The Best Of All Worlds | Getting Closure With Sammy Hagar Tampa, FL

It's another Sammy Hagar Van Halen outing at the Tampa Fairgrounds as the The Best Of All Worlds tour came through on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Sammy, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Jason Bonham, and Rai Thistlethwayte played a setlist spanning the career of Sammy Hagar, including many Van Halen songs that had not been played live in years. Awesome show and a great way to get closure after the passing of Eddie Van Halen in 2020.
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[@marcusreynolds-cj8zn]

FuKIKIN AWESOME. !!!! We love and thank u EVH for all you did for us!!!

[@TonyAguilarFigure-atively]

I was at that show too and glad it didn't get cancelled by lightning. Long time VH fan but never got around to seeing them live. Once it was announced with Satriani I knew this was the closest I would get. My favorite part at 32:06 "Eddie can do it!" Great show!

[@James-ze5tq]

❤SAMMY ❤YOU ROCK❤A FELLOW LIBRA HERE SIR❤R.I.P.❤EDWARD V.H❤❤ I SAW YOU GUYS IN THE 1980S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA❤YOU GUYS WERE GREAT❤☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆😊😊😊

[@mikeb2611]

its sad to know this is close to the end of the road for him....what great memories I have after 45 years of going to concerts...seen VH around 20 times...thanks for the great video

[@dyer2cycle]

Yes, closer to the end than most of us thought...Sammy doesn't seem to have much left in him vocally...seemed to have happened rather quickly/suddenly..of course he lost power and range gradually over the last few years and had to tune it down a notch or two, but he still sounded good...now he seems to be barely able to pull it off..sad indeed...I actually thought Sammy would defy age and keep his voice to the very end....

[@geraldhartley]

Great summary of the show!! The band is in fine form and Sammy is KILLING it at 76 years old!! God bless him.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

He's putting on a show that is better than a lot of acts at half his age. They sounded great.

[@geraldhartley]

@@ViewFromTheCheapSeats Indeed. THANK YOU for this. 🙏 I enjoyed it VERY much. New subscriber here. 🤘😎

[@ShagM1ester]

Thank you for the effort. Looks like it was a great show, hopefully I will be able to see them up here in the heart of the rust belt. They all did a good job, Joe seemed to play all the "Eddie Parts" quite well, and Sammy, and Mark sounded on par of all the songs. Damn good for men in their 70's still up there Rock'n!!!

[@MarquinhosKeyMusico]

THANKS, Vlog Fantastic

[@myothaw]

Can't join the show with them. But having my good time watching all of your fan videos. Not enough thanks for all of you.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thank you!

[@MichaelJoshuaWilliams]

I hope I sound this great at 76. Wow! And you’re exactly right - this is about having fun with these great songs. And how can you not? This band is great.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

It was a really fun night!

[@lucky7mojo]

Tonight's Holmdel! See everyone there!

[@DebtheReb1369]

Sammy Hagar has amazing energy at 78! What a great concert. The whole band sounds great

[@chrisbenny5731]

They sounded great! I really feel that Joe did Eddie proud! And of course Bonham is simply amazing! And Michael and Sammy were great!

[@jacquiecrisp3909]

Loved this Thank You to all who participated in this show and thank you to this channel for sharing it for us world wide

[@dukefrog]

Thanks for sharing. Absolutely incredible 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@nativejimmy4036]

Awesome show!! Looks and sounds great!!

[@bradclarke605]

Great show Joe playing was so good thank you

[@mikeralston777]

Thanks for doing this, so I get to relive one of the greatest concert experiences of my life.

[@LisaRoberts-ex4dv]

Great video.Im seeing them tomorrow night in upstate ny....i cant wait .the best music ever ,from the best time ever.love sammy and van halen ,since i was younger.dave and sammy each brought their own style to van halen.too bad they couldnt all be together .

[@keithmall5810]

Had my doubts on this, but man Bonham and Satch killing it.....and Hagar/Anthony 👍👍😎🤘🤘

[@luislaureano228]

Excellent video giving us a glimpse on what was a great, fun night of rock n' roll!! Great venue over there in Tampa 😀and really liked your take at the end of the video on what this Best of All Worlds tour is really about.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thank you for watching!

[@kwivey1970]

I love it! 💜☝️🥰👍🕊

[@JW-gb6hq]

Very well put together vid. appreciate it. thanks so much.

