Sammy Hagar Clears the Air About David Lee Roth

Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar tells Howard Stern he has no hard feelings for his predecessor in the band, David Lee Roth. On the contrary, he says it would have been great to share the stage with him.
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[@andrewmachado6988]

Sammy and Michael seem like very likeable guys. I’m happy that their still playing music together.

[@Greg042869]

Michael's great. He's just happy he has been so fortunate in his life. Counts his blessings. I'm not in a position to be so content, but I'd like to be that way some day.

[@kamuelalee]

Me too, classy dudes!

[@Meat-popsikle]

@@Greg042869 Michael is one of the most underrated guys in rock! He can play his ass off and sing his ass off. He never got the credit he should have for his contribution to VH. Eddie and Alex are two of the greats musicians of all time and they had an equally talented bass player. Never heard either one of the VH brothers ever say anything good about Michael or Sammy. Michael took in the ass from the VH brothers on the last tour and signed a waiver to never get royalties again from his efforts in the band. Hell they even took his image off of the website and other stuff. Says a lot about the VH brothers. Sammy is a class act and it is no surprise that Sammy and Mike are BFF's.

[@clubredken13]

Sammy's 71? He looks like he's 51. Or 50. Something like that.

[@Robert_St-Preux]

I love Sammy, but take away the peroxide, the shades, the clothes, the makeup and whatever el$e, and yeah, he'd look 71.

[@jaysonvance594]

Sammy always strikes me as an easy going guy. He always has a smile on his face.

[@davidmerlin3344]

Jayson Vance He’s actually a loon. Dave is not normal. Michael and Sammy are REAL guys, easy going and fun.

[@newavatar2947]

He's a good guy to model after attitude wise that's for sure!

[@mariai9549]

an attitude to live by. btw, His book "Red" is interesting. He started a fire alarm company and a travel agency business

[@vonholland64]

Jayson Vance he struck me as a narcissist a number of times And very bitter or quite vindictive.

[@joeysplats3209]

Except when somebody's going 55 in the left lane.

[@ws4jb]

Sammy seems like a dude that is just content, life worked out pretty well for him and he’s having a blast and appreciates it.

[@drewoasis]

I can't believe Sammy is 71! So young still

[@williamwilson6499]

I had to look that up. Damn...

[@dannyspitzer1267]

He looks and sounds great

[@_Only_Zuul]

i can't believe that!!!😳😳😳

[@yourthebest7942]

drewoasis Damn, I had no idea. He looks great considering the lifestyle.

[@theDavidChannel1]

Holy shit! Sammy Hagar is 71 and looks 56, meanwhile David Lee Roth is 64 and looks 74!

[@orangecrush5512]

Sammy Hagar just seems like a legitimately decent dude.

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

Sammy and Michael Anthony are real class... truly professional

[@timsears951]

definitely agree ...

[@samuelherman4859]

You really love Rock n Roll man I seen you ,commenting in another videos

[@quinnrollen]

Hands down! The 2 of them carry more class than the other 3 knuckleheads who were in Van Halen (sans Gary Cerone).

[@88rollins]

I've yet to see an interview or read an article with Sammy Hagar where he is anything but a genuine, decent, and funny human being. A true class act in this increasingly screwed up world. It's refreshing and instills some level of hope within me.

[@rapinjohn1]

Dave is Dave's biggest fan and Dave is most impressed by Dave.

[@carldavis1407]

David Lee Trump, lol

[@GTUF]

And dave will always be better than sammy

[@I_love_liberal_tears]

@@GTUF Wrong. Dave is the better entertainer, but Sammy is way better singer. I'll take better singer any day. Because who cares how well I guy can dance on stage its rock, I want a badass singer

[@joepermenter7228]

You follow, You dig.

[@jaysonvance594]

I like that. Lol

[@quiksix25]

He's 71?!?! He looks 50

[@jimmyroberts1198]

Money keeps a person preserved.

[@dang3740]

Tequila does the body good💪

[@IamRaloPib]

Jimmy Roberts not necessarily...can cause a person to land 6 feet under a lot earlier as well. He just knew how to say when...something Eddie could never do and it's turned him into a complete POS as a person.

