Sammy Hagar appeared on Sirius/XM's Trunk Nation to talk about his friend and former bandmate Eddie Van Halen but said he's still coming to terms with his death. "To talk about someone like Eddie Van Halen, the greatness of him and to try to explain it to people or try to tell old stories, it's still not time. I don't feel comfortable with it yet," Hagar told host Eddie … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar News
The former Van Halen frontman recently released his acoustic solo album, "Lite Roast". In 2015, he's touring with his band "The Circle", featuring Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson, and Jason Bonham. His other band, Chickenfoot, is on hiatus indefinitely.
Wolfgang Van Halen Talks Solo Debut, Missing His Dad, Planned VH Reunion & More To Rolling Stone
Wolfgang Van Halen spoke with Rolling Stone recently to talk about the passing of his legendary father Eddie, his new solo project, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, the once possible Van Halen reunion and more. Wolfgang began the interview by commenting on the overwhelming responses he's received from fans regarding both the loss of his father and the release of his brand … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Howard Stern Interview – Video, Complete Audio
Video highlights from Howard Stern's interview with Wolfgang Van Halen today have now become available. Below are the segments followed by the entire audio interview: Revealing There Was A Van Halen Reunion In The Works: On Writing “Distance” As A Tribute To His Father: On The Rumors He’ll Replace His Dad In Van Halen: On Waiting To Go … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Says Now Is Not The Time To Talk Reunions
Sammy Hagar continues to mourn the passing of Eddie Van Halen and is shooting down any talk of reunions or tributes including him. Hagar addressed the recent fabricated rumors of a Van Halen reunion that would include himself, Michael Anthony, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen on guitar to ABC News Radio: "There's no talk of reunion or a tribute with me, … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Reveals More On His Recent Reunion With Eddie Van Halen
Sammy Hagar said his reconciliation with Eddie Van Halen could have happened a lot sooner than it did. The former Van Halen singer talked about his early 2020 phone call to Eddie during his appearance on Chicago's 95.5 FM today. "When I called him, after years of not speaking, back in February, I think, or January, whatever it was — before COVID — he said, 'What took you … [Read more...]
Watch Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony’s Eddie Van Halen Tribute Performance of ‘Right Now’
Sammy Hagar's 73rd birthday is today and we thought we'd share a video that not only recognizes The Red Rocker's birthday but also honors the legacy of Eddie Van Halen. Below is a complete performance of the 1991 Van Halen classic "Right Now" by Hagar 's band The Circle including Michael Anthony. The clip was recorded on October 8th, two days after the day Eddie passed, … [Read more...]
Watch Howard Stern’s Tribute To Eddie Van Halen
Howard Stern's recent tribute to Eddie Van Halen is proof that Eddie continues to influence younger generations. Check out this video posted to YouTube a day after the news of Eddie's October 6th death. In it Howard Stern Show writer/producer Steve Nowicki (who, according to Stern's website, is 28 years old) earns his Eddie stripes by offering us a glimpse of his impressive … [Read more...]
Wolfgang And Alex Van Halen To Search 5150 Vaults For Possible Future Releases
Looks like Van Halen fans may finally get to discover what's inside the legendary 5150 Vaults. The curiosity as to how much unheard material actually exists in Eddie Van Halen's personal collection has grown to mythical proportions. Since the tragic news of Eddie's passing, the band's manager of over 15 years Irving Azoff has offered up some hopeful news in an otherwise dark … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Made Peace With Eddie Van Halen, Shares Tribute Video With Michael Anthony
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar said his feud with Eddie Van Halen came to an end earlier this year. In fact, according to Hagar, the two rekindled their long-lost friendship before Eddie's passing. According to a note Hagar recently sent to The Howard Stern Show, he began talking with Eddie again earlier this year. "Eddie and I had been texting, and it's been … [Read more...]
Roth, Hagar, Anthony & Cherone React To Death Of Eddie Van Halen
David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Gary Cherone have posted their reactions to the news of Eddie Van Halen's passing. Below are their Twitter and Instagram tributes: DAVID LEE ROTH: SAMMY HAGAR: MICHAEL ANTHONY: GARY CHERONE: The news of Eddie's passing was confirmed by his son Wolfgang through his Twitter page yesterday: … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Declares ‘Sammy Vs. Dave’ War ‘Dumb’
Wolfgang chimed in on the seemingly never-ending debate about which Van Halen frontman is better... David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar. Yesterday, a fan tweeted to Wolf asking what he thinks about the 35-year-long debate. Wolf's response was short and simple: "They both kick ass. The war is dumb. Enjoy whatever you want and don’t hate someone else if they don’t like what you … [Read more...]
Watch Sammy Hagar & The Circle Cover “Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)” While On Lockdown
Sammy Hagar & The Circle just dipped back into the Van Halen catalog for their @Home Sessions series and this time they picked "Don't Tell Me (What Love Can Do)" from 1995's 'Balance' album. Here's what Hagar posted along with the video on YouTube: When I heard that Kurt Cobain had taken his own life, the first thing I thought of was I wish I were there and could have … [Read more...]