Alex Van Halen Reveals Ozzy Osbourne Was Approached to Front a Van Halen Album. Why It Never Happened

Alex Van Halen in Los Angeles in March 2014; Ozzy Osbourne in New York City in December 2014.Photo:Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Wait,Ozzy Osbournenearly sang lead vocals on aVan Halenalbum? In a new interview withRolling Stone, Alex Van Halen revealed the rock band once approached the Black Sabbath musician to front a Van Halen album while its members were between lead singers in 2001. Van Halen.

Alex Van Halen Says David Lee Roth 'Popped a Fuse' at Idea of Eddie Van Halen Tribute, Ending Future Tour Plans

David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen performing in 2015.Photo:John Medina/WireImage John Medina/WireImage Van Halen was all set for a reunion tour following the death of guitarist Eddie Van Halen — but singerDavid Lee Rothsabotaged the plans, according to drummer Alex Van Halen. Alex, 71, toldRolling Stonein a new interview that plans for a tour fell apart after Roth, 70, balked at the idea of paying tribute each show to Eddie, whodied in 2020at age 65.

Alex Van Halen Says David Lee Roth's Digs at Wolfgang Van Halen Are a 'Sign of Respect'

Wolfgang Van Halen; David Lee Roth; Alex Van Halen.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Images,ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images,ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Alex Van Halentook no issue withDavid Lee Roth’sunsolicited digsat former bandmateWolfgang Van Halenearlier this year. And in fact, the drummer says the insults are actually something of a compliment. “To me, it’s a sign of respect, that he actually thinks that Wolfie’s on the same level as the old master Dave, right?

Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega: All About the Actors' Marriage

Carlos and Alexa PenaVega attend the screening of ‘Mr. Manhattan’ at Kentucky Theater on May 22, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.Photo:Michael Hickey/Getty Images Michael Hickey/Getty Images Alexaand Carlos PenaVega are inbig timelove. “She wanted to be friends first, friends second, friends third and friends fourth. But I was persistent, and church was really the basis of our relationship,” Carlos said. “She would pick me up and we’d go to church together, and that is kind of how we started our whole relationship.

Alexa PenaVega Jokes It 'Should Be Illegal' for Husband Carlos PenaVega to Be So 'Hot' in Fun Birthday Tribute

Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega.Photo:Carlos PenaVega/Instagram Carlos PenaVega/Instagram Alexa PenaVegais one proud wife! “But on a whole other note …. ITS YOUR B I R T H D A Y!!! Gahhhhhhh I’m so excited for you. I’m so excited for this season God has brought you into. He has been so gracious and so good!!! And you have been so wonderful and obedient!! While we don’t do things for the praise of others… I am so excited that people are finally going to see all your hard work payed off,” Alexa wrote.