David Lee Roth's summer comeback has hit an unexpected roadblock.Several of the former Van Halen frontman's scheduled tour dates were abruptly canceled, prompting fans to wonder what caused the shake-up.As news of the cancellations spread, Sammy Hagar wasted no time reaching out publicly to his longtime Van Halen counterpart with an emotional message of support.SAMMY HAGAR ADMITS HE WOULDN’T BE AS ‘LEGENDARY’ WITHOUT VAN HALENSammy Hagar and David Lee Roth are seen during their tour in 2002.(SGranitz/WireImage)"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," Hagar said, smiling as he held up his signature margarita, "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."Shows in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky and Illinois have all been canceled.No reason has been announced.Only Roth's July dates have been scrapped.
His five shows scheduled for August and September are currently still available for purchase through Ticketmaster, while his Aug.7 performance in Sturgis, South Dakota, remains listed on his official website.LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSDavid Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar present the Best Rock Video award at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.
(Kevin Kane/WireImage)"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," Hagar said."And, yeah, I'm really sorry.
That's f---ed up.Supporting what we did in this band to keep this music alive."He also reflected on the chemistry that made Van Halen one of rock's defining acts."You and I, Mikey, Al, Ed, cannot be replaced."JON BON JOVI ABRUPTLY ENDS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SHOW AFTER HEALTH SETBACKHagar then encouraged Roth to return whenever he's ready."So, when you're ready to carry on, you go,...