Sammy Hagar Tried to Make Amends With Alex and Eddie Van Halen

Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar tells Howard Stern how he tried to reconnect with Alex and Eddie Van Halen. Watch Sammy’s full interview and performance on the SiriusXM app!
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[@heathbarker3004]

Michael Anthony is one class act.

[@michaelr.4878]

Totally. Based on all of the interviews and media I have read, watched and listened to for the last several decades, I have long said that Michael Anthony and David Ellefson from Megadeth are the two nicest, humble and down to earth 'rock stars' in the world. Despite being in huge bands, having millions of fans around the world and having anything they want at the snap of their fingers, both guys seem to have remained as 'normal guys'. It is very refreshing.

[@rhero1]

Heath Barker His vocals were so important in just about every Van Halen song. Burns my a** that he wasn’t on the reunion tour/album. (No offense to Wolfgang. It’s just not the same!)

[@bellmeisterful]

But Dave Mustaine is the coolest class act and everything else thats good.

[@brianreed1859]

Both

[@ericdaniel323]

Criminally underrated as a bass player too.

[@markboyd1696]

The Red Rocker is a rocker and a gentleman. So is Michael Anthony. I just love these guys.

[@jimmysapien9961]

For sure

[@commentfreely5443]

the red pecker

[@dannymontoya9469]

They both seem like the coolest dude's don't they

[@702ringo1]

I strongly agree!!!!!

[@bellmeisterful]

Until he drinks Cabo Wabo

[@MrDoneboy]

God bless Sammy for hooking back up with friend, Eddie Van Halen, before Eddie passed away!

[@VicM-xc9zb]

I'm not going to lie, I kinda choked up a little in now knowing that they did patch things up and that it was done the right way (away from the media etc.).. especially those wise words from Sammy after the fact that Eddie is no longer with us. R.I.P. Ed

[@dr.biscuits]

Michael is the kind of guy that everyone would want as a real friend. The guy is immense and without a doubt, he sits right at the top table of the classiest guys in Rock. A lovely, humble, and incredibly gifted bass player....it takes real talent to keep a beat the way Mike does.

[@eduardogonzaleznieto729]

Very good for Sammy Hagar. He made peace with Eddie before he died. And he also released any weight he was carrying over his shoulders. Very emotionally intelligent this guy is. And also talented. I have always loved his powerful voice.

[@jasonfritz838]

Man those Van Halen boys sure did know how to hold on to a grudge. I'm not saying that I wouldn't have wanted to strangle DLR at some point, but Sammy and Michael? Those are two mellow, down-to-earth dudes.

[@Danlovestrivium]

Agreed. But remember, Sammy all but refused to sing a lot of DLR/VH songs while they were together. He begrudgingly only sang a few of the biggest DLR/VH songs. I could understand some of the frustration from the VH side of the house. Even though the album was a flop, a lot of fans really enjoyed the concert tour when Gary Cherone took lead because a lot of old VH songs came back to live performance that had been missing for well over a decade. So there's always more than one side of the story. I'm sure VH felt like their band was being held hostage at times.

[@camcook7241]

Exactly!

[@Curt100]

Well said Jason!

[@jamescarlucci9867]

Sammy Hagar is a stand up person

[@kamuelalee]

Michael Anthony too

[@judethedude96]

No he's a singer

[@Mr360cuda]

Yes he is!

[@dianathompson7597]

Unless you need him to show up for work,,. Yes

[@stevegiu4232]

How do you know?¿??

[@seekingpeaceofself]

Eddie and Alex seem pretty easy to get along with; worship them, cater to their whims, and agree with everything they say. You'll be fine.

[@nellawell4976]

Thought you were talking about Dave

[@Riff5150]

You forgot you need to have the name Van Halen also

[@archieferrari]

I fixed Michael Anthony's dryer in the 90's in Glendora and he is a class act !!

[@muuriciodegollada3870]

Sammy you are a true rock star . You are a gentleman.

[@galacticscholarconsciousness]

FACT: Sammy indeed has evolved as a human being. BRAVO!

