How George Lopez Helped Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen Reconnect - Ultimate Classic Rock

Sammy Hagar has given more details of his reconciliation with Eddie Van Halen, revealing that comedian George Lopez played a pivotal role in getting the former bandmates talking again.

"I reached out to Eddie because… George Lopez, the comedian, who I've known for a long time and who also is dear friends with Eddie, calls me up and says, 'Sammy, I need you to call Eddie.

Lopez went on to inform Hagar that Eddie loved him, but was “disappointed” that he hadn’t reached out.

When Eddie picked up the phone, it was quickly like old times again, the guitarist even jokingly asking Hagar, 'What took you so long?'”.