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Sammy Hagar Gets Hometown Street Named After Him

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:23:36 +0000

Sammy Hagar returned to his hometown of Fontana, Calif. the weekend of June 7 to be honored by the city as part of their 100th anniversary celebration. In addition to serving as the Honorary Grand Marshal of the 2013 Fontana Days Parade, the town presented the "Red Rocker" with a sign for Hagar Way, a new street dedicated to their hometown hero.

Sammy Hagar's New Album Will Feature An Unusual Cover Song

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:02:27 +0000

If you've ever thought to yourself, 'Wow, I'd sure like to hear Sammy Hagar cover Depeche Mode,' then you're in luck. In a new interview, Chickenfoot drummer Chad Smith says he recently helped the Red Rocker lay down a new recording of 'Personal Jesus,' along with several other tracks.

Sammy Hagar Adds 'Four Decades of Rock' Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:20:57 +0000

Don’t look now, but Sammy Hagar is celebrating 40 years as a professional rocker, and he’s bringing the party to his fans with a series of summer tour dates. Hagar, who’s been having fun revisiting his past in the studio by cutting new tracks with the surviving members of Montrose and his former HSAS compatriot Neal [...]

Judge Rules Sammy Hagar Did Not Hire A Hit Man

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:00:07 +0000

A federal judge has thrown out a man’s claim that Sammy Hagar hired a hit man to kill him. The complaint stemmed from a dispute over the Red Rocker’s chain of Cabo Wabo restaurants. According to court documents, developer Milton Barbis (along with Zone Sports Center and Fresno Rock Taco) sued Hagar and others involved with Cabo [...]

Sammy Hagar Named Grand Marshal of Hometown Parade

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 31 May 2013 21:30:42 +0000

Local boy made good Sammy Hagar is being honored by his hometown of Fontana, Calif. The Red Rocker has been named the Honorary Grand Marshal of the 2013 Fontana Days Parade. The parade is one of the keystone events of the Fontana Days Festival Centennial Celebration. Hagar was selected as Grand Marshal by the mayor [...]

HSAS Rebirth? Sammy Hagar + Neal Schon Recruit New Rhythm Section

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 25 May 2013 23:00:49 +0000

After a break of a mere 30 years, HSAS are back -- sort of. Sammy Hagar and Journey guitarist Neal Schon have reunited for a few songs on Hagar's upcoming CD, and they recruited Hagar's Chickenfoot rhythm section of Michael Anthony and Chad Smith for the three tracks.

Sammy Hagar Would Love to Hang Out With Eddie Van Halen Again

Dave Lifton — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:18:59 +0000

The relationship between Sammy Hagar and Van Halen has been strained, to say the least, for quite a number of years now. However, in a new interview, the singer and alcohol magnate says that he'd love to try to patch things up with Eddie Van Halen.

27 Years Ago: Van Halen Perform First Show With Sammy Hagar

Eduardo Rivadavia — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:28 +0000

On March 27, 1986, the city of Shreveport, Louisiana bore witness to the very first public performance of Van Halen MKII – otherwise nicknamed “Van Hagar,” in reference to the band’s new front man, Sammy Hagar, who had controversially replaced former loudmouth, David Lee Roth, a few months prior.

30 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar's St. Louis Concert Broadcast on MTV

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:02:00 +0000

On March 13, 1983, a Sammy Hagar concert from the packed Checkerdome in St. Louis, Mo. was broadcast live over radio stations all across the country, and also shown on MTV. The resulting bootleg is now the crown jewel of many Red Rocker fans' video collections.

Sammy Hagar's Atlantic City Bar & Grill Will Not Re-Open

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:01:41 +0000

If you were hoping to visit Sammy Hagar's Beach Bar & Grill in Atlantic City this summer, you're out of luck. The Red Rocker has revealed that the bar will not be re-opening after suffering extensive damage from Hurricane Sandy in October.

Sammy Hagar Teases Reunion with Surviving Montrose Members

Jeff Giles — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:06:54 +0000

Sammy Hagar doesn’t “record albums” so much as he simply invites some bros over to have fun and get down — and it looks like one of his most recent recording sessions found him reconnecting with some old friends. Hagar broke the news on his Facebook page (via Blabbermouth), posting a snapshot of himself (pictured [...]

Sammy Hagar Plans New Album for 2013

Jeff Giles — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:15:23 +0000

He’s got his membership in Chickenfoot and a burgeoning booze empire to keep him busy, but that doesn’t mean Sammy Hagar has forgotten about his solo career. Hagar hasn’t released an album on his own since ‘Cosmic Universal Fashion’ in 2008, and according to comments he made during a recent interview with Las Vegas Magazine, [...]

Chickenfoot Announce Massive 'I + III + LV' Box Set

Chad Childers — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 11:01:07 +0000

Chickenfoot fans will be able to celebrate the band's entire output with a very special box set early next year. The group have announced the 'I + III + LV' collection, which will encompass both of their first two albums, plus the limited-edition live album they put out.

Sammy Hagar's Atlantic City Bar Trashed By Hurricane Sandy

Dave Lifton — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:41:16 +0000

It has become a rite of passage for rock fans visiting Atlantic City to get trashed at Sammy Hagar's Beach Bar & Grill. However, Mother Nature has enacted its own form of revenge, as Hurricane Sandy has wreaked considerable damage to the beachfront party spot.

Sammy Hagar Likes to Play for Free

Dave Lifton — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:32:48 +0000

Are you currently planning a special event where you need a band, like a wedding or bar mitzvah? If so, then you may be able to get Sammy Hagar at a great price. In a new interview, he admitted that he enjoys singing for free. “I’ve sold almost a hundred million records in all my [...]

Sammy Hagar Gets Michael Anthony To Open Up About His Departure from Van Halen

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:28:00 +0000

The last time Michael Anthony was on 'That Metal Show,' his former Van Halen (and current Chickenfoot) bandmate Sammy Hagar didn't feel his friend went into quite enough detail about his departure from one of rock's most famous and successful bands.

Sammy Hagar's 'I Never Said Goodbye' Turns 25 Years Old [AWESOME '80S WEEKEND]

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:19:42 +0000

When Sammy Hagar joined Van Halen in 1985, he still had some solo career business to finish. So the Red Rocker recruited none other than Eddie Van Halen to play bass on what was expected to be his last solo album, ‘I Never Said Goodbye,’ which was released 25 years ago this month.

'Van Halen Encyclopedia' Author Plans New Hardcover Edition

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:40:58 +0000

The ‘Van Halen Encyclopedia’ is a treasure trove of information on one of hard rock’s most legendary bands. Heaven knows we’ve quoted from it more than a few times. Now, author C.J. Chilvers is seeking to release a new hardcover edition of the book — with your help.

Chickenfoot Discusses Their Creative Process

Dave Lifton — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:08:51 +0000

Sammy Hagar has nothing but love for Joe Satriani. In a new interview, the Chickenfoot lead singer praises his guitarist’s ability to write great music.

Cover Band Offers to Finish Cancelled Van Halen Tour

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:30:24 +0000

No Van Halen? No problem! That’s according to Van Halen Army, a tribute band that’s offered to step in and fulfill the concert dates on which their namesake group has pulled the plug.