Sammy Hagar visited the headquarters of Facebook last week, where he came upon a meeting room called "Van Halen"! Write your own caption/punchline in our Comments section. Let's keep it fun and lighthearted, shall we? … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar News
The former Van Halen frontman recently released his acoustic solo album, "Lite Roast". In 2015, he's touring with his band "The Circle", featuring Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson, and Jason Bonham. His other band, Chickenfoot, is on hiatus indefinitely.
Top 10 Sammy Hagar Songs
From UltimateClassicRock.com: by: Matthew Wilkening Craig Allen, Getty Images Despite the flack he takes, there's more great Sammy Hagar songs than you might think, even if you subtract his amazingly fruitful decade as the second lead singer of Van Halen. The following list focuses on his solo work, with one notable exception, and reveals an earnest, positive … [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...]
“Chickenfoot III” Details, Track Listing Revealed
Chickenfoot - Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar - Announce More Details Including Track Listing and Correct Album Name "Chickenfoot III" for Much Anticipated Forthcoming Album Due Out September 27th From eOne Music "Chickenfoot III" Follows Up a Debut Award-Winning Gold Album and a Successful Cross Country Tour LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2011 … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Limited Edition Signature Explorer
Gibson USA introduces the Limited Edition Sammy Hagar Explorer! Crafted in the image of the original Explorer of 1958—a guitar that was blindingly ahead of its time back in the day—and graced with an original blend of Sammy's Red Rocker and Chickenfoot styling, the Sammy Hagar Explorer is an eye-catching axe from every angle, and equipped for everything from searing to sublime … [Read more...]
Van Halen Summer Essentials
Stay cool with this season's hottest items at Van Halen Store! Stars and Stripes and Van Halen Forever! Fantastic Patriotic tee for the 4th of July weekend! Regular Fit. 100% Pre-shrunk Cotton. Van Halen Stars Shirt S, M, L, XL $19.95 Order Now Soft, sheer, breathable fashion tee - perfect for Summer! Cozy, vintage, worn-in … [Read more...]
The David Lee Roth Awesomeness Meter
From the San Francisco Chronicle: Molded by rock Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle More than 20 years later, there's very little that I don't remember about my first rock concert - Van Halen on the "5150" tour at the Cow Palace in Daly City. I was 15 years old, and drank cans of Budweiser in the parking lot while listening to "Led Zeppelin II" on the stereo … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar and Gary Cherone playing together in Arizona
Gary Cherone's current side project, HURTSMILE, will be opening for Sammy Hagar and the Wabos one night only--this Saturday, June 4th in Tucson, Arizona--at the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol. (more info). FYI for those who live in Arizona - Hurtsmile is also playing this Friday, June 3rd at Club Red in Tempe, Arizona. For more about Hurtsmile & their killer debut … [Read more...]
1978 Sammy Hagar Concert Video Surfaces
Wolfgang's Vault has an incredible new Concert Video section on their website. Unfortunately, they haven't unearthed any Van Halen footage, but they do have video of a (never-seen?) Sammy Hagar concert at Winterland in San Francisco, May 19, 1978. Check it out here! … [Read more...]
Sammy and Michael Rock Lake Tahoe
Examiner.com has a story about Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas playing in The South Shore Room at Harrah's/Tahoe over the Cinco de mayo weekend. As usual when Sammy plays in Tahoe, Michael Anthony was the special guest. The sold-out two hour show contained Hagar, Montrose, and Van Halen hits. See the photo slideshow. … [Read more...]
Q&A with Sammy Hagar autobiography author Joel Selvin
Examiner.com conducted a rare interview with Joel Selvin, the author of Sammy Hagar's bestselling autobiography, Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock. Excerpts are below. One milestone that Sammy’s always stood by—and it appears again in Red—that I’ve always been confused by is his insistence that he sold more records with Van Halen than David Lee Roth, but an RIAA search reveals … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Forgets Lyrics, Butchers National Anthem During Giants’ World Series Ring Ceremony
From NESN: The San Francisco Giants had a tremendous ceremony on Saturday night to celebrate their World Series championship as the players were given their rings. It was a tremendous ceremony until Sammy Hagar took the microphone. The former Van Halen singer was tabbed to sing The Star-Spangled Banner at AT&T Park before the game, and he did his best to … [Read more...]