Chickenfoot - HighwayStar (Live)

A highlight from the 40th anniversary celebrations "Re-Machined -- A Tribute To Deep Purple's Machine Head" is this specially recorded live performance of 'Highway Star' by Chickenfoot, an American rock supergroup consisting of former Van Halen members Sammy Hagar (vocals) and Michael Anthony (bass), solo artist Joe Satriani (guitar) and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.

[@Total1Now]

Absolute props to the way Joe nailed the keyboard solo. Amazing

[@jackwhite6030]

Agree....I saw/heard that!

[@terrycrotts2522]

Yea he don’t get the credit he deserves right there

[@grantcheney5070]

Never did I think Jon Lord could be duplicated on a guitar. I was very wrong.

[@gabbyprod]

I actually got into an internet spat about these guys playing this song. I said "There's no way to play it without the B-3." I finally forced myself to listen, and boy was I wrong! Incredible version. @@grantcheney5070

[@niclaseklow267]

Well, I was a little dissappointed that he actually didnt sit down at home and nailed it..I am sure he could if he put in some effort. Now he played like the first three notes and then mostly improvised. Then in the triad-arpeggios he plays a few chords correct but most wrong until he skips them and play something totally different til the end.

[@thegroovetube2316]

I am 67 years old, a Deep Purple fan since the 1970s and this cover of Highway Star is simply the best I ever heard. Just goddam amazing!

[@17fourU]

Yeah. It kicks ass.

[@info2jake]

Check out this cover. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ6klqiAlMyKZ7M

[@genai9775]

Agreed 👍

[@grayboo212]

@@info2jake Yes, that was pretty awesome. I'm surprised I've never happened across that one.

[@user-KLAna2307]

Мне 58 и я тоже люблю ,Deep Purple..

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Sammy was 65 in this performance. Let that sink in a minute.. legend

[@cheshirebowman4465]

Just as cr p as he ever was

[@jimtimmons3933]

Am a huge fan of DP and they do a decent job on their one

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

So what? He will never match the great David Lee Roth

[@mrbungle3310]

Satriani also looks 30

[@rwlane]

Fair play 👍

[@SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

A master class in rock musicianship..4 guys playing at a level very few musicians ever reach...Awesome version of a classic

[@Gribmaster123]

Just 4 Guys that love Rock, AND are EXTREMELY talented….. doing what they do best!!!!!!!!

[@PaulJohnson-vn7eh]

They're having a blast up there.

[@user-tc3qn4lt6f]

Such a shame the VH brothers couldn’t see the magic in the four horseman together. Sammy’s voice still rocks

[@chrisjeffrey7570]

🤘

[@XFUSER]

We saw them in Tahoe fantastic show my girl bought a shirt. Then I lost her that year to covid God rest your soul...learning to fly..

[@ricardoaugusto5317]

Michael Anthony is one of the most underrated musicians of rock'n'roll. He's fucking awsome and now joined a team that really appreciate him.

[@chrischoir3594]

He isn't underrated to VH fans. We all know he is great.

[@margiestultz3289]

Always been underated as a vocalist and bass player!!!

[@TruthandjusticeXXL]

He was Van Halen's secret weapon.

[@MrGoodknight2010]

Really? Bass players are a dime a dozen. Michael Anthony Sobolewski is working for UPS without knowing EVH.

[@chrischoir3594]

@@MrGoodknight2010 fu

[@MrROTD]

What a lot of people might not realize is that Michael Anthony does some of the best harmony and background vocals in all of rock

[@danmatthews3102]

+Rex Holes How is it that bass players get to play the lowest notes, and sing the highest notes too? I'm jealous. Yup. Michael nailed those harmonies.

[@JeffWizniak]

Mike is the ultimate band mate. Plays in time, solid enough technically, hits the high notes, hits the high notes clean, and I have seen interviews with him where he seems like a laid back guy who would be easy to work with. EVH had it made and he's lucky Mike helped make that band one of the best hard rock acts ever.

[@gabrielpolakmory]

Agree.

[@umainebearman]

Who the hell DOESNT know that?

[@matthewmcdaniel3853]

+Dan Matthews That comment resembles Geddy

[@pauldibella9009]

I'm not a huge Red Hot Chilly Peppers fan but, Chad Smith is one of the absolute best Rock drummers of modern times. Chickenfoot was firing on all cylinders!!!!

[@ImperialAerosolKid]

I totally agree. RHCP are seriously overrated. Their songwriting is boring. Individually they are amazing.

[@speedypete3725]

Not really

[@jerrynkathy]

I really don't know who is the better drummer, Chad Smith or Will Ferrell. They shoud have a drum-off! 😆

[@derekdykeman9160]

Subpar drummer

[@joe373]

@@ImperialAerosolKid you're entitled to that opinion, but it's wrong

[@50gary]

This version of "Highway Star" is as good as it gets. Like an avalanche rolling down a mountain, what drive and momentum. These guys work well together.

