicians.He could care less about the rest of the band & even less about the road crew.Ive talked to several roadies of the lighting crew on one of VH's earlier tours and other than DLR giving them backstage passes (with their initials on them to pass out to the groupies which they thought DLR would be sleeping with,earning that roadie a $100 cash bonus the next morning at breakfast) they said he was a straight up a****** around the clock.

[@davidadkins6412]

I myself would like to see a tribute to Mr.Van Halen, being a legend ,it's only fitting, if for no other reason

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

Eddie van Halen doesn't need a tribute..everyone and their grandmother knew who he was a pure legend innovator/inventor the greatest of all times!

[@TheSupart91]

Record or band members probably trying to squeeze every penny out a man thats already gone

[@TheJpep2424]

No one needs a tribute. There's nothing wrong with honoring someones legacy.

[@ronaldstricker1412]

There is a difference between replacing Eddie and paying tribute to him, it's not about replacing him,it's about keeping Van Halen music alive in the live context,and if it's not done by the original member's it will be done by many tribute and bar bands, although Eddie is gone,the music is here forever!

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Music will be kept alive as long as somebody plays it either on their stereo system, their digital device, what remains of the radio - or in a band performing live. After 45 years, Van Halen itself can retire. Wolfgang made his point.

[@Whaddayamean13]

That music will never die no matter what original members are doing it. Despite all the self-inflicted turmoil from Ed all the years, the original six pack is still heralded amongst the Holy Grail of rock n' roll catalogs. It's that good. It sold 1-2 million a year during the Hagar years.

[@m.j.c.6969]

Whoever said there was a question of replacing him????

[@freddyferrillo9704]

Yeah but the difference is that the surviving VH members would make a shit ton of money and the local tribute bar band makes squat. I think the whole thing is dumb. It's nothing more than a money grab for promoters. Nobody is gonna forget about VH. They made their mark. They are legendary. They will live for infinite. Just like Hendrix, Zepplin and the Beatles do. And no tribute was ever attempted for those bands. And they didn't need it either. I agree with the message of this video. Let's just leave VH alone. They will never be forgotten as they were. Never!

[@slingasixstring]

For me I still remember seeing them two times here in Tulsa there first two Shows one was at the Cains Ballroom in 78 I felt like I partyed with the whole band, hell we all did. That place is so small! it was in your face Rock and Roll. Then the second show as at the Tulsa assembly Center in 1979 and they opened for Black Sabbath I started peeking when they hit the stage so that whole show was a trip if you know what I mean. I'll never forget that show! OMG!!! Then in 85 D.L.R. lift the band. I got Married in 81 and we started having our family. Next I heard David was leaving in 85 and took 60 people with him for me that was the End! I still listened and bought the music but I never wen't back to see a show, my loss I guess. I just couldent except the change, but I love them to this day. R.E.P Eddie...

[@Hybridgtr]

I’ve seen Van Halen once in the 90’s and again in the early 2000’s. I don’t need to see them again. And especially without Eddie. Sammy & Mike perform VH songs in their live shows and that’s great. More power to them.

[@papaidolatrine2499]

I’ve never seen them and I still don’t feel the need to see a half assed version even if it is a tribute.

[@ManchurianCounterweight]

I saw VH on the 84 tour, and I saw them in Birmingham on the very last tour. It was awesome, but I agree, please leave well enough alone, power that be. VH is no more, and never will be again. IMO.

[@richcampbell6808]

So what? You've seen them and many people haven't. Your point is mute

[@ralphtarr5931]

The Taylor tribute performance was incredible and you could see how focused and happy Wolfgang was in those moments. I'm glad it was a form of closure for him. 8 myself saw "THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN " on the MEAN STREETS tour when I was in high school and still remember it like it was yesterday, they were at there peak in my humble opinion,RAW, AGGRESSIVE AND TIGHT ! Peace and love y'all.

[@Kyle7K]

The use of TAB is absolutel genius.

