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Wolfgang Van Halen Releasing Tribute Song to Eddie Van Halen

Wolfgang Van Halen will be releasing his debut solo single “Distance” next week, which is dedicated to his late father Eddie Van Halen. In a statement on the song, Wolfgang…

Wolfgang Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen
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Wolfgang Van Halen will be releasing his debut solo single "Distance" next week, which is dedicated to his late father Eddie Van Halen.

In a statement on the song, Wolfgang said, "'Distance' is a song that was initially written for the debut album, but was going to be held for a later time. As my pop continued to struggle with various health issued I was imagining what my life would be like without him and how terribly I'd miss him."

He continued, "While this song is incredibly personal, I think anyone can relate to the idea of having a profound loss in their own life. I never anticipated 'Distance' would be the first song of mine that people would hear, but I also thought my father would be here to celebrate its release along with me. This is for him."

"Distance" is set for release on Monday, November 16.

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Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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