[@paulf.dibella800]

Sammy is awesome but Chad Smith drives this song!!

[@PlaviPD]

Bunch of exibitionists putting a wall of heavy noise to impress . This thing misses the raw feel of real thing. This is not hitting my heart.

[@ganndeber1621]

@@PlaviPD All this does is serve to show just how good Deep Purple were in 1972. This is just a loud noise, it totally misses out on the Lord Piace Blackmore triuverate and puts the focus on the vocals which with some exceptions Purple never were. Gillan himself said they were an instrumental band with vocal accompanimnet. This does not manage to replicate that. In short, its shit.

[@michaeldebroekert9367]

@@PlaviPDSammy always r Sammy always Rock

[@terrycrotts2522]

@@ganndeber1621You’re absolutely out of your fruit loop mind! In fact you’re a brand of fruit loops that Kellogg’s hasn’t even invented yet! 😂😂😂

[@llg3pe]

I think we all realize now how great Michael Anthony is and how important he was to Van Halen’s success.

[@NT-fo3me]

Everyone but Eddie

[@jitsroller]

He had the backup harmonies that really helped Roth sound good.

[@Revolution1117]

@@NT-fo3me Yeah, Michael got totally rat-f*cked by Eddie. Publicly said Michael didn't know how to play bass and had to teach him all the VH songs, removed him from album covers and had Wolfgang photo-shopped in his place, etc. I mean, Jesus, talk about a "petty" fuck. SMH

[@NT-fo3me]

@@Revolution1117 Yeah. Eddie's an asshole of the highest order. Saw Michael and Sammy on That Metal Show once. Sammy said something like 'Mikey's too polite and too classy to say anything negative about Eddie or Alex, but I'm not' and proceeded to lay into Eddie for all the shit he had to say and did to Mike. When Mike was given the chance to do the same he said he never wanted to say anything negative about his former bandmates or his time and work in Van Halen, that he loved every minute of it and was thankful for all those years. To me, Mike and Sammy are class acts all the way. Eddie is a POS.

[@Revolution1117]

@@NT-fo3me Yeah, Michael's definitely a class act. I've also heard Sammy rant about what a royal asshole Eddie is. If anyone, he would know.

[@dninja6657]

Hagar n Anthony are the most Humble cats in the game. Respect

[@suprchickn7745]

Satch is an incredibly gracious cat, as well!

[@Dutch1954]

I hear that, yep.

[@robertscheidt2076]

Tru dat bro.....

[@kellyhigdon4621]

Good people like to laugh and have a good time and they love their wife's

[@kellyhigdon4621]

They love to laugh and have a good time

[@benxx65]

4 old rockers going all out on a rock masterpiece, lovin' it!

[@dustchip8060]

Fact

[@roberthall7127]

WHAT A TOP TIER GROUP OF ROCK STARS!! Michael Anthony’s vocals are incredible!!!!

[@mikecampbell5856]

I have been a Deep Purple fan since the early 70s. This cover is one of the greatest things I have ever seen!

[@spuddougherty7860]

I had Deep Purple tix in 1984...I got grounded and my mom took my tickets. 😑

[@mikecampbell5856]

@@spuddougherty7860 Ouch!

[@spuddougherty7860]

@@mikecampbell5856 ya...she came back and said it was awesome. (Double dagger) It's ok tho..she tried to deny me again with Grateful Dead tickets a yr later. I wasn't having it. 🤣

[@TruthandjusticeXXL]

Deep Purple is nothing more than a well behaved band. 1987 it was pretty much exactly the opposite.

[@parascopes]

i really like deep purple, but deep purple could not play it like chickenfoot, chickenfoot shows blackmore and lord how to play their song properly, just guitar, bass and drums, no organ nesessary :-D

[@danrgoodnight9345]

the talent on that stage is over whelming 2021 needs The 'Foot !!

[@rcpsammy7186]

No, it doesn't. Sammy plays in The Circle now.

[@DVincentW]

@@rcpsammy7186 Joy kill - nihilist retort. Dan is right, so what if Sammy plays int The Circle now? .. this performance of this piece of music is off the rails bad as fuck. Thats what he was conveying.

[@billjohnson2674]

@@rcpsammy7186 He's done two bands at a time several times in his career.

[@gmoney9068]

Yessir, it is.

[@michaelsimpson5495]

The talent of all participants is literally overwhelming!!

[@Fast2Whls]

Listen carefully to MA's bass lines. What an underrated bass player! These guys are so tight as a band but so relaxed at the same time. What a fun show to see.

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Monster bassist! I was waiting to see the paint fall from the ceiling

[@DVincentW]

He's never been underrated. Ever. Mikey is a Consummate player.

[@Fast2Whls]

You got that right man. Totally underrated.