[@ckramer1964]

I saw the show Friday night in Charlotte, NC. It was Awesome. I just love this lineup and Satch is god. I Think he made Eddie proud. Kickass show! We got rained on too. Thank you for posting this!! I also loved the fact they were all up there just having a great time!!

[@dongrant7631]

The band sounded kick ass! I’m a huge Van Halen fan and Satriani fan, Hagar fan Bonham fan and Michael Anthony has kicked ass always on everything so I’m definitely happy to see this tour happening

[@garymiller7222]

Great job and God Bless..

[@toddahay317]

I absolutely loved your commentary at the end! Thank you for posting! From the bottom of my heart! I will be in Ohio on the 29th!❤

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Glad you enjoyed it! Enjoy the show!

[@austincarfagno3838]

Was in the lawn, was soaked but still had a fantastic time. VH forever!!!

[@tootory9506]

You Are Cool Dude And Your Friends Too! Thanks For An Excellent Video and Great Words

[@mylesgould8609]

So AWESOME! Can't thank you enough! Totally bummed that I missed it! GREAT JOB!

[@davidyoung518]

Great job all around with this video. I'm driving 600 miles to STL for the Aug 31st show the last stop for this leg of the tour.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

I saw Sammy Hagar's Van Halen in September 2004 in Tampa when I was going to college at USF at the time. It was a great show even with Eddie's not so great playing. I am catching this 2024 tour in Dallas next month August 22. I cannot wait!

[@michaels7258]

Thanks so much for filming this! Brings back such great memories. A special night in 1986 seeing VH in Boulder Colorado. Cheers!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davehess1019]

yes, right now, THANK YOU Eddie Van Halen

[@jasonleonard4000]

Another excellent video, looks like an absolute blast! I'm trying my darnedest to see the tour here in Michigan. August is absolutely packed wirh shows, but your video makes me think I will regret missing out. Sammy and Mikey are true Rock Lifers! VH will never die in our hearts! 🎸 🎸

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I think this is a FOMO tour, especially if it ends up being his last.

[@Mr-Mystery]

Seeing Sammy. Mikey. Joe, Rai, and Jason in a week. I’m really looking forward to it. I don’t find myself in either camp, David or Sammy. I’m just a Van Halen fan who is also a Sammy fan, prior, in, and after Van Halen. David gets equal time on my radio too.

[@bighardbooks770]

17:21 Panama 23:14 Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love 25:22 Best of Both Worlds 28:30 Right Now 32:13 _Mas_ Tequila 33:35 I Cant Drive 55

[@CaboWabotv]

Wow! Awesome show! Got my tix for Nashville....can't wait!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Enjoy!!

[@boblivingston4841]

Great filming thanks for the upload what an Epic night.

[@michaelhansbury4791]

Just went to the show in mass last night. It's top of the world baby . 10 out of 10. Eddie 🙏 RIP

[@user-Brianvh5150bp]

Hey Thank You been a fan all the way from beginning I finally got closer to this Rollercoaster of a Tremendous (Rock&Roll Ride) (5150) (Happy Trails)

[@mikeheckler3348]

So well said. Like you Ive seen all 3 van Halen singers. I love them all. I got front row in Chicago. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Enjoy the show!

[@sweetwilliam5150]

OK I am now beyond pumped for the Red Rocks show thank you!

[@dannyspl]

Great job highlighting the show. Going to see them at the Forum in Aug

[@BrianBergen-hp6uy]

This was awesome. Thx for sharing

[@rebeccaizzmeeFemm1]

Wish I wuzz There!!!! Great Coverage Ty!!!!

[@michelleconcannon7584]

I was there, it was great!!! I saw Sammy last year at the Strawberry Festival and it was fine, fun short show. But with Satch and good sound and production, this show was definitely next level. They were having so much fun, how about that energy at 76? I have never seen Satriani live before, what a treat. I loved the little extra rifs from other songs he threw in. I am lucky enough to live only a few exits away and didn't leave the house until the message went out they opened the doors. I would love them at Rockville, but that'll probably not happen. Styx and Foreigner on Saturday and Halestorm/I Prevail on August 1st.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Enjoy the upcoming shows! Very well said about the band and their energy at their ages!

