David Lee Roth Ready for ‘The Best of All Worlds Tour,” But Sammy Hagar Says “No F*cking Way”
Last week, big news broke about a new tour featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, and Joe Satriani that would pay homage to the great Van Halen. Dubbed the “Best of All Worlds” tour as a nod to the “Best of Both Worlds” run that took place 20 years ago, the 28-date run across North America would effectively be a big ol’ trip down memory lane.
And while it’s cool to think that Van Hagar (minus any of the actual Van Halens) is coming back in some form, one man is looking to get back into the fold — one Mr. David Lee Roth.
During an appearance last week on The Howard Stern Show, Hagar sort of opened the door to the possibility of Roth hopping on stage with the band at some point. That is, before hitting him with a slight dig…
“It’s time. Nobody else is gonna do it. If Dave [Lee Roth] goes out, he can’t sing my stuff. [But] we can do a few of the early Van Halen songs. I have no problem with that; I did it when I was in Van Halen. This is really a celebration of all that, and we are the only ones who can do it.
“We’re gonna invite every musician in every town. First of all, whenever you play, if there’s a guitar player in town, no matter what city it is, they come out to see Joe, just like they used to for Eddie [Van Halen]. So if we’ve got other guitar players, we’ll get them involved, other singers, get them involved. If [Van Halen drummer] Alex Van Halen wants to jump up, if David Lee Roth wants to come out and join us, come on, motherfucker. You are welcome. This is about Van Halen.”
In response to that statement, Roth issued a quick, simple statement of his own to Van Halen News Desk: “I’m ready to go. Let’s do this.”
Yet now, in what might be a clarification/reversal, Hagar was quick to shoot down even the slightest idea that Roth would hop on for the whole tour. When asked on social media about Roth’s response and involvement in the tour, Hagar fucking let it rip across multiple comments.
“He can come out and sing a song on a show or two, if he can remember the words. He’s not invited on the tour NOOO F;()$(.g way. It was to sing a song with us somewhere like a lot of singers guitarist ect are going to do on this tour. I know better than to have him on tour again. Been there done that.”
“He ain’t coming out with me again. Maybe 1 show a song or 2 if he remembers the words.”
Fucking oof.
“The Best Of All Worlds” 2024 tour dates:
July 13 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
July 14 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 16 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
July 19 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
July 20 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
July 22 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 24 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
July 26 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
July 27 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
July 29 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
July 31 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
August 02 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
August 03 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
August 09 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
August 11 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
August 13 – Spokane, WA @ Airway Heights, WA BECU Live at Northern Quest
August 14 – Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resort Amphitheater
August 16 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre
August 17 – Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord
August 19 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
August 20 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resorts Amphitheatre
August 22 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
August 23 – Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 25 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
August 27 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
August 28 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
August 30 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
August 31 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