[@Mrlocdown238]

A 2 yr bass student can play this.. he is mediocre at best…

[@donfarrington3240]

Eddie never wanted Michael to shine

[@justinbartarm5143]

Never heard another band cover this so good. Like the real thing but more power to it. Mind blowing.

[@larrycanepa]

My band tries, but we're not nearly as good as these guys. Our keys player does a great job on those John Lord parts though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3ermquaaNdgp9E

[@WillRock07]

So Sammy is in his mid sixties here and is hitting the high notes in Highway Star. Dude is amazing.

[@xfs1]

josef mengele Sammy Hagar is not 87

[@WillRock07]

@josef mengele Sammy Hager is 72 now, this video was uploaded in 2012, so he'd have been around 64 at the time this video was uploaded.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

Let’s see DLR cover this.

[@WillRock07]

@@TheDizzleHawke Tbf, in his prime I think DLR could have absolutely smashed Highway Star in his own style. I can imagine an early van halen cover of Highway Star being absolutely monstrous tbh. Now... not so much.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

@@WillRock07 I should have said “let’s see DLR cover this in 2012.” Dave at his best was never even close to carrying Sammy’s jock strap.

[@bcool4now812]

Every single guy in this band just kicks ass! Legends!

[@muha4840]

А Эдик-то чем тебе нагадил??

[@KingKook]

Satriani is a beast, but what makes this cover rock so wild, really thump and jump, is Michael Anthony's ferociously tight bottom end grooving so hard with Chad's swinging beats. Anthony is the secret weapon that helped make Van Halen such an incredibly dynamic and rhythmic band. And what a voice!

[@christophaltmann8711]

They brought this Deep Purple classic to a new level🎸👍

[@rwk1013]

You gotta give Chad Smith some love on drums, he kills that that intro and drives that song with perfection. Awesome performance.

[@robertboyle1368]

Actually he hit em harder than Ian paice

[@williamwallace2278]

He ain't no Ian Paice though

[@fredswenson2088]

Nice drum monitor too. A real he-man rig. No sissy in-ears; loud, blazin' old skool kick drum though your guts.

[@alexhicks5889]

Woopdie doo.

[@dougo2616]

My Fave is him bangin' out the National Anthem at halfcourt as the poor kit is disintegrating before him- stunning!

[@johnnybs7]

Sammy hagar - you gotta love this guy. 70 years old and rocking as hard as ever. What a legend

[@thayc3262]

what a life

[@perfectfan2006]

amen

[@sofakingdrunk66]

He delivers this on time...

[@blisterbrain]

@David Topchiev arrested development

[@Knards]

@David Topchiev I want you to try doing a little math. Think about it, ask someone for help

[@aerialarboreal9005]

Michael Anthony is so underrated man... You here that guy screaming that intro? In his 60's and still has pipes like that... Damn!!

[@christheghostwriter]

He's literally NOT underrated. He's VERY HIGHLY RATED. Can we PLEASE stop calling every goddamned thing "underrated"? If you like something, just say you like it

[@user-wv6rx3kx1h]

Underrated my ass

[@Mrfabby1972]

All these guys are rock vets, and millionaires, and to see/hear them together on the same stage for the simple rush of playing with one another is inspiring. This was 10 years ago, meaning Sammy was 65, Michael Anthony was 59, Joe Satriani was 57, and Chad Smith was 51. Unreal. What a performance!

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

Probably the best interpretation of this classic Purple song I've ever laid my ears on!

[@eclipsekittykat7667]

Joe Satriani playing John Lord's Hammond solo on the POG is friggin amazing 👍

[@BilalHam]

I was typing a same comment. 😀.

[@pauljohnson3340]

It blows my mind that Satch isn't recognized more as a legend.

[@ponytrekker9315]

Paul Johnson I think it’s because Satriani never really wrote legendary songs like bands of purples caliber and of course sabbath and zeppelin just to name a few even though he has great songs and is a great guitarist.its a shame but people who know music know how great he is.

[@yotuveization]

absolutly!

[@philipnewton8069]

Yeah. Seriously

[@georgepagakis9854]

Total respect for Satriani. the guy is a Pro musician. He can play any style and he can also respect an amazing solo and do his best to bring it out. Amazing tone. amazing show :) Awesome!!!!

[@rockymntdan1]

And I like how he was the only guitarist on stage that wasn't jealous of Alex Lifeson's solo when Rush was inducted. He was digging it.

[@leosullivan2118]

Discovered by late, great one and only Frank Zappa just an FYI.

[@InigoMontoya-]

@@leosullivan2118, I think you are thinking of Steve Vai.

[@roymoore3156]

The best tribute to Deep Purple that’s ever been recorded! Beyond profanity! Just the greatest performance!

[@jonmcg1993]

As soon as mikey opens his mouth...that voice. He and sammy are magic together.

[@kellyhigdon4621]

Yeah you know

[@samuelcole7736]

Michael Anthony man...most underrated musician in Rock history.............Pint sized Monster...........Rock on Mike.

[@richardlugo7009]

mike anthony is just a killer... look at those constantly barraging thumping on his bass...hell run over you boy!!

[@stonekeeper86]

Samuel Cole Agree....he was too good for VH....lol

[@gotham61]

Samuel Cole Listen to the original, or even the Made in Japan live version. Roger Glover is playing tunes all up and down the neck, playing about three times as many notes as Anthony does here.

[@samuelcole7736]

gotham61 Roger Glover is one of my all time favourite Bass players ever period. I personally, was not making any comparisons to Micheal and Roger, just stating that in my opinion, Micheal Anthony never gets his due credit when it comes to the amazing Bass players down through Rock history. But yes gotham61 I have seen that original and agree that Glover is outstanding.........Cheers man !

[@1969ryson]

Samuel Cole Because everyone wants the super player like Geddy Lee. When what Michael is, is an amazing rhythm Bass player. Super solid and in the pocket and that to me is more important and more impressive. With him back there, you never need a second guitarist because he can hold down that rhythm all day, every day. Then on top of it, his backing vocals and harmonizing are second to none. Great all around bandmate and player.

[@jackhamm5554]

Man , Chickenfoot is a killing machine....

[@tkstgameshiyouze]

yeah.😂

[@a3i3t]

It has everything 🎶

[@lezzeppelin2222]

How about duckfoot🤪?

[@3kingsofblues]

JS redoing the keyboard solo is one of the better things I have ever seen on guitar……then you add in the insane screams by Sammy and Michael in the intro, and Sammy singing along note for note with the guitar solo…plus none of it would work without chads high power drumbeat…..it’s just a masterpiece pure and simple.

[@richardbennewate6280]

Probably the very best version of this song that I have ever heard! Michael, Chad, Joe, Sammy... the talent is incredible!

[@romanramirez2634]

METAL CHURCH have you heard their version of highway star. If not please check it out..

[@johngonzalez6460]

Mike Yeh,, as for the rest,, Average.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

this is what rock all about...look at the genuine smiles on all their faces, having fun

[@fml5910]

Was that Sammy Hagar?

[@jfk64kennedy95]

"Sammy Hagar (vocals) and Michael Anthony (bass), solo artist Joe Satriani (guitar) and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith."

[@michaelcraig9449]

SICK!! Joe even played the keyboard part on the guitar too!!

[@vernonslabbert9951]

Incredible.. Thinking back how amazing this song actually was back in the day .. Chicken foot did it true justice..

[@1_5RCBiker]

I suppose it's a way to pay tribute to Jon Lord, who would cover the guitar parts that Joe couldn't play when he first joined Purple. The apprentice bringing it back to the Master. :)

[@jameskellison9342]

He absolutely destroyed this song!

[@joelobuchowski4571]

What’s also great about this rendition? These four are enjoying every second performing it. 😎🥁🎸🎤

[@user-uy5nj6fp1x]

Simply outstanding 4 legends at the top of there game that my friends is music at its best

[@louisegormley7461]

Joe Satriani does both Blackmore's and John Lord's solo's, that's how damn good he is!!!

[@georgeg7714]

The man is not from this world

[@jefffraser6666]

Eddie Van Halen does the who keyboards much better

[@laurenzgraffilpenstein8117]

Really amazing. How true. Great Satriani. Lord and Blackmore, the masters of music

[@ernestogasulla7763]

Actually it wasn't that good... Jon's solo is meant to be played in a Hammond. You can play the notes on a guitar but it doesn't sound like it should.

[@daveconlin8342]

@doubleheadergr No shame there.Took Coverdale and Glen Hughes also.

[@1776CMD]

Michael Anthony's voice is still as amazing as ever. Most underrated signer there never was!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@czarnpg]

best than haggar im my opinion

[@williamworden3597]

Singer....???😒

[@michaelcraig9449]

Well a singer can keep a good voice their entire life if they take care of it. They usually ruin it by screaming and smoking. If a singer does not do these things, they can keep their voice sounding good until their last day usually. If they learn how to powersing, like the opera guys, etc, which is not screaming.

[@RKDriver]

He gave VH's vocals a texture that really distinguished that band and he is solid on that bass.

[@mrisaac638]

@@williamworden3597 glad ya figured that brain teaser out

[@terrycrotts2522]

That solo by Joe is second to none! That is one badass dude right there

[@bbernard1981]

It's good to see Chad in a band that has a singer that doesn't forget lyrics.

[@carl13220]

Satriani is simply outstanding here : the organ solo, the guitar solo.....unstoppable ! And yeah Sammy Hagar does an incredible job.

