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The new season of ‘Behind the Music’ kicks off with an episode featuring Wolfgang Van Halen, peeling back the layers of his complex story filled with trauma, perseverance, and immense talent. VH1’s ‘Behind the Music’ was a ’90s staple, humanizing music fans into their favorite artists’ backstories. The episode description highlights Wolfgang’s journey from his musical beginnings to the tragic loss of his father, Eddie Van Halen, and his subsequent success while honoring his father’s legacy. The new season also includes episodes on Bell Biv DeVoe and Trace Adkins, along with remastered episodes featuring iconic artists.

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony took to the stage with Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt as part of their side project, The Coverups, at Costa Mesa’s Tiki Bar on April 20. The trio performed Kiss’s ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’ with Green Day’s Tré Cool on drums, along with a selection of Van Halen hits. The 28-track setlist also featured songs from The Buzzcocks, The Ramones, David Bowie, The Pretenders, and Nirvana, among others. Armstrong has previously expressed his admiration for Eddie Van Halen’s guitar work, stating that it was a major influence on his own playing style.