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Sammy Hagar Brings Back New Version Of HSAS [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:52 +0000

Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve (also known as HSAS) were a band featuring lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, lead guitarist Neal Schon, bassist Kenny Aaronson and drummer Michael Shrieve. The story goes that they rehearsed less than a month Warfield in San Francisco, it’s called Through the Fire. The album includes a cover of Procol Harum’s “A [...]

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

Dave Lifton — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:18:59 +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 14:52:41 +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 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, [...]

Sammy Hagar Answers Barrage Of Fan Questions Via Facebook

Dave Swanson — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:38:55 +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 — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:41:16 +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 18:52:48 +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.

Sammy Hagar Day Celebrated in Roseville, CA

Dave Lifton — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:26:40 +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 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:09:00 +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 Celebrates '4 Decades of Rock' in Concert with Help from Chickenfoot, Montrose and Whitesnake

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:31:23 +0000

Sammy Hagar took fans on a trip through his 40-year career this past weekend (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.

Brad Whitford Reveals Aerosmith Approached Sammy Hagar About Replacing Steven Tyler

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:44:49 +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 Day' Coming to California Town

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:09:09 +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 and Members of Aerosmith To Guest on New Season of 'That Metal Show'

Dave Lifton — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:57:34 +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, [...]

Sammy Hagar Says Eddie Van Halen Owes Him An Apology

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:18:47 +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.

Sammy Hagar Plots Multi-Band Career Retrospective Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:06:36 +0000

If Sammy Hagar‘s latest plan comes true — and most of them do — fans of the Red Rocker will be treated to a tour touching on nearly every phase of his four-decade recording career next summer. On Sept. 1 of this year, Hagar’s going to give the formula a test run, with a three [...]

Sammy Hagar on Eddie Van Halen: 'I Don't Hate the Guy. I Love the Guy'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:00:26 +0000

Sammy Hagar has shared his true feelings about his former bandmate, Eddie Van Halen. Even though the Red Rocker’s split with Van Halen was a rather difficult one, he contends that he doesn’t hate the guitarist, nor does he wish him ill. It’s more of a case of hating the sin, not the sinner.

Sammy Hagar Announces Dates for 2012 Birthday Bash

Jeff Giles — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:14:56 +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.

Sammy Hagar Declares Ronnie Montrose 'a Pioneer of Hard Rock'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:33:54 +0000

Sammy Hagar has spoken out, this time at more length, about Ronnie Montrose, who died on Saturday, March 3, at the age of 64. Hagar had issued a statement immediately following the news that his former bandmate had passed away, but expounded on his thoughts and feelings a few days later.

Sammy Hagar Reacts to Passing of Ronnie Montrose

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:30:44 +0000

Sammy Hagar posted a lovely tribute in honor of the passing of his former bandmate, Ronnie Montrose. In a statement on his website, the Red Rocker said: Ronnie Montrose gave me my first break as a songwriter, as a front man, as a recording artist, as a touring artist, and for that I will always [...]

Sammy Hagar Explains Why Chickenfoot Will Never Play Van Halen Songs

Jessica Sager — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:04:19 +0000

Outspoken Chickenfoot frontman Sammy Hagar has a few steadfast stances that he will never budge on. One is that Chickenfoot will never play any Van Halen or Hagar solo tracks live. Another is that air will eventually destroy us all.

Let him explain.