[@ridhowiranatakusumah6531]

warner kurt all for of them do incredinle jon

[@RickDanner]

agree man what a guitar player

[@metalscholar5681]

an old virtuoso who was the touring guitarist for DP in 1993-1994..

[@tcmontario]

What. A. Guitar. TOOOOONE!!! Sonically shines above every other element

[@casaraovideolocadora5145]

Great man...very goood

[@brianwills8689]

What a Rockin' Band ..!! This is the way to perform live .. ! Sammy Hagar , what a great vocalist , and the rest of the Band are pure talent ..!!

[@eduardogarelli7740]

Oh yeah Brian!... you said the truth.

[@justinbartarm5143]

Joe's a monster on the axe.

[@terrycrotts2522]

You damn right

[@ronnash4078]

Satriani really nailed that guitar solo from Highway Star. Big time the whole band Nailed it..

[@havok9336]

When you sit back and actually listen to these guys.... No one in the band looks at anyone else because they all KNOW that they are all there in the pocket on every song they play. The trust is there and something magical always emerges. Joe KNEW Mike was gonna be there, Mike KNEW that Chad was there... Like I said, magical. These 4 could play anything!

[@impavitus]

I think you're absolutely right

[@billb.5183]

Satch killed it as always. The guy is just phenomenal.

[@briansprinkle7855]

BY FAR the absolute best cover of ANY Purple song! Man! I'm Blown away!!! Talk about incredible!!!

[@johnmccree8941]

Yeah man 👍 Good job.

[@robertmcdougall3166]

Satriani is just absolutely amazing and a big shout out to Chad Smith on drums. I am in my late 60s and saw Deep Purple (whom I loved) perform this song live and honestly this is better and that takes some doing.

[@davidpeters44]

You're right, Ian Paice is a tough drummer to follow.

[@CP-kb1du]

Chad is Average at Best ....Phillip Fish Fisher played on Mother's Milk for Chad was unable to play Taste the Pain ...

[@daniels2368]

You forgot about the best of the band! Michael Anthony is a master.

[@cwytonweb]

No guitarist is going to sound better playing Highway Star than Richie Blackmore. On top of that the organ part was either under mixed or missing entirely.

[@ramprasadprabhudesai6832]

Absolutely True. Better than Original Deep Purple rendition

[@chrisyocum9638]

Best tribute of Highway Star I have listened to.

[@TheZooman22]

That is amazing... Joe is playing the keyboard and guitar parts. No small feat to play Blackmore licks. Mike pulls double duty on bass and harmony, Sammy sounds great. What a great band. They can cover a lot of music.

[@erhanmusician]

If one can nail down both guitar and organ solos that one is absolutely Satriani!

[@TaxinGigs]

Chad Smith plays so crisp and on point. Bravo

[@JulioJustiniano]

Michael Anthony's voice never ceases to amaze me. Absolutely fantastic.

[@mikemaxwell1801]

Sammy was 65 when this was filmed. Unreal, he's still spot on with this vocal, and effortless.

[@TheChef470]

Sammy is a freak of nature : )

[@alm8244]

Sammy is right up there with Paul Rodgers. Not only as a musician, but as a vocalist and lead singer... #JustSaying

[@michaeltabor9596]

Al M about time we get Paul Rodgers in the dam hall of fame already!

[@mikemaxwell1801]

@@michaeltabor9596 Right! I mean unquestionably top 5 Rock singers of all time.

[@johnandrus3901]

Like Hagar, Rodgers kept his voice In top shape, unlike Gillan, Coverdale and a few other former greats.

[@bigmamajama2829]

I like how Joe is true to the solo, it's one you don't want to mess with.

[@daveshere]

Chad Smith! Doing the Ian paice thing!! Killin it!!🥁

[@abidababida7096]

mind u these guys are not young! Sammy has to be at least 65 here, Satriani abôut 57 and Michael Anthony & Chad Smith both 55!! They sound awesome

[@donotwantahandle1111]

+Abida Babida I agree..and not a walking frame in sight! How old are the Stones now?

[@TheComicbookguy78]

+Abida Babida micheal anthony is 61

[@jerryonspeed]

+Abida Babida IMHO this is really horrible, esp. Joe Satriani.

[@jerryonspeed]

Tom Cass Sod off!

[@ezrazski]

+Abida Babida they are playing it slow. age is no excuse, this is side street star

[@techn44]

Joe Satriani is covering both Blackmore's and Lord's solos - amazing. And he WAS the DP guitarist.

[@kellyhigdon4621]

Joe is badass makes it so easy it's not

[@kellyhigdon4621]

Joe is badass makes it so easy it's not

[@robertscheidt2076]

Damn straight sir.....heard that the first time I listened to it.....he makes that guitar 🎸 sound like a Hammond B3 organ, fucking legend..........

[@ponytrekker8996]

Yes he was when Blackmore quit mid tour In 93.. satch was asked to finish the tour and then asked him to join the band but he declined unfortunately..would have been interesting.

