December 25th 2005:

Merry Christmas to all the fans and REDHeads! Thanks for keeping the site alive! Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season! -- webmaster

December 15th 2005:

SAMMY HAGAR-Themed Cruise Planned For April?

According to a posting on Sammy Hagar's official web site, a Hagar-themed cruise is currently being planned for April 2006. The cruise would leave from Los Angeles and make its way down to Cabo San Lucas. Details have not been confirmed yet but there are rumors of "killer entertainment" on the way to Cabo and a private SAMMY AND THE WABOS show at the Cabo Wabo Cantina for people who have purchased this package.

This package will be offered first online at Redrocker.com and CaboWabo.com. The packages are expected go on sale next week.

December 4th 2005:

SAMMY HAGAR Tribute CD Coming Next Summer - Dec. 4, 2005
Versailles Records has announced plans to release a tribute CD to Sammy Hagar next summer. Entitled "Three Lock Box: A Millennium Tribute to Sammy Hagar", the collection will feature contributions from current and/or former members of POISON, HANOI ROCKS, SKID ROW, LILLIAN AXE, DIO and SAIGON KICK, among others. No further information is currently available.

November 15th 2005:

According to MelodicRock.com, Sammy Hagar revealed in a recent interview with Steve Dahl of the Chicago radio station WCKG that he has completed work on nine new songs with his band THE WABORITAS for a new album, entitled "Livin' It Up", tentatively due next year. Sammy will tour next year in support of the album, with VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony in tow. Hagar said the show would open with a WABORITAS set before moving on to VAN HALEN material. Full story can be found at the following link

September 11th 2005:

Sammy Hagar raises $20,000 for victims of Hurricane Katrina

A new message from Sammy has appeared on the net:: ""So, on the "Long Road to Cabo" I showed you what it's like behind the scenes so now I'm asking you to bring your video cameras and show me what goes on behind the scenes in hotel rooms, ticket line, beach, airport, planes, etc.
I want your version of the bash. Use as little footage of the band performing as possible because I'm filming and recording that part. *Get together with each other and put video footage together, edit it to approximately 15 minutes or more if necessary and send it to my editor* Paul Ware by mid November so I can put together with my footage and make the "Long Road to Cabo Part 2" for the Wabo's new cd to be ready for Feb./March 06. Big bonus time baby come on! Sounds like fun to me and I can't wait!""

September 14th 2005:

The Cabo Club has announced that Sammy Hagar will play his world-famous Cabo Wabo Cantina for the annual "A Shot at the Cabo Wabo and Birthday Bash".

"A Shot at the Cabo Wabo" will take place on October 1, to be followed by the "Birthday Bash" on October 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13.

Sammy Hagar stated, "I need a night to recover in between shows." When asked about guest stars for this year's festivities, Sammy continued, "Mikey [Anthony], of VAN HALEN fame, will be joining us for a few nights." He also said, "Kenny Chesney is threatening to come down to Cabo again this year!"

At last year's Baja Blowout, Kenny Chesney's band tore up numerous David Lee Roth-era VAN HALEN tunes. Billy Duffy of THE CULT ripped open classic CULT riffs and almost stole the show. The guest stars often take over the stage during the yearly Cabo Wabo Rock celebrations at the seaside mega-resort town of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABORITAS have been touring this summer in their "The Tequila Made Me Do It". New sets, new music and Sammy's announcement of future free shows has generated lots of interest from the normally outrageous "RedHeads", Sammy's core group of fans. All of the shows this year in Cabo are free.

Abel Sanchez's VAN HALEN book, "Van Halen 101" is now available for purchase from Author House. After two years of research and a lifetime of being a VAN HALEN fan, Sanchez has meticulously crafted a most excellent comprehensive guide to the amazing history, music, impact and influence of the mighty VH.

July 23rd 2005:

All Headline News (www.allheadlinenews.com) has issued the following report from Douglas Maher:

Hollywood (AHN) - We all know the feud stories over the years concerning VAN HALEN. Exit DAVID LEE ROTH enter SAMMY HAGAR exit Sammy Hagar enter David Lee Roth exit David Lee Roth enter GARY CHERONE exit Gary Cherone enter Sammy Hagar. It now appears it is exit Hagar again.

July 11th 2005:

Sammy Hagar Talks About Van Halen Falling Apart Again. Interesting article on Sammy talking about the past tour and the future .

June 27th 2005:

08.14.05 Concord CA
Tickets onsale now Ticketmaster

08.11.05 Valley Center, CA (San Diego)
Tickets onsale 06.28.05

08.06.05 Detoit, MI.
Tickets onsale now Ticketmaster

May 16th 2005:

Sammy Hagar announced in front of 18,000+ fans during
his St. Louis concert Saturday (May 14) that he would
open a Cabo Wabo Cantina in spring 2007 in St. Louis'
new $290 million Bottle District. The St. Louis Cabo
Wabo Cantina is expected to be one of the select
markets to which Sammy will bring Cantinas over the
next few years.

May 4th 2005:

For those going to the Detroit, Michigan concert: THE OFFICIAL SAMMY HAGAR Pre & Post Parties At Hockeytown Cafe Starting at 2pm. It will be hosted by 106.7 The Drive

April 25th 2005:

Sammy called into St. Louis's KSHE 95 today. Here are some highlights of the interview:

* Caught grief from Alex for the cabo interview last october because him and Alex are great friends and will remain great friends.

* No Van Halen planned, says he is "over it" and "done with it" but you
never know.

* Planning a bigger tour for the Wabo's in the future

* Planning a full record with the Wabo's.

* St. Louis Cabo Wabo developement is moving slow because of city plans

* Built his own studio called Red Rocker Recording Studio.

Thanks to Travis from SHML for this update.

Live version of "Let me Take You There" still available on the FORUM. Studio version available here

April 20th 2005:

The new Sammy Hagar song is now available for users on the Forum.

Message  from Sammy

"Yo, Red Heads!

I've recorded a new song.  We re-waboed an old, classic Staple Singers hit called “I'll Take You There,” now called “Let Me Take You There.”  It's only being released on radio for now.  I'll figure out what else to do with it later.  Sorry – no new record yet, but I'm working on it.

Call your local rock radio station and request “Let Me Take You There.”  If they don't play it, you know what to do.

See you on tour.

PS – I think the Wabos sound awesome on this track "

Sammy Hagar is to play a one-off UK show. It happens at the Hammersmith Apollo in London on June 15. Get tickets via the Ticketmaster link at www.totalrock.com

February 14th 2005:

Mini Tour Announced

4/29/05 (Friday) - Lake Tahoe, NV

4/30/05 (Saturday) - Lake Tahoe, NV

5/01/05 (Sunday) - Lake Tahoe, NV

5/06/05 (Friday) - Atlantic City, NJ

5/7/05 (Saturday) - Mashantucket, CT

5/10/05 (Tuesday) - Oneida, WI

5/12/05 (Thursday) - Detroit, MI (I'm there!)

