Original Van Halen singer David Lee Roth made a triumphant return to the stage at the M3 Rock Festival in Maryland earlier this month. It marked Roth’s first live appearance in five years, and shortly after, the singer announced a United States tour for later this year.
Roth’s return was widely praised, and Van Halen’s other notable singer, Sammy Hagar, also took notice of the gig and tour announcement. “If I may add my two cents here, comparing us today or comparing us in the old days really is not what it’s all about,” Hagar wrote on Instagram. “It’s all about Van Halen, one of the greatest bands, some of the greatest songs in rock history. We were both involved and both had pluses and minuses.”
Hagar continued: “I am happy that Dave is out there doing it like Mikey and I. Supporting some of the greatest rock songs in history, like I said. The fans deserve it, good or bad. 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. 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.”
Roth’s full performance at M3 can be viewed below.