[@MultiGoulash]

Band I worked for had the good fortune to support Deep Purple back in 1994 on a European tour so could see Joe first hand every night. Bloody excellent guitarist :)

[@keithkachnovich2863]

Professional musicians. These fans got what they paid for.....Outstanding!

[@MontourR]

Micheal Anthony’s backing vocals are what him so great in the Van Halen days. Just amazing.

[@EclecticTV]

Best cover on Deep Purple's Highway Star, these guys nailed it, this is how you fucking cover a Rock song!!!

[@monmixer]

Yep..you own it

[@oscartmic]

Nelson Matos and yet there are 300+ dislikes, wtf?

[@EclecticTV]

I also don't get it!! Maybe they are fucking jealous muahahaha

[@waybackplayback1373]

perfect!!

[@m.patricknogueira2917]

well I hdon't know about that...Metal Church w the late great David Wayne was probably thek best cover of Hwy Star....youd have to take a ride on the way back machine for that version.... early 80s

[@computarman]

They did justice to a tough song. Michael Anthony was so integral to VH with his high vocals that they can't sound as good without him.

[@MrJackal43]

computarman Lol. VH is long dead my friend.

[@williamofriel7825]

Holy shit...YES! 4 rock gods doin it right. That is how ya cover a song!!

[@georgefordelon1103]

For me the greatest compliment to Deep Purple is the greatest rendition of their song Highway Star and Chicken foot just nailed it.

[@freshelfpie]

Even BAD covers of this song set your hair on fire, and this is a SCREAMING cover. Holy crap, Sammy singing the harmonies to the guitar solo, Mikey doing the old Gillian scream. Holy fook this melted my brain.

[@boataxe4605]

The song that holds the record for the most speeding tickets issued while being listened to!

[@herbbluntman2287]

That's a great question. I bet Sammy's "I Can't Drive 55" is in second place. LOL

[@raypowers8083]

Radar Love is definitely in the Top 3-5.

[@dudeinlasvegas]

I go with Bob Seger Hollywood Nights.

[@DerrickMims]

Followed closely by "Kickstart My Heart".

[@martynh5410]

For me it is "Cliffs of Dover" by Eric Johnson

[@paulthurgoland4799]

Being a male of a certain age group and being brought up with Deep Purple being one of my favourite bands, I have to say, this is brilliant! Superb musicianship and great talent!

[@jimbrown7196]

I'm a 64 year old Brit who grew up on this sort of music. This version of Highway Star was astonishing.

[@ganndeber1621]

Astonishing in how bad and predictable it is. The guttiarist simply can not play the song with anything like the feel of Blackmore, yeah he attempts to churn out the notes at teh speed but misses everything else. The vocals are well just shit, keyboards, are there any in this? Drums bang bang bang in the back, nothing like Ian paice, this is crap and they know it.

[@FuegoPazzo]

I'm a 57 yo Brit and I totally agree. I loved the Jon Lord solo on the guitar

[@askledhead]

Sammy Hagar is overlooked as a Great Rock n Roll Vocalist . He has taken great care himself through the years ✌ Chad Smith Rocks

[@2216sammy]

Van Halen was never Van Halen with Hagar .

[@russellmcgurn4217]

How is he overlooked. Hes been kicking Ass since the early 70s, maybe late 60s and hes been successful. He ran with VH for 8 years so maybe he was overshadowed by that name a bit but hey hes had a helluva run.

[@ponytrekker9315]

Chad Smith major influence was Mr. Ian paice .

[@cliffords2315]

He got a bum rap for being in Van Halen, when he was already a great solo artist he didnt need the grief, hes a good guy from a nice rural Farm town, raised right.

[@markdemell8056]

Oh yeah , tequila shots.

[@jan-yngvebohlin5980]

One of the best covers of Highway Star!!

[@edwardx.winston5744]

This cover captures the raw ferocity of the original band perfectly, perhaps even exceeding it. Incredible.

[@meanstrk]

Absolutely amazing. Joe kills the keyboard solo and then goes on to nail the rest. Stunning performance.

[@colbornfarms4849]

Thought he wouldn’t 🤪

[@billreynolds3954]

That was badass. Hands down one of the baddest jams. And chickenfoot killed it.

[@Dakhaos-ou812]

As a drummer i can only say...........Michael Anthony is one hell of a bassplayer.

[@WhisperVoyeur]

sings good too 🤘🤘

[@ericeakes7733]

After that all ya say is ty an hit your cigarette an smile.

[@diggitydankenstein3624]

yes indeed. superb upper range vocals.

[@bobjones2041]

Ed Van Halen taught him all the notes to this song

[@mikemaxwell1801]

The Van Halens would have been just another 80's rock band without Anthony.

