Van Halen Tribute Announces “The Best of All Worlds” Tour

with rock band loveboy performing as the opening act, frontman Sammy Hagar is working with the trio of bassist Michael Anthonyguitarist Joe Satrianiand drummer Jason Bonham on a Van Halen Tribute Tour “The Best Of All Worlds.”

Coming to hard rock fans in 2024, the tour promises to take rock-and-roll fans on a nostalgic trip back to the good ole Van Halen days. The itinerary starts their North American tour on July 13 in West Palm Beach, Florida. It will touch down in 28 cities before ending on August 31 in St.Louis, Missouri.

Hagar76, stepped onstage as Van Halen’s lead singer and rhythm guitarist in 1985 when David Lee Roth and Van Halen parted ways. After leaving in ’96, Hagar came back for a rocking 2004 tour.

Reunion of Hagar and Anthony the Genesis of the Tribute Tour

Recently, Hagar says he and Anthony decided to perform songs from their days playing in Van Halen at Hagar’s annual Birthday Bash last month in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Here’s Sammy Hagar‘s press statement:

“We pulled out a couple of them, and it was an instant lovefest with the fans from our first riffs. The music we created is going to outlive us all. They deserve to be heard, so it’s time we go out and serve the fans that music while we still can.”

Tribute Tour Bound to Spur Sales or Remastered Albums

Coming off the heels of the re-release of the remastered versions of the four albums of the “Van Hagar” era of the band, this seems like perfect timing for their fans who are sure to troop out in thousands to watch them live in concert. No new album or new songs are currently in the works, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see this lineup of the Van Halen Tribute tour to release a live album – time will tell.

The four remastered albums were 5150 (1986), OU812 (1988), For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991), and Balance (1995) and joining the quartet on tour to play songs from these albums on the keyboard and, through his backing vocals will be Australian musician Rai Thistlethwayte.

Van Halen In-house Drama

Many are wondering why original member, Alex Van Halen is not playing drums for this Tribute tour to his brother and the band he rock band he helped create in the 70s.

Even Eddie‘s are, Wolfgang Van Halenweighed in on the internal troubles the iconic rock-and-roll band has suffered from for years in an interview with Classic Rock in November of 2022, “When it comes to Van Halen and entities surrounding the band it’s unfortunate… I don’t know what it is with some bands but certain personalities just can’t get over themselves to work collectively for one purpose – that’s been the curse of Van Halen for their entire career.”

But it seems vocalist Sammy Hagar is ready to bury the hatchet and invited not only Alex Van Halen but also original VH frontman David Lee Roth to join them onstage for a reunion for this tribute tour, as you can see from this live interview with the rock band on the Howard Stern Show on November 15th.

Preparing for the Best of All Worlds Tribute Tour

In preparation for the tour, the tribute band has been fine-tuning their setlist and stage production to recreate the larger-than-life concerts that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Van Halen, was known for. From the unmistakable riffs of “Eruption“to the anthemic chorus of”Jump“Audiences can expect a meticulously crafted set that pays homage to the showmanship of the original members. No word yet as if Eddie Van Halen‘s are, Wolfgang Van Halenwill make a guest appearance but we wouldn’t be surprised to at least see him somewhere backstage.

On a poster for The Best of All Worlds tour, there’s a list of other songs the band will perform, including many of their greatest hits:

Songs vocalist Sammy Hagar recorded with Van Halen: 5150, When It’s Love, Best of Both Worlds, Finish What Already Started, Poundcake, Humans Being, Right Now, Good Enough, Eagles Fly.

Van Halen songs recorded with Roth: Panama, Running’ With the Devil, Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love

Hagar only songs: Your Love is Driving Me Crazy, heavy metal, Little White Lie, One Way to Rock, More Tequila

Hagar songs from his days with Montrose: Rock Candy

Chickenfoot songs: oh yeah

The “Best of All Worlds” tour promises to be a can’t-miss event on the summer calendar of 2024. Get ready to rock like it’s 1984 all over again because this tour is shaping up to be a fitting salute to the kings of the Sunset Strip.

How to Buy Tickets to “The Best Of All Worlds” Tour?

The 28-date tour, which is put together by Live Nation and includes special guest loveboy, will start on July 13 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and end on August 31 in St. Louis, Missouri. On November 15, at 10 am, pre-sales start. The general sale begins at 10 am local time on November 17. Go to RedRocker.com to get tickets and find out more details here and here.

Best of All Worlds 2024 Tour Dates

July 2024:

• July 13 West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheater
• July 14 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater
• July 16 Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater
• July 19 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
• July 20 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
• July 22 Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
• July 24 Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
• July 26, Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
• July 27 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
• July 29 Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
• July 31 Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

August 2024:

• August 2 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater
• August 3 Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheater
• August 9 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
• August 11 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater
• August 13 Spokane, WA – Airway Heights, WA BECU Live at Northern Quest
• August 14 Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resort Amphitheater
• August 16 Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheater
• August 17 Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
• August 19 Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
• August 20 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resorts Amphitheater
• August 22 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
• August 23 Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
• August 25 Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
• August 27 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
• August 28 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
• August 30 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
• August 31 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater