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...]
Cabo Wabo News
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...]
New Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and Cabo Wabo merchandise
New Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and Cabo Wabo merchandise is always coming into stock at VanHalenStore.com. Check out all the officially licensed goods at their New Arrivals section. Eddie Van Halen "Frankenstein Guitar w/ Stars" Zip Hoodie! Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL (True to size) Just $59.95. Order Now. Van Halen Rings of Fire Shirt $29.95 S, L, XL Chickenfoot … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Autobiography RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock now available for pre-order
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 biggest rock groups in history, … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s 2010 Birthday Bash Photos
From Redrocker.com: 2010 Birthday Bash Photos Are Up! The Official 2010 Birthday Bash photos have been posted! Relive your memories or check out what you missed here: Cabo Wabo Cantina - Birthday Bash 10-08-2010 Cabo Wabo Cantina - Birthday Bash 10-12-2010 Cabo Wabo Cantina - Birthday Bash 10-13-2010 … [Read more...]