How Sammy Hagar Was Asked to Join Van Halen and "Good Enough" Live

Sammy Hagar shares what it was like joining Van Halen after David Lee Roth’s departure and then performs “Good Enough” live.
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[@smithn.wesson495]

Even after all these years, Michael Athony's bass playing and harmonies are still absolutely top-notch. You cannot have that signature Van Halen sound without him.

[@bobabooey4537]

Gtfo..... no offence to Mike but you think the Van Halen signature sound is Mikes bass and back up vocals??? Son.... the signature Van Halen sound.... is Eddie's guitar.

[@sntemp]

@@bobabooey4537 There's a lot of things that go in to that signature sound. I'd argue that Alex's snare sound is very much a part of it.

[@daveg4236]

⁠without Mike, no Van Halen

[@BANONEGuitar]

@@bobabooey4537 It’s not Van Halen vocals without Mike’s harmonies.

[@warmerchant]

100%

[@MikeBoardley]

Let's all give Satch some huge props. Yes. He's not Eddie but he's such a phenomenal guitar player. A great fit for this tour. He'll do EVH proud.

[@rogerlankford2397]

And remember this is with no rehearsal. He did great

[@flyingdutchman80]

Didn't impress me at all.

[@williamflinchum-qo6ch]

He,s better!!!!

[@BobK5]

@@flyingdutchman80🤣

[@mmartinez9764]

It's hard to replicate another musician sound. Eddie sound is forever in our heart,mind and soul. But Satriani is great as well different player, he's not Eddie. Love them both. I'm sure Satch will be modest and humble covering Eddie's tunes, to be sure to honor him.

[@chriswright5016]

As if we needed proof to how central those Michael Anthony harmonies were to the Van Halen/Hagar sound. Just incredible.

[@TOCC50]

MGTOW

[@stevendunton5520]

Mikey’s definitely the secret ingredient. I lost a lot of interest in VH when Michael left the band.

[@robpaxson4455]

Mike sings Somebody Get Me A Doctor by himself in Sammy’s band, and did when Cherone was in VH

[@buckwrestling]

I just saw Sammy a few weeks ago in Florida. Great show, fantastic set. However, the idea of him and Mikey doing a "deep dive" into the VH catalog with Joe? This is going to be incredible.

[@detroitdiezel7856]

I saw The Circle at the new "Sound" amphitheater in Clearwater and they were awesome. I see Sam every time he tours here in Florida and this was one of his best. It's hard to believe he just turned 76 last month!

[@usefulidiom]

@@detroitdiezel7856 Sammy will be in Tampa (Mid-Florida Amphitheater) in July of next year.

[@JokersWild70]

Four keys to the Van Halen sound: Eddie's guitar playing, Alex's drumming, plus the sound of his snare, and Michael's harmonies. If you can duplicate that, you've got pure magic. Is this spot on VH? No, but theyll get my money for a ticket!

[@Tapp-Mourningwood]

A.I. will probably get that down in 50 years. 🤔

[@JokersWild70]

@@danielduplantier3741 What did I forget?

[@eako2107]

Well said- got mine already!

[@kaptaintrips]

​@@eako2107which venue? Got my Red Rocks tix here.

[@humphreybogart6663]

Forgot Dave's voice and attitude and artistic vision.

[@davidkusko3370]

Joe is beyond amazing, it's hard to listen and not realize how unique and perfect EVH was. Definitely a great choice for this project. Take my money!

[@stratdx]

Jesus. Jason is rock royalty. (And that shirt!) Joe was born with a guitar in his hands. Sammy sounds unbelievably perfect. But What about Mike? How is he still doing what he does? Thundering bass and the voice!!!!!

[@CaboWabotv]

wow Joe and Jason are nailing it! This tour is gonna be incredible

[@gerardoneri5115]

Totally!!!

[@jpc54]

Got my tix. I can’t wait!!!!!! Unfortunately this is the closest we will ever get to another Van Halen show. It’s the best substitute I can imagine. Respect to Joe and Jason. Joe is putting his own spin on it which I love!!

[@cityslacker6221]

I absolutely lost it when I heard Michael’s harmonies in this take! 😮 my word he still has it. they all sound phenomenal!

[@heavyagnelli1973]

Michaels vocals are just so friggin good

[@LoadPuller]

What an incredible lineup. Rock is alive in these mofos!

[@adriantrusca1245]

Satriani is too good for this basic radio rock shit.

[@BookClubDisaster]

An

[@JohnnyBeane]

Great job Satriani! There’s only one Eddie Van Halen and there’s only one Joe Satriani!

[@ilha601]

Seen Satriani on a ChickenFoot tour and he just killed it

[@burnsZY85]

He defintley does his stuff justice, he ain't just doing the leads great but his rythym playing is great to which is something that kinda gets underlooked a bit when it comes to eddie's playing.