5/13/05 (Friday) - Rosement, IL

5/14/05 (Saturday) - St. Louis, MO

5/26/05 (Thursday) - Santa Rosa, CA (w/ Night Ranger)

8/13/05 (Saturday) - Lake Tahoe, NV (outdoor show)

February 5th 2005:

Book now! Sammy Hagar
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ
Fri, May 6, 2005 08:00 PM Tickets go on sale February 19th.

Sammy will be appearing on "I Married... Sammy Hagar" on VH-1

02/14/2005 11:00 AM Monday
02/14/2005 06:00 PM Monday
02/16/2005 03:00 AM Wednesday
02/17/2005 05:00 PM Thursday
02/22/2005 12:30 PM Tuesday

January 19th 2005:

Sammy will be playing in Lake Tahoe on April 29, 30th and May 1st. Tickets for the shows will go on sale at the end of February / begining of March according to Harrah's in Tahoe. They will be General Admission. The toll free number to get tickets is 1-800-427-7247 More info to follow when available.

December 25th 2004:

From all of us at SAMMYHAGAR.NET, we would like to wish SAMMY, his family, the Wabo's, Van Halen, and the fans, a very Merry RED Christmas!

Here are the top 25 tours of North America for 2004, according to Pollstar.

1. Prince, $87.4 million
2. Celine Dion, $80.4 million
3. Madonna, $79.5 million
4. Metallica, $60.5 million
5. Bette Midler, $59.4 million
6. Van Halen, $54.3 million

October 19th 2004:

Our thoughts and our prayers are with the family of Cabo Wabo Stunt Pilot, Sean deRosier. He died in a plane crash a few days ago. Link

October 13th 2004:

From all of us at SAMMYHAGAR.NET, we wish Sammy "RedRocker" Hagar a happy 57th birthday!

""Van Halen lead vocalist Sammy Hagar and other band members reportedly are at odds, with Hagar threatening to bail on the rockers' current U.S. tour.

Hagar's relationship with his bandmates has been stressed since guitarist Eddie Van Halen fired the singer's road crew, the Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles rock 'n' roll Web site reported Wednesday.

Hagar has planned a side tour of eight shows in 10 days opening for Ted Nugent in December with rumors of a full blown spring-summer tour as Nugent's opening act in the works.

This is it for VH with Sammy. There will be no other tours or new album, an unidentified source said."" [Big News Network.com]

October 12th 2004:

Setlist from 10/8/04 at Cabo:

cabo wabo
Tropic of Capricorn
Stand Up
Marcing to Mars
Shaka Doobie
Rainy Day Women
Ive done everything for you
Ill fall in love again
The Girl Gets Around
Heavy Metal
High N Dry
Whole Lotta Zep
Little While Lie
Halfway to Memphis (part of it i was outside for the show) one way to rock
3 lock box
Rock Candy
Mas Tequlia

VAN HALEN Concert Grosses Revealed - Oct. 7, 2004

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert grosses, as reported by Billboard magazine:

Artist/Event: VAN HALEN, SHINEDOWN
Venue: Staples Center
City/State: Los Angeles, Calif.
Date: Aug. 19-20, 2004
Gross Sales: $2,180,595
Attendance: 25,173
Capacity: 28,994
Shows: 2
Sell-Outs: 0
Prices: $95, $60
Promoter: Goldenvoice/AEG Live/Nederlander

Artist/Event: VAN HALEN
Venue: Continental Airlines Arena
City/State: East Rutherford, N.J.
Date: June 22-23, 2004
Gross Sales: $1,982,420
Attendance: 24,241
Capacity: 28,643
Shows: 2
Sell-Outs: 0
Prices: $81.78
Promoter: AEG Live

Artist/Event: VAN HALEN
Venue: Worcester's Centrum Centre
City/State: Worcester, Mass.
Date: June 19-20, 2004
Gross Sales: $1,669,570
Attendance: 19,602
Capacity: 22,922
Shows: 2
Sell-Outs: 0
Prices: $85.17
Promoter: AEG Live

September 7th 2004:

Van Halen fans in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada will soon get their chance to see the group during its ongoing reunion tour with singer Sammy Hagar.

The band's itinerary now includes a series of October stops that are set in Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Details are shown below.

Tickets for the newly added dates will hit the box office on Sept. 11, according to Van Halen's official website.

October 2004
1 - Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Arena
2 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
19 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden (on sale 9/11)
22 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena (on sale 9/11)
23 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Pacific Coliseum (on sale 9/11)
25 - Edmonton, Alberta - Rexall Place (on sale 9/11)
26 - Calgary, Alberta - Pengrowth Saddledome (on sale 9/11)
28 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Credit Union Center (on sale 9/11)
30 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Winnipeg Arena (on sale 9/11)

The Loop wants to send You to Cabo Wabo Meltdown!
Tune in the 9 O'Clock Rock Block with Cara September 7th through the 17th for your chance to score Sammy's "Essential Red Collection" CD and qualify to win a trip for two to Cabo Wabo Meltdown. Aeromexico and Cabo Wabo could be flying you and a guest to this year's Cabo Wabo Meltdown! It's the hottest party south of the border with Sammy Hagar, The Waboritas, Silvertide and Blind Date TV as they rock on amidst the white sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas this October. Listen to Cara on the Rock Block starting Tuesday for your chance to qualify to win from 97.9 The Loop!

Cabo in St. Louis 2005?

The secret is out of the bottle. St. Louis will soon be home to a one-of-a-kind entertainment destination. It's called The Bottle District. Located just north of the Edward Jones Dome, The Bottle District is set to open in the Spring/Summer of 2006. And when it does, you'll find some of the hottest restaurants, entertainment and shopping around.

Choose from dinner and a concert at Cabo Wabo, a spin around St. Louis’ only indoor Formula 1 kart track at F1 St. Louis or enjoy a business lunch at a private dining area within Rawlings All American Grille. You'll find it all in The Bottle District.

Video clip: VH interview from CNN (Aired 9/3/04)

September 1st 2004:

Alex and Sammy will be appearing on CNN Headline News doing an interview Sunday, September 5.Watch for teasers to start showing up on CNN affiliates starting Friday, September 3

MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL COMES TO ALEXANDRIA

Don't miss the ONLY MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL in the country on Thursday, September 9th at the Old Town Theater in Alexandria. Letterbox Film Night is is not your mothers film festival! It's an event! Film screenings, music, comedians from the DC Improv, give-a-ways, seminars and THE CABO WABO AFTER PARTY at Austin Grill!!! This months flick is "Love Rome" starring Drea de Metteo from "The Sopranos" and NBC's "Joey". In the spirit of Haskell Wexler's Medium Cool, Love Rome shows the effects of September 11th on a cycle of relationships with NYC as a documentary backdrop. Meet LA based filmmaker Carter Smith.

Letterbox Film Night was founded in 2004 to promote independent film and provide filmmakers the opportunity and vehicle to share their work with the public on a monthly basis.

