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David Lee Roth Publicly Criticizes Former Bandmate Wolfgang Van Halen

Roth accuses Wolfgang of nepotism and attention-seeking, alleges he ordered removal of an accountant from concerts.

  • David Lee Roth, former frontman of Van Halen, has publicly criticized Wolfgang Van Halen, son of the late Eddie Van Halen, in a YouTube video.
  • Roth accuses Wolfgang of benefiting from nepotism to secure his position in the band and of complaining about not receiving enough attention on stage.
  • Roth also alleges that Wolfgang ordered the removal of an accountant from backstage during two concerts, mistakenly believing her to be Roth's girlfriend.
  • Wolfgang, who replaced original Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, has not publicly responded to Roth's comments.
  • Wolfgang's band, Mammoth WVH, is currently finding success and he is set to play on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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