[@thedragonlee76]

Money,fame... cocaine...you don't age!

[@guitarsrcool4922]

@@jimmyroberts1198 it does the opposite more often.

[@veerchasm1]

I’m glad to hear Eddie and Sammy worked out their differences before Eddie passed

[@OutOnTheTiles]

The summer of ‘86 was my summer of 5150

[@TheMasonator777]

You know what? Me too. Also the summer of “Eat ‘em and Smile”. Never got caught up in the drama. Both fantastic albums.

[@larsonsixstudios]

Summer nights and my radio.

[@SonnyGTA]

I believe the summer of ‘86 was everyone’s summer.

[@bermripper]

Dude, THAT is the truth!!!!!

[@musicmamma]

Was the best summer of my life....

[@TheMasonator777]

Sammy Hagar is pure class. What a cool guy. So is Mike... So sad that the others that come from this camp can’t realize they’ve already proved themselves. They could just relax and have fun with it like Sam. Instead, it’s pointless head butting.

[@TheMasonator777]

I want to PLAY like Eddie. I want to BE like Sammy.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

TheMasonator777 - I want to play like Eddie and I want Sammy’s money.

[@TheRockinDonkey]

Honestly, I'd rather play like Sammy. Eddie's thing has become trite at this point

[@SonnyGTA]

I want to DANCE like Gregory Hines. I want to EAT like Guy Fieri.

[@TripletDad3]

I'd settle for playing like Sammy too. He's not a bad guitarist. I saw him trading ribs with Eddie at one of their concerts, and the dude can play.

[@jeremysears4263]

I would like to have Eddies technical abilities but ultimately develop and master my own style. I'd live to have, and am getting closer and closer to Sammies personality. At least his open acceptance of things being what they are but still being positive about yourself and optimistic about life. Living it.

[@kenarthur6253]

Sammy and Michael look so relaxed and happy. Great for them! Wish DLR, Ed and Alex could also relax and enjoy life.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Ken Arthur - I doubt you’d find a more relaxed cat that Diamond Dave!

[@markchidester6239]

Eddy seems to have settled down, probably got away from the booze and whatever else he was doing. Sounds like the booze is what split them up. Good to see him doing better!

[@Devlins10]

When Sammy roasted Eddie for roasting Micheal that was awesome.

[@EvilHippy38]

Hagar, though. The guy's got such a big heart.

[@RoelCyborg]

yea forgiveness, love, caring , understanding humble and honesty and friendship good music good voice

[@doubleddrummer]

Best part of this was Jason Bonham, "YEAH!" ha ha

[@Chris-fo8wp]

Sammy Hagar is a real class act..always, ran into him way back in Cabo, and could have not been nicer or more accommodating to his fans!!

[@lawrencerinehart5747]

Only one Red Rocker and only one Diamond Dave. What would Van Halen be without either one of them?

[@revolutionday1]

Amen, brother.

[@tommyboy1675]

Dave was a better frontman, Sam was a better vocalist.

[@Room-qd7pl]

Guess they’d have been stuck with Gary Cherone

[@catjudo1]

Tanking with Gary Cherone. Although to be fair, the Cherone songs weren't VH's best. Cherone was good in Extreme, but I don't think he had a chance in Van Halen. Too much drama.

[@SonnyGTA]

Van Halen

[@grobbler1]

Dave's a showman and Sammy is a musician. Both eras were terrific in different ways.

[@georgemallory797]

I was a huge HUGE Van Halen fan from 1982 on and when Sammy signed on we were all skeptics, but it worked, for some weird reason. It was a new sound yet the rest of the band seemed to mature and rise to a whole new level with Sammy. It's crazy to think that they were both so good as lead singers, yet totally different. Unique.

[@lonewolf1053]

Agreed.. VH and Hagar were a good match and Ed's playing and songwriting matured... and early days with Roth were awesome.. I liked both eras..

