Sammy Hagar determined not to take bad blood with Alex Van Halen to his grave

Van Halen, with Sammy Hagar, pictured in 1986.

Sammy Hagar says he is determined to rekindle his friendship with Alex Van Halen, adding: "It's on my bucket list that I will not take this to my grave."

Red Rocker Hagar enjoyed two spells as frontman with Van Halen but he and drummer Alex Van Halen have not spoken to each other in years.