[@FireBladeRR-RSP]

Foreigner is a 100% cover band… Atleast there’s 2 member of VH on this stage…

[@michelleconcannon7584]

@@FireBladeRR-RSP yeah, I am not a huge fan anyway. Going to see Tommy Shaw and John Waite. Plan to skip out on the encore for Foreigner and beat the traffic 😝

[@FireBladeRR-RSP]

@@michelleconcannon7584 Tommy share was awesome seen him a few months ago! He’s still got it!

[@mrcurtis73]

Great video! Minus some of the high notes, Sammy still sounds like Sammy after all these years, and that’s pretty cool to see and hear. I also thought it was cool that you ended with “treat others the way you want to be treated.” 👍🏼

[@permalm-xy4nr]

Thanks for sharing 🤘❤️🙏

[@JohnD357]

Thanks for a great review and video. I'll be at the August 3 show, 3rd row. Been a big Sammy fan since 1981. Only got into VH after he joined the band. This will be a great concert.

[@JackieCollins-om3lz]

Thanks so much for the video! I couldn’t afford to go to the St Louis next month, but this video help! They sound awesome!!

[@davidkemp9654]

Thanks for sharing I really wanted to go to the Show but had to work Sammy & the Boys are sounding great celebrating all the Van Halen tunes

[@ronarmitagejr8758]

This was great man. Thank you.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thank you for watching!

[@larrycurka9613]

Agreed! Just enjoy the shows. They have all contributed to great music for this band.

[@Oldnobrand]

We went to the West Palm Show it was great and agreed its closure Sammy said it best at the end of our show...."Its just Mike and I trying to keep this alive" Joe did an amazing job , Jason and Rai also.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

He said the same at our show and this tour definitely is keeping the music alive. There are just too many songs that bring joy to VH fans that we haven't heard live in a long time. Agreed on the band sounding amazing as well.

[@deanmosley2900]

Looks like Joe was killin it. I think Eddie would be happy. Can you imagine them both at the same time. 🤯🤯

[@GangsterBoogieInc]

Great video! Well done. I saw Van Halen back in the 80s with Dave and then later at the Van Halen monsters of Rock tour with Sammy. I love both shows but as the years have gone by it's clear that Sammy's still a rockstar and Dave is some kind of weirdo. It's obvious that Sammy Hagar is still going strong at 76 and sounds great unlike Dave. If this was a farewell for Sammy it was a good one! Great show thanks for sharing this video! 😎

[@djblitz1985]

Excellent video and Great listening to you talking about it! Thanks for sharing your video! I wished I had gone but, I saw Loverboy wasn't listed on where I was looking on their tour schedule for Tampa. I was also looking at getting the yard seats at the last minute and I had never been to the venue and I saw that wicked lightning storm come. The storm was probably worse in Pinellas County. I didn't want to get wet and I was thinking the people that purchased yard tickets were getting drenched. I am glad you shared the show and I appreciate it! I am glad you enjoyed the concert very much! Thanks again for sharing your video!

[@alanfarnington9072]

Band and Hagar's vocals were fantastic, they looked like they were having an absolute blast and you can tell it was such a fun gig 👍

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I think that was Mary's first comment as well about the band just looking like they were having a great time. If this was the end for his shows in the area, it was an amazing way to go out.

[@humanactivated1017]

They played the best song of all ‘ there’s only one way to rock !!!!!’

[@kamaboko1]

Finally, someone got it right. This isn’t about a money grab. All the guys on that stage have enough cash. it takes a lot of energy to get out there at that age and play those shows. This is the celebration of a career that spans 50 years.

[@muddywood]

It’s about playing these songs(maybe for the last time) and having fun.

[@FloridaDrumCat]

Thanks for sharing! Not the tribute I had in mind, still a great performance!

[@aliensallaroundus1126]

SWMMY IS THE MAN AND THE RED ROCKER ANS HAS KICKED ASSES FOR YEARS AND STILL SOUNDS OUTSTANDING

[@Omarencarnacion1]

Duude! that was an epic video intro in concert, put my skin.. man i don't know amazing!!! what amazing concert man, the best of the bests! tha was awesome!!!, thanks man for share this

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thank you for watching!

[@Indylimburg]

I've seen comments saying Sam didn't mention Eddie at all and that this tour is all about his ego, but your video showed him giving a lot of praise to Eddie. I think he and Mike just want what was created with Van Halen to continue on.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Sammy did reference Eddie (and VH overall) a few times. I definitely think he wanted to keep the music alive with the tour.

