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Sammy Hagar invites David Lee Roth to join his Vegas residency after tour cancellations
Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has cancelled all remaining dates of his North American tour, except for one show on 7 August at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. The reason for the cancellations has not been confirmed, though speculation has centred on poor ticket sales. In response, Sammy Hagar, Roth's fellow former Van Halen singer and long-time rival, posted a heartfelt video message offering support and inviting Roth to join his Las Vegas residency.
Hagar's tour began in April and had been running until the recent cancellations, prompting his emotional reaction on social media, in which he expressed hope Roth was not facing health problems and praised his efforts to keep Van Halen's music alive. Hagar went further by inviting Roth to appear at his "Sammy Hagar: The Best of All Worlds" residency at Dolby Live in Las Vegas this September, suggesting he could sing songs or MC the show. The gesture is notable given Hagar's more dismissive comments about touring with Roth in a 2025 interview, where he cited Roth's reported vocal struggles and difficult behaviour during their 2002 tour together.
In short
- David Lee Roth cancels his tour bar one August date
- Sammy Hagar responds with a supportive public message
- Hagar invites Roth to join his Vegas residency in September
Explained simply
Van Halen are an American rock band whose best-known singers include David Lee Roth, an original member, and Sammy Hagar, who later took over as frontman. The two singers have had a long-running rivalry, and each has performed the band’s music in their own career.
Hagar is holding a Las Vegas residency built around songs from his time with Van Halen and his other bands. Roth has continued to tour and perform Van Halen songs, so Hagar’s offer connects their shared history with the band’s lasting appeal.