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Sammy Hagar news
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The gist
Sammy Hagar asked fans to pray for Cabo after flooding closed Cabo Wabo. Alex Van Halen called him a complete idiot, Hagar replied peace already.
Background
Sammy Hagar, former Van Halen singer, owns Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Flooding from a storm forced the club's temporary closure, prompting Hagar to post a prayer request. Separately, his long-running feud with drummer Alex Van Halen reignited when Alex called him a 'complete idiot' in an interview, leading Hagar to respond on Instagram.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2, 2026Hagar posts Instagram video of flooding near Cabo Wabo, says club closed and employees sent home.
- Sep 3, 2026Hagar asks for prayers for Cabo San Lucas; says club may reopen in 'a couple days'.
- Sep 5, 2026Hagar responds to Alex Van Halen's 'complete idiot' comment, writing 'Peace already' on Instagram.
- Sep 6, 2026Alex's comment and Hagar's response widely reported by music outlets.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Hagar stated the club closed and employees were sent home to families, asking for prayers.
- Public
- Alex Van Halen called Hagar a 'complete idiot' and dismissed his autobiography.
- Support
- Hagar responded with 'Peace already', signaling desire to end the feud.
Still unverified
Alex Van Halen's comment was made in an interview with Brazilian magazine Roadie Crew, but the exact timing and full context are not fully detailed.