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

🎵that’s what makes us humans being🎵

[@jimmysapien9961]

I Respect him for being a Man !!!! Bravo 👏

[@cathridge]

He was always that way. Just a good and fair person. Not always about maturity. Sometimes it's just personality

[@heyfromdave1297]

NO ONE 'evolves' or 'changes', Jesus himself, who is God, said, 'which of you by taking thought, can add one cubit to his stature?' since adam and eve's sin against God in the garden of eden, ALL humanity are wicked, evil, depraved, bound, - they CANNOT change, only Jesus can change a person's heart and life.

[@justafanintexas7913]

Evolved into a professional asshole.

[@lautarodiaz7778]

Sammy is the kind of people we need in this world

[@banzairunner7860]

I agree with Sammy… The older you get, the less you want to deal with conflict and problems….. you eventually just want to let your guard down and tell everybody you love them regardless of what’s happened in the past.

[@CargoShorts7]

RIP Eddie Van Halen. Every band has their drama. VH is no different. Eddie was a legend who will live on forever.

[@josec8297]

I met this guy here in New Orleans at the mall years ago... Let me tell you guys... I was amazed how humble and nice he was... He even asked me if wanted to take a picture with him.. I have so much respect for him... Come on guys... We know who the asshole was!!

[@TheEarlymtv]

I love Sammy telling stories.. can listen to him all day..

[@LV_FUD80]

I love EVH as a guitarist. He's one of the best I've ever seen, live. But, the way he and Alex have treated the Sammy situation has gone from the standard band in-fighting to something that's just uncalled for. I'd love to see them all bury the hatchet, but I'm not holding my breath.

[@pray4mojo35]

I always like Sammy. Down to earth and so chill. He’s like a cool uncle who takes you places and is fun to hang out with. David was more of a older cousin who was cool to party with but obnoxious to be around for too long. Michael Anthony is just such a class act. The Van Halen brothers are childhood heroes and I’m sad Eddie is gone.

[@Sean2002FU]

Hate to say it but there is a long history of the v.h. brothers not being able to get along with people..... it's been going on for decades..

[@jeffalbillar7625]

Even his wife left him

[@robertschaffer1598]

BS if they can tolerate Roth they can tolerate anyone

[@kurtramirez6036]

Yeah look how long it took them to forgive David Lee Roth!

[@randyhooks1214]

@Rata 4U but who is STILL making good music. Hint: its not van halen.

[@brianhyland4140]

Rata 4U moved on to what? Doing nothing musically maybe, I’m a fan of DLR and Sammy but the VH brothers are obviously difficult to get along with. Sammy’s better off without them🎸

[@fawnteach8778]

🔷️🔷️🔷️ Let me get this straight, the Van Halen boys get rid of David Lee Roth and then they eventually get rid of Sammy Hagar and then they eventually get rid of Michael Anthony but they say everybody has issues - Got it.

[@surfallday6583]

You make more sense than my last girlfriend.

[@raysullya.k.amassholehead817]

And Gary Cherone ...lol...

[@diobrando5896]

You left out dimebag he even buried in with one of his to draw suspicion away from himself.

[@dianathompson7597]

Sammy would not show up for work,, he got fired

[@jjjames713]

I'll never forget the Creem magazine interview with Eddie when Dave was freshly-gone and the reasons were still unknown to the public, and Eddie made it sound like he fired Dave when that wasn't the truth, and in that magazine and Rolling Stone he mentioned "putting up with Dave's bullshit" as though that was the problem, but he came off pretty weak at the time, and exponentially more so in retrospect.

[@ChucksterOLove]

I love Sammy, he is such a loving guy who sincerely just wants happiness. Not to mention the fact that Sammy is the best live rock singer I HAVE EVER SEEN. I saw Van Hagar years ago and Sammy was the star of the show. His vocals were UNBELIEVABLE, not even so much as one wrong sour note. Sammy Hagar is the REAL DEAL.

[@noworries12]

chuckster he must be a solo artist...no place for him in VH

[@terrywhitmore6149]

Saw VH in Phoenix in 95 I believe, Sammy killed it!!!

[@markusaurelius777]

I saw VH with Sammy on vocals. He was amazing. Eddie was drunk onstage.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Sammy just seems like that dude you just wanna go have some wings with. Shout out to Mr Hagar, man 🤘🏽🏆

[@ColtraneTaylor]

Too late for that, Linda is dead and Denny and Paul are too old.

