David Lee Roth Was Hot for Imploding Van Halen

David Lee Roth's refusal to honor Eddie Van Halen during a planned tour led to conflicts with drummer Alex Van Halen, who sought a communal tribute.

Alex Van Halen expressed his dismay at Roth's reaction: 'The moment I said we gotta acknowledge Ed, Dave fuckin' popped a fuse. The vitriol that came out was unbelievable.'

Van Halen lamented his inability to tour due to a severe injury, stating, 'It's just, my God. It's like I didn't know him anymore.'

Despite admiration for Roth's work ethic, Van Halen emphasized the need for collaboration: 'But, Dave, you gotta work as a community, motherfucker. It's not you alone anymore.'

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