Both have their devotees and detractors, but which one is actually better? Classic Rock writers Paul Elliott – a Dave devotee – and Jerry Ewing – a Sammy man – make the case for each of these monsters of rock’n’roll. And at the end of it, you can have your say in this ultimate showdown. Let battle commence…

Sammy Hagar slammed David Lee Roth for disappointing fans during their 2002 tour together. Hagar claimed that Roth would cancel concerts last-minute, which made him want to "break the guy’s f----’ neck.