🎸The feud between Sammy Hagar and Van Halen erupted at the 1996 Video Music Awards.
🎶Sammy Hagar felt disrespected by David Lee Roth's behavior on stage and backstage.
😱Hagar claims criticism from the band about his lyrics and onstage demeanor led to his departure.
👍David Lee Roth accuses the band of tricking him into making an appearance and hiring a new singer.
🎤Despite the drama, both Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth have successful solo careers.
What caused the feud between Sammy Hagar and Van Halen?
—The feud started at the 1996 Video Music Awards when Sammy Hagar was absent, and Van Halen worked with David Lee Roth.
Why did Sammy Hagar leave Van Halen?
—Hagar claims criticism from the band about his lyrics and onstage demeanor led to his departure.
Why did David Lee Roth accuse the band?
—Roth accuses the band of tricking him into making an appearance and hiring a new singer without his knowledge.
Did the feud impact their careers?
—Both Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth went on to have successful solo careers despite the feud.
What happened at the 1996 Video Music Awards that caused tension?
—Sammy Hagar felt disrespected by David Lee Roth's behavior on stage and backstage.
00:00The feud between Sammy Hagar and Van Halen begins at the 1996 Video Music Awards.
00:30David Lee Roth returns to Van Halen to record a new song for a greatest hits album.
01:13Sammy Hagar is criticized by the band for his lyrics and onstage demeanor.
02:20David Lee Roth accuses the band of tricking him into making an appearance and hiring a new singer.
04:07Sammy Hagar releases a new album and single, achieving success on the Billboard charts.
04:46David Lee Roth claims to have been tricked by the band and expresses his disappointment.
05:53Both Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth have successful solo careers following the feud.
