Former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar shared an AI-generated video of himself and David Lee Roth enjoying ice cream together. The humorous clip, which appears to have been created by Derrick Espino, shows the two rock legends in a lighthearted moment. Fans have interpreted this as another peace offering following Roth’s recent tour cancellations.
Hagar accompanied the video with a candid caption: “Hey now! To whoever created this (it looks like maybe Derrick Espino?), let’s not get carried away! ha ha ha ha ha! Just to be clear, I am not a fan of AI in general, but this was too funny. Someone sent it to me and I thought I have to share it.” The post demonstrates Hagar’s willingness to use humor as a bridge between himself and his former bandmate, even while expressing reservations about artificial intelligence technology.
This latest gesture comes just days after Hagar made an emotional and direct appeal to Roth through a raw, unedited video message posted on Facebook. Hagar expressed genuine concern for his old bandmate. He had just received a call from Michael Anthony about Roth’s tour cancellations. Speaking from the heart, Hagar told Roth: “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 that is, about your tour getting canceled. And I want to say from the bottom of my heart, I’m sorry. I hope you’re well. I hope there’s not a physical problem.”
David Lee Roth canceled the remaining dates of his 2026 tour. Only an August 7 appearance in Sturgis, South Dakota, remained on his official schedule at the time of the announcements. The cancellations appeared to stem from low ticket sales, prompting concern from fans and fellow musicians about Roth’s wellbeing and future in the music industry.
Hagar’s response went beyond sympathy. He transformed his concern into a concrete invitation for collaboration. In his initial video message, he emphasized the irreplaceable nature of the classic Van Halen lineup, telling Roth: “You and I, Mikey, Al, Ed, cannot be replaced. So, when you’re ready to carry on, you go, brother. Mike and I support you.” Hagar then extended a specific invitation for Roth to join him during his upcoming Las Vegas residency: “Come to Vegas for the residency in September. Come on, join us. Sing a couple songs, MC the damn show. Come out and just do what the fuck you do, which is pretty damn entertaining.”
The Las Vegas residency is a five-show run scheduled for September 18-26, 2026, at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The lineup features Hagar alongside Michael Anthony and Joe Satriani as part of his Best of All Worlds Tour. The invitation represents a genuine opportunity for Roth to return to performing and reconnect with his Van Halen legacy in a supportive environment surrounded by former bandmates who clearly value his contributions to rock music history.
By sharing the AI ice cream video, Hagar demonstrated that his peace offering extends beyond formal invitations and emotional appeals. The willingness to laugh together, even through artificial means, suggests a genuine desire to move past any lingering tensions and celebrate the brotherhood that defined one of rock’s most legendary bands. Whether Roth accepts the invitation remains to be seen, but Hagar’s consistent and public support sends a clear message to the rock community about the enduring respect and affection he holds for his former frontman.