[@lauroneto3360]

Lee Roth is entertaining. He is flamboyant. He is exuberant. And he is looney. That’s why he is absolutely what he is. Period.

[@JokersWild70]

He's still a goofball who can't sing, can't entertain, and is a self absorbed dick.

[@fishypictures]

Michael Anthony has never spoke out or said anything negative about any of the other Van Halan guys even though they didn’t treat him so good. That’s why he and Sammy got along so well, Sammy is the same way although he ain’t no angel either.

[@kpsa7108]

I personally rather Van Halen songs with DLR but I do enjoy Hagar live and much rather him as just a person

[@stacygross8279]

I saw Sammy in Jacksonville. He sang, "Heavy Metal".

[@shawndonley3549]

Never seemed like Sammy was trying to fill Dave's shoes. They were a different thing all together.

[@mafia_dave32]

A guy I work with use to do security for a large venue near me and he was told do not talk to Sammy because he wont stop talking to you . You have a job to do .

[@genemugler4917]

Sammy and Mike are total class!

[@jasonvredenburg4839]

Gene Mugler totally agree

[@justinphillips5268]

Sammy is just so humble. What a great man.

[@FlowFinderUSA]

I saw the 5150 tour at the Meadowlands arena in 1986-87. Sammy was up on the scaffolding and actually almost fell off...Insane! I loved that album so much I physically wore out the tape...no shit.

[@SebastianRamirez-sm7zp]

Bugsy Siegel yeah they recorded him singing Ain’t talkin bout Love it looks awesome but terrifying for Sammy

[@rrguitar1]

Ah yes the meadowlands. At the time, is was still called the Brendan Bryrn arena. Lots if great shows there! 5150 is a classic album !!!

[@jdecarlo99]

Bugsy Siegel He did the same thing in Pittsburgh... he was up on the lighting rig and I thought I was going to witness his death!

[@charlescanning7918]

Only ever seen this on the Live without a net dvd! But I guess that’s why it’s called live without a net! During ain’t talkin’ bout love running about in the scaffolding

[@paulym9969]

Bugsy i seen them here in Kansas City at the Kemper Arena in 1986, he disappeared for a min and then boom tbere he was spot light shining on him up in the rafters..lol best summer of my life I was 17

[@Truecrimequeen68]

It's VHs loss. You are a legend Sammy and Michael.

[@eyellgeteven9928]

They definitely deserve better than they got from the VH brothers.

[@davepatek6296]

I want to know why Jason Bonham laughed when Sammy said he sang with better singers. Mike gave him a look like "WTF are you doing?"

[@SimirJohnson]

I always preferred Sammy over David anyway. The guy can still kill it.

[@guitarttimman]

I like him, but DLR was better for Van Halen. But, nobody touches what Sammy did in Montrose. Now THAT is some rocking.

[@RetroCat31]

The Howard Stern Show is the best place for rock n rollers to promote their music. Now more than ever, for sure :)

[@irmasil3]

I can't remember Sammy talking down anybody from the VH band ever, even in the worst times....Professional to say the least.

[@3313-c2j]

It would have been great hear Dave sing with Michael Anthony again

[@SkyFireDrone2022]

Sammy gets out there with the fans, and he gets plenty of sunshine. That’s his secret. Love you,man! 😎

[@ToddieBender]

Sammy and Michael Anthony’s harmonies are everything!

[@keithcitizen7314]

Dave is a great vocal performer, Sammy is the Red Rocker.

[@volvoplz9209]

2004. I can't believe it has been so long. Geez.

[@tdalloutdoors4293]

Right!? Crazy how time goes by.

[@scraeling7310]

It was all great music! Dave was great! Sammy was great! Eddie's genius made it all sound great! True synchronicity! I don't mean to detract from any of the other band members either, loved them all! Live happy and healthy, one and all!!!! Most of all, thank for the music and all the good times!!!!

[@jackstevenson4679]

What a laid back guy. Being that relaxed is why he looks so young.

[@xr4ti548]

Sammy always seems to be in the right state of mind. Chill, happy and relaxed. That something many people don't have in their life.