[@bodawgone]

I’m so glad I wasn’t the only one that noticed the TAB….LOL

[@davelee5843]

My guess would be either Alex or David Lee Roth, or maybe both. The songs that Wolf &friends did at the TH tribute shows were amazing! If Wolf decides that he's done with VH songs/tribute shows then I'm good with that. If, however, he wants to do something down the road I would prefer he call Sammy and Michael Anthony up, assuming that would leave the interpersonal headaches behind.

[@edwardodonnell5232]

BOTH YES BOTH FORMER Lead singers have made it known what THEY want for a Memorial for a Late 'Brother' and those two YES SAM INCLUDED is being nothing but a bunch of ASSHOLES. Sam made it clear that NO MA or Joe Satch he is NOT doing it.

[@patrickmckeever2378]

Honestly just seeing Wolf play his Dad's Guitar's and nailing the leads I've seen him do is the Best tribute any real fan Could see! I think it's Great Wolf is playing more of his Dad's music! He don't have to be his Dad and no one Expects him to be but no one plays his Dad's Riffs Better in my opinion so him embracing that is fucking awesome to see! It's ok to be Who he is he doesn't have to fill his dad's shoes but it's Great to see him wearing the old man's shoes! Ed would be Smiling you can bet the farm on That! Mammoth can Play the best Tributes of all and that's the way it should be...

[@richcampbell6808]

Much much better guitar players. He's riding daddies coat tails

[@lostreb]

First, I think it admirable that Wolfgang is an absolute realist and chooses to tell it like it is! How about this? Eddie was the catalyst that kept the band together in the first place. Without him, everyone else's (Band, management, singers, et al) egos all start getting in the way and cause nothing but chaos, making a tribute impossible. Just a thought. Great Video, Max. Please keep them coming.

[@johngerson7335]

Exactly this, imho too.

[@eveningcharlatans9743]

@Lost Reb like Reb Beach another phenomenal guitarist. I agree with EVERYTHING you stated here! Was thinking the exact same.

[@lostreb]

@@johngerson7335 Thank you and thank you for your comment.

[@lostreb]

@@eveningcharlatans9743 Thank you as well, and thank you for your comment.

[@johngerson7335]

@@lostreb 👍!

[@SabianK]

Always a pleasure checking your videos.....I think we would all like to see a reunion but I believe because of what Wolfgang has said it is best to leave it alone and enjoy the Legacy.

[@MyRocker68]

great to hear you talk about this i will never forget Eddie we will always have van Halen music but i would love to hear Sammy and Michael and Alex get together but if it never happens i am good with that keep rocking MAX

[@ilovejapanesemusic3858]

Great product placement! I didn't know they made still made Tab🤩 Growing up when their biggest hits were new, they were also "Jock Rock" . The music that was played during sporting events and cheerleading performances in high school, so of course serious metalheads didn't really listen to that! The plague that is the "Music genres" and how it affects fans can be very negative😔

[@alphalifestyleacademy]

3:10 I loved hearing him play "I'm On Fire". Its one of my fav VH songs and thought it was cool to see him play it live.

[@scottrap]

I’m just glad I got to see VH live 8 times starting in 1980

[@richardfrost7186]

The band "Van Halen " ,is gone ,they were fantastic to say the least, I was lucky to see them many times, some of my best life memories!

[@edwardodonnell5232]

Saw them 56 times over 37 Years. Without a DOUBT the best times in my life. Every tour I saw them multiple times. YES! They were ASS KICKING!

[@DennisAlvarezMusic]

Hey Max, I'm in complete agreement with you. BTW I got to see the pre Van Halen band in 1973 when they were called Mammoth. I also got to watch Van Halen soundcheck at a dive bar in Pomona with what I believe was "Running With The Devil" in 1976. Of course, I didn't know what it was then. Eddie played the Destroyer that night.

[@weedyguitarstudio1715]

I could understand him not wanting to because band drama he likes to be original and I commend him for it he is so excellent at playing everything from Guitar Bass Drums and writing songs so he pretty much is his own band and shreds as well whatever he does I'm behind him as a fan!!