[@JClaus1221]

see Sammy made the mistake of not inviting Eddie and Alex's egos, you have to invite all four of them.

[@josephfrezza5822]

Very true!!

[@Weshopwizard]

He would’ve needed to get a bigger house.

[@robaguilar3246]

Yup you're absolutely right, you can't forget the egos.

[@stevescott200]

LOL

[@jchis9852]

LMAO!

[@trevorfoltz2808]

Sammy has always been one of best entertainers in the world, before during and after Van Halen . He’s a good guy and a real class act

[@brettglasow]

I love the red rocker.He is honest always happy & the life of the party. Like his music too!

[@timothycornell3032]

I saw Sammy in 1983 He's still rocking! He's a great guy!

[@corvettebmw]

I also saw Sammy's Standing Hampton tour in 1983, he played two and a half hours with no opening band, i bought a shirt at the show that say's Hagar Kicks Ass on the back, great concert.

[@LC-tr4ou]

Where you see him?

[@brickfacemortar4432]

I saw him in 1974 in Montrose.

[@j.t.thomas1859]

@@daves7079 ohh shut the fuck up

[@SuperReallyNice]

Same... the red rocker outdoor arena fuc kin ROCKED!

[@kennethsmith6530]

Totally agree and in alignment with Sammy's approach. Almost a loving detachment. He's a passionate guy, yeah, a Libra.

[@BazookaToe]

So is Dave.

[@jasongregg6630]

Kenneth Smith yep..Sammy and I share the same birthday. 😀 Libra’s definitely want to keep things balanced. Lol

[@depaola63]

Sammy is 50% Italian ( from beautiful Monterey, Ca.) we are " Passionate ! "

[@brucevincent3813]

I'm also a libra. I seriously doubt that DLR is a libra. He's way to much of an egotistical asshole to be a libra

[@geraldhague6170]

Life is too short to hold grudges live &let live

[@jeffsullivan2044]

Thanks to Sammy, I became a fan of Van Halen. That was 1986, long after the group was established.

[@anico21]

Michael Anthony is a true profesional. You can tell how genuine of a guy he is.

[@cherylb2008]

Sammy has a great band and a great friend in Michael Anthony. He’s got such a loving attitude and he is in fantastic shape to perform. MA is a gem.

[@crushingalldeceivers]

In the 80's I thought Sammy was pretty cheeseball with his red jumpsuit and all, but then I discovered Montrose and heard the man speak, now I respect the man and his music greatly

[@copykon]

They did reconcile. Wolfie was the one that made it all happen. Thanks wolfgang.

[@sttarch5150]

You need to watch the whole interview on Sirius. I think it's one of the best interviews I've seen and heard on Howard's show in a long time. That guitarist is absolutely awesome, and I really appreciate that he plays in his own way, not anyone else's.

[@Robert-li4cr]

Sammy and Michael are both two of the classiest guys in music. And still blow the roof off where ever they play !

[@danrgoodnight9345]

Sammy for the win.

[@manuelchorens1047]

Sammy's outstanding! From his Montrose days to Full Circle. He's a rocking and rolling machine.

[@davidlella8411]

Most Humble Dude In the Game... MLH&R 👊😎🎸🎵

[@ducamuk]

Sammy is a stand up type of guy. I have mad respect for him and Mike Anthony. They appear to be the two most mature people that evolved from Van Halen.

[@55Porter]

I say Cherone is the most mature.

[@RawloftheDead]

Sammy is an awesome man and good for him for trying to make up and not holding grudges. This was a great interview

[@korey1576]

They’ll take it to the grave. Sammy and Michael won’t.

[@davidklepak961]

Korey absolutely agree

[@heyfromdave1297]

forgiveness is a powerful thing-it frees you and frees the person/s you forgive, but to keep it inside-harbour bitterness, grudges, etc. -it will eat you alive

[@thomaspick4123]

Too bad Sammy is not a Christian. He questioned if there is an afterlife. He has a good band now, people are happy. Keep it that way. Dennis DeYoung has a great band, he should never go back to Styx. David Crosby has a good band. David should never go back to CSY&N. That Three Dog Night guy has a good band. He should never go back to Three Dig Night.