[@KokoTheGorilla69]

Lmao they just want to make money off Eddies music 😂😂😂

[@autk]

It's a despicable cash grab and Sammy should be ashamed after all the trashing of EVH...they should have played Montrose, all Solo Red Rocker stuff, chckenfoot, Satch stuff and left the VH alone...sound like crap on it as well...EVH rules!

[@Indylimburg]

@@KokoTheGorilla69 music that they helped write too.

[@Indylimburg]

@@autk Why even watch these videos if you're going to hate? By your logic, they shouldn't be playing Montrose either. Would anyone know who Montrose was if someone wasn't performing the music?

[@KEWatts24]

Great job as always!!! Can’t wait for the show this Friday in Charlotte.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Enjoy the show!!

[@arussell101]

Thanks for posting this. Very entertaining. They sound amazing. Great band and vocals are really good. No ridiculous lip syncing. Just a great live hard rock band doing it all live.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Well said!

[@radarlove9223]

Thanks for the great report and a review. EVH for ever! Greetings from the Netherlands (were Edward and Alexander are born).

[@Capn309]

I loved every minute of this, i cant wait to see it in a couple weeks. Super pumped for “space station no 5”, but the VH selections spot on curious if theyll swap out one or two as the tour goes…still waiting years to hear Cabo Wabo live. Awesome for him to do roth era stuff too, bringing it full circle. Awesome video as always.

[@K-TrainProductions]

It was awesome meeting and talking to you before the gates opened.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Likewise! I hope you enjoyed the show!!

[@K-TrainProductions]

@ViewFromTheCheapSeats was an amazing show. Never got the chance to see Van Halen live in person. This is the closest I'll ever get and wasn't disappointed at all.

[@felipefierro5473]

Thanks for sharing. Amazing

[@danielroumen760]

amazing !!!!!!!i hope they come to europe

[@andrewsteiner2500]

I was there. Just amazing. 🎉🎉🎉

[@mikebledsoe2315]

*Awwesome video Kyle, nice content an edits.*

[@beagood90]

I think they did just fine, and I'm thankful!!

[@turefromfinland3264]

Yeah, Sammy Hagar. One of the greatest singers ever.

[@garyleininger-e8p]

Hi Kyle pretty amazing show. I'm just about his age. Brings back a ton of memories. Felt this good when you posted the last kiss concert you went to Thanks for sharing with us old timers.

[@robertharless3304]

I was parked by you. The white Tacoma. That show was so much fun. The crowd was great. The band was awesome

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Way cool! Hi neighbor!

[@djlehara]

Got my tickets for the PNC show in Holmdel NJ on the 27th,,,CANT wait

[@mulletmedia]

Every time I've seen Sammy, whether Van Halen or Chickenfoot, you could always tell that they were having fun playing...

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

They do always look like they're having a great time.

[@TBP-st3bn]

I met Sammy once and we chatted for a bit. A genuinely nice guy.

[@NeilAloha]

Ed Could Do it all ❤️❤️

[@lowboy162]

Sam showing us all how to enjoy life.

[@jasonthemason1971]

This tour isn’t coming close to here, so I’m heading to Vegas and will see the show there. Can’t wait !! I’ve seen the set list and wish they would have done a Cherone era VH song. Thanks for sharing the merch booth. I was wondering about that. 😊

[@djdnz39]

Sammy's one constant is that he has fun playing for the fans. Yeah he's said some things he regrets over the years - particularly when he and the VH boys were at odds. But he's owned it and has made amends and wanted the fans to get another chance to remember how amazing the VH catalog is, and honestly he couldn't have picked better mates to showcase that. I'm sure Ed would approve. Instead of constantly bitching about it like DLR... Sammy's delivering for the fans. And also unlike DLR Sammy can still perform. CHEERS!

[@jonathanglanville5265]

Could'nt say better.Well filmed and commentary. Its a celebration,not a tribute band.

[@patparadiserockstation]

Pat Paradise Rock Stations dig this video!

[@jukesters123]

Sammys voice so8nds strong.:) Tx.That was awesome.

[@dougsowell]

Going to the Vegas show. Never got to see VH in any iteration. With Eddie gone and Alex no longer wanting to play, this is the best we have. Things will never be the same but this should be awesome.

