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

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:22:49 +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 — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:18:59 +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.

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

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:00:41 +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 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:06:54 +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 [...]

Sammy Hagar Plans New Album for 2013

Jeff Giles — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:15:23 +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, [...]

Sammy Hagar Answers Barrage Of Fan Questions Via Facebook

Dave Swanson — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:17:06 +0000

As a Christmas present of sorts, Sammy Hagar decided to open the floor to his fans via Facebook, and to respond to any questions the red rocker’s devotees may have. Ask and ye shall receive, Sammy. “Within about 30 seconds, we had about 30,000 questions!’ Hagar said via a video post on his You Tube [...]

Sammy Hagar's Atlantic City Bar Trashed By Hurricane Sandy

Dave Lifton — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:41:16 +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 — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:32:48 +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 Day Celebrated in Roseville, CA

Dave Lifton — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:40:33 +0000

On Saturday. Sept. 15, restauranteur and tequila magnate Sammy Hagar opened up his newest venture - Sammy’s Rockin’ Island Bar & Grill - in the northern California city of Roseville, and to commemorate the occasion, the town declared a day in honor of Hagar, who is known for his work in Van Halen, Montrose, Chickenfoot and his solo career.

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

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:28:00 +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.

Brad Whitford Reveals Aerosmith Approached Sammy Hagar About Replacing Steven Tyler

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:57:49 +0000

How close did the other members of Aerosmith actually come to replacing Steven Tyler (under a new band name) when they found out the singer was going to be spending part of his time judging ‘American Idol?’ Close enough to call Sammy Hagar, apparently.

Sammy Hagar Celebrates '4 Decades of Rock' in Concert with Help from Chickenfoot, Montrose and Whitesnake

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:31:23 +0000

Sammy Hagar took fans on a trip through his 40-year career last night (Sept. 1) during a special ’4 Decades of Rock’ concert in Lake Tahoe, Nev. The show featured appearances from members of all three of his famous bands — Montrose, Van Halen and Chickenfoot — as well as David Coverdale of Whitesnake.

'Sammy Hagar Day' Coming to California Town

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 23:56:09 +0000

Sammy Hagar is one popular guy in the city of Roseville, Calif. The irrepressible rocker has made such an outstanding contribution to Roseville that the town has decided to honor him by declaring Sept. 15, 2012 Sammy Hagar Day.

Sammy Hagar, Geoff Tate + David Coverdale Among Honorees at Vegas Rocks Awards

Chad Childers — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:18:26 +0000

Some of rock’s greats were on hand Sunday night (Aug. 26) in Las Vegas for the third annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards. Sammy Hagar, Geoff Tate, and David Coverdale of Whitesnake were among the top honorees taking home hardware for their efforts at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Grateful Dead's Bob Weir Recalls Providing Haven for Sammy Hagar

Chad Childers — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:15:06 +0000

The great thing about making a solid living in music and entertainment is the ability it gives you to live near people doing the same thing. Though their styles may be different, Grateful Dead‘s Bob Weir can look down the street and occasionally catch sight of the “Red Rocker” himself, Sammy Hagar.

Sammy Hagar and Members of Aerosmith To Guest on New Season of 'That Metal Show'

Dave Lifton — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 19:45:34 +0000

The 11th season of VH1 Classic’s ‘That Metal Show’ gets underway on Aug. 11. Co-host Eddie Trunk has, on his blog, unveiled the list of musicians that will appear in the upcoming weeks. Among the classic rockers that will appear are Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony of Chickenfoot, Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, [...]

Chickenfoot Offer Time Lapse Video Detail of Concert Setup

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:00:17 +0000

There’s a whole lot of roll out before Chickenfoot can rock, and the band is giving fans a chance to see exactly how much effort goes in to preparing for a show before they ever step onstage. However, if they actually posted the video in real time, you would lose a good portion of your [...]

Sammy Hagar Says Eddie Van Halen Owes Him An Apology

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:29:47 +0000

To say things between Van Halen and former members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony are strained is maybe a bit of an understatement. But despite the tensions there still a lot of love there for what the current Chickenfoot members did with their former band.

Daily Rewind: Gene Simmons, Sammy Hagar + More

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:55:29 +0000

Today, Sammy Hagar starts making big plans to celebrate his 40th anniversary in the business, we find out if Gene Simmons looks good on the dance floor, and Ringo Starr offers the animal kingdom some help. Plus, a Rolling Stone books an intimate series of shows in New York City, Courtney Love loses control of [...]

Sammy Hagar Announces Dates for 2012 Birthday Bash

Jeff Giles — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:30:56 +0000

Sammy Hagar knows how to throw a party — and for more than 20 years now, he’s been using his birthday as a great excuse to throw an unforgettable annual rager at the Cabo Wabo Cantina. He’ll follow tradition this fall with a four-night stand that kicks off October 7.