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Sammy Hagar Calls Van Halen Memoir 'Blasphemy'

1/1/2025

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Sammy Hagar slammed Alex Van Halen for neglecting the Hagar era in his memoir "Brothers," labeling it "blasphemy" to Eddie Van Halen's legacy. Hagar emphasized their remarkable journey, boasting over 50 million records sold and numerous No. 1 albums. Yet, amidst the tension, he still hopes for a future reconciliation with Alex.

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Sammy Hagar slammed Alex Van Halen for neglecting the Hagar era in his memoir "Brothers," labeling it "blasphemy" to Eddie Van Halen's legacy. Hagar emphasized their remarkable journey, boasting over 50 million records sold and numerous No. 1 albums. Yet, amidst the tension, he still hopes for a future reconciliation with Alex.