Letterbox FIlm Night is proud to hold a CANNED FOOD DRIVE each month to benefit The Bread for the City Organization. Please help us help others by bringing canned food items or donations to each event!

For more info, including submissions, visit: www.letterboxfilmnight.com .

VH is not playing Cabo in October. This is confirmed!

August 26th 2004:

New Sammy interview from WRIF 101.1 in Detroit. Click Here

August 22nd 2004:

With its best-of set now in stores and two new singles on the air, Van Halen continues to add shows to its reunion run with singer Sammy Hagar.

The itinerary now stretches into early October, and includes newly added stops in Champaign, IL; Little Rock, AR; Las Vegas; and Albuquerque. Tickets for all four dates will hit the box office this month. More dates are yet to come, according to the band's website.

In June, Van Halen launched its first tour with singer Sammy Hagar at the mic since 1995. Hagar and the group split on bad terms in 1996, but patched things up late last year.

Before hitting the road, the group recorded three new songs, all of which are included on "The Best of Both Worlds," a two-disc compilation that also houses previously released cuts from the band's studio albums with Hagar and original singer David Lee Roth.

Released in late July, "The Best of Both Worlds" sold about 138,000 copies during its first week out and debuted at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 album chart. Now in its second week on the chart, the set rests at No. 13.

"It's About Time," one of the three new cuts with Hagar, clocks in at No. 13 on trade publication Radio & Records' most-recent Rock National Airplay chart, and follow-up cut "Up for Breakfast"--also new--has been added to radio-station playlists throughout the country.
Courtesy of Livedaily.com

Van Halen's current American tour ends on October 2 and the big question is what are their plans for the rest of the world.

"It's funny that you mention that because we were talking about what are we going to do next and the powers that help us be will all figure that out in the next couple of months" Sammy Hagar tells Undercover News. "We'd love to come down if we have a chance to do it."

"When you leave this country with a band the calibre of this, it is not like we can go "hey lets just go to Australia to play'. The promoter has to invite" Alex Van Halen says. "The promoters in Australia want to start telling the fans to rally up and hopefully they will invite us over there to play".

The Van Halen reunion coincides with the release of their Best of Both Worlds compilation album. On of the key songs from the record that didn't make their last Best Of album is the David Lee Roth sung 'Hot For Teacher. "Ed and I were big fans of UK music and Alan Holdswoth, King Crimson, Bill Bruford and that whole lot" Alex says. "One morning, Ed and I went in with a couple of six packs and that's what happened. We weren't really thinking. We just played a particular piece of music Ed had it in two or three takes, that was it. We kept it. I wish there was more depth to it but the reality is when you don't think, that is when your true self comes out. That is a good glimpse of what goes on in my head".

Sammy adds "Hot For Teacher, my comment about that…before I was in Van Halen I always looked at them as competition. I didn't like Dave. I never thought about being in the band. By 1984, when I heard Hot For Teacher, when I heard Alex kick that drum thing up, it pissed me off it was so good. It was kicking ass. I was jealous. That drum intro is unbelievable. The whole song is kicking ass, it is ripping. That drum intro is killing".

Van Halen hope to be in Australia early 2005 … if someone gets around to inviting them.
By Paul Cashmere

Courtesy of http://www.undercover.com.au

July 9th 2004:

As Sammy Hagar returns as the lead singer for Van Halen on its massive tour this summer, the most complete overview of his solo career on record showcases one of the most enthusiastic, energetic and exciting performers who has ever rocked a stage. THE ESSENTIAL RED COLLECTION is being released August 10, 2004. It features 20 selections, each digitally remastered from the original tapes, spanning 1973 to 1999 with all of Hagar's Top 40 pop hits plus trademark tracks and popular soundtrack contributions -- along with two previously unreleased '70s recordings, "Call My Name" and "Thinking Of You." Compiled with Hagar's full participation, THE ESSENTIAL RED COLLECTION brings together the best of the Red Rocker.

June 27th 2004:

- It's About Time" single is being sold at walmart.com

Video clip from 6/26's show at Albany, NY

June 26th 2004:

Sammy checks in for us fans!

Yo! Red Heads, I think "It's About Time" You heard from me. Well, first off things are going great out here. VH is playing great! I'm having a blast! The fans are over the top. It's beyond my expectations. It feels as good (if not better) than it ever did. Every night I see all you red heads out there flying your CW colors. (Awesome). It puts a big ass smile on my face. It really makes me feel good and comfortable. Come on baby, the Wabos are great. I talk to them almost daily. They are excited about playing Tahoe Wabo July 3 with Vince Neil. I think it's so cool they can play with anyone, they are bad ass. The Tahoe Wabo is doing unbelievable. I'm so proud of my Wabo's!!! (A few more to come but one at a time, they got to be right). No cookie cutters, please.

The Tahoe grand opening was something I will never forget. Wow, what a party!! Just talked to Toby and Ted they want to know what's next? Guess we'll have to meet up out here, too much fun ooohhh. Going out to dinner tonight in Boston with all the VH gang for Mikey's B-Day, ouch! Wish we were in Cabo!! But Boston will Wabo tonight. Thanks for it all. See ya wherever, whenever, can't wait for 10/13/04!! Many surprises for ya all. See ya in Cabo... Peace, much love & happiness.

Sammy

June 9th 2004:

Check out the stage layout! Click Here

On Saturday, July 3rd the Waboritas will be playing with Vince Neil of Motley Crue at the newly crowned Tahoe Wabo (Altitude Nightclub) at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe.  Saturday, July 3
Doors: 10 p.m. Show:  11 p.m. $25 all tickets general admission (includes admission to Altitude Nightclub after the show) Tahoe Wabo (Altitude Nightclub)
Tickets on sale now at 1-800-HARRAHS. .

“Van Halen – 2004 Tour Special and World Premiere” on the Westwood One Network will air, June 11th, on more than 120 stations nationwide in top US markets. Stations are listed below

June 7th 2004:

Second Van Hagar Single is now playing on the radios! Up For Breakfast!!! Listen to it here

June 2nd 2004:

Songs played last night at the soundstage at Sony Studios (Rehersal)

Jump (opener)
Runaround
Humans Being
Right Now
You Really Got Me
Dreams
Top of the World
Somebody Get Me A Doctor (Mike sings)
Why Can't This Be Love
Best of Both Worlds
Eagles Fly (Acoustic)
Deeper Kind of Love (Sammy solo acoustic)
Guitar Solo (Some new shit..some familiar shit)- Wolfie comes out on the end..they lay on stage together and play 316...and there is a LOT of love in the room. Wolfie is kind of chubby but so lovable.
When It's Love (Closing Song)
Bass Solo
Drum Solo
Poundcake
Learning to See
Up for Breakfast
It's About Time
Unchained

May 14th 2004:

Van Halen have announced that Silvertide and Shinedown will open their summer reunion tour with Sammy Hagar . Silvertide will perform from June 11 in Greensboro, North Carolina, through July 11 in Auburn Hills, Michigan; Shinedown will play from July 19 in Chicago through August 20 in Los Angeles.

