Sammy Hagar recently revealed that he reached out to his former Van Halen bandmate David Lee Roth with a personal message, as shared on Instagram.
The message came after recent tensions between the two musicians regarding Hagar’s claims about Eddie Van Halen visiting him in a dream. Roth had previously mocked these claims.
A Van Halen fan suggested to Hagar: “Sammy, you should make a drink called the Diamond Dave.. Perhaps as an olive branch.”
“I actually sent Dave a personal message recently telling him that I believed his dream about Eddie Van Halen rap he did in a show a week or two ago,” Hagar said in his response to the fan. “I think Dave and I are cool, different Cowboys for sure, but I think as we get older, we probably appreciate each other a little more.”
The exchange follows Hagar’s previous statements about writing his song “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” after allegedly being visited by Eddie Van Halen in a dream. Roth had publicly ridiculed these claims.
This recent development marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two Van Halen frontmen. They have maintained a complicated dynamic for decades since their respective tenures with the legendary rock band.
AXS TV reported that Roth had mocked Hagar’s dream claims during a concert in New Hampshire earlier this month. However, Hagar surprisingly welcomed these remarks as an “olive branch.” Rather than escalate the feud, Hagar called Roth’s comments the first real sign of goodwill between the two in ages. He urged fans to recognize the shared reverence they have for Eddie Van Halen’s legacy and the music they created together.
The gesture represents a rare moment of reconciliation between the two vocalists who have long been associated with different eras of Van Halen’s success. Van Halen News Desk noted that Hagar emphasized both he and Roth are supporting their own Van Halen eras by performing the band’s greatest songs. He encouraged fans to enjoy both solo tours and the ongoing celebration of Van Halen’s music.
This thaw in their decades-long rivalry appears centered on honoring Eddie Van Halen’s memory and the band’s enduring legacy. Blabbermouth revealed that Hagar has consistently maintained a positive stance. He stated that the recent exchange signals a mutual respect that has developed as both musicians have aged and gained perspective on their shared history with one of rock’s most influential bands.
The personal message between Hagar and Roth suggests that both former Van Halen frontmen may be finding common ground in their later years. They are potentially setting aside past differences to focus on celebrating the musical legacy they helped create alongside Eddie and Alex Van Halen.
