Sammy Hagar Shares Support for David Lee Roth Following Apparent Tour Cancellation
Sammy Hagar said he hopes the cancellation is not health-related and invited Roth to sing at his September Las Vegas residency.
- On Thursday, July 23, 2026, David Lee Roth canceled almost all dates for The North American Tour, leaving only one show remaining on August 7 at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.
- Since 1985, Roth and Sammy Hagar have maintained a tempestuous relationship, frequently trading barbs in the press over several decades despite briefly touring together in 2002.
- On Friday, July 24, 2026, Hagar expressed sympathy for Roth in a video, stating, "I hope there's not a physical problem," while acknowledging their shared Van Halen legacy.
- Hagar invited Roth to join his "Best of All Worlds" residency in Las Vegas this September, encouraging him to "sing a couple songs" and "emcee the damn show."
- Six years after the death of Eddie Van Halen, Hagar emphasized that musicians should perform as long as they can, as both artists continue performing Van Halen material.
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Van Halen Star Sammy Hagar Invites Old Rival David Lee Roth To Join Him In Vegas
Van Halen star Sammy Hagar invited David Lee Roth to join him in Vegas after Hagar cancelled the remainder of his tour. Hagar took over as lead singer of Van Halen when Roth quit the band in 1985. After Roth abruptly his remaining performances, reportedly due to weak ticket sales, Hagar posted a video to […] The post Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar Invites Old Rival David Lee Roth To Join Him In Vegas After He Cancels Tour Due To Low Ticket Sales appear…
Sammy Hagar shares support for David Lee Roth following apparent tour cancellation
: David Lee Roth performs in concert at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on April 29, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)/Sammy Hagar at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction/ (Disney/Michael Le Brecht II) David Lee Roth has appeared to cancel all but one of the remaining dates on his Don’t Love Me, Rent Me Tour. Although there’s been no official announcement, the only show still listed on Roth’s website is his Aug. 7 con…
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