In what's shaping up to be a memorable year for Van Halen fans with a tour and some new music, there are also plans to release the band's "Live Without A Net" concert on DVD, and the re-mastered VH CD's from the Sammy Hagar-era, according to Andrew at Melodicrock.com .

"Live Without A Net" was released 18 years ago on VHS, and featured concert footage from the band's first tour with Sammy Hagar, from New Haven, CT in 1986. This performance is much more dynamic than Van Halen's other live concert release, 1993's "Live: Right Here, Right Now," which was released on DVD several years ago. Fans have been clamoring for years for it to be released on DVD, and know it appears they're getting their wish.

The LWAN DVD is due for release on July 22nd in Japan, by Warner Bros. With Warners working on this release, it shouldn't be too long before the DVD release finds its way to the rest of the world as well.

Melodicrock is also reporting that the Sammy-era Van Halen studio albums, which include "5150," "OU812," "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge," and "Balance" are rumored to be set for re-mastering and re-release later this year as well. The first six David Lee Roth-era albums were re-mastered and re-released by Warner Bros. in 2000.

May 4th 2004:

According to Hits Daily Double , the first single from Van Hagar will be "Up for Breakfast" , one of three tracks produced by Glen Ballard . The other two are "Learning to See" and "It's About Time" . All three cuts are expected to surface on the band's upcoming best-of set, tentatively due this summer. .

May 3rd 2004:

Tahoe Set List:

Acoustic Set:One Hour
1.Connection-with Ronnie Montrose-(Stones cover from Paper Money
2.Right Now-With the Waboritas
3.Cantcha See-Toby Keith
4.Sweet Home Alabama-Toby Keith
5.Great story about meeting Bob Weir. Got drunk and stoned and almost
backed his car over a cliff
6.Take the load off Fanny. with Bob Weir
7.Knockin' on Heavens Door-with Bob Weir,Toby, and Johnny.
8.No Excuses-with Jerry Cantrel
9.Finish What Ya Started-with the Waboritas.

15 minute break.

Sammy and The Wabos:One Hour Forty Minutes.
1.Marching to Mars
2.Stand Up and Shout
3.Sympathy for the Human
4.Shaka Doobie
5.Standing on Top of The World
6.Best of Both Worlds
7.Star Spangled Banner-with Ted Nugent
8.Kluster Fuck-with Ted
9.Route 66-with Ted
10. High N' Dry Again
11.Half Way to Memphis-duet with his son Andrew
12.Man in The Box-with Jerry Cantrel and Billy Duffy
13.Wild Thing-Ted,Jerry, and Billy
14.Mas Tequila

Encore: Bad Motor Scooter

Message From Sammy!

"Hi everyone. Know there's been talk back and forth about
who will be coming to the Grand Opening Tahoe Wabo weekend the end of this
month, so let me set the record straight ... and still try to keep some
surprises for you guys (if possible)! Because we all know Cabo Wabo is a way of life, the weekend will start early. Van Halen will absolutely NOT be performing. Would be great, but we are in
the middle of VH rehearsals and I'll be slammin' to make it up to Tahoe
myself. There will be other friends coming in throughout the weekend, not just
Sunday, May 2. Other surprises are yet to come! Thanks for your enthusiasm. Gonna be awesome. See you in Tahoe.

Love, Sammy" -- Thanks to the official site for the statement!

April 8th 2004:

Here is the recording from Howard Stern with Sammy Hagar yesterday. Sam's Interview

March 27th 2004:

"VH REUNION
Message From Sammy!

Sorry I couldn't keep everyone up to speed on the VH stuff but until it was final we all swore to secrecy. So lay off my webmaster!!

First of all, the Wabos are great! They will be on pay through all this and everything is upfront with them. They might be doing gigs in Tahoe at the Wabo with other artists this year and writing new songs at our new studio (Red Rocker Recording).

We're gonna have a blast at the opening of the Tahoe Wabo and the Tequila bash in Atlantic City. Then I'm off to VH rehearsals. I'm totally excited about the tour. The music's a w e s o m e! "It's About Time" 1st track, Yikessssssss!!

See ya at the b-bash in October!

Love ya,
Sammy"

Thanks to redrocker.com for the clip

April 25th 2003:

We've added a 2003 Tour Section on the message board, make sure you check it out.

Make your voice heard! Go give a quick vote for Sammy here

A SammyCon IV Reminder to those attending:

Just want to remind that you if you are planning on coming to Sammycon. You
can now reserved you room by calling Holiday Inn merchandise mart at (312)
836-5000. and ask for the Sammycon rate to reserve your room deadline for
room reservations is June 27. The con is July 18-20th in downtown Chicabo

More info on SammyCon IV can be found here

April 18th 2003:

Sorry the news has been slow. It's a slow season. We have a tour coming, but hasn't kicked off yet, so bare with the slow times! Post on the message board. Yah, that's right, get some Cabo, sip, and post! BTW - I'll be in Chicago for the show, and at Sammycon. I hope to meet all you fans that attend. I am very excited. I just picked up a concert DVD from New Jersey 2002, and I have never seen so much "chest" exposed at a Sammy concert! I guess I was to much into the cabo wabo tequila! But it's a great show! I'll report back when more news permits!

March 18th 2003:

The TOURS page has been updated.

You will now be able to purchase online tickets to MY shows,
(limit of 2 per customer) you will have on stage accommodations in my
new enlarged stage. These tickets will allow you to be on stage with myself &
the Waborita’s during the show and have Golden Circle tickets for the other acts.
You will receive an autographed laminate pass/holder for each specific show.
You’ll be served non-alcoholic beverages (Sammy says hah).
You’ll pick up your envelope with all the details at Will-Call the day of the show.
Your envelope will include your tickets, instructions, releases, and all pertinent information
about that show for $200.00 per ticket.

There will only be 25 seats available per show.
These tickets will not be available for the Bakersfield since
that show has a smaller stage. More information to follow

February 14th 2003:

Sammy will be appearing on a new VH1 television show, called Dashboard Dreams. It premieres Mon. 2/17 @ 9/8c. More information on the show can be found here

February 8th 2003:

Sammy Hagar & Lynyrd Skynyrd Tour will be coming to a town near you, this summer!.

A DVD titled "The Long Road to Cabo," is currently being finished up and should be released in the coming months.
The Planet US project is on HOLD because of Sammy's busy schedule
with the Wabo's and Neal's busy schedule with Journey. "I don't know when,
but this project is too good not to finish" says, Sammy!

Look out for the release of Sammy & the Wabo's Live Hallelujah CD. The planned release date is May 5th, 2003

January 8th 2003:

Tower Records is giving away an autographed guitar by none other, Sammy Hagar! Details here

January 6th 2003:

Pollstar now has the Top 100 tours of 2002 listed. Sam & Dave Tour came in at #50 with $9.6 mill. gross. They averaged 7,700 fans/ show and $240k/ show.

