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Samuel Roy Hagar (born October 13, 1947), better known as Sammy Hagar, is a U.S. rock guitarist, singer, and composer. After a brief career as a boxer in the footsteps of his father, Sammy became interested in the burgeoning Southern California music scene, fronting his first band The Fabulous Casteals. Hagar's first major success, however, came from his work with the group Montrose on their debut and sophomore albums with including the hit song "Bad Motor Scooter." After difficulties with the band's founder, Ronnie Montrose, during a European tour, Sammy departed from the group with bassist Bill Church and Montrose's drummer in tow.
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About Sammy Hagar
Hagar commenced a solo recording and touring career to increasing success, enjoying hits such as Red, Heavy Metal, Three Lock Box, and perhaps his best-known song I Can't Drive 55, a gripe against the (now-repealed) federally-imposed speed limit of 55 miles per hour on all U.S. highways.
After departing ways with vocalist David Lee Roth, Eddie and Alex Van Halen, of the band Van Halen, looked to their music contacts for a vocalist who could rise above the shadow created by the flamboyant Roth. Riding upon their previous contact with Hagar from a previous tour, they hired Hagar to fill the opening. With Hagar at the front, Van Halen produced four multi-platinum albums: 5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, and Balance as well as many number 1 hits. Yet, trouble in paradise ensued after Hagar's dispute with manager Bruce Fairbairn of Balance, and Hagar was fired from the band after a dispute with Edward Van Halen over the forthcoming Best of Volume 1 featuring tracks with Roth.
Determined to prove Eddie Van Halen wrong, Hagar went to produce five new records since departing ways with Van Halen in 1998. After the successful "Heavyweights of Rock" tour co-headlined with David Lee Roth, Hagar started the slow process of making amends with his former Van Halen band mates, reconstructing the bridges which had burned five years previously. In early 2004, Van Halen with Sammy Hagar was announced to the general public, culminating with a highly anticipated summer tour and a second Best Of album, entitled Best of Both Worlds featuring three new Van Halen tracks fronted by Hagar.
Discography
Montrose (with Montrose)
Paper Money (with Montrose)
Nine on a Ten Scale (Solo until 1985)
Sammy Hagar
Musicle Chairs
All Night Long
Street Machine
Danger Zone
Turn Up the Music
Red Hot
Standing Hampton
Rematch (And More)
Three Lock Box
VOA
Through the Fire (HSAS)
5150
OU812
I Never Said Goodbye (Produced while with Van Halen, EVH on bass)
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
Right Here, Right Now
Unboxed (1994)
Balance
Best of Volume 1
Marching to Mars
Red Voodoo
Ten 13
Not 4 Sale
Live! Hallelujah
Best of Both Worlds
