Steven Wilson's Apology For Offending Wolfgang About Eddie Van Halen's Death

Steven Wilson (Instagram @stevenwilsonhq)

JAKARTA - Former Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson apologized to Wolfgang Van Halen. Wilson alluded to Wolfgang through his recent comments about Eddie Van Halen.

Last month, Wilson was asked in an interview with FaceCulture whether the passing of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen affected him or not.

"To be honest, no, because I've never been a fan of him. I know he's an amazing musician, and it's always sad when an amazing artist dies, (but) I've never been a fan of the so-called shredder. And I think in a lot of ways. thing, he's the father of all those kinds of movements, "responded Wilson.

"I never understood 'playing as fast as possible'," he continued. "And I know that's not only what he does - I know he's a more versatile musician than that - but I think the legacy he has, Eddie Van Halen, is to create the shredder phenomenon, which is something very heinous to me. Ideas like that you play music almost like you are playing an Olympic sport is kind of a curse to my ideas about creativity and music. "

In response to Wilson's comments, Wolfgang tweeted; "This shit pissed me off. I've been a huge fan of him for years. (LP 2005 PORCUPINE TREE) Deadwing is one of my all-time favorite albums."

Damn this bums me out hard 😞 Been a huge fan of his for years. Deadwing is one of my favorite albums of all time. Although ... the title is a little too clickbait-y, because what he said really wasn't that rude.https: //t.co/67YPG7pzjr

- Wolf Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) February 1, 2021

Earlier Thursday, Wilson took to Twitter to clarify his position to Eddie's son, writing: "Dear @WolfVanHalen, sorry, no disrespect is meant for your father, an extraordinary musician.

Dear @WolfVanHalen, apologies, no disrespect was meant to your father, an extraordinary musician. I personally never owned any @VanHalen records and didn't ever get into the style of playing, but he was clearly an incredible innovator.

- Steven Wilson (@StevenWilsonHQ) February 3, 2021

"I have never personally owned an @VanHalen album and have never liked his style of play, but he is definitely an amazing innovator," continued Steven. "So, when asked about his departure, I can't honestly say that I was deeply affected by him, at least not because the departure of my heroes (David) Bowie or Prince affected me.

"I make this statement with honest humility. Forgive me for this unintentional inconvenience, and I offer my deepest condolences."

So when asked about his passing I couldn't honestly say I was affected deeply by it, at least not in the way that my heroes Bowie or Prince's passing had affected me.

- Steven Wilson (@StevenWilsonHQ) February 3, 2021

Sometime later, Wolfgang saw Steven's tweet and replied: “It's so nice of you to say, @StevenWilsonHQ. I didn't mean any harm in my previous tweet. As I said, the internet makes what you say worse, because the internet tends to have to do that. still very good. All is well, friend ".

Incredibly kind of you to say, @StevenWilsonHQ. I meant no ill will in my previous tweets. As I said, the internet was exacerbating what you had said, as the internet tends to do. Still very kind of you. Be well, friend ✌️ https://t.co/obx3R79KgP

- Wolf Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) February 4, 2021