Van Halen ever returning without his father, Eddie.Wolfgang had played bass in the band since their 2007 reunion until Eddie’s death in October at the age of 65, following a long battle with cancer.Replying to a since-deleted Tweet from one of many people asking whether he would reform the band, Wolfgang said: “I can confidently say I will NEVER replace my father in Van Halen and tour around the world disrespecting my father’s memory.“No EVH = No VH.