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

Johnny beane!

[@todd-1]

Very few players could fill those shoes and Satch is a very acceptable choice.

[@erikweis6527]

Satch is an all-time player... and yet still nobody matches Eddie's rhythm chops. Just absolutely singular.

[@Vaporvice84]

I cant remember when Chickenfoot started but i was always hoping sammy and mike would play more of the VH stuff with Satriani. This tour is gonna be awesome.

[@tgrupp1247]

The greatest thing to me with Van Halen is you get two amazing bands!!! Thank you Van Halen!!!

[@jeremywhitworth7299]

Sammy and Mike are the best singing duo in any band I’ve ever seen and listen to.

[@Tmac327]

I can't WAIT to see this tribute show!!! Sammy and Michael sound just the amazing same as they always have!!! Jason is a great drummer and great backing vocalist, and Joe Satriani is DEFINITELY the one to play lead guitar! Perfect Band for this!!!

[@richprincipe749]

Joes the consummate professional… I’m guessing he’s gonna take this task very seriously 😊

[@speedypete07gnarly]

This sounds amazing!! Oooo it’ll be awesome if Satch has a Frankenstein striped Ibanez guitar in honor of Eddie! 😮

[@nicksterwixter]

Michael Anthony can still hit those harmonies 😲 Absolutely amazing. Cannot wait to see this show!

[@GeraltofRivia5150]

Joe needs a TransTrem Steinberger for these songs. Great to hear Joes take on the song though. Eddie was such a magician with the guitar.

[@2216sammy]

That's how I've always viewed Edward , he's not just a musician he's a magician .

[@mariamargiannis1510]

I love Sammy Hagar Van Halen ❤️❤️❤️❤️ This line up is killer

[@shanebeightol8280]

it's Joe doing Joe with Eddie's music, no complaints from me!!

[@LD-qj2te]

I love the bonding of Sammy and Michael .. gotta see this show !! I love Joe and Jonathan !!!

[@ronb3406]

I think it’s great Satriani isn’t going for note for note copy.

[@tarcisiocunhamoura1]

I love Sammy in Van Halen, for me the best time of the band!!! Just love it!!!

[@ricardoalon3826]

Come on Baby!!!! Joe sounds amazing as well as the whole band. Wow !!!!

[@atthewhiskey]

Joe Satriani channeling his surfing with the alien vibe on this one! Loved it

[@R0manz828]

Joe sounds great here

[@quit293]

Satarani is perfect to do tribute 🔥🔥

[@herbcanter2114]

Oh C'mon , there are hundred's of players that sound closer to Edward. Not saying Satch isn't a great guitarist but this is not his thing .

[@sbrave]

@@herbcanter2114 Agreed

[@leoningold1412]

We can actually hear and feel the bass - finally! 🎉

[@TheAgentAssassin]

finally ? Bass has always been pretty prominent in VH songs.

[@baybae92]

@@TheAgentAssassinNot in Van Hagar songs!

[@rickrick6933]

Them harmonies..wow

[@Darrylizer1]

Love the electronic drums. Perfect sound every time, no muss, no fuss.

[@danb5944]

Joe is awesome here i would go see this if they come my way

[@TravisWhiteTribe]

Love it and Joe you are Rippin brutha🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸I would love to see this lineup in Japan 🎸🎸🎸

[@MClancer18]

Just bought my tickets for the july show! Cant wait to these boys in Action 🤘

[@jjdvideo]

3:30 best part of the song 😄👌

[@1976oswald]

Awesome !!!! more volume to the drums please !!!! Nice to see Jose Satriani there !!!! thanks for sharing !!!

[@macdmacd7896]

da kid on guitar is awesome. bet he has load of students from metalica to alcatraz. good kid. n handsime too.

[@kennytesta9312]

Sammy and Mike sound fantastic

[@bell1684]

It's great to see Satch out there doing it in a band context

[@hsuehwen]

03:31 it's funny Sammy and Michael didn't expect Joe did the effect Eddie had done

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Satriani is killing it! 👏👏👏👏😝🤘

[@anthegiant]

Eddie's spirit with Joe's magic touch, beautiful! This song is killer! ❤️🖤🤍

[@ryanh4975]

"That shits hard to play. I mean come on." 😂😂

[@Billkwando]

I'm sure Joe found that amusing, since obviously it's easy for him.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

3rd row tickets 🎉 for Michigan show

[@gokhanersan8561]

Bravo Satch !!

[@estrangeibanez3051]

Satch sound is very distinctive. I could recognize it anywhere at any song. 🤘🏼

[@cryptoempowerment3572]

All these years later an They still got it! Love it ! Go Sammy !

