There are really three parts to the creative process. First there is inspiration, then there is the execution, and finally there is the release.

Rock stars come and go. Musicians play until they die.

To hell with the rules. If it sounds right, then it is.

If I can help a kid discover a liking, or even a passion for music in their life, then that’s a wonderful thing.

My son, Wolfgang, plays drums, guitars and bass.

It's always about the music, never about anything else.

Music kept me off the streets and out of trouble and gave me something that was mine that no one could take away from me.

You know, most people, they want to go to Hollywood. They want to be a star. They want to be a rock star. That thought never entered any of our minds, the Van Halen family.

When Van Halen started out, there was no path to fame. We just played what we liked. Even today it always comes down to the simplicity of rock and roll.

Imagine if Beethoven had a tape recorder. Then you'd know exactly what he meant. Maybe he meant 'Da da da da' instead of 'Boom boom boom boom!' Who knows?

Sometimes I just want to lick David Lee Roth in the nuts

Smile in such a nice way that you introduce yourself.

Positively Inspired Man of Purpose

Share your food with the needy and you shall see that your food will taste much better!

When you're doing a radio show, you can express yourself.

Pressure doesn't exist. We create it for ourselves.

America has a genius for the encouragement of fame.

Emotional attachment to Maya is totally painful, this is a bad bargain.

I'm very honest - brutally honest. I always look at things from their point of view as well as mine. And I know when to walk away.

Go do the right thing.

I never thought I would be one of those wacky chicks who say, 'I loved my labor,' but I loved every part of it. It was the best day of my life.