[@goodolboy123]

The problem with Dave was on Joe Rogans podcast....He always had to be 'David Lee Roth.'

[@bibby42]

It's so excruciating to hear him talk, and he is like that all the time. I like the guy but he needs to tone it down a bit now. I think even Joe at times was like "Wtf, guy. stop being so weird."

[@RoelCyborg]

David come on ,, ther you have to go and be David again , ~_*

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

David Nucera - I really enjoyed DLR with Rogan. He is brilliant actually. I thought the whole thing was incredibly entertaining.

[@MetalMike38]

I agree, but I do think Dave has developed at least a little bit of respect for Sam because he talked about the Love songs Sammy did with VH and I got the impression that he admired them to a certain degree.

[@randywissler9923]

That's how Dave is! The motor is always on!!

[@0AlphaAndOmega0]

I met sammy 5 years ago. He's one cool cat!!!

[@benjaminchartier6458]

Cheech and Chong:"It's me,Dave,I got the stuff!" "No,Dave's not here!"

[@creepshowcrate]

Right, man, Dave, now will you OPEN UP THE DOOR??

[@ZAYAZOfficial]

Benjamin Chartier 😂😂

[@JohnSmith-gq9gn]

Put the bong down.

[@goodbar440]

Howard Stern reminds me of a middle-aged Alan Alda

[@kalebpost20]

Mr. Goodbar the voice yes! Looks? . . .

[@jamescarter3196]

@@kalebpost20 The voice and inflections of Alda are way more important than the looks

[@summersnow1779]

Sammy has the best attitude in the music business as it gets. He has no jealousy or grudges against anybody in the business. He praises the great guitar players and vocalists and is so honest how can you not love the guy. Anyone who cannot get along with Sammy has the problem. It's not him.

[@markchidester6239]

They were two completely different bands, love them both!

[@diningroomfish5470]

Saw David in 2015 with VH the guy is awesome

[@Tcat421]

Sammy is a classy guy, always, you gotta admire him, because he could really dis Van Roth if he wanted to but he stays classy and doesn't do it.

[@joe5734]

Sammy has always been a super cool classy guy. A great rocker who loves music.Dave well he just loves dave.

[@martinvali8347]

Sammy is one classy guy. True to his roots and loves his job...entertains the fans and play good music.

[@thegreenberetlife0191]

Sammy is the real deal and completely cool. VH had their best years when he was there...

[@diegoantonio1380]

Every time I think about the existence of what was “Van Hagar”, my soul gets depressed. I wished I could’ve seen “Van Hagar” in 1986 in New Haven when they recorded “Live without a net”. That dvd was the reason I became a musician. I love Sammy with Van Halen, he added a very interesting sound to the group with his so awesome voice. Thanks for this video.

[@heathshuffield1515]

Sammy is one of the most coolest guys ever!!

[@mrchopsticks3]

Sammy's autobiography "Red" is one of the best books I've ever read. I hate reading and rarely read books, but I couldn't put it down and didn't want it to end. I almost felt like I was having beers and bullshitting with him, it was that good.

[@Chibekoe]

Dave knew he couldn't sing on Sammy's level and that's why he avoided him throughout that whole tour. That said, I can't believe Dave still won't speak to him though.

[@MegaTriumph1]

Van Halen was great for Sammy and David Lee Roth was great for Sammy. I really enjoyed David's since of humor it hit me right on the laugh button. As far as who wins? well I feel David's loss was hard felt since he was so entertaining. I like them all and feel everything was a miss understanding that could of been avoided. Life happens and new trails were formed. Bring them all back!.

[@philwright2480]

*sense*

[@s.hudson7524]

I kind of think the other member of Van Halen were jealous of David Lee Roth. Sammy kept his ego in check, so that helped him stay with Van Halen....but now they're jealous of Sammy.

[@DarkKhagan]

Mega Triumph1 I agree, i also liked both Dave and Sammy eras of Van Halen. I wish VH could plan a tour with Sammy's band "The Circle." Maybe then they could all play some songs together to make all of their fans happy! 😀

[@DanMyte]

All the Sammy haters on here are left in the rearview mirror... Ain't no stopping now.....