[@marioslogar2506]

Hey Kyle, Great video and much like you I'm a fan of all incarnations of the band including Gary. I saw every lineup except DLR with Michael Anthony. I just turned 50 last year and got into the band with 1984. Its bittersweet as the tour represents a last hurrah. I have some wonderful memories tied to the band and music. I think my only critique would be Sam's unwillingness over the years to sing a few more DLR tunes other than the usuals. It sucks that we didnt get that kitchen sink tour that Wolf talked about. That would have been epic. Long live the mighty VH.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Long live the mighty VH!!

[@tedcabana]

I hope, after this tour, these Monsters of Rock make at least one more album. Their fans deserve it. That's your job, Boyz!! And there ain't no better job in the world! So live that life everyone dreams of. I will even write it for you, if your to damn lazy to do so.

[@chelo69265]

Jason Bonham y Satch ❤

[@dutycalls8256]

I was there with my 14 year old daughter. I told her that she was seeing a piece of history. I drove about 3 hours and got there right after the downpour stopped. I thought the show was great.

[@richevans609]

It's all Eddie! ❤

[@joelbeaver1093]

Publix’s Subs are the best

[@RODY-wv3ep]

please full show up nice camerawork

[@ericdegroot828]

Michael Anthony has been A1 since Day 1...

[@InfieldIke]

Sammy is the man he’s always at nascar events and a big fan of that 84 guy lol

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

He has good taste!

[@lisacaptain8216]

Sammy was my rock band crush! Lol I saw him twice in the 90s in Tinley Park Ill. Then i saw him in Tinley park ill in the 2000s. I just love him. He's so cool!! 🥰

[@JimMacDougall-r6i]

VH was Great at every stage but VH One or VH VH in the beginning was Great !!! Awesome from the gate !!!

[@greggrant502]

Wish I could have seen them

[@EmiSuperTrans71]

Sounded great, looked great and an awesome video, thanks for posting. You can tell Sammy’s guy with the mobile is boomer turn your phone sideways dude 😅

[@chatter7653]

Satch’s tone = to die for

[@ckramer1964]

Satch is Amazing!! He kicked ass.

[@deuce1965]

Thanks for the video, Wasn't able to make it this year. Hopefully one more run next year?

[@dyer2cycle]

24:00...Mikey does DLR better than DLR can these days..I actually think Mikey sang as much on that song originally as Dave..more like co-lead vocals...he also seems to have more power and range than Sammy does here....I think Mike, at this point in time, is a better LEAD vocalist(not talking background vocals here) than both DLR and SH...who would have ever thought that....

[@TheRealBKSchyster]

🤔💨😁 *...I FULLY **_"UNDERSTAND..,"_* THAT this is an "outdoor venue," and I have not only seen about a *_"gazillion"_* concerts, both outside and inside as a spectator!! But, as well as what seemed like another "GAZILLION," but probably closer to a "hundred or so" up on stage, as a *_"touring_** drummer!!"* And, I still (in the "modern era,") don't have that same feeling of (concert) "nostalgia" anymore, because the one "missing ingredient," despite it's coming on like a hurricane, in a "very legal way," and at the very least, W/regards to "smoking," 🤔 "marijuana smoke!!" Or "any smoke" for that matter, I mean I look around at your concert footage, *AND BY THE WAY, THANK YOU **_"BROTHERMAN"_** FOR RECORDING THIS SHOW, AND DOING ANYTHING ELSE REQUIRED, (i.e. editing, etc.) IN ORDER FOR YOU TO POST THIS SHOW!! ANYWAY.., I LOOK AROUND, AND I DON'T "SEE IT," YA KNOW, "BILLOWING," "PLUMES OF SMOKE," BECAUSE THERE IS NONE, which also includes the "sweet pungent smell" of the same!! *Mind you, I haven't used anything "CANNABIS" in over 27 years,* but it was so much a "part of my identity as a musician" or "concert goer," that not seeing those "plumes," it is just plain old "weird" 😅...!!! I just thought I would add that!! *AND, THANK YOU AGAIN, FOR POSTING.., WELL DONE, YOU!!* 😎🤘🏼

[@SMjeffkameny3711]

Damn leaking eyes....when he held up that Sign....long live music of EVH...