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Title: Sammy Hagar Labels Alex Van Halen’s Oversight of ‘Van Hagar’ Era in New Memoir ‘Blasphemy’
In his upcoming memoir, “Blasphemy,” rock icon Sammy Hagar has made some striking revelations about his time with Van Halen during the 1980s and 1990s. Specifically, he is targeting Alex Van Halen, the drummer’s brother and band co-founder, for his alleged lack of oversight during the era.
According to sources familiar with the book, Hagar claims that Alex Van Halen was either too busy or too disconnected from the creative process to properly manage the band’s output during the “Van Hagar” period. This refers to the tumultuous 1986-1995 stretch where he joined forces with Eddie Van Halen and the brothers’ father, Jan van Halen.
Throughout his memoir, Hagar is expected to share intimate stories about his time with Van Halen, including the highs of their massive hits like “Why Can’t This Be Love” and “Poundcake,” as well as the lows of personal conflicts and creative differences that ultimately led to his departure in 1996.
This latest claim suggests that Hagar is holding Alex Van Halen accountable for not doing enough to prevent the internal struggles that plagued the band during this period. It also raises questions about Eddie Van Halen’s role as a leader and whether he, too, should have been more proactive in addressing these issues.
It remains unclear how Hagar’s memoir will portray his relationships with other key figures, such as David Lee Roth (the original Van Halen frontman) or Gary Cherone (who briefly replaced Hagar), but this latest insight offers a glimpse into the tumultuous dynamics at play during those formative years.
Hagar’s “Blasphemy” is set for release in the coming months.
Source: www.billboard.com