[@otter5555]

sammy and mike represent my favorite VH years and still tour playing my fav vh tunes done right by the folks that know how to do them right. i need nothing else. ymmv

[@Gene_Cali]

I'm enjoying this channel content! Thanks Max for your time and talents! p.s. You do know YOU put Eart on the Map!!, Right? \m/

[@LTD-7]

*Eddie cannot be replaced, let us all live with the good memories we have instead of letting Dave destroy what's left..*

[@shanewalton8888]

Nah. Yngwie could replace Eddie.

[@pauldinardo912]

There's the answer. Dave.😇 May be him who's creating static

[@shaunclifton5281]

He didn't specifically say Dave. He DID say Sammy said two different things.

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

@@shaunclifton5281 ... It's Wolfie that's the problem. Guy has an attitude. Alex, his uncle says he wants to do a tribute band. I would think the original band members would have more of a say than the guy who just inherited the surname.

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

He's not being replaced. Can't be. It's just a reason to celebrate Van Halen.

[@davidt9841]

I couldn’t agree more.. any reunion/tribute would not accomplish much, if anything! Eddie gave us everything he had for over 40 years! There’ll never be another Van Halen and there’ll NEVER be another Edward Van Halen! Let’s cherish the legacy! RIP EVH!!!

[@tonytech5520]

I've seen Van Halen in concert 3 times, 2008, 2012, and 2015, and to be honest it would make me sad to see VH without Edward Van Halen, since there was never a farewell concert with all the band members while Eddie was still alive. To me, there is not VH without Eddie. There are plenty of VH tribute bands already. I would like to see Wolfie perform more VH songs in the future though.

[@lawrencehardy6809]

Hey guitar Max man for the longest time I couldn't find your KZbin and I couldn't remember what it was called but now I'm a subscriber look forward to seeing you runs on guitars and stuff and amps be cool

[@vernonburch919]

As much as Dave was the quintessential frontman and the absolute greatest he needs to remember the tribute is about Eddie not what you have done but what you both did collectively, and be grateful for the celebration you shared,and the great music y'all created. Wolf is right the music is the tribute.

[@Deckie1969]

Tab? What? How? Nice touch Ha! Love your channel.

[@martincloutier666]

My feeling is that Dave is the most complicated to deal with in the camp... but we love him as a Van Halen more than from his solo career, and Ed, his ex-partner who is dead, was the one who maked all this music happen...

[@TruthVSLies]

There's a reason why the Van Halens don't talk to Sammy Hagar to this day,.

[@martincloutier666]

@@TruthVSLies Right, I read his book, but it is only Sammy’s side of the story, maybe we will never know the other side. It is strange to read how Ed was rude with him and Mike… and all the others who have been in contact with him say how sweet and caring he was

[@h.markhorton8188]

Oh it’s gotta be Nuno Bettencourt’s jealousy. Ha.

[@bobbafett1849]

My bet is that since Alex is 70 and has nothing to prove and therefore wants no part of it.

[@m.j.c.6969]

@@TruthVSLies Ummmmm....how do you know if Alex and Sammy have spoken or not? Are you management? Just who the fuck are you?

[@srobert1838]

The Circle with Alex on drums would be close enough.

[@number1gamerkid39]

Hey man i want a sg classic worn p90 for Christmas but on epiphone website it says it has single coil pickups i wanna put in humbucker pickups what brand do you recommend i want my first guitar to sound nice

[@FenderMarko47]

You can't just replace Eddie Van Halen, Wolfie is an insanely gifted musician in his own right so let the lad do his thing

[@danielmorgalo8753]

Drinking Tab! That’s beyond cool. Where did you find it? We can’t get it here in South Florida. Cheers!

[@mike5177]

We don’t need a reunion. At this point, hearing Eddie’s recordings is the best you’re gonna get.

[@m.j.c.6969]

We don't even really need tribute concerts.

[@mike5177]

@@m.j.c.6969 Nope

[@guitarplayer1434]

Michael and Sammy , from the day they were kicked out , praised their time and said it was their best music ever

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

I think tribute bands are the way to go because if you get a few of the original members together then there’s always the comparisons. Also, I think it’s cool if an original member is out performing to spontaneously play a VH song occasionally 😊.