Here are a few pictures from the 12/23 show in San Raleal (Thanks Ken).

December 24th 2002:

The staff at SAMMYHAGAR.NET would like to wish everyone a happy holiday and a great 2003! Thank you for all the support in 2003!

December 19th 2002:

Sammy will be performing at New George's Nightclub at 842 - 4th St. in San
Rafael, on Monday, December 23, 2002.

At 3:00 p.m. they will be accepting $25.00 gift certificates, toys, clothing and donations in exchange for a ticket to the show on that evening. The donations will benefit, the Ritter House and Homeward Bound agencies where they assist the underprivileged in this local area. Joining Sammy will be Vic Johnson and Bob Weir, Bob Wasserman and some special guests! - thanks Paula

Catch Sammy on John Pisto's 'Monterey's Cooking Show" the first 2 weeks of January where he will be behind the Whaling Station bar and knocking out some Waboritas, featuring his Cabo Wabo tequila!

December 9th 2002:

The youngest Sammy Fan? Cameron Boni is 3 weeks old from New Oreleans, La.

November 28th 2002:

From everyone at SammyHagar.NET, we want to wish you a happy and a safe Thanksgiving!

November 18th 2002:

CNN has posted an interesting article regarding Sammy and his new album "Not 4 Sale" - Thanks David

November 15th 2002:

Sammy Fan spotted at the University of Michigan football game vs. Penn. State! They are out there!

There is now a petition to induct SAMMY in to the Hall of Fame online. It
is located at http://www.petitiononline.com/RROCKER/

November 8th 2002:

ESPN2 will be featuring Sammy on their show NHL TONIGHT this Sunday,
November 10th,from 10-11pm EST.

November 7th 2002:

An interesting article that I ran into regarding Sammy. Check it out. Sunspot.com

November 1st 2002:

For those wondering about Snooker's Pool and Pub in Southgate Michigan, and if Sammy will be there in the coming weeks, here is the official word:

" Sammy Hagar WAS going to be at the grand opening, however due to unfortunate circumstance, he had to cancel. Sorry."

September 10th 2002:

The following is a note from Sammy to his fans:

Sorry about the last 2 shows. You know the last thing I want to do is cancel
shows. I'm feeling better and I'll be fine for the bash. I'm putting
together a free concert on the streets of San Francisco after the birthday
bash in conjunction with the release of my new CD, "Not 4 Sale" on October 8,
2002.

September 6th 2002:

For those of you who missed out on this years Rock The Dock @ the Trump Marina, there is now video highlights from the show. Be sure to check them out here.

September 3rd 2002:

For those of you who missed it, Sammy was on Howard Stern this morning. Click on the following links for the audio from the show. Real Audio is needed to listen.

Real Audio:

Audio Clip 1; Audio Clip 2

MP3:

Audio Clip

September 2nd 2002:

Why was the NY State Fair show cancelled? Click Here

August 29th 2002:

Interested in winning a Black w/ Gold metallic Fender Stratocaster guitar
autographed in Gold Leaf by Sammy Hagar? Details here

August 27th 2002:

Article from the Boston Globe. Also has a poll, so go vote!

August 26th 2002:

Another online article, this time from Boston Phoenix.

Don't forget to register and say hello to all the fans over on the Message Board!

August 24th 2002:

Even the World Wrestling Entertainment is talking about Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth! Check out this interview with WWE'S Chris Jericho

Diamond Dave will be back in FL in October for Rock-tober Fest - an 80's rock festival. the venue is a place called Fantasy of Flight between Tampa and Orlando and the date is Oct. 19th. (Thanks Ron)

August 22nd 2002:

Wanna Party With Sammy?

Picture this: You and a guest chillin' at Cabo San Lucas's white sand beach surrounded by palm trees. You're sippin' on some of the planet's tastiest tequila, Cabo Wabo, and getting ready for Sammy Hagar's awsome party, "The Cabo Wabo Mexican Meltdown." *Sigh* What a life! And for two days this fun in the sun can be yours. Click here for details

August 21st 2002:

"The Heavyweight Champs Of Rock 'N' Roll" are coming to the Video Music Awards (VMAs). Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth will present the "Moon Man" statue to the winner of the best rock video award. The nominees in the category are "In The End" from Linkin Park, "My Sacrifice" from Creed, "Chop Suey!" from System Of A Down, "Here To Stay" from Korn, "Youth Of The Nation" from P.O.D., and "The Middle" from Jimmy Eat World. More Info Here

Another article (A little late, but hey, better late than never)

August 13th 2002:

Redheads! HOW much of a RedHead are you? Are you a fan, or do you know someone who is wild about SAMMY HAGAR? An upcoming show on VH1 is looking for the ultimate SAMMY HAGAR fan. If you are 21 or older, email your name, contact info, and story to be considered. Please also include the contact info of a friend or family member who can vouch for your devotion in the case that you are a finalist. Email

Here is an interesting article regarding the current tour from Times Leader

In other news, I stumbled upon this clip that made reference to Eddie Van Halen

July 5th 2002:

Sammy will be on MTV's Cribs at 2pm Est on July 22nd.

Thanks to MTV for the pictures.

June 28th 2002:

Thanks for being patient with the message board. It is now fully functional. As you know, the private messaging was down. Everything is back and running! So get your pictures, concert reviews, and hello's in!

Interesting article over at the Seattle PI website

John Entwistle, bassist for The Who, passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family memebers and friends. (article)

June 16th 2002:

Denver Post Article

June 14th 2002:

USA Today article on the tour.

June 13th 2002:

More tour dates added! East Coast, get ready!

Get those reveiws and pictures up on the message board!

There is now a link on the message board for some audio (thanks to Hain) from the Chicago show. You must register to view the post. Enjoy.

June 8th 2002:

St. Louis Review

June 6th 2002:

Couple of articles today about Sammy:

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

June 5th 2002:

The tour page has been updated with the postponed shows. Also, new concert pictures are up on the message board.

Review of the Cincy show.

June 4th 2002:

Another review by the IndyStar.

CDNow Article on the Detroit Concert.

More Tour Dates added! Check out the Tours page.

June 3rd 2002:

VH1 article on Sammy and DLR

Catch Sammy and Dave on the Howard Stern E! show tonight. The show will air at 11pm EST. More info can be found here.

Those who went to concerts this past weekend, please post your reviews over no the message board. Also, once you get your pictures back, please post them or send them and I will post them! Thanks.

May 31st 2002:

Cleveland's WONE 97.5 has pictures up from the opening night in Cleveland.

May 30th 2002:

The first official review of the Opening Night show is now up. Check it out here!

Post your reviews/setlists/and pictures over on the message board!

May 27th 2002:

Another article regading Sammy and Dave, this time from Entertainment Weekly Magazine.

Cleveland.com has an article regarding Sammy & Dave.