[@alexandermillan9492]

They all driving 55

[@taoist32]

Daniel Wissert I don’t know anyone who hates Sammy. Saw a couple concerts of his about ten years ago. Guy is amazing.

[@voodoochild1975az]

Never got the hate. I love Roth, seen him several times with and without VH... love his style, his stories... why the fuck does that mean I am supposed to hate Sammy?!? Love his shit too for totally different reasons. Never took a side, still wont. Love 'em both.

[@b-radg916]

It's funny. I LOVED Sammy Hagar as Sammy Hagar, but I wasn't a fan of Van Hagar. Never hated him, though.

[@FUCKINGENIOUS]

I dont care for Van Hagar

[@rickie5150]

I watched these guys blow the roof off of the World Theatre on June 7th, 2019...... What an incredible show !!! There's nobody like Sammy Hagar... The Red Rocker !!! I'm so blessed to have seen this band of great musicians / great men, rock the shit outta the house !!! Thank You God !!!

[@timbartos868]

Sammy Hagar is a class act. I've seen him 3 times solo & once with Vanhalen, he killed it EVERY TIME

[@1967mcm]

Taking the high road is always better.

[@kornfreak78]

Nothing against David Lee Roth what so ever, but I will always prefer Sammy Hagar as the lead singer of Van Halen. I don't give a damn if people say that's blasphemy or not.

[@richboshart1201]

foreigner fan Yeah, Jump is especially so heavy.

[@Vichedges]

@foreigner fan I just said that too. These guys that prefer Hagar just like pop better. The Van Hagar records were more mainstream pop whereas the DLR era was real rock. Nothing VH did with Hagar can touch the best of the Roth era with VH.

[@MetalDad62]

@@richboshart1201 Heavy on synthesizer

[@motley331]

How cool is Sammy Hagar. Seriously! This is an amazing man.

[@leighamos489]

Couldn't Sammy just give Dave some Free Singing lessons

[@SJReid82]

Love the red rocker! Hagar-era Van Halen will forever be my favorite.

[@djnphaze]

Once again Sammy PROVES why he’s better than DLR. 😂 Humility. ....and he sings better lol

[@mcwhorter141mcwhorter8]

I hope Sammy and Dave can come together someday .

[@michaellane2529]

They better hurry up...the clock is ticking.

[@vh8765]

Hell no! Sammy, Eddie, Alex and Michael would be the ultimate Van Halen reunion. (my opinion, of course)

[@josepheschman2466]

Why?? Sammy doesn't need Dave. What's the point in "coming together"?

[@deanb024]

McWhorter 141 never gonna happen... Dave's ego just can't handle it. He can't stand the thought of sharing the spotlight with anyone else. Remember when they showed up together for MTV music awards. Dave really thought it was all about him and his return to the spotlight... JS

[@PixieintheMainframe]

I love listening to them all and I think the egos robbed the world of some great music, but we're all extremely grateful for what they gave. Thank you Sammy and Mike for continuing the legacy with the band and leaving the bitterness behind. I wish Ed, Alex and Dave would rejoin the party and bring Gary in tow, as they wouldn't all need to be in the same act.

[@janelaughrin5153]

Not taking anything away from the music Van Halen made with DLR, but I think the music with Sammy was on a whole other level!

[@patriciamunsch3920]

I've always loved Sammy . He must live a carefree life as he isn't aging. Always a red rocker

[@Rtie189]

I thank David for his Public Service as ENT.

[@RealJackHQ]

Sammy impressed me a lot here. He truly shines on.

[@peach495]

I saw Montrose in 1973 & Van Halen in 1987. You can't go wrong with Hagar regardless of who else is on stage with him. He's the show.

[@korgull8448]

"Dave? Dave? Dave's not here"

[@Mark-OutWest]

Saw them on the 5150 tour in Indy with BTO opening for them. What a show!

