No one knows if we'll ever see another Van Halen tour, but Sammy and Mike are trying to give fans the next best thing. They, along with The Wabos, will hit the road this summer for a tour that will feature an opening set from Sammy and The Wabos, and a closing set from Sammy, Michael, Vic and David. Dubbed "The Other Half," the newly formed quartet plans to play nothing but … [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.
Sammy sets up solo tour, Michael tags along
Now that Van Halen is once again in limbo, Sammy is turning his attention back to his solo career. He and the Waboritas plan to hit the stage for some summer concerts, and Michael will be joining them at a number of stops. More information about the tour is posted at Sammy's website. Meanwhile, despite the fact that Alex said last year Van Halen would record a new album … [Read more...]
Sammy denies breakup, Alex says new album possible
Sammy and Alex have gone on the record to refute widespread rumors that Sammy and the group are on the verge of their second divorce. "Listen here, all these crazy rumor flying around cyberspace are that," Sammy said in a statement posted at his website. "Plain and simple, I never said I was quitting Van Halen." Last Friday (11/5), Alex told Kansas newspaper The Wichita … [Read more...]
Sammy and Alex discuss reunion tour, best-of set
From LiveDaily.com: Reinstated Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar and drummer Alex Van Halen talked to reporters on Thursday (5/27) about Hagar's return to the group, the band's upcoming summer tour and a forthcoming hits compilation that includes three new cuts. "The simple answer is: It just felt right," Alex Van Halen said of the decision to reunite after splitting on bad … [Read more...]
Sammy talks to Howard Stern about VH reunion
Sammy talked to morning-radio host Howard Stern on Friday (3/26) about his return to the band, and discussed some of the new material that the group has written and recorded during the past few months. Known for his no-holds-barred interviewing style, Howard put the screws to Sam by playing clips of some of Sam's late-'90s appearances on Howard's show after his acrimonious … [Read more...]