
The last time Rolling Stone caught up with Eddie Van Halen, the guitarist told us he was planning to get married and hit the studio with his band — including reinstated frontman David Lee Roth. In an exclusive new interview, Van Halen updates RS on the album’s progress and opens up about writing sober. The six-string legend also answers the question on everyone’s mind — “Have you heard Chickenfoot?” — and addresses the addition of his son, Wolfgang, to the band and the departure of original bassist Michael Anthony: “The funny thing is that everyone who quits the band always claims they got fired by me,” he says. “Hey, I’m not the bad guy here … I’m not some tyrant.” Get the full story here:
• Eddie Van Halen on Rocking Sober, Avoiding Beef and the Future of Van Halen
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