Sammy Hagar just extended what might be the first real olive branch to his old frenemy, David Lee Roth.
David Lee Roth recently played his first full concert in over five years at the 2025 M3 Rock Festival. And say what you want about the guy’s voice these days but the set was pure Van Halen.
Sammy got on Instagram — of all places — and said he’s actually happy to see David Lee Roth back on stage. He wrote:
“If I may add my two cents here, comparing us today or comparing us in the old days really is not what it’s all about. It’s all about VAN HALEN, one of the greatest bands, some of the greatest songs in rock history. We were both involved and both had pluses and minuses.
“I am happy that Dave is out there doing it like Mikey. Supporting some of the greatest rock songs in history, like I said. The fans deserve it, good or bad. I believe we’re both doing our best and I’m actually happy. Dave is supporting his era and I will support mine as well as my solo career and side projects for the rest of my life. Everyone should enjoy what we’re both trying to do. Keeping the music alive, his legacy is important and so is the music both Dave and I wrote with Eddie.”
Hagar, who, along with Roth, spent the summer of 2002 co-headlining the laboriously titled “Sammy Hagar And David Lee Roth Tour 2002: Song For Song, The Heavyweight Champs Of Rock And Roll.
