Loud rock, fast cars, and Cabo. This is the life of Sammy Hagar. Sammy and co-author Joel Selvin talk a little bit about the process of writing his upcoming autobiography that tells his unforgettable story. From his decade-long journey alongside Eddie Van Halen to his raucous solo career with Chickenfoot and everything in between—the drugs, [...]
Van Halen, Sammy Hagar featured in Eddie Trunk’s new book
February 26, 2011 28 Comments
Van Halen and Sammy Hagar are tow of the many bands featured in Eddie Trunk’s upcoming book, Eddie Trunk’s Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. We emailed Eddie and asked exactly how much VH & Hagar are featured. His response; “There are entire sections and lots of exclusive photos for both Van Halen and Sammy [...]
In defense of Van Hagar …
February 23, 2011 252 Comments
Sammy Hagar discusses Chickenfoot’s recording process
February 7, 2011 70 Comments
Matt Warnock from Guitar International conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar this past weekend. Here’s a couple of excerpts below. Guitar International: You’ve been recording the new album with CHICKENFOOT for about a week now. How’s it going so far? Sammy Hagar: We started last Saturday — it’s a week today. Seven days and you [...]
Sammy Hagar, The Red Rocker Gives Back; Charity Work Featured In New Video
February 2, 2011 81 Comments
After forty years, Sammy and his Redheads are still just getting started. Here’s a brief look at some of the charity work that is near and dear to his heart. Hagar will release his autobiography, titled “Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock”, on March 15. Hagar is currently in the studio with Chickenfoot recording their [...]
Chickenfoot begins recording new album
January 28, 2011 132 Comments
That supergroup known as Chickenfoot (from left, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, Chad Smith and Sammy Hagar) are ready to cut album number two this weekend.
We have a huge, six-part Chickenfoot update today:
1) MusicRadar.com has the following Chickefoot exclusive:
Sammy Hagar on recording Chickenfoot’s new album
“It’s time to ‘Zeppelin-ize’ our music!”
Joe Bosso, Wed 26 Jan 2011, 12:05 pm UTC
Chickenfoot begin recording their new album this Friday, but for singer Sammy Hagar, the next 48 hours will feel like an eternity. “I am so ready to make this record,” he says. “I’m
Sammy Hagar’s Autobiography RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock now available for pre-order
January 10, 2011 167 Comments
In his autobiography RED: My Uncensored Life In Rock, set for release on March 15th through HarperCollins, Sammy Hagar tells the outrageous and unbelievable stories of his rise through rock music, detailing how his voice became instantly recognizable all over the world. Lavishing readers with behind the scenes stories from Van Halen, one of the [...]
“United States Of Cabo” Trailer
January 2, 2011 40 Comments
An independent documentary about Sammy Hagar fans (“Redheads”) titled “United States Of Cabo” will be released in Spring 2012. The unofficial documentary is being produced by Canada’s Murmer Films and is directed by Murray Wasylnuk. The first official trailer for the film can be viewed below. Spotlighting fan stories from the many Redheads that celebrate [...]
Camera turns to Redheads for documentary movie
January 2, 2011 4 Comments
By Tim Parsons Lake Tahoe Action Independent filmmaker Murray Wasylnuk is making a documentary about Sammy Hagar fans who are proud to call themselves Redheads. Some bands’ fans are extra fanatical. The Grateful Dead didn’t have great mainstream success, but they had the most devout fans of any rock group. Tens of thousands of them [...]
Sammy’s Holiday Greeting 2010 and “Santa’s Going South For Christmas”
December 23, 2010 23 Comments
From Redrocker.com: Redheads! What a great event we had this past weekend in Mill Valley. Great food, great music, and a preview of the new film. We collected an unbelievable pile of toys and raised much needed funding for our friends at Homeward Bound, Ritter Center and the 142 Throckmorton Theatre Scholarship fund. It always [...]
“Red Rocker” edition Talon Motors Invader
December 1, 2010 12 Comments
From Autoblog.com: Three-wheeled vehicles are apparently back in vouge. Yesterday we told you that Morgan is reviving its classic Threewheeler, and now SEMA offers up a trike of its own. Talon Motors has unveiled its Invader, and we have to admit that the specs on it are pretty impressive. Much more so than Talon’s last [...]
David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and Michael Anthony ink deals with Warner/Chappell
November 22, 2010 86 Comments
Some interesting behind the scenes business going on… Warner/Chappell recently inked deals with legendary rockers David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, all of Van Halen fame. As part of the new agreement, Warner/Chappell acquired the entire catalog of songs written by Sammy Hagar — songwriter guitarist, and former lead singer of Van Halen (1986 [...]