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

I'm surprised at how good Hagar's voice sounds to this song! I'm getting Montrose vibes👍

[@pauldibella9009]

agreed, and he was mid 60's at the time of this recording....

[@seanodonnel6581]

Why?

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

@@seanodonnel6581 what do you mean "why?" ?

[@seanodonnel6581]

@@michaelkarlsson5966 Hagar always kills

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

@@seanodonnel6581 ok, now I understand. I haven't listened to him since the 80s so I wouldn't know but I'm sure you're right :) But since he is quite old now I was a bit surprised at how good his voice was still. That's why I wrote like I did.

[@vanekirk]

Great to see Michael Anthony still doing it and doing it great! Sammy is one of the good guys of rock. So happy I found this.

[@DougCanney1]

I'm very happy to see people recognizing how awesomely talented and in front of the mix Mike is. His voice is amazing. He definitely backed up Roth on a lot of his cool screams. So glad to see him playing regularly with Sammy. The whole band is great, obviously.

[@celestialode]

Sammy Hagar is such a killer vocalist, rips through the song in his mid 60s like it's nothing

[@ronaldstewart9763]

Um he's 70

[@raystrach3055]

@@ronaldstewart9763 this is six years old

[@titaniabell6680]

HELL YES !!!!!! WICKED TRIBUTE ❤ Crank it up baby 😊

[@mmouhourtismm]

Hands DOWN!!! The best and baddast ass version i have ever heard. Been to at least 100 shows or more. SAMMIE..MICHAEL..JOE....N CHAD..KEEP ROCKING GUYS YOU GUYS KILLED IT N NEVER STOP!!

[@myronens228]

This is what it looks like when you've come full circle. You start life as a musician, working hard to make money doing something you love, then you eventually end up with the money, and go back to focusing on the thing you actually love, making music and having fun doing it. These guys have all had the lime-light at some point, and they all still do, but they are at a stage in life where this magic moment in time to just take what they want, and sing it, tribute songs, cover songs, new songs, is finally fun again, and they don't have to care if it's a number 1 hit, or if it makes them a ton of money so they can pull off the next project or tour, etc. Music that is this much fun, thank God for that! I love it! Keep on rockin' you guys, always!

[@01frugalbassist85]

Myron Ens I like your perspective, these old Rockers are still doing what they love. Maybe one big difference now versus when they started out, that makes it more enjoyable, is they have roadies to load/unload all their gear before and after shows!! Carrying all that heavy equipment can take the fun out of anything.. :-)

[@samfosdick9874]

Dude you completely summed up what every true rocker (I'm a guitar player singer) knows. Not all of them do it for the love of the magic. These guys do. Billy squire said, Let the magic of the moment say it all to me...

[@myronens228]

I am a drummer myself, and this, to me is what music is all about. I am not the greatest drummer out there, have lots to learn yet, but making music, and having fun doing it just feels right. And I think anyone doing the same knows when that mix and groove are there. When it's fun, who cares about how good you sound, or if you make a mistake. Just having fun. But seeing these guys, just wow. I love it!

[@diamondunicorn1983]

damn...michael anthony totally went balls out on that intro

[@user-vj2bp7ib4t]

Now That's a supergroup right there. Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Chad Smith. Sammy's still got it on vocals, Mike's backing vocals were great as well as his bass playing skills, And Joe crushing it on guitar. What a powerful combo.

[@b.j.surfdog3724]

10-2022. I'm back and having listened to Deep purple's version AGAIN...., I STILL HAVE TO SAY this version ROCKS!. Satriani's extemporainious Guitar and Organ solos are innventive and delightful, Sammy Hagar has a great energetic vocal range that really shines on this song and of course, there is that chicken masks he wears at the end of the song that kicks it even further. True Highway stars!

[@hinjurock]

They're having so much goddamn fun and kicking some major ass too - that's what rock 'n' roll is all about \m/

[@hiitsrudd8567]

I'm not keen on covers but this is awesome 👍

[@_Chipster]

Yeah HR, it's great to see stars like this having fun playing other people's music and kicking ass while doing it. Who knew Will Farrell was that good on drums? Yes, i know it's not Will!

[@ronayotte300]

Indeed!

[@bobbybaggadonuts7758]

I watched this 20 times when it came out and now it's the end of July 2020 and I just watched it 20 more times. This just a few things how great Deep Purple was as a band, the recreation Chickenfoot does, with the harmony screaming of Sammy and Michael the drumming and of course the virtuoso playings of Joe Satriani. What a great band I hope they tour again after this F**D UP Pandemic is over with! Chickenfoot forever!

[@pulaski1]

It's a mystery to me why this band isn't touring stadiums. :(

[@VitorPVTB]

Yeaaah man! #ChickenfootforLIFE \m/

[@DirtyJobsGuy1]

Well said! I’d pay money to see these guys live! They are all incredible!

