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David Lee Roth Cancels Most U.S. Tour Dates; Sammy Hagar Extends Support
7/26/2026, 12:30:26 AM
Core Event
David Lee Roth’s North American solo tour was abruptly reduced on July 23 when all but one of the remaining shows were removed from his official website. The only performance still listed is the August 7 appearance at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. The tour had originally been scheduled to run through September 4, encompassing six shows between the July 23 cut-off and that final date. No public explanation for the cancellations has been provided.
Background & Context
Roth launched the tour in April, extending the schedule in July to run through early September. The tour marks his continued return to live performance after a 2021 retirement announcement and a postponed Las Vegas residency. Roth and fellow former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar have a decades-long rivalry that began when Hagar replaced Roth in 1985. Their relationship has been characterized by public jabs, a brief joint 2002 tour, and intermittent reconciliations.
Timeline
- July 23 – Roth’s website removes all remaining dates except the August 7 show.
- August 7 – Scheduled performance at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally remains listed.
- September 4 – The last of the originally planned six shows; now canceled.
Data & Statistics
- Six shows were slated between July 23 and September 4.
- Five of those shows have been canceled, leaving a single remaining date.
Official Statements & Responses
Sammy Hagar posted a video message to social media after learning of the cancellations. In the video he expressed sympathy, offered support, and invited Roth to join Hagar’s Las Vegas residency in September. Roth has not publicly addressed the cancellations, and Fox News Digital reported that attempts to obtain comment from both artists were unanswered.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No official reason for the cancellations has been announced. The outlet *Consequence* attributes the abrupt change to “rumors of low ticket sales,” but this remains an unverified claim. No other source provides a concrete explanation, and Roth’s own statements on the matter are absent.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Hey Dave, Sammy here. I just got a call from Michael Anthony as I'm sitting down having my favorite cocktail, and I don't have to tell you what this is,” — Sammy Hagar
- “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.” — Sammy Hagar
- “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,” — Sammy Hagar
- “Come on, join us, sing a couple of songs, MC the damn show. Come out and just do what the fuck you do, which is pretty damn entertaining,” — Sammy Hagar
- “Hey Dave, Sammy here. I just got a call from Michael Anthony as I’m sitting down having my favorite cocktail, I don’t have to tell you that this is about your tour getting cancelled,” — Sammy Hagar
These quotations capture Hagar’s expressed regret, his invitation to the Las Vegas residency, and the tone of his public support.
