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Sammy Hagar on the 'demons' which bedevilled Van Halen's reunion tour
By Classic Rock last updated
"When I saw those demons take over him it was pitiful." Sammy Hagar revisited his darkest days in Van Halen in a 2016 interview newly uploaded online

A Sammy Hagar-themed pool and tiki bar complex is opening in Las Vegas
By Fraser Lewry published
Fun will be completely unleashed as Sammy's Island opens in Las Vegas next month, with four Red Rocker Bungalows available to hire

"I can't think of a Van Halen song that doesn't put a smile on my face – it's just a question of figuring out how to play them": How Joe Satriani is preparing to pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen
By Gary Graff published
Exclusive: we talk to Joe Satriani as the setlist for Sammy Hagar's upcoming The Best of All Worlds tour begins to take shape

Ten times Billy Corgan collaborated with his heroes
By Niall Doherty published
The Smashing Pumpkins leader has racked up some impressive guest spots over the years

Watch Nancy Wilson and Sammy Hagar join forces for a stellar cover of Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb
By Fraser Lewry published
Sammy Hagar joined Nancy Wilson onstage at Alice Cooper’s 21st Annual Christmas Pudding Fundraiser in Phoenix, AZ

"I'm ready to go. Let's do this": David Lee Roth says he's up for joining Sammy Hagar on tour next summer to honour Van Halen
By Paul Brannigan published
David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar have never been the best of friends, but summer 2024 could see them unite to celebrate the music of Van Halen and honour Eddie Van Halen's memory

“It’s crazy to think that it’ll be 20 years since Mikey and I played these songs with Van Halen": Sammy Hagar announces The Best of All Worlds Tour with Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham
By Paul Brannigan published
"The music we created is going to outlive us all" says Sammy Hagar as he plots Van Hagar-era arena tour

Sammy Hagar says it's "ugly" that a tribute concert in honour of Eddie Van Halen hasn't taken place
By Stef Lach published
Red Rocker Sammy Hagar thinks a concert in Eddie Van Halen's memory should happen – but says it's not his job to arrange it

Sammy Hagar recalls exposing his genitals onstage while supporting Kiss in 1977: "I pulled my pants down, shook it at them and then smashed my guitar to bits"
By Liz Scarlett published
The Red Rocker reflects on an on-stage meltdown in 1977, which saw him flash an audience of angry Kiss fans, and describes the moment as "beautiful in its own way"

Sammy Hagar says "embarrassing" David Lee Roth doesn't care about singing or his voice, states "I care more about my voice than I do my dick"
By Liz Scarlett published
The feud continues: Sammy Hagar slams David Lee Roth's voice while dubbing him a "chest-beating motherf**ker" who is allegedly always trying to make him look bad
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