Happy 79th Birthday to the Red Rocker! Sammy Hagar turns 79 today (October 13), and he's celebrating in familiar fashion by rocking out with his friends and fans in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Sammy's annual Birthday Bash is underway at his Cabo Wabo Cantina, with the first two shows taking place Friday (October 9) and Sunday (October 11). Both nights featured plenty of … [Read more...]
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Ultimate Van Halen Summer Playlist
There's no time like the Summertime, and there's no music like Van Halen. The two go together like an ice-cold Corona and a slice of lime. We think of Van Halen as kind of an American Led Zeppelin but with an added dose of humor and attitude. Another unique attribute that sets them apart from other rock bands is their almost Beach Boys-esque backing vocals, which helped them … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Says Van Halen-Heavy Setlists To Get Even Heavier (VIDEO)
Sammy Hagar says fans can expect more touring in his future, and the Van Halen-heavy setlists will get even heavier. During an appearance on the YouTube show That Rocks! yesterday (7/12/23), Hagar said he plans on going out on tour next year and continue to pack his setlist with Van Halen songs. "I do plan on going out and touring...I plan on doing even more … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar on Club Random with Bill Maher
Bill and Sammy riff on rock and roll excess, the upbringing and the heartbreak that drove Sammy to be a rock star, the technology that would have helped Bill talk to girls when he was younger, how to survive fights when you’re married, Sammy and Eddie Van Halen making peace at the end, and how Quentin Tarrantino put Sammy’s tequila brand in his movie. Watch the full … [Read more...]
30th Anniversary Roundtable Discussion: Did Van Halen Bite Off Too Much With ‘OU812’?
30 years after the release of Van Halen's OU812, our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock hosted a roundtable discussion about the album. Featuring UCR staff, along with VHND's Jeff Hausman, and Van Halen Rising author, Greg Renoff, they tackle five big questions about the album. Read everyone's answers to question #1, below, and continue to read the rest at UCR. From … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash 2016! Videos & Photos!
Today is Sammy Hagar's Birthday, and that means it's time for the Van Halen News Desk’s “Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash 2016” recap! Here's backstage video, onstage video, and great photos from the first three nights of the bash! Enjoy! Photos by Paty D'Viana, Cindi Drafahl, the Cabo Wabo Cantina, Sammy Hagar & Michael Cook. Hagar & Jason Bonham are ready! This … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocks Cabo Wabo Cantina, 1990 (Photos & Video)
On this day in 1990, Van Halen performed at the Grand Opening of their very own Cabo Wabo Cantina! There's a sleepy town, south of the border. If you go there once, you'll be there twice. Sound familiar? These are the hallowed words that introduced us to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and the Cabo Wabo Cantina, which was, at the time, owned by Van Halen. Today marks the 26 … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar: ‘Dance of the Electric Hummingbird’ “A Must-Read for Redheads”
Here's something different! There's a newly released book which Sammy Hagar calls "A MUST-READ for Redheads." "DANCE OF THE ELECTRIC HUMMINGBIRD: An Ordinary Woman's Accidental Journey to Enlightenment, the Supernatural, and Rock Star Sammy Hagar" by Pat Walker. The original cover artwork is by Aaron Hagar. "Pat Walker takes to heart the same type of messages I try to … [Read more...]
Rockin’ Cabo 2011: Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash Recap
Welcome to the Van Halen News Desk’s “Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash 2011” recap, which features setlists of all 4 of the wild concerts, videos of the outdoor concert, and newly imported Cabo Wabo merchandise. Enjoy! Van Halen News Desk staff once again attended the annual Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. As always, a couple thousand … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Joins ROTUS For Special Treat at the Cabo Wabo Cantina
During the week of Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash celebration in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, lucky fans had the opportunity to see a special show at the Cabo Wabo Cantina on On October 12, 2011. This "bonus show" featured an up and coming act "ROTUS". Rotus is a band out of Southern California featuring Sean Hall (Lead Vocals & Guitar), David Soria (Bass) & Billy Becerra … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Sammy Hagar!
Cheers to Red Rocker Sammy Hagar, who turns 64 today. VHND will have a full report from Sammy's Cabo Birthday Bash soon. … [Read more...]
Van Halen Retrospective (Parts 1 & 2)
Earlier this summer, we featured Part 1 of Midnight Phil's two part Van Halen Retrospective. We're glad to say that Part 2 is finished! A message from Midnight Phil to VHND readers: "Thanks for all the amazing feedback on Part 1 of the Van Halen Retrospective! Part 2 was tricky, because it involved discussing some of the more frustrating things about the band's history … [Read more...]