May 24th 2002:

Check out the latest article about Sammy over at Billboard.

May 23rd 2002:

David Lee Roth will be in the WRIF 101.1 studios on May 24th during the Drew and Mike show. Be sure to check it out live at WRIF

Listen to Sammy Hagar interview from the Mitch Albom show on WJR today.

The Message Board is Back Up!

Listen to Sammy Hagar live interview from May 20th from WRIF

Listen to Sammy Hagar live interview from The Bone radio in Texas (May 20th)

Interesting news article on the Planet US show in Las Vegas.

ALICE in Detroit is giving away tickets this weekend to the show. Also, the Grand Prize will be a pair of front row tickets. Listen for a Sammy Hagar / David Lee Roth and/or Van Halen block of songs to win!

St. Louis fan's, do you have a question that you would like Sammy to answer? Kevin C. Johnson, who has interviewed Sammy on several occasions in
the past, has lined up another interview, but this time
wants the questions to come from his St. Louis-area fans. Ask any question
or questions you want, and send them to kjohnson@post-dispatch.com.
Don't forget to include your full name and where you're from.

Sammy called into 101.1 WRIF today in Detroit, and I must say, what a great interview. Here are the highlights from the interview:

Sammy said that he has been playing with Michael Anthony and Planet US over the last few weeks.

Sammy mentioned that he is excited to be closing the show in Detroit.

Sammy mentioned that this time next year, he plans on a Journey/Sammy Hagar tour, where he would play for about 45 minutes, Journey for 45 minutes, then Planet US for 45 minutes.

Sammy is still bitter over the person who stole the 30ft Blow Up Cabo Wabo bottle from the Detroit show 2 years ago.

Michael Anthony will be making special appearances on the current tour!

He has been rehearsing the last few weeks, and is ready to hit the road for the tour. He mentioned that Planet US have 2 songs recorded, and that they will finish an album in October. Look for clips and/or transcript soon!

Check out the audio clips from Sammy this past Monday on Howard Stern: Clip 1, Clip 2, Clip 3, Clip 4. Thanks Paul.

PRESS RELEASE:

Rock legend Sammy Hagar (Van Halen, Montrose) and
HUTCH singer Joe Hutchinson have co-written a song
tentatively titled "Not 4 Sale" which will appear on
Hagar's Autumn release this year.

Sammy discovered HUTCH 's music while watching the
Food Network's FOOD NATION series with Chef Bobby
Flay. "I heard his song, 'All The Money In The
World'... I loved that line, 'All the money in the
world.'

It stuck in my head and I wrote a song basically with
that concept. I thought it was only right to call Joe
and let him know he inspired me and to offer him half
of my song for the inspiration. "I'm all for helping
new artist's any way I can."

Joe Hutchinson is flattered by the nod from Hagar. He
explains “Most of us are borrowing from the Beatles
and other giants, so when an artist of Sammy’s stature
borrows from an unknown like me, it adds a great level
of legitimacy to what I'm doing as a songwriter.”

HUTCH’s song “All The Money In The World” can be heard
on their upcoming Smile Records release “Turn It
Around” due in stores on May 28th, or visit
http://www.hutchworks.net

Check out this interview with Michael Anthony. Very intersting article.

In case you missed the CMA's, they will be aired on UPN in San Diego on Saturday May 4 at 9pm-11pm and around the country.

WMMS in Cleveland, Ohio recently had an interview with Sammy Hagar. Check out the transcript here.

According to Sammy, a coin toss has already been made, which is indicating that, DLR will close the Cleveland show, and it will go back in forth every show after that, which means the second show, in Detroit, Sammy will close it out.

The SAMMYHAGAR.NET Message Board is now newly redone, and open for business! Start posting by clicking on the link above titled "Message Board."

Also, our new Mailing List is now online. Access/subscribe by clicking on "Mailing List" above. You will receive bi-weekly emails with updates, and the lastest happenings from Sammy Hagar, the tour, and any website changes!

Pictures from the Press Conference are now available online. Click Here

More articles on the press conference: Yahoo, Reuters, MTV , CNN

April 16th 2002:

It's Official!

SAMMY HAGAR & DAVID LEE ROTH
TOUR 2002: SONG FOR SONG,
THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPS OF ROCK 'N ROLL

LOS ANGELES, CA - April 16, 2002: In a Los Angeles press conference today, David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar announced they have joined forces for an unprecedented concert tour kicking off Wednesday, May 29 in Cleveland, Ohio.

This is the first time these legendary rock'n'rollers will be sharing a stage, each performing their arsenal of hits on this co-headline tour.

Tickets go on sale April 20 for the Cleveland, Detroit (May 31) and Indianapolis (June 2) shows. Future on-sale concert dates will follow.

Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone lines, at all Ticketmaster retail ticket centers, via ticketmaster.com, and the venue Box Offices

Tours page updated!

Article on the recent Tour confirmation -- Very interesting, check it out!

Detroit Preshow Party Details:

On the right side, there is now a banner which will direct you to the link where you can read and join in the preshow party for the Detroit show

April 15th 2002:

It's Monday, and what a day it is! How would you and a friend like to go see Sammy at his annual Birthday Bash in October 2002. Meet MONA, Sammy's bass player! Get up close and personal with Sammy Hagar & the Waboritas as well as many other surprise guests who will be coming down to jam and celebrate with Sammy. All you have to do is click on this link to get entered! Good luck!

The most current info on the San's Halen tour is, that DLR and Sammy will be on stage, together, sining Van Halen and Van Hagar songs. They will not be two seperate acts, but one act! The first show is set to kick off May 29th in Cleveland, OH. More info can be found here.

The Press Conference regarding the Ssmmy and David Lee Roth tour will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16th, 2002...at the Mondrian Hotel-Sky Bar in LA at 11:00am!

April 9th 2002:

Catch Sammy live and in the studio this Thursday at 7am PST @ ALICE 97.3 FM

Sammy will be at the Cabo Wabo Cantina playing with the house band Vitamin T (The Club Band), on 4/21.

April 8th 2002:

Sammy Con III is quickly approaching! The dates for Sammy Con III are June 21-23 in San Antonio, Texas at the Drury Inn and Suites. Registration is currently underway at www.sammycon.com Register now and take advantage of airfare discounts! Sammy fans coming from all over the United States to meet up with other Sammy fans! There will be an auction full of Sammy items, some that are very rare and hard to locate! If you're a collector of all things Sammy. (Funds made on the auction will be going to charity) Check out www.sammycon.com for more details!!

The California Music Awards are coming up at the end of this month. April 27th. Sammy and the Waboritas will be performing in the grand finale playing 3 to 4 songs.

April 2nd 2002:

Sammy & David Lee Roth are talking about touring this
summer. Nothing official yet, but if something breaks, it will be posted here!

Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas is making a very special RED, $5.00 Sammy Hagar chip! There will be 3,000 available!

It's Official, 2002 Meltdown in Cabo Wabo will take place Oct. 4th & 5th. Info on tickets to come.