[@joshuanewburger]

they're ALREADYdead

[@jamesmorgan2064]

Too late.

[@Homelessgroyper]

who’s here after hearing about eddie?

[@bradlafferty6076]

Me

[@venganzamujer354]

I am. I’m mad that I didn’t patronize them more not realizing what genius they were. But educate me about what the feud between Eddy and this man was?

[@PastaRulla]

Well... not Eddie.

[@joelcornelius7918]

Excellent news - I really enjoy listening to Sammy talk. Sounds very level headed and clear

[@MrDlt123]

Sammy and Michael are a better class of human being anyway.

[@danrgoodnight9345]

THIS

[@Aaron-zh4kj]

That's what makes us...

[@joshuanewburger]

GLASS?! whogivesashitaboutGLASS?!

[@madbear860]

DLR said,” being in VH is like riding a bicycle through sand.”

[@edsphone6952]

Good one

[@stacydaly6816]

Madbear Mike that so sounds like something he would say 🤦‍♀️

[@jeffturner6698]

🤣🤣🤣 love Diamond Dave. Always choice words from the toastmaster

[@joshuanewburger]

SN😤W's m🤭re LIKEit

[@manuelpuente7336]

Madbear Mike David always have a way with words

[@markwhitely4021]

Sammy we love you.

[@anarchy7409]

I have listened to the Red Rocker for along time, and lately I have realized he is the coolest rock star ever. I do not know why it has taken this long to realize this. Great role model for all musicians.

[@myopinion1845]

Sammy has got it figured out, just like Mike. They both realized the importance of life, friends and regrets. Way to go. When I grow up I want to be like those guys

[@ericjensen9091]

I never believed it was entirely Dave's or Sammy's fault for the breakups.

[@Zepster77]

The “snubbing” of Michael by VH is on a whole ‘nother level than anything Hagar experienced

[@linklindsey5658]

Sammy is a class act.

[@JoeyM007]

... what a shame, they were SO GOOD together! I just don’t understand life sometimes smh. 5150 is an all time classic for me! Thanks VH for helping create some incredible memories 👊🏼.

[@Suspicious22]

take no enemies to the grave ...brilliant sammy , thank you for that 😁

[@cactuscanuck6802]

Very wise words 👍

[@kamuelalee]

Great way of thinking!

[@EarthChickadee]

bad cactus, Indeed ` very wise! There *IS* an "afterlife". Actually, it is *way* more "real" "over there" than it is here. Some years ago, I died (as in stone cold, not breathing, kaput, gone, *dead* ). That event (NDE) changed my life *forever* *GOD IS LOVE* So very Vast and Eternal that even those words can not even begin to aptly describe the *PURE LOVE* that God truly *IS* The. Words. Do. Not. Exist. I am not sure if you have ever read the gospel account of Jesus, but I do indeed *KNOW* why He tells those Pharisee leaders that they do err in not knowing Scripture nor the Power of God. God is the God of Abraham, He is the God of Isaac, and He is the God of Jacob ~~ He is the God of the *LIVING* and *not* the "dead" ..... Think on that last statement very long and hard for just a moment! "Over yonder" where God *IS* ~~ *IS* ~~ the *Land of the living* .... It certainly makes this place in which we live look like a cold, *dead* , illusion ~~~ There is *no* comparison! I most assuredly did *not* want to come back "here" ....... Much *love* indeed ~~~~

[@Geotubest]

Love Sammy Hagar. An inspiration on how to live life.

[@scottyd2262]

I liked Sammy even before he joined Van Halen. Which is rare in Australia because most people had never even heard of him before that over here. I was lucky to have an American family friend that is a great guitarist and he put me onto Montrose and better yet influenced me to start playing myself

[@stephenshepherd1917]

"Why can't we be Friends" "Why can't we be Friends" "Why can't we be Friends" "Why Can't this be L0ve?

[@markyncole]

Because I love you but I don't love you love you.

[@detomasopantera1966]

👌👌👌

[@jchis9852]

Sammy or Michael aren't the problem. The fact that Eddie and Alex aren't playing with a full deck of cards is the problem.