[@BrandonBames]

Hey! Does that ancient Thinkpad even work or did you just tape the script to the screen? Either way, I'm in favor.

[@carldemelo1132]

It’s a shame that over 2 years later there still has not been a memorial tribute show to the GOAT EVH🎸

[@dougcapra4170]

I love your subtle spinning of the Tab can so we can see the logo. Is it a sponsor or a cute meta reference to tablature.

[@TheJudgeWm]

It is probably everyone involved. Wolfgang's view is also skewed to the feelings of his father. Not an easy thing to do considering all of the incarnations of the band.

[@khle521]

Thank you Guitar MAX! Wolf said it best... He has closure, and it was wonderful! Everyday someone is doing some tribute to Eddie... John Mayer just performed Panama on a Frankein Strat replica, etc. And if whoever the culprit is/are, cant be selfless for Eddie's sake, it's his/their loss(es)!

[@kevinstill1069]

Maybe Wolf just feels it is time to let it rest. If a reunion would be attempted and fall apart due to conflicts then that might just tarnish a very shining legacy that all rock and roll fans have to remember a truly great band by.

[@denisden934]

I liked the way you turned the can, so we could see the brand lol.

[@p0kerp1aya]

I'd like to see not a tour, but just one concert. You could have a number of musicians stand in on all areas, drums, bass, guitar, and vocals. I'm sure a great number of musicians in the music industry would love to be a part of that in honoring the memory of not only Eddie, but all genres of the Van Halen band. But I doubt it'll ever happen.

[@walterdouglas2931]

Answer Dave Saw Van Halen in 84 and 2004 abouts Chicago area Rosemont Horizon in 2000s Miss Eddie Blessings

[@gun_toting_lefty]

Saw 1984, 5150, VH3 Tours. Great memories all! I got CDs. I'm good!

[@CoyoteDuran1]

*Max, brother, you hit all squarely on the head (and, mind you, I love how you pronounced Wolfie's first name). For one, it's still too soon. Two, I think it comes down to Dave and, to a lesser extent, Al (whom is likely and reasonably still mourning), not to mention Sam, whom had his opinions prior to Ed's passing (although Eddie's death was sobering to Hagar). You nailed it about Mikey. Michael Anthony is ALL class and someone from whom we can learn about professional decorum. Bottom line: The time is not "Right Now" (to quote the song). Wolfgang has every right to tread lightly. In this day and age, we seem to be focused on instant gratification. We really need to step back and marinate in what Eddie and Van Halen, in all of its incarnations, has gifted us. Let's circle back in around five-to-10 years and see if anything can be done, IF they all want and can still commit musically. Thank you, Max, for this excellent and conscientious breakdown.* 🙂🙂🤘🤘

[@pauldinardo912]

This is a very interesting comment. Sometimes I read them and study them trying to learn as much as I can. Certain comments really catch my attention. They really do. Your comment made so much sense and thank you for that. I think in time as you said they will see how it goes. Eddie was great he was so young and he's missed by a whole lot of people. He left such an impression as a guitarist who mastered his instrument. Wow that word Master. Just thinking . But anyway thank you

[@pauldinardo912]

Wow. This mesg has me really thinking. It contains some good knowledge. It really caught my attention. I'm eager to learn things. Right now I'm wondering the source of this information. It made so much sense. That is very true about people seemingly being focused on instant gratification. That is something I will think about after reading this. Thanks so much

[@irammendez8683]

...IT AINT VH WITHOUT KING EDWARD ...SEEN THEM IN CONCERT IT WAS FREAKN GREAT....ALL WE NEED IS MEMORIES...R.I.P KING EDWARD

[@billknudson7895]

I think you’ve handled this subject about as gracefully as anyone can, and I must agree-if a tribute concert never takes place, I think that’s okay. There’s a wealth of media available to read or watch. Let the surviving members move on to pursue whatever they please. Really, they’ve given us more than we’ll ever need in terms of entertainment, and don’t owe the world anything. We’re fortunate to have a level-headed young man in Wolfgang to keep the bloodline going, not by imitating what Van Halen did, but by working hard to forge his own path. He’s truly a breath of fresh air, in spite of the circus he grew up in. Let’s focus on the future.

