Sammy Hagar

For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From breaking into the industry with the seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career to his ride as the front man of Van Halen, the Red Rocker has set the tone for some of the greatest rock anthems ever written with songs like "I... Can't Drive 55," "Right Now," and "Why Can't This Be Love." Hes earned the highest respect of the music industry with a Grammy Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Van Halen and is currently on his fourth platinum run with the super group Chickenfoot. Along his journey, Hagar has also become adedicated philanthropist, a New York Times best-selling author and auspicious entrepreneur. Raised in Fontana, CA, Hagars hard scrabble upbringing infused in him an unstoppable work ethic thats been the driving force behind his rise to the top as a musician and entrepreneur - and continues to fuel his dedication as a philanthropist. Being a poor kid is a little humiliating and it instilled in me a desire to be somebody, Hagar remarked. It's where all my drive comes from. I was willing to work hard to ensure I was never poor again. And now, its like, I still got that feeling but it drives me to wanna give back and to show kids that if you work hard theres gonna be an open door out. Hagar first burst onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of Montrose. Following a string of eight solo albums culminating in several platinum efforts and hundreds of sold out concert appearances across the country, Hagar joined Van Halen in 1985 and took the band to unprecedented heights, including four consecutive No.1 albums before the band broke up in the mid-nineties. He later returned to Van Halen to lead a triumphant 2004 reunion tour. Aside from making his mark as a hit songwriter and lead vocalist, Hagar has played with a succession of genius guitar players; from Ronnie Montrose and Neal Schon to Eddie Van Halen and Joe Satriani from his current group, ...Read More