Former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar has spoken out about Alex Van Halen’s newest book project, warning that it could be damaging to the Van Halen legacy. The comments come after Alex called Hagar a “complete idiot” in a recent interview.
Hagar’s remarks centered on Alex’s latest project, a photo collection that comes bundled with a previously unreleased early Van Halen demo. He explained why he believes it’s the wrong move for the band’s legacy.
“[Alex] wants to just keep releasing all this old stuff and these photographs and charging people for old pictures that you could find on the internet,” Hagar said.
“You should be putting them out there for free,” he continued. “To me, he’s doing a lot of stuff wrong for the legacy of Van Halen.”
The book in question is a limited-edition photo anthology being packaged with a previously unreleased 1974 demo titled “Glitter.” The track marks the earliest Van Halen recording ever to be officially released, arriving on a 7-inch picture disc as part of the collector’s edition.
“Glitter” was recorded with the band’s original lineup, featuring Alex and Eddie Van Halen alongside David Lee Roth and original bassist Mark Stone. Michael Anthony later joined the group.
Hagar has called for “peace” amid the ongoing tension. He described the insult and the manner in which it was delivered as unnecessary at this stage in both men’s lives. Even as he continues to voice frustration over how Alex is handling the band’s archival material, Hagar’s broader message points toward reconciliation rather than continued conflict.
Source: Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk
