3 stages of Wolfie’s appearance on stage with Van Halen.

When Eddie Van Halen was playing “316”—as part of his solo guitar—during Van Halen III Tour held at CoreStates Spectrum, Philadelphia, on May 24th, 1998, Wolfie Van Halen ran towards his Dad from the backstage and kissed him. Six years later, when Eddie was playing “316”—as part of his solo guitar—during Van Halen 2nd Formation Reunion Tour held at Pepsi Arena, Albany, NY, on June 26th, 2004, Wolfie walked towards his Dad from the backstage carrying his special-designed EVH Wolfgang guitar and co-played “316” so as to his Dad could improvise it. Three years later, when Eddie was playing “316”—as part of his solo guitar—during Van Halen 4th Formation Tour held at Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, on October 1st, 2007, Wolfie didn’t ran nor walk towards him anymore. Why? Because Wolfie had officially become the new bass player of Van Halen as seen during Van Halen 4th Formation Tour held at Bell Center, Montreal, on November 10th, 2007.

Added 29 Mar 2026