[@CP-kb1du]

They are playing nothing right now and have not since Sammy Left and Dave arrived

[@rulinghabs]

The fact that he stepped in after DLR and they kicked ass says a lot. Saw them in concert in the late 80’s. awesome show.

[@elusive1970]

No matter where you stand on his music Sammy has put in efforts just to have peace. Seriously....what more can he do? Class act Sammy.

[@jonaspatterson9551]

Sammy is all class. Rip Eddie

[@TippiGordon]

There's a point in life when you figure it out. When you realize whatever you thought was important when you were younger--money, fame, power, influence, whatever--isn't as important as finding peace in the relationships in your life. Some people realize that sooner than others, and some unfortunately never quite get there. I'm not particularly a fan of Sammy Hagar's music or Van Halen's music, but I have profound respect for Sammy Hagar the person for finding that place of peace and wanting to extend it to others.

[@mattgyure8420]

If you can’t get along with Sammy their is something wrong with YOU 👉

[@shantheman6879]

That's not a bad thing. That way you don't end up making sucky music.

[@meow_bastard]

*there

[@GenghisKen]

Agreed. Sammy is the coolest dude

[@professortweedypooper3549]

Met Sammy outside the CaboWabo, wearing shorts, sandals riding a ATC, years ago and he seemed like a real cool guy

[@smuketherealbigboyman]

The van halen brothers will find a way to fight with fuckin santa claus

[@dalejefferies4536]

Sammy is and always has been a Class Act!👍🎸

[@bakersfieldreports4836]

Eddie Van Halen, legendary rock guitarist, dead at 65 Van Halen's Rest in PEACE

[@mch1684]

Sammy is class act. Pure rocker.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Truly the VanHalen’s loss not to be friends with Sammy and Mike. Life is too short.

[@kamuelalee]

Exactly, too petty and weird.

[@erickleefeld4883]

Especially since Sammy and Mike say they’re totally resolved about not making music with the brothers again, and moving on. They just don’t want any personal grudges.

[@e.l.norton]

It's not a loss if you don't care. I've had old friends try to rekindle with me. I have no interest. Life moves on. I have no need of those people in my life. I get it. Ed's got his health to focus on. The guy has been sick. He's got more important things on his mind.

[@rfd73]

It is great to see Michael enjoying music again, he deserves all the admiration and respect

[@ef8712]

Met Michael Anthony in '05 when he (and his family) came into the Maui Tacos restaurant I was managing on Maui. Dude was cool af. I comped his meal and gave him some Maui Tacos swag. Next day he comes back and gives me a t-shirt and a framed autographed photo and says, "thanks very much for yesterday." Class act.

[@TheDoeboyjt]

Sammy is such a great person. He’s so down to earth and would be cool to hang out with. He has fame and money but acts like a regular man. That’s so cool 😎

[@charlieray5098]

Sammy, has always been a true stand up person.. much respect for reaching out..I’m no where near the situation he was in but within the last year I’ve reached out to people that began to hate on me and regardless of them getting back to me I still felt I was doing the right thing by trying to mend old wounds..but in Sammy and Mikes case their wounds are much deeper...holding bitterness only hurts the one holding..

[@nickrenzo6285]

Sammy Hagar is a class act and stand up guy who is very humble.

[@sbgoldma]

Gotta love Sammy 👍👍🎸🎸🎵 I hope I look half as good when I'm 71 !!!

[@ericlikestowander7510]

Is that Jason bonham on drums?

[@davidnissim589]

I’m glad that Sammy and Michael have a new band. They’re obviously friends and the VH brothers obviously don’t want anything to do with them, so let them enjoy do their own thing. They made themselves a legacy with VH, they deserve to have a little more creativity on their hands.

[@joelewishenry7886]

Sammy is pure class of a human being. He made his peace with Eddie. RIP.

[@Ednerd]

I don't think Eddie would be friends with anyone as happy as Sammy. Misery loves company. And hanging out with Sammy probably just kills Eddie because Eddie is miserable and Sammy is loving every minute of his life.

[@melindanash555]

Best comment!

[@depaola63]

excellent point !!