[@DVincentW]

The fear- based life structure isnt going to be over.. its too good a control mechanism over lambs that are fearful of others who ask questions, and dont follow half- truths and omissions. Yes this music rocks. And btw, no live concert attendance unless you have a QR code Vax certification on your phone.

[@01dhay]

Amen

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

1:00 That's insane. They sound perfect together. Killer band they all put together. Not a weak one in the bunch.

[@NaweedQadirdotcom]

This is a dream come true combination of rockstars. I was heart broken when Sammy and Micheal had to leave Van Halen as there's no doubt these great rockers produced amazing Van Halen greatest albums as well as their own ones. With Joe and Chad they have created an amazing group which just produces amazing stuff. What a fabulous performance and giving rebirth to one of my most favorite Deep Purple song.

[@CP-kb1du]

News Flash Sammy and Mikey did not leave Toxic VH they were Sacked for Puppy Dog Kid and Gary and talk SYNC DLR .... ....

[@paxotium7971]

That Satriani fellow, he seems to know his way around a fretboard.

[@ralphdoremy-fasola2796]

of course he was even surfin´with the alien!

[@reamasaurusrex7236]

He's also a great band member - when I saw them live I was blown away by Mike and Chad, of course Sammy was full on, and then, every once in awhile I'd hear this guitar explosion and be like "oh yeah, Satriani is in this band!" Rare in guitar players

[@TetrisShark70]

Of course, he did teach Steve Vai a thing or two.

[@comajoebuck999]

IIRC, Steve Vai said he could sight read a pile of dead flies...

[@TheGreatAlan75]

I think he is overrated

[@chizmo7]

Nice to see Sammy and Mike having fun.

[@danriley5848]

Absolutely kick ass, period. 🔥🤘

[@SoWhat.BigDeal.]

Wheeeewwww! That's like a 100yd dash for 7 minutes! An incredible level of energy through the whole thing.

[@CorePathway]

Somebody asked me what rock and roll is. I put this on for him. Question answered.

[@keithheinz1724]

Its amazing that different music artist is honoring another that came before them . Rock on.

[@chingasofarkaso]

This band needs to come back. Like now.

[@imelvino]

+AJ Reynolds I read the same thing as well as after his 1st leg he sent some tapes to Sam as well, so here's crossing my fingers and toes. Although Ed put out a cryptic message recently about playing a Steinberger guitar he hasn't played since the Sammy Days and people asking for that guitar back. Be prepared for something somewhere with these guys, no that the contract with DLR is ended.

[@timgeary1908]

+AJ Reynolds Anyone who read Sammy's autobiography knows there is no way in Hell that he will ever play with Eddie again. Especially after the way the VH brothers treated Mike. If you want VH, you are stuck with DLR.

[@timgeary1908]

+Ozzy Maldonado Sheehan is one of the greatest instrumentalists ever born and Vai is a fantastic guitar player. I would pay money to see either or both. DLR, on the other hand, is past the point of seeing. While never a great vocalist, in his prime, he was a fantastic front man. But without the athleticism and without the lion mane of hair, he is nothing.

[@tgear77]

+Tom Cass I used to see Talas in and around Buffalo, NY when I was in my early 20s. I don't think it was Sheehan that was limited but the band itself. As for your last statement, I feel that he is the bass equivalent of Eddie Van Halen. All the tricks in the world, but not the most melodic of players.

[@tgear77]

+Tom Cass Same here. Used to play in bands throughout my teens and twenties. James Jamerson rules! I always liked Squire's sounds and deep runs even though I am not that big into progressive. Jaco was great especially in Weather Report. Another all time favorite is Pino Palladino who can play with anyone. Stanley Clarke, with that awesome fingerspread of his, is so melodic. I could listen to him all day.

[@libertarianrevolution7026]

4 older successful musicians still out there having a good time performing. Fun to watch.

[@stevenorton7963]

Hats off to all four of these amazing musicians. Mr Satriani - keyboard and guitar solos - awesome

[@gospeltractslove]

Sammi sounds amazing here, perfect song for his voice he nailed it!

[@niallmadden2221]

Whoever thought of putting these 4 together is an even bigger genius than the sum of the band 👊🤟

[@loudguitar]

I bought "Machine Head" the week it came out. This is the best live version of Highway Star I have ever heard. Joe Satriani is a monster.

[@billjohnson2674]

Made in Japan is pretty awesome too.

[@beatlemania54]

Hey ya wanna hear a better version with limited musical equipment ? Watch Street Artist: Highway star That guitarist plays it exactly right. It blew me away !! The drummer is amazing with the toy kit he's using .

[@beatlemania54]

Also : There's only three of them.

[@misst1586]

@@beatlemania54 I watch that a lot. Those guys rock

[@terryromero5191]

Satriani playing the keyboard part! WOW!!!!

[@sjion]

Michael Anthony is one of the most underrated musicians in the world! ❤