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Lukather Joins Alex Van Halen on New Music Project

5/30/2026

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Lukather Collaborates

Steve Lukather is collaborating with Alex Van Halen on a new music project.
Rumors have suggested Lukather could replace the late Eddie Van Halen or that they are writing new songs.
Lukather says he has always been friends with both Alex and the late Eddie Van Halen, noting deep trust.
Lukather recalled asking Alex why certain material was not used.
Alex answered that nobody could write to the material.

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Alex Honors Legacy

Lukather handles technical aspects and quality control, with Alex Van Halen guiding artistic direction in the co-production.
The recordings consist of finished tracks left by Eddie Van Halen, with Eddie himself playing bass, not unfinished fragments.
Alex Van Halen says Alex Van Halen receives no payment and participates solely out of respect for the late guitarist, rejecting any profit motive.
Alex Van Halen hopes former Van Halen guitarist Wolfgang Van Halen might contribute, although they have not spoken recently.

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Lukather Collaborates

Steve Lukather is collaborating with Alex Van Halen on a new music project.
Rumors have suggested Lukather could replace the late Eddie Van Halen or that they are writing new songs.
Lukather says he has always been friends with both Alex and the late Eddie Van Halen, noting deep trust.
Lukather recalled asking Alex why certain material was not used.
Alex answered that nobody could write to the material.

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