Sammy will be playing May 17th and 18th at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas. Tickets run $75 a piece.

Dont miss the incredible interview with Journey's own Neil Schon over at Classic Rock Revisited . Interesting information about the upcoming "super group."

Heard the latest rumor? The proposed "Sam & Dave" (or "Sans Halen") tour looks like it's on. Gary Cherone's band Tribe Of Judah has allegedly been offered the slot as opener, so it's possible that fans will be able to see all three Van Halen singers on stage for a single price of admission.

February 26th 2002:

Sammy Hagar, Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo and Michael Anthony have recently completed a two-song demo tape at Sammy's home studio in Marin County, California. Neal Schon stated "in only ONE day they laid down two kick-ass songs that fu*%in ROCK!" One of the songs, tentatively titled "Vertigo", will be presented for consideration on the soundtrack for the upcoming summer blockbuster "Spiderman". "Peeping Through a Hole" is the name of the other song that they recorded. The working name of the band is Planet Us. Neal and Sammy are also considering the idea of doing some live performances during the Fall/Winter of 2002 after they have wrapped up their separate summer tour seasons. Look for "Planet Us" to be part of the Meltdown in Cabo this coming October.

In Van Halen news, Scotty Ross, Van Halen's long time tour manager, has recently been let go. Things continue to look grim regarding Van Halen putting out a record and/or tour anytime soon.

February 13th 2002:

Not much to report on the Sammy front today. There is a small article with a few references to the Red Rocker in the Gringo Gazette

A lot of people are asking about Sammy's new sunglasses. As of right now, they are not available to the public. No word on if they ever will be, but as of right now, the only way you can own a pair is if Sammy throws you them at his shows!

Wondering just what Sammy is currently doing? He is currently working on a lot of new songs. Currently there isn't an official date as of when the the new CD will be out. More news as soon as it comes through.

February 6th 2002:

Sammy is currently preparing for yet, another tour! Sammy has said the tour will start on
May 4th.
He currently has played one new song and it is titled ..."Halfway to Memphis." More information as it comes in.

For those of you who missed the Konotci show, here is the setlist for show 1 (Thanks to CoboWobo) : V.O.A, Hammer Fall's Down, Sympathy 4 The Human, Runaround, 3 lock box, 1 way 2 rock, Give 2 Live, The Love, Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy, {With Neal Schon} Rock Candy, Crossroads, Rock N Roll, Whiter Shade Of Pale, Rainy Day Women { Must Get Stoned }, Half Way 2 Memphis {New}, Eagles Fly, Finish What Ya Started, Little White Lies, Why Cant This Be Love, High & Dry Again, Let Sally Drive, I Can't Drive 55, Mas Tequila, Encores: Tropic Of Capricorn, Heavy Metal

Apparently there is a new rumor floating around on the Internet, and this time, it involves Sammy.

Melodicrock.com is reporting that Sammy Hagar is forming a new "supergroup" with Journey's Neil Schon, drummer Deen Castronovo, former Guns 'N Roses guitarist Slash and, wait for it, Van Halen's Michael Anthony. Stay tuned to find out more information on this!

In other news, apparently Van Halen has split with their record company. Does this say they are still planning on returning to the stage soon? More information found at Billboard.com

January 22nd 2002:

Hello RedHeads.

So, why no updates lately? Well, nothing much has been going on. Sammy is in a relaxing period of his life, and I am sure he his working on some tracks for a new cd. There are a few tid bits that I would like to share though:

SammyCon 3 will take place June 21 - 23, 2002 in San Antonio, TX. For more information stop by the SammyCon official website

Sammy will be airing on TV stations soon:

1/22: VH1 Pop-Up 80's @ 430pm EST

1/25: VH1 Where Are They Now? @ 700pm EST

1/26: ETV Wild On The Mexican Riviera @ 1200am EST

2/2: ETV Wild On The Mexican Riviera @ 0300am EST

August 23nd 2001:

Sammy called KSHE radio in St. Louis today and said the band has been practicing about 3 weeks and sounds really tight! They almost sound too good, he
doesn't want the upcoming shows to sound too rehearsed! He also said that 13,600 tickets have been sold for the St. Louis show so far (this is partially due to free tickets being given away).

Thanks to Cabo Tombo for the news

August 2nd 2001:

News has been slowly lately, what can I say. Tonight, on the Travel Channel, Sammy will be appearing on "Mexico Night" at 7pm EST. Tickets are going on sale for his summer tour, to be sure to purchase your tickets. Information regarding Detroit preshow parties will be posted here as soon as I receive information. Sammy Hagar's DVD is due to be released on August 7th. Preorder it now! Doug Podell, DJ on Detriots WRIF announced on WRIF that Sammy will be the Celebrity host of the
Arthur P. Celebrity Golf Tournament on September 3rd. If you're in the area, check it out!

July 13th 2001:

My computer has been down preventing any updates. Everything is now back up and operational.

First thing first, Sammy will be touring this summer as many of your know. The following are dates and locations: Kelseyville, CA (8/31), Las Vegas, NV (9/1), Clarkston, MI (9/6), Rosemont, IL (9/7), and Maryland Heights, MO (9/8). Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com

Sammy Hagar And The Waboritas: Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash Tour will be released on DVD on August 7, 2001. It will be a 2-disc set, featuring DTS 5.1 surround sound, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, as well as a 2 channel stereo soundtrack for those who don't own a digital home theatre amplifier. The set list for Sammy's first-ever DVD will be:

The Real Deal, Ten 13, Shaka Doobie (The Limit), Three Lock Box, Red, There's Only One Way to Rock, Serious Juju, Top of the World, Rock Candy, High and Dry Again, Deeper Kinda Love, A Little Bit More, Eagles Fly/Lay Your Hand on Me, Finish What Ya Started, Little White Lie, Mas Tequila, Why Can't This Be Love, Heavy Metal, Let Sally Drive, I Can't Drive 55, Marching to Mars, Cabo Wabo.

Disc 2 will contain a one hour interview with Sammy Hagar and a "Scenes from Cabo Wabo" special. Running time is 131 minutes.

May 23rd 2001:

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May 22nd 2001:

The following press release was issued last night by Sammy Hagar for release this morning. Thanks to Reuters for faxing me a copy for the Van Halen News Desk...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2001
SAMMY HAGAR'S "CABO WABO CANTINA" ROCKS WITH THE SOUNDS OF
METALLICA IN A SURRPISE PERFORMANCE BY KIRK HAMMETT
SAMMY TO JAM WITH JASON BONHAM'S BAND, "HEALING SIXES" FOR
SHOWS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 17 & 18

Sammy Hagar's "Cabo Wabo Cantina," has been a celebrity destination since Hagar became an active owner and host at the hot Cabo San Lucas, Mexico nightspot in 1989. Since then, the legend has grown and "drop-in" jams have become a regular occurrence.

