Van Halen Reunion Tour Canceled Over Tribute Dispute

Following Eddie Van Halen's death in 2020, plans for a Van Halen reunion tour collapsed due to a disagreement between Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth about honoring the late guitarist during performances. Alex proposed an overt tribute to Eddie inspired by how Queen honored Freddie Mercury, but Roth rejected the idea, leading to a heated argument and the eventual cancellation of the tour. Alex, who was dealing with a back injury, expressed regret over the situation but acknowledged that playing old songs wouldn't adequately pay tribute to Eddie. He also addressed Roth's past comments about Wolfgang Van Halen, interpreting them as respect for his nephew's talent. Despite the tensions, Alex continues to honor his brother's legacy through his upcoming memoir and by considering future projects with unreleased Van Halen music. Roth has not publicly responded to these claims.