’80s Rock Icon Playing Graceland — And Not Everyone Is Excited

David Lee Roth is bringing his newly announced 2026 tour to one of the most iconic stages in American music history — Graceland — and the news has sparked a lively debate among fans.

Roth revealed earlier this month that his upcoming North American run will include a May 1, 2026, performance at Graceland Soundstage in Memphis, Tennessee. The stop immediately stood out on the itinerary, pairing the former Van Halen frontman with a venue synonymous with rock royalty, Elvis Presley.

Fans React to the Graceland Announcement

Reaction to the Graceland date has been anything but uniform.

Some fans were all in. “I’ll be there, it’s gonna be a stellar Show!!!! (Van Halen For Life 💯),” one person wrote on Facebook…

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