[@samuelmori3026]

Satch and Eddie - Stylistically different gods but effin hell Satch is delivering!!!

[@kaptaintrips]

YOU SAID IT!! 🎉🎉

[@briancunningham9037]

holy shit. I'm listening to the talking whilst working. "We can play that if you want us to?"... was not expecting what came next! 😆

[@Blue3Sky7]

John Bonham is solid on the time.

[@tbrown15]

Satriani is killing that stuff...this is cool.

[@TedCantu]

Hello Bayyyybay !!!!!

[@Baldmelon]

they wanted #PattySmyth first. They all stick with the Sammy story.

[@bradspawr6352]

This is the tribute to King Edward we all wanted!

[@IceRex]

Greatest first song of any album

[@NowhereBoundAdventures]

Got my tickets!!!!!!!! Cannot wait for this!!

[@rcjoe406]

Can't think of anyone i want playing evh than Joe..mad respect and he add his own flare to make sure u know its him brilliant 😉

[@paulthomasbranda7591]

Holy Houses!!! Is that Jason B on the drums?????

[@electricgigolo]

Satriani is a god. He's still got it at 67.

[@chucky6311]

That’s just fantastic .. they sound great super group

[@bandsivefilmedlive]

Sounds amazing! We are so lucky to have half of Van Hagar still playing together!

[@Easystreet208]

Michael Anthony! Wow! I would go see this lineup for sure!

[@carlmorris1959]

Simply masterful!!!!

[@maxpaape5412]

Satch sounding great! He's been around awhile himself he taught Kurt Hammond and Steve Vai to play

[@kaptaintrips]

Imagine if Satch had joined Metalica instead... Forget that... I wouldn't have ever heard, "Flying in a Blue Dream".

[@paulgtarist]

You mean Kirk Hammet

[@kayakchrispy]

Howard: “That shits hard to play I mean come on!” Michael Anthony: ”laughs”

[@Rick-el2ph]

It would be great to see them. Donate some of the proceeds of this tour to Eddie’s favorite charity Mr. Holland opus.

[@williammontana3895]

I almost forgot how good Michael was with Sammy. Both still have amazing pipes.

[@TomJarmusz-bb5yy]

Wow saw in 86 in chicago!! Awesome

[@JohnStockton76]

Sammy, Michael, Joe, and Jason makes for one hell of a supergroup.

[@SuperNick090]

Damn that was awesome ! Sounding great as ever 🔥👍

[@jeffreyjhouser]

I love this clip because Howard Stern has no idea what he just witnessed! That being greatness.

[@tigerbalm666]

EVH had a heavier, gritty, punchier tone and less distortion...you can hear every note!

[@ignamoragon5150]

That sounds awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mickd4610]

Sounds great...the satch is killer.

[@charleskandrut7022]

Sam still has it!!

[@yankeetango]

Love Satriani's guitar colors & strap

[@joshuaowens4797]

Wow!!! 💪

[@tel5690]

Sounds exciting....Joe...gawd damn..😮.... Sammy still has it...

[@rubzzzzz]

Humildade monstra de Joe !!!

[@claudaniella]

Satch is in control. Great choice.

[@radioscout]

Holy Smokes, didnt expect it to be this good 😮, hope they tour europe!

[@larryjoseph9864]

All the talk about Joe .... How about JASON BONHAM !!!!!!

[@barryfunke8165]

So Good!!!!

[@claudioloyola3080]

thanks for news generations ,chile santiago 2023

[@jeffersonscherrer]

Que coisa maravilhosa.

[@davidfriedline7525]

Holly shit batman ! Sammy and Joe , Mike , drummer killed it ! Love it ! wants some more of it ! Awesome job !

[@agendragurung5313]

Drummer? 😂

[@thethomasj1795]

​@@agendragurung5313😂 hilarious. Who's going to tell him?

[@jessymasvidal8997]

Jason Bonham son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham

[@leemoor3086]

These stories are awesome!!

[@hotdogpilot6319]

Wow, just wow!

[@robertchambers6344]

Hagar is awesome!

[@rcpsammy7186]

Michael is an absolute gem 💎

[@espino661]

Holy Grail of God,,,, This is gonna ba an awesome tour!!! Great lineup!!! Love Joe tooo!!! he's a badass!!

[@thethomasj1795]

Im going to this show! Looking forward to seeing some vintage VH.

[@niceuneasy]

Jeeeez who's the guitarist he's fantastic

[@MarianTirnoveanu]

Amazing sound!

[@w0ls0n]

All in all it's a great combination. RIP Eddie but Joe is &^%$#@) amazing!!

[@clarkportugal8922]

I love the Tour

[@rodneybrown4304]

Well crap...got to spend some money for a ticket now..great! They sound amazing.

[@rickymena00]

venham para o Brasil