[@harryrupertus2075]

Good to see these guys out and about 🤣👍🍻🤘

[@mitch5077]

One of the greastest things Sammy ever said was, "I don't need new fans, I just want to keep the ones I have" There's Only One Way to Rock Baby is with Sammy "What a Guy" Hagar!

[@ICESTORM5150]

Love those guys ! Can't wait to see them on tour in May !!

[@COOLANDCONTROL3469]

THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS ABOUT SAMMY IS THAT HE'S HUMBLE & CORRECT.

[@kevinmartin9530]

Sammy Hagar is a Class Act and the real Red Rocker good job Sammy

[@DevilMaskMedia]

On albums I enjoy Dave's personality based "singing" way more than Sammy. It's all personality, and fits with that good time VH music better. However, it's quite clear that Sammy is the superior vocalist (by far), especially if you listen to Dave croak out tunes these days.

[@GTUF]

Its not opera. Who cares how "good" you are? This is rock n roll

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

@@GTUF Oprah? Or opera?

[@seabassseabass8835]

@@GTUF When did Oprah become a rock legend🤔 It's not rock science to write a coherent comment 😂

[@DevilMaskMedia]

​@@GTUF Oprah. 😂

[@GTUF]

@@The_Kirk_Lazarus oh shit i just saw what i typed out hahaha. You know what i mean tho

[@paulletchworth8127]

Red rider !!!!!! Sammy’s the best , wow the guy can still sing 👍👍👍👍love Howard !!!! The king of any media !!!!!!

[@paulletchworth8127]

Red Rocker not rider

[@mistermasada1829]

Eddie really F ' ed up a great thing.

[@machia0705]

David Lee Roth pulled a Charlie Sheen move.

[@Folma7]

I gotta admit it as well. When Roth left and Sammy entered I was “so-so” about it. But he blew me away. Sammy opened up a whole area. It was different...but it was also great.

[@billycain9890]

David Lee Roth might be the better performer but Sammy Hagar is the better singer the better guitar player and more talented

[@moncorp1]

Dave used to be a better performer. Now he looks like the emcee for a gay pride parade when he's on stage.

[@djdramademiks6823]

Not true. That was just Sammys way to diss David. David is a better singer tbh.

[@havitcold]

Sammy is the man! and a great example of how to treat your band mates other people and be successful

[@DanMyte]

Dave sang Sammy.... Van Halen cover Make It Last By Montrose with Sammy Hagar. It's on KZbin

[@jfallas]

51/50 is one amazing album.

[@monkeyman8265]

I feel bad saying it but I liked Van Halen’s music better with Dave but I like Sammy more as a person he just seems like a good guy.

[@Vichedges]

Yeah, I never liked VH with Sam but Same does seem like a cool guy.

[@corvettebmw]

I saw Sammy Hagar open for Boston in 1978, then open for Black Sabbath in 1980, then the Standing Hampton tour in 1983, love Hagar's solo stuff.

[@TheMNB]

Sammy has always been a great guy. I've been a fan since his days with Montrose, through his solo career, his time in VanHagar and beyond. I love his show on AXS, too. \m/ Red Rocker! \m/

[@guitartinman]

There is no way David Lee Roth could ever sing Dreams, but the little vocal scream that Dave did on record, Sammy cant do either. In general, Sammy can sing Dave, but not the other way.

[@Vichedges]

It wasn't Dave's vocals that made him great, although they were great for those early VH records. It was his shtick. I still laugh when I hear Unchained and the guy in the booth goes "give me a break Dave". Those early VH records were so funny and fun. Hot For Teacher? When Dave says "I don't feel tardy"? That's just funny. I much prefer Dave in VH. At least in their prime.

[@imannonymous7707]

DLH was an old school entertainer....love him or hate him he made you pay attention and thats what a front man does

[@jackthomas205]

Sammy really seems like a genuine person and seriously likable character!

[@Iluvbisquits]

I'll never forget MOR at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Summer of 1988. Sammy was suffering from a nasty cold, but VH came out and rocked the house proper!!! Thanks, Sammy!!!

[@goldsilverbullion1789]

David Lee Roth, better entertainer. Sammy Hagar, better human being. What’s more important?