US EditionSammy Hagar speculates on why Alex Van Halen won’t talk to him
- In late April 2025, Sammy Hagar released a track titled "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight," which he said was inspired by a dream featuring Eddie Van Halen.
- Hagar has not spoken to Alex Van Halen in 21 years, and he suggests their silence may stem from Alex’s resentment over Hagar’s success with Cabo Wabo and Van Halen music.
- Hagar elaborated that Alex is no longer active musically, causing frustration as Hagar and bassist Mike Anthony continue performing and promoting Van Halen’s legacy.
- Hagar emphasized that he has continued to generate income and promote Van Halen's legacy by actively marketing their music and sustaining the band's presence.
- Although Hagar embraces music and residencies like his Las Vegas shows, he is clear he is not retiring, indicating he will continue performing beyond farewell tours.
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Sammy Hagar speculates on why Alex Van Halen won’t talk to him
Disney/Michael Le Brecht II Sammy Hagar has said his new song “Encore, Thank You, Good Night,” was inspired by a dream he had about Eddie Van Halen, but it turns out Eddie’s not the only Van Halen he’s been dreaming about. “I hate to say it, but I dreamt about Alex the other night, man,” Sammy tells Rolling Stone. “It was crazy. And it was so friggin’ real. I was saying, ‘What are you pissed off at me about, man? What the f***? Now just tell me …
“He stopped writing, I think, because he just ran out. He had used that guitar neck up. He did everything and anything that neck could do”: Sammy Hagar explains Eddie Van Halen's lost years
“He stopped writing, I think, because he just ran out. He had used that guitar neck up. He did everything and anything that neck could do”: Sammy Hagar explains Eddie Van Halen's lost years
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