Sammy Hagar's departure from Van Halen in June 1996 stemmed from internal disputes within the band.
Key Reasons for Departure
The primary conflict that led to Hagar's exit involved a significant disagreement over recording plans. Following their 1995 world tour, the band had reportedly agreed to take a period of time off. However, a decision was later made to record two new tracks for an upcoming greatest hits album. Sammy Hagar strongly opposed this decision, which became a central point of contention and ultimately resulted in his departure from the band.
This disagreement highlights a clash in their creative direction and priorities, leading to the end of Hagar's tenure as Van Halen's lead vocalist.
