Renowned musician Sammy Hagar is officially moving on from the prolonged tension with his former Van Halen bandmate, Alex Van Halen. This shift marks a significant moment in their relationship, as both artists navigate their respective paths in the music industry.

In a candid discussion with Rolling Stone, the iconic Red Rocker appeared to accept the reality that he and the drummer will likely continue their estrangement. Hagar stated, “Al, you’re fine. Just leave me alone. I’ll leave you alone. Everything’s good,” emphasizing a sense of closure. He added, “I’m making you money, by the way, Al. I’m out there selling Van Halen records and keeping the name alive, keeping the music alive.”

Understanding Alex’s Frustration Over Career Dynamics

Throughout the interview, Hagar expressed bewilderment over Alex’s lingering resentment towards him. He speculated that the root of this tension may stem from feelings of jealousy regarding their current professional trajectories. Hagar elaborated, “I think Al’s angry because I’m out doing it, and Mike and I are out doing it, and he can’t.” He further pointed out that Alex’s limitations as a musician contribute to this discord, stating, “He’s not a singer. He’s not a guitar player. He is not really a band leader.” According to Hagar, Alex appears to struggle with his ability to perform or create new music, which exacerbates his frustrations. Hagar reflected on the songwriting dynamics within Van Halen, noting that “Eddie and I wrote the songs,” which allows him and Mike to continue performing while Alex feels sidelined. “I would feel bad. If I put myself in his shoes, I would feel terrible if I couldn’t do it anymore,” he admitted.

Despite the tension, the Red Rocker characterized himself as “the happiest guy out of all of them.” He acknowledged that his unrestrained happiness could irritate others, stating, “That pisses people off in itself. Being too happy, people don’t like that.”

Reflecting on Dreams of Eddie Van Halen and Alex’s Presence

At the age of 77, Hagar continues to maintain an active presence in the music scene. His upcoming Best of All Worlds Las Vegas residency, which will prominently feature Van Halen songs, is set to launch on April 30. Recently, he also unveiled a new track titled “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight,” inspired by a vivid dream he had about Eddie Van Halen. Interestingly, Hagar disclosed that he also experienced a dream involving Alex, illustrating the complex nature of their relationship.

“It was crazy. And it was so friggin’ real,” the singer recalled, describing the dream’s intensity. In this dream, he confronted Alex, asking, “What are you pissed off at me about, man? What the fuck? Now just tell me what your problem is. What did I do? Just tell me.”

In a surprising twist within the dream, Alex responded with laughter, saying, “You really don’t know, do you?” Hagar responded honestly, “No, I don’t.” This exchange led to an intriguing scenario where Alex proposed a coin flip: “Well, I’ll tell you what, let’s flip a coin, and heads, I’ll tell you, tails, suffer.” Hagar described this as “a pretty realistic dream,” showcasing the unresolved tension between them.