From Redrocker.com: Future in the Past It was 1973 and I was on my first national tour. Montrose was a helluva band but then so was Aerosmith. I will never forget when we played Cobo Hall in Detroit that summer. They called it Rock City and we certainly did our part to make that the truth. Now it's four decades later, it's the Wabos doing Rock Candy not Montrose, but some … [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.
Chickenfoot to move on without drummer Chad Smith?
Are Chickenfoot thinking about replacing drummer Chad Smith? It appears so. The band – also featuring Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani and Michael Anthony – are hoping to record their second album in the fall, but Smith might not be available. Hagar told The Pulse Of Radio: "Chad's a problem, I'm gonna tell everybody straight up. To me, Chad is Chickenfoot. But Chad’s, you … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar on Sharing Chickenfoot Drummer with Chili Peppers, Autobiography
From Billboard.com: by Gary Graff, Detroit August 30, 2010 Chickenfoot is four songs and "seven pieces of new music" into its second album, according to frontman Sammy Hagar. But he acknowledges there's some concern about keeping that not-so-old gang of theirs together. The challenge is drummer Chad Smith and his regular gig with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who are … [Read more...]
The Rockstar Ramblings: Roth vs. Hagar
From Metal Underground.com: With the long awaited Van Halen (with David Lee Roth) follow up to 1984 due out next year (and one would expect a world tour) this week we take a look at the classic David Lee Roth vs. Sammy Hagar debate with a closing thought on how the pending album may affect this age old discussion. THE VAN HALEN YEARS David Lee Roth was with VH for … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar sells remaining stake in Cabo Wabo Tequila
Sammy Hagar has sold his remaining stake in Cabo Wabo Tequila to Compari, the company that 80% of of it in 2008. Hagar still ownes the Cabo Wabo Cantinas. TradeNewsOnline.com: Campari Obtains Full Ownership Of Cabo Wabo Tequila Peter Zwiebach Posted: August 4, 2010 Italy’s Gruppo Campari has obtained full ownership of Cabo Wabo Tequila after acquiring the 20% stake … [Read more...]
New Sammy Hagar interviews
Three recent Sammy Hagar interviews: 1) Backstage at Common Ground with Span from Q106 (July 13th): 2) Lamont with 107.7 The Bone (San Francisco) at the Oakland Arena (July 23nd): 3) July 30th Interview with Las Vegas Review-Journal: Sammy Hagar: I've been to Cabo Wabo more than Jimmy Buffett's been to Margaritaville Posted by Doug Elfman Friday, Jul. 30, … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar interview in Fireworks magazine
From issue #40 of Fireworks magazine: "I'm gonna make a statement, and you'll probably think I'm crazy..." Sammy Hagar discusses Chickenfoot live, their "averagely brilliant" new DVD, Michael Anthony and Van Halen, Chad Smith being crazy, Joe Satriani being from another dimension, and why Sammy in a Smart Car is just a joke. BUZZING! By James Gaden Last … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s website revamped
Sammy Hagar's official Website, RedRocker.com, has been completely revamped. Over the coming months, Sammy will be adding more official photos and videos from the past. He's scouring the Redrocker archive vaults and will be handpicking some great things to share with people over the coming months. This is just the beginning. … [Read more...]
Cabo Wabo 2010 Birthday Bash Dates Announced
Sammy Hagar has announced his 2010 Birthday Bash dates celebrating the Red Rocker's 63rd birthday. The annual bash is held at the world-famous club Cabo Wabo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. A note from Hagar reads: "Sammy and The Wabo's will be playing the Cantina October 8, 9, 11 and Sammy's Birthday October 13th. More details will be coming your way, but mark your … [Read more...]
New Sammy Hagar DVD in the works
The hardest working guy in rock and roll, Sammy Hagar, has a new DVD in the works entitled "Go There Once, Be There Twice," produced and edited by Paul Ware. Could be the long awaited follow up to his fantastic five-hour "Long Road To Cabo" DVD? No word yet on a release date. Here's a short sample from the DVD - a live version of "RED" with video footage covering 4 decades … [Read more...]
Sammy and Dave mash-up video
A fan emailed us his mash-up of "Runnin' With The Devil" and "Baby's On Fire. " A tribute to the legends David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar autobiography due in 2011
From Artist Direct: More Details About Sammy Hagar Autobiography Surface It Books, HarperCollins, to release in 2011 HarperCollins imprint ItBooks will release Sammy Hagar'sautobiography in 2011. Hagar will provide readers with those behind-the-scenes stories from his multi-platinum career, things that you always wanted to know, but had no way of knowing, until now, … [Read more...]