[@paulf.dibella800]

I can’t even imagine the pressure of being EVH’s son. Wolf has sure proven himself, I agree with you!!

[@kdm71291]

I appreciate his honesty. I’m fairly sure he’s referring specifically to DLR and Sammy……I think everyone else would get along with everyone else!

[@DethVmnt]

Nice Thinkpad! Guitar Max going down the GNU/Linux route soon?

[@GearGasms]

Would have never made the Mammoth connection that you felt the need to backpedal from but now all I can do is laugh at the unintentional humor.

[@Jay-nu1bk]

Love your show max, I think Wolfgang hinted to where the problem is when he mentioned sammy. P.s. are you trying to get a TAB sponsorship? 😂

[@Peter_Stoops]

Wolf’s correct on this, I think. Those of is who watched the circus act they devolved into in the late 90’s and 2000’s with the revolving door of singers etc; we all kinda already know… still love VH though. 🎸🎸🎸

[@Yunizen]

I was at that show too.

[@scottrap]

Where can you buy TaB in 2022, EBay?

[@retropuffer2986]

Don't think we didn't notice the Tab Cola! 😊

[@MichaelDooleyProject]

New sub here! Great vid. TAB soda? How?

[@IAMHOPFROG]

I preorder his first album. I thought it was great. Was it a new Van Halen album? No, it was something completely frsh and different. So sick of seeing him getting beat up on Twitter. He is very mature for his age and always keeps his wits. I am looking forward to the next release and hopefully might get to see Wof and his band play live.

[@veg9097]

Hey, did u hear about Ben Woods passing? I saw you left a comment a while ago on one of his videos. He was amazing.

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

Yes I did. It's a tragedy. He was an incredible musician.

[@hahaadventures4838]

Wolfgang please do a tribute tour with Van Halen!!!! 🙏🙏🙏. Just do one last tour for all us fans and then be done! Please!!!!!

[@mrredritehand]

Love the Tab!

[@MoMo-xb7nr]

Omg, that can must be 40 years old! Hahahaha love the channel!

[@mikealbright2470]

Well said!

[@ShrobsImprov]

Well said Maximus!

[@timtwotone3561]

I’m loving the product placement! 😂👍

[@scottfromboston4957]

I think we all know who the “dysfunctional” member of the band is. 100% it’s David lee Roth. He’s always been that way. Wolfgang not putting him on blast is beyond me if it were my father because David lee Roth thinks of only one person- himself.

[@evankeal]

It wasnt a person, it was the relationships between them. Nothing we didnt know 35 years ago.

[@rolemodlin]

That's brutal. It's just a fact. DLR alone would be a nightmare to deal with. The way Ed and Alex did Michael Anthony would make it difficult to bring him and Sammy in.

[@youpeopl_music3220]

I, among countless others, completely agree! What are your thoughts on the "Pantera" reunion?

[@richardcummings1167]

Do we get points for noticing how you made sure the TAB logo faced the camera?

[@MotorRoseMusic]

The fact that your showcasing a can of the greatest soft drink of all time is worth a sub! #BringBackTaB

[@nickbellinger1047]

i understand why it won't come together for wolf ........it probably breaks their hearts and evokes all kinda emotions in them to play that stuff without ed ........thanks for the vid max

[@TheJoeWentzProjectTV]

Great video my friend!! =\//-/=🎸🤟 On a quick side note, I haven't seen a "Tab" soda since I was a kid in the early 80's!? I thought those were erased from existence. But as I saw here, that is definitely not the case. Take care man!! Rock On and God bless!! 🎸🤟🎶🎵

[@jungdo99]

I'd love to see them but I don't ever see it happening. Also, nice product placement, I gotta go get me a Tab. I think it's Dave & Sammy, I just can't see them sharing a stage.

[@mick40jb]

There doesn't need for a reunion but I am up for a 'Tribute' show with various artists doing Van Halen songs. Would like something similar for Tom Petty too.

