Eddie Van Halen

Hagar noted that the story contains "the first real compliment" his Van Halen predecessor has sent his way in many years.

Van Halen's original lead singer seems to be having some fun at the expense of Sammy Hagar.

Late virtuoso played the ax on the band's 1982-83 Hide Your Sheep Tour.

On the stage and off, these artists were some of the most recognizable and important figures of the '80s rock scene.

Singer says it’s just one example of how the pair might have developed if they’d continued working together, despite what fans might have thought.

Billy Idol's right-hand man also discusses his new signature line of Ciari guitars.

"I am happy that Dave is out there doing it," the Red Rocker said on Instagram.

Guitar lick from a dream helped him complete the thundering 'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.'

'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight' features a guitar lick Hagar says Eddie Van Halen showed him in a dream.

Motor City Madman is uncovering his long-forgotten recordings, and there are plenty of gems.