David Lee Roth has abruptly canceled the remainder of his tour amidst rumors of low ticket sales. The North American tour, which launched in April, was originally set to run until August after a second set of dates were added. However, all upcoming gigs have been scrapped except for the August 7th show at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. No reason was given for the canceled dates.
The North American tour was a highly anticipated event, with fans excited to see David Lee Roth perform live. However, it seems that the tour did not live up to expectations, with rumors of low ticket sales circulating.
Reaction from Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar, fellow former Van Halen singer and longtime rival of David Lee Roth, reacted to the news with a video posted to social media. Hagar expressed his support for Roth, saying, “Hey, Dave. Sammy here. I just got a call from Michael Anthony … about your tour getting canceled. And I wanna say from the bottom of my heart, I’m sorry. I hope you’re well. I hope there’s not a physical problem.”
Hagar went on to say, “Honestly, Mike and I love the fact that you’ve been out there doing it, supporting the greatest band in the world that we were both part of. And, yeah, I’m really sorry. That’s fucked up. Supporting what we did in this band to keep this music alive. You and I, Mikey, Al, Ed cannot be replaced. So, when you’re ready to carry on, you go, brother. Mike and I support you.”
Hagar then invited Roth to join him at his upcoming Las Vegas residency, saying, “Come to Vegas for the residency in September. Come on, join us. Sing a couple songs, MC the damn show. Come out and just do what the fuck you do – which is pretty damn entertaining! Anyway, hope you’re well. I really do. God bless, brother.”
Van Halen Material and Upcoming Shows
Both Hagar and Roth have been performing Van Halen material, with Diamond Dave’s sets made up entirely of Van Halen songs. Meanwhile, Hagar has been repping the legendary band under the “Best of All Worlds” banner with fellow Van Halen alumnus Michael Anthony on bass, as well as Joe Satriani on guitar and Kenny Aronoff on drums.
Hagar’s “Best of All Worlds” band will be playing a five-date residency in Las Vegas this September. Fans can get tickets to see Sammy Hagar perform live, with tickets available here.
In conclusion, the cancellation of David Lee Roth’s tour has come as a surprise to fans, but Sammy Hagar has shown his support for his fellow musician. With Hagar’s upcoming Las Vegas residency and Roth’s remaining show at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, fans of Van Halen still have opportunities to see their favorite music performed live.
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