[@fireside007]

TAB ? . . . Smoke’n!! . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 🤛😉🎸

[@pickbass1]

If I remember correctly, Sammy said no reunion after Wolf said no reunion. He softened his stance quite some time later. I think Sammy said something like if Wolf wanted to do a reunion he would do it though he wanted Mike to do it too. To be honest, it would likely be DLR being difficult or Alex saying "I can't bring myself to do it without Ed."

[@JoeR203]

LOL @ product placement at 3:45 and also clarifying that you meant Mammoth was the band name and not Wolfie's size. That being said, we don't need a reunion. Dave would just mess it up by forgetting the words and singing like he's on Broadway. Just do what they do for Randy Rhoads Remembered. Get a bunch of guest singers and guitarists to perform some VH tunes with Alex and Mike. Maybe that would bring Vito Bratta out of retirement. 🙂

[@larrocovarry9027]

Saw em in 83 .. rocked !!!

[@benoitdufresne3288]

I like how you turn your soft drink for everyone to see.😄

[@jeffbrooks3054]

No way to tell if one or more members are in the way. It is clear to me that Edward was the glue! I'm happy with the Hawkins performance and the undying catalog of amazing songs!

[@carlodestefano6628]

No reunion required. I love all VH. That being said, speculatively speaking, I’d say DLR and/or Sammy. But DLR if I only had one guess

[@Hex3DPatreon]

3:45 gotta make sure we twist that logo on the can around while concentrating on what im talking about... lol

[@moviestar9617]

Wow, they still make TAB. I haven't seen a can of TAB since the 1980's! I agree with Wolfgang.

[@izzyj4]

Don't know about VH and their problems, but I see you really like your TAB! 😁😁😁😁

[@davidwallace5117]

Roth would be my guess to the stumbling block. But like you mentioned, I’m good if this never happens. Seeing Wolfgang at the Taylor tribute, satisfied my need for a tribute.

[@debbiebasche7760]

It's ultimately up to the family...Alex and Wolf...what ever they think best is good enough for me...

[@sbw89]

They should definitely have an EVH tribute concert (without Wolfgang Van Halen in it). There was only one Van Halen bassist that mattered and that was Michael Anthony...

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

Where are you finding Tab?

[@kristopherkrahl1597]

....right?!

[@kristopherkrahl1597]

The way Max is drinking that they must've sponsored this video...😉

[@greenmirror5555]

I was looking at this last night after seeing the Taylor Hawkins/Foo Fighters/WVH for the first time and Rick Beato made the great point that Wolfie has played on stage with/as van halen for more than a decade. I think the more interesting question would be if he and his uncle wanted to collaborate on an album and rebuild into Van Halen FOUR! Doing that on the side of his Mammoth main gig would be special...clearly he is also a member of the Dave Grohl Band so that will probably happen again. The Dave Grohl/Van Halen Project does have nice ring to it.

[@musicianpatt]

Van Halen (the humans) have given everyone a lot of themselves and don't owe anyone. We have great recordings to remember them by while we try and ignore the media that wants us to be Camp Dave or Camp Sammy. Ed was a great human entity and some of us got to see him perform live. Thanks buddy and RIP.

[@ddelboccio]

Nice Tab drink placement!

[@stainless641]

Big respect for Wolfgang doing his own thing and not getting sucked into all that reunion crap.

[@arosalesmusic]

He could very well play with the Van Halen III line up. Him on guitar and vocals and MA on bass and back up vocals and Gary and it would be perfect.

[@stephenblake2196]

Now IS THE TIME FOR HIM AND AS MANY ROCK BANDS TO PUT ON A CONCERT FOR FLORIDA LIKE LIVE AIDE IN THE 80'S!!! ROCK ISN'T DEAD!! IT'S BEEN SURPRESSED??? A GREAT CAUSE FOR ALL!!! MUSIC TODAY IS ONESIDED IN MAINSTREAM!!! NOW IS THE TIME FOR ROCK TO BE HEARD BY THE MASSES!!!!!

[@madeofnapalm]

I think your hair looks more awesome each time, and it puzzles me how is it possible 😂😂

[@mr61sprite]

It's the TAB.