Last Friday night, a local band of Mexican rockers calling themselves "Vitamin T" were in the middle of a set, jamming to a cover of the Metallica song, "Until It Sleeps." At the mid-point of the song, vacationing Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett walked into the club. In the true spirit of the "Cabo Wabo Cantina," Hammett immediately made his way to the stage and joined "Vitamin T' for over an hour in an impromptu jam.

"That's what the place was built for," Sammy commented upon hearing the news. "It's like a second home to me and that stage just loves to be graced with the loud sounds of rock."

Musicians and celebrities over the years who have come to the club include Van Halen, Bono, Alice Cooper, David Crosby, Tony Curtis, Jerry Cantrell, John Entwistle, Rachel Hunter, Chris Issak, Oscar De La Hoya, Raquel Welch, Slash, Iggy Pop, Dennis Rodman, Matt Sorum, Steve Jones, Randy Newman, John Taylor, Tori Spelling, Vince Neil, Bob Weir, Lars Ulrich, Rob Zombie and many others over the years. In addition to the Cabo Wabo Cantina, Hagar has spun off a number of successful businesses including the award-winning Cabo Wabo tequila.

Hagar himself will be dropping in the Cabo Wabo Cantina for two nights of performances with Jason Boluiam's band "Healing Sixes," this Thurs. and Fri. night (May 17, 18). Hagar has recently been hard at work on an autobiography, telling the true story behind his rise to rock stardom, his years with and without Van Halen, and candid reflections on his family and upbringing. He is co-writing the book with long-time rock journalist and friend, Dick Richmond, formerly of the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

Grammy winning artist Sammy Hagar has sold over 40 million albums worldwide including 15 solo albums (five are gold, five are platinum), six Van Halen albums (all six multi-platinum worldwide) and two Montrose albums (one platinum). Throughout his career, Sammy has played to over 50 million fans worldwide demonstrating the great songs and quintessential rock vocals that have made him a rock icon.

As an added bonus, the following link has pictures from the event by a fellow RedHead.

May 17th 2001:

Sammy has been in Cabo these last few days putting on a surprise concert for the people down there. If you don't have Direct TV, you can view the concert at the following webiste .

May 5th 2001:

SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABORITAS:
CABO WABO BIRTHDAY BASH TOUR
A DIRECTV® FREEVIEW® EVENT
In this concert, former Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar definitely plays to the crowd, whipping the audience into a frenzy and showing them a great time. The songs he sings here are driving rock anthems, and the performance is an entertaining mix of stage high jinks and first-class musicianship.

Airs every weekend in May
on Channel 103.
FREE to DIRECTV customers!

April 25th 2001:

There has been a lot of confusion among visitors of this site. I want to make it clear that this site is not the Official Sammy Hagar Web Site. Many people believe that this is in some way an official site, and leading to misinterpreted information. The Official site is located here.

There have been a lot of rumors going around about Sammy Hagar taking a break from his current band and joining with Van Halen. As of now, these are mearly rumors. Nothing that I have seen is true.

Today I had an opportunity to witness something that touched my heart, and brought tears to my eyes. Today, American Airlines sponsered a Dream Flight from Chicago O'Hare to Orlando, FL. They used one of their 757 aircraft, and loaded it up with kid's who were terminally ill with cancer (Ronald McDonald House) and flew them down there for 4 days. This brought a tear to a 23 yr. old's eyes. You don't know what you have in life until you step back and observe whats around you. Sammy, this made me realize what you did with your long hair really did go to a good cause

April 2nd 2001:

Thanks to all the support and the volunteers who help with the website!

March 25th 2001:

Sammy and Kari have a beautiful baby girl!
Born Saturday night around 8pm! Samantha Pastel Hagar!
She weighed in at 6 pounds and 1 oz.

March 15th 2001:

Sammy will be appearing at this years California Music Awards on April 28. Although he is not scheduled to perform, he will be one of the many artists in attendance. Sammy talked about this event on TV NewsFox 2 (KTVU) this morning. He mentioned that he will be receiving the Spirit of Rock award! Stay tuned for a clip or transcript of the interview.

March 13th 2001:

SammyCon 2001 will be held July 28, 2001, in San Francisco, CA. The Conference is currently in need of guitarists, drummers, singers, bassists, keyboard players, percussionists, backup singers, bikini-clad, Waborita-serving waitresses, and anything else that's ever gone into live Montrose, early Hagar, Van Hagar, and late Hagar. If you would like to contribute, please drop an email here.

Don't forget to catch MTV'S Ultra Sound at 08:30-09:00 ET on Mar 16, 2001
Episode #111: Rock 'N' Roll Feuds. Featuring Van Halen, Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth.

March 12th 2001:

Can you drink Sammy Hagar under that table???
Cast your vote.

John Haag, a dyehard Sammy Haagar fan has passed on as of 5March,2001 in a motorcycle accident. Recently, in San Antonio, John met Sammy and Mona before the concert and Ya'll signed his T-Shirt. I t was Johns' wishes that he be cremated and his ashes spread in the Sea of Cortez in Cabo where it was always his dream to live and work alongside the people of Cabo Wabo. Sammy, your music was John's inspiration and motivational drive. Thank you for
your music . John loved you so much. Thank you.

Johns mother in San Antonio

All of us at SAMMYHAGAR.NET send our prayers out to John's family and loved ones.

March 5th, 2001:

Just a tid bit of info.  There is talk of  TOP 40 stations playing "Deeper Kind Of Love" "Little Bit More" and "Tropic Of Capricorn."  This will definitely get more exposure for the Red Rocker!

Sammy is NOT planning on being in Cabo for Cinco De Mayo because of his wifes new child due to arrive mid April.

As of this past weekend, there are no talks about Sammy and Rockfest.

Sammy was at the Cantina February 18 & 19.   Sammy played an impromptu jam with Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains),

John Entwhistle (The Who) and Russ Vallory (Journey).

The bonus track on the Japanese release will be a live version of High And Dry Again.

There is rumor that a Cabo Wabo Cantina will be built in Las Vegas.  Click here for information.

I just posted a link for a Sammy Hagar interview done in November '99.  It is pretty interesting, check it out!

Sammy Hagar and the Waborita's News Articles:

ChartAttack (11/00)

JAM! (10/00)

Sammy Hagar in Rolling Stones Magazine (10/00)

Sammy Hagar in the NY Post (10/00)

AP Five Questions With Sammy Hagar (10/00)

St Louis Post (07/00)

CBZ Journal Interview (05/00)

Live Magazine (08/97)

MTV News (Compilation)

Interview with MONA (WOMANROCK.com)

Article on Sammy (06/99)

Sammy Talks about the dieing of Rock 'n' Roll

Sammy Reminds us that Rock 'n' Roll is still alive (06/99)

Sammy Hagar and St. Louis are Soul Mates (06/99)

Sammy's Thoughts on Gary's Departure from VH

CDNOW Interview with Sammy (Pondering VH Return?)

Rolling Stones Article on Sammy / VH / Red Voodoo (3/99)