Sammy Hagar believes Alex Van Halen’s refusal to communicate stems from this reason

e song and his upcoming Las Vegas residency that will feature his entire music career, including his tenure with Van Halen. In the discussion, Hagar touched on his ongoing 21-year dispute with Alex Van Halen. While Hagar remains uncertain about the drummer’s silence towards him, he speculated on potential reasons for their strained relationship.

In a candid moment, Hagar recounted a recent dream about Alex, expressing his frustration at not understanding the cause of their rift. The interview hinted at Hagar’s memoir as a possible source of Alex’s displeasure but dismissed it as the sole reason. Hagar mentioned conversations with industry insiders and proposed alternative explanations, such as resentment over the success of Cabo Wabo, a business venture shared with the Van Halen brothers that transferred control to Hagar after financial struggles.

Hagar went on to offer his personal interpretation of Alex’s grievances, suggesting that the drummer might resent his active music pursuits alongside former bandmate Michael Anthony. Hagar emphasized Alex’s potential incapacity to engage in new projects due to his instrumental role in Van Halen’s lineup, contrasting Alex’s songwriting limitations against his and Eddie Van Halen’s creative contributions to the band.

Acknowledging Alex’s reported health challenges and the recent loss of Eddie Van Halen, Hagar expressed understanding towards Alex’s circumstances while highlighting his pivotal role in keeping Van Halen’s legacy alive through continued performances and record sales. Despite the lingering tensions, Hagar affirmed his commitment to maintaining the band’s reputation and musical catalog.

Hagar’s much-anticipated Las Vegas residency, titled “Best of All Worlds,” is set to kick off at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Wednesday night, promising audiences a comprehensive retrospective of his multifaceted music career, including his iconic collaborations with Van Halen.