Van Halen fanatics who love the band with David Lee Roth as its front man think this version of the group is the bomb, while those that love “I Can’t Drive 55” think that Sammy Hagar took Van Halen to new heights. Let’s learn a little more about Sammy…
Sammy was born in Salinas, California on October 13th, 1947 and his first success came from a group called Montrose in the mid-70s. A few years as a successful solo act, Sammy joined Van Halen in 1985 when David Lee Roth left the band.
Sammy is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Van Halen, yet left the band in 1996 due to personal disagreements over releasing a Greatest Hits album. Sammy has appeared on TV over the years, having authored ‘Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock.’ his autobiography. Sammy is also a savvy businessman owning Cabo Wabo Tequila, as well as producing the always popular Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum.
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