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Wolfgang Van Halen Responds to Roth's Rant, Dismisses Tribute

11/6/2025

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Wolfgang Van Halen discussed his strained relationship with David Lee Roth on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, referencing Roth's January 2024 YouTube rant accusing him of bad behavior during Van Halen's final tour.
Wolfgang rebutted Roth's claims, stating, "I didn’t put a two-hour-long YouTube rant of completely unfounded lies about said person out of nowhere," and he resented being labeled a "kid" at 34.
He dismissed a Van Halen tribute concert, citing collaboration difficulties and Eddie Van Halen's absence.

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Wolfgang Van Halen discussed his strained relationship with David Lee Roth on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, referencing Roth's January 2024 YouTube rant accusing him of bad behavior during Van Halen's final tour.
Wolfgang rebutted Roth's claims, stating, "I didn’t put a two-hour-long YouTube rant of completely unfounded lies about said person out of nowhere," and he resented being labeled a "kid" at 34.
He dismissed a Van Halen tribute concert, citing collaboration difficulties and Eddie Van Halen's absence.