In an unexpected and bizarre turn of events, David Lee Roth, former frontman of Van Halen, has launched a scathing verbal tirade against his ex-bandmate, Wolfgang Van Halen. The surreal rant, titled “This Fuckin’ Kid,” was part of Roth’s on-and-off podcast project, TheRothShow, and features a peculiar spoof interview with “Jesus Christ” at the beginning.
Roth, who led Van Halen from 1974 to 1985 and then again from 2007 to 2020, portrays Wolfgang, the bassist and son of the late Eddie Van Halen, as an insecure and complaining presence within the legendary rock group. The podcast episode delves into Wolfgang’s alleged grievances during tours, where he reportedly complained about not receiving enough attention on stage.
The diatribe takes an even more bizarre turn when Roth accuses Wolfgang of attempting to kick out “two great dames” from a concert, guests whom Roth had personally invited. The retaliation move apparently backfired, as the women turned out to be employees of the tour’s accounting firm, responsible for carrying paychecks for the entire road crew.
This verbal assault on Wolfgang comes shortly after Roth targeted Sammy Hagar, his replacement as Van Halen’s frontman, in a similar rant titled “The Ballad of Popsicle Sam.” In that episode, Roth made strange claims about Hagar being “sex probed” by aliens.
The ongoing public feuds within the Van Halen camp are further highlighted by the fact that Wolfgang has remained relatively silent about Roth’s attacks, while Roth has now targeted both Hagar and Eddie Van Halen’s son. This recent controversy adds a new layer to the complex dynamics within one of rock music’s iconic bands.
It’s worth noting that Wolfgang, who departed Van Halen in 2015, has been focused on his own solo project, Mammoth WVH, and recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! This tumultuous period coincides with what would have been Eddie Van Halen’s 69th birthday, emphasizing the ongoing drama surrounding the band’s legacy.
