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“I don't think I want to go on tour anymore. I hate to say that”: Sammy Hagar reveals his touring days are over

Hagar clarifies this does not mean he's retiring – but at 77, he prefers residencies over the stresses of touring

Guitar World · Jan 17, 2025

“I will not take this to my grave": Sammy Hagar puts an olive branch out to Alex Van Halen

“I just want to be friends again,” the singer says

MusicRadar · Nov 25, 2024

“I gotta tell you, it was emotional singing it, because it’s about Eddie”: Sammy Hagar has written a tribute song to Eddie Van Halen with Joe Satriani – and says a recent meeting with Wolfgang gave him “goosebumps”

The vocalist says the song will be “a tribute to him, the fans, and that era” – if only he can nail his vocal parts

Guitar World · Nov 25, 2024

Alex Van Halen on his brother Eddie: ‘I’m not done dealing with this yet’

In the new book Brothers, the drummer writes candidly about life in the spotlight alongside his late sibling and their many highs and lows

The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2024

“When Eddie was singled out, I can tell you right now, I never felt any jealousy”: From Led Zeppelin to Eddie Van Halen, these are the musicians that shaped ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony’s life

Jack Bruce, John Paul Jones and his ex-bandmate - these are former Van Halen man Michael Anthony’s biggest musical influences

Louder · Oct 19, 2024

“The moment I said we gotta acknowledge Ed, Dave popped a fuse… The vitriol that came out was unbelievable”: Alex Van Halen reveals the real reason why the Van Halen tribute didn’t happen – and the advice Brian May gave him about the tour

Van Halen says that David Lee Roth's refusal to pay tribute to Eddie during the proposed tour was the straw that “broke the camel's back”

Guitar World · Oct 16, 2024

Last Alex and Eddie Van Halen track ever to debut on AVH's memoir audiobook

Alex Van Halen to release the last track he worked on with Eddie

MusicRadar · Aug 23, 2024

“I’m sure our paths will cross”: Sammy Hagar on whether we’ll ever see Wolfgang Van Halen join the Best Of All Worlds tour

Hagar hopes to take the tour to South America and Europe, which could increase the chances of a Wolfgang guest spot in the future

Guitar World · Jul 30, 2024

“Joe has taken the essence of Eddie's guitar solos, and he puts his heart and soul into it… it's so much better than a guy just mimicking him exactly”: Sammy Hagar can’t believe how good Joe Satriani sounds playing Van Halen songs

The frontman has spoken in depth about the Best of All Worlds tour so far, including Satriani’s immense dedication to the cause – and how these gigs are proving to be some of the best shows of his life

Guitar World · Jul 19, 2024

“A million guys could have done it. Walk into a music store and you see a 12-year-old playing Eruption, but he doesn’t necessarily know what he’s doing”: Sammy Hagar on why Joe Satriani is the perfect player to step into Van Halen’s shoes

The Best of All Worlds tour is finally underway, with Hagar and Satriani partnering up for a Van Halen-heavy setlist, and the vocalist has championed Satch's understanding of Eddie's style

Guitar World · Jul 16, 2024