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David Lee Roth came out to duet with Teddy Swims on Jump at Stagecoach 2026, continuing their Coachella crossover moments. Roth called the performance a “45 mph summer ride” and reflected on how rock culture has evolved since his Van Halen days, while the duo electrified a dusty desert crowd with the classic hit.
David Lee Roth made a surprise Coachella appearance, joining Teddy Swims to perform Jump, then offered a playful backstage interview where he riffs on his name as an anagram, the festival’s free-spirited, rule-free vibe, and Van Halen’s legacy.
A countdown of Van Halen albums featuring David Lee Roth, ranked from 12 to 1, highlighting the Roth era's peak with the debut and 1984, while noting uneven moments across the mid- and late-80s releases.
Sammy Hagar paid tribute on Instagram to Grateful Dead co‑founder Bob Weir, who died Jan. 10 at 78 after battling cancer and lung problems. Hagar noted they were born two days apart (Hagar: Oct 13, 1947; Weir: Oct 16, 1947), recalled their shared moment performing “Loose Lucy,” and spoke of Weir as an elder and wise friend. Both men are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and Hagar continues to perform with his Best of Both Worlds band.
Sammy Hagar claims he was falsely portrayed as leaving Van Halen voluntarily, asserting he was pushed out and unfairly criticized by Eddie Van Halen, which caused ongoing tension and public disputes about their breakup.
Eddie Van Halen's iconic 1982 Kramer guitar, featured in his band Van Halen and a TV ad, will be auctioned for the first time in October, expected to fetch $2-3 million, with its public display marking the first in 40 years.
Sammy Hagar expressed his desire to reconcile with Alex Van Halen, stating he doesn't want to take their estrangement to his grave. Hagar, who is planning a Las Vegas residency featuring Van Halen classics, has also collaborated with Joe Satriani on a new song paying tribute to Eddie Van Halen. Despite past tensions, Hagar hopes to mend his relationship with Alex, emphasizing the importance of friendship over performing together.
Wolfgang Van Halen responds to David Lee Roth's previous rant, stating that he feels targeted by Roth's anger now that his father, Eddie Van Halen, is no longer alive. Roth had accused Wolfgang of nepotism and seeking attention on stage, but Wolfgang refutes these claims, asserting that Roth is full of crap. The ongoing feud between the two continues, with Wolfgang expressing his frustration at being dragged into the family drama.
Wolfgang Van Halen responds to David Lee Roth's disparaging remarks, suggesting that Roth is targeting him because his father, Eddie Van Halen, is no longer alive. Roth had claimed to have written "Eruption" and come up with the Frankenstein Strat, both of which are attributed to Eddie. Wolfgang, who played with Van Halen for years, expressed his reluctance to reunite with the band following his father's passing. Roth had accused Wolfgang of nepotism and recounted incidents where he felt disrespected by him during performances.
Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth unleashed a scathing rant against his former bandmate Wolfgang Van Halen in a YouTube segment, mocking him as a "nepo baby" and accusing him of seeking attention and causing trouble during their time together in the band. This comes after Roth also targeted Sammy Hagar in a similar rant. Wolfgang, who now fronts his own project, Mammoth WVH, has remained relatively quiet about Roth.
David Lee Roth criticized Wolfgang Van Halen in a YouTube video, accusing him of exhibiting poor judgment and complaining during tours, as well as kicking out Roth's guests, who were actually carrying paychecks for the road crew. The Van Halen singer's tirade included claims of mistreatment by Wolfgang, sparking controversy and highlighting the strained relationships within the band.
David Lee Roth criticizes Wolfgang Van Halen in a YouTube video, mocking him for benefiting from nepotism and alleging mistreatment of a backstage accountant. Wolfgang has not directly responded, but implied in a Rolling Stone interview that Roth was the reason a planned tribute concert for Eddie Van Halen didn't happen.
David Lee Roth criticized his former bandmate Wolfgang Van Halen in a YouTube video, calling him "this f-ckin' kid" and a "schlemiel," and accusing him of benefiting from nepotism and causing issues during their time in Van Halen. Wolfgang has not directly responded to Roth's comments, but implied in a previous interview that Roth was the reason a planned tribute concert for Eddie Van Halen didn't happen. The tensions between the surviving members of Van Halen continue to be evident following the band's end with Eddie Van Halen's passing in 2020.
Sammy Hagar, along with Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, and Jason Bonham, will embark on The Best of All Worlds tour, which will primarily feature songs from the Van Halen catalog. The tour will also include opening act Loverboy. Hagar and Anthony previously worked with Satriani in the supergroup Chickenfoot, but this will be their first time performing Van Halen songs together. The lineup is a combination of Chickenfoot and Sammy Hagar and the Circle, making it the closest thing to a Van Halen tour currently possible. The tour will include select songs from Hagar's solo career as well.
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar expresses disappointment at the surviving members of the band for not arranging a tribute concert in honor of the late Eddie Van Halen, calling it "ugly." Hagar blames the dysfunction within the band and states that it is not his responsibility to organize the event. Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen, previously mentioned that plans for a tribute concert fell through due to difficulties working with certain individuals.