Rock legend Sammy Hagar has shared his thoughts on David Lee Roth’s recent return to live performing, expressing support and respect for his former VAN HALEN bandmate.
Roth, the original frontman for VAN HALEN, performed his first full concert in over five years on May 3 at the 2025 M3 Rock Festival, held at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. His 75-minute set was packed with VAN HALEN classics, delivered with the help of guitarist Al Estrada and a team of four backing vocalists.
In a recent statement, Hagar commented on Roth’s return to the spotlight:
“I am happy that Dave is out there doing it like Mikey [former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony] and I,” Hagar said. “Supporting some of the greatest rock songs in history, like I said. The fans deserve it, good or bad.”
Hagar emphasized that both he and Roth are working to honor VAN HALEN‘s musical legacy in their own ways: “I believe we’re both doing our best and I’m actually happy. Dave is supporting his era and I will support mine as well as my solo career and side projects for the rest of my life.”
He concluded by encouraging fans to embrace both legacies: “Everyone should enjoy what we’re both trying to do. Keeping the music alive [and] his legacy is important, and so is the music both Dave and I wrote with Eddie [Van Halen, VAN HALEN guitarist].”
Roth will embark on a 21-date solo tour across the summer of 2025. The trek kicks off on July 22 in Paso Robles, CA, and wraps up on September 14 in Napa.
Tour dates are as follows:
July 22 – Paso Robles, CA – California Mid-State Fair
July 31 – Davie, FL – Hard Rock Live
Aug. 03 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center
Aug. 06 – Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Live Bristol
Aug. 08 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Aug. 10 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
Aug. 13 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Aug. 15 – Verona, NY – Turning Stone Resort Casino
Aug. 17 – Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center
Aug. 18 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern India
Aug. 21 – Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Outdoor Arena
Aug. 23 – Du Quoin, IL – Duquoin State Fairgrounds
Aug. 25 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
Aug. 27 – Kansas City, MO – Grinders KC
Aug. 29 – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live At WinStar World Casino And Resort
Aug. 31 – Catoosa, OK – Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa
Sep. 04 – Chandler, AZ – Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
Sep. 08 – San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay
Sep. 10 – Temecula, CA – Pechanga Resort & Casino
Sep. 12 – Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery
Sep. 14 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Summer Sessions
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