[@aschule5684]

Rata 4U .......... Annnnd by "new chapter" you're referring to getting back together with a washed up narcissist that can't sing anymore and should be the professor at "clown collage" for the sake of money and ego gratification, VH is nothing more than a nostalgia band now🤔

[@aschule5684]

Ednerd you couldn't be more right about that and nothing for nothing but if I'd ever been lucky enough to have a wife like Valerie Bertonelli and fucked it up I think I'd be miserable too!

[@CodyCole80]

Rata 4U Good point. Nobody owes anybody a friendship. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@dmarkj22]

Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar are not only rock legends they are also classy human beings.

[@barretohb]

Sam is a wise dude!

[@docvader2926]

Dang-Sammy hasn’t aged 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Ogrematic]

I love Sammy Hagar, Micheal Anthony and Howard. Thank you guys for all that you've given us. I hope it works out for you. If other people don't wanna accept that too bad.

[@kevinkraushaar5655]

Great guy.

[@aadam3692]

Not even a huge fan of his music but man, what a nice guy.

[@Lipo]

I always love Sammy Hagar. He's an amazing musician. I really dig his musical style.

[@gallopingnuns6732]

I first came across Van Halen via their OU812 album. I only knew VH with Sammy as lead. Then I educated myself, grabbed their catalog and started listening to earlier/later stuff. Sammy was and remains their best vocalist in my view.

[@1tdillon]

Don't know if Eddie does interviews anymore, but I would love to know his true feeling on not being able to perform an entire catalog of good music (the Sammy years). He wouldn't be honest anyway. But, you know as a human it is eating him up inside, especially having to listen to DLR struggle through every damn song of the old catalog. Just gotta say, Eddie and the crew are getting old, this is no way to leave a legacy. DLR and Sammy have both been huge parts of Eddie and VH's evolution. It really is a shameful way to leave things.

[@rbagel55]

1tdillon I agree EVH screwed up being a control freak. Yeah he is a fantastic guitarist, but he couldn't have done it alone. Now Eddie's health is going downhill but Sammy & Micheal Anthony are still going strong.

[@MobstahLobstah]

Sammy is the quintessential rockstar, man

[@paulkatz9772]

Sammy doesn't need van Halen. He is the ultimate cool person I ever met. Met him at his book signing a few years ago. Rock on Sammy.

[@lephilosopheinconnu3952]

I agree!

[@MrJackal43]

Sammy is a zen master, like the Dude.... f the Van Halen’s.

[@kamuelalee]

The Dude abides

[@slappymcbutterballs7326]

I was a Sammy hater when VH split (TEAMROTH)...but I've grown to really love this guy, and it helped develop a new appreciation for the Hagar era of Van Halen. I love the aggressiveness of the early era, but songs like 5150, Naturally Wired and many others have really grown on me.

[@dannymontoya9469]

Sam Halen baby 😉

[@pattyhays487]

Alex and Eddie needed Sammy more than Sammy needed Van Halen.

[@dougdenny5969]

It kills me to see this band that was such a big part of my adolescence fight like this.these guys were gods to me

[@Danielo197]

*I admire Sammy for his understanding and honesty, taking the high road, being the better person. He just wants to move on with his life and be happy. Good for him.*

[@lorimrasek7611]

I remember watching this video when it came out last year and I thought how sad that these guys who at one time were so close won't even acknowledge or put their differences aside. Happy to report in 2020 they did, Stern read an email from Sammy the day of Eddies death, Sammy's right, make amends before you leave this world. RIP EVH may your soul fly.

[@SombraPiloto]

Eddie is a guitar god but if forced to choose I’d be Team Sammy/Mikey. Two supercool dudes.

[@taffycat93]

I am definitely old school and like David Lee Roth as the front man. BUT... Sammy is such a great and talented guy!

[@cnedwick]

Sammy seems like such a grounded nice guy

[@jerseyrd1086]

Heartbreaking knowing that Sammy and Michael were trying to open up lines of communication sooner.

[@RedArrow2007]

As it turns out, they made up in secret, texting for months before Ed passed away.

[@MCAULF1]

Sammy has the right attitude. We need more of it.

[@Stratisfied22]

Sammy has to be the coolest guy rock and roll has ever seen. Seems like he has a heart of gold.