Sammy Hagar Answers Fan Questions About Eddie Van Halen and the Future of Chickenfoot

Listen to Sammy Hagar answer fan questions on being youthful, Chicken Foot, musicians he wants to work with and his favorite cars and songs.

[@joshgellis9463]

He does NOT smoke, is friendly to other Rock groups and likes performing alongside other Rock experts!? Maturity. He's DOING IT RIGHT.😎😇

[@musicfanhawk4523]

You are so right!!

[@m42037]

Josh Gellis You mean trash hos voice like DLR did many years ago and shave his head lol

[@armandoreyna6649]

Sammy Hagar is a legend.

[@elitewarrior0075]

I would love to sit down with Sammy and just have a beer. Honestly, he comes across as such a cool, chill dude.

[@berliner0]

yep hes mellow

[@MicroSoftner]

Plus a shot of tequila...

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Yuck no tequila. Vodka or rum yes.

[@chrispaniccia1955]

I once read in a metal mag."Who would you rather get stuck in an elevator with, Sammy or Dave?" and some guy wrote, "Sammy, because he would talk to me, Dave would talk at me!" lol Always seemed like a great quote.

[@berliner0]

lol yeah

[@FantasyFilms100]

Factttsss

[@ITCXTC]

Sammy is so underrated. He's one of the best old-time rockers. Heavy Metal is a beast of a feel good song as well as "55". Keep rockin Sammy, we love ya!

[@theunknown4570]

Im glad a star like this is still a regular and nice guy. THANKS SAMMY for being so accessible.

[@namzgames8805]

Sammy didn't need Van Halen, Van Halen was just lucky enough to find someone like him when David left.

[@JessieJames0317]

Namz games Sammy is actually a bit older than the Van Halen brothers. He had a professional career for years before Van Halen I came out. Montrose was platinum when Van Roth was still playing the Starwood and Whiskey. I have no doubt that they were well aware of Hagar’s talent before he joined the band. It’s not like they scooped Sammy off the street. He had his own things going.

[@Rob-dp3vr]

Van Halen saved Spammy Gaybar's career.

[@Rob-dp3vr]

@@JessieJames0317 liar. No Hagar records went Platinum until after he joined Van Halen. VH saved his career.

[@JessieJames0317]

Homes Umm, 5150 came out in 1986. Go to RIAA and look up the certification date for his VOA album. You’ll find that you’re wrong. Van Halen may have revived his career, but they certainly didn’t make Hagar’s career. You forget that Van Halen covered Montrose songs in their club days. They looked up to Hagar and Ronnie Montrose.

[@joepipe1010]

@eddie money what ??!!! Van Halen was better than Montrose and Van Halen 1 is superior to Montrose. No doubs. Sure Montrose born before Van Halen, but i dont listen any particular influence. Dave & Van Halen was Original.

[@MattMiller72]

Love his music (solo, VH and Chickenfoot) and I have to agree with the statement that being youthful is a state of mind. I've got a ton of good memories that seem to be set to a Sammy Hagar soundtrack...

[@majorhavik395]

Sammy sold his tequila brand for almost 100 mil. He's not hurting for money & doesn't need VH to survive. People won't last forever, but the songs will whether you like DLR or Sammy. Van Halen has left its mark.

[@SThompsonRAMM]

If you've never seen Sammy put on a show, you're missing out. Saw him with Montrose in the early days, solo on his Standing Hampton tour as well as the VOA tour and he gives everything. I watched him open for Journey and after three encores, they had to pull the plug on him or he would have played all night... and the crowd would have let him.

[@dereka3341]

SThompson is correct! I saw DLR and Sammy Hagar in Nashville, back in 2000. Sammy Hagar put on a heck of a show. DLR was awful that night. Sammy Hagar played first and was awesome. I would go see Sammy again! No doubt. His collection of songs is amazing. His stage presence is amazing and how he interacts with the crowd.

[@bucketmouth7667]

derek a 2002

[@sykwookiee]

@@dereka3341...I'm definitely gonna catch his birthday party down in Cabo before we both die...🚫🐃💩

[@justinclark8867]

I saw Sammy Hagar & The Circle in 2019 with my parents (Night Ranger opened the show) at Wolf Trap, Vienna, Virginia. They put on a great show. It was a lot of fun, I had been a fan of Hagar since I first heard Van Halen's "Love Walks In" as a kid. You are right about him giving his all for his show.

[@eaglewaymichael9180]

Sammy is good dude and he doesn't need van Halen he was and is awesome I'm glad he left when he was with um he took that band hire than ever.... so what he doesn't need money he's got plenty, it's about having a good time playing music

[@chrispaneesh5475]

Sammy is so cool. I first saw him open for ZZ Top in 1983. I have seen him with VH and a lot of other forms like The Wabos and The Circle. Just can' t believe he is 70 years old. Good genes, great talent, seems like the happiest guy ever!!

[@dougdavis8986]

Chris Paneesh : you are old

[@sykwookiee]

@@dougdavis8986 ...and? Old is a frame of mind and us old motherfuckers have something you'll never have...we saw the beginning of rock n roll. metal, blues....and we saw it LIVE! And we're smart enough to know when to NOT to say something stupid...ROFLMFAO!

[@dougdavis8986]

Skywookie??? Lol...great name...if you are 12!

[@sykwookiee]

@@dougdavis8986 don't be stupid Doug...what kind of name is Doug? Rhymes with "tug"...

[@dougdavis8986]

Skywookie: good one beavis.

[@johnt.campbell316]

Man, Sammy Hagar has the coolest rock & roll voice on the planet... Seriously... It's good that he knows he has a good voice. Just an incredible talented guy.

[@samsoncrosswood7259]

John T. Campbell he will fall dead - on stage - belting out one of his hits, still sounding and looking great. The way it should be.

[@mgtow6683]

Van Halen isn't getting any younger. They should all make peace and do a world tour with Michael, Sammy and Dave. Do it for the fans even if you have to take different tour buses.

[@davidrichter9164]

Mgtow; that would've been pretty awesome. I understand that your comment is a year old and that Eddie is dead but still was a great idea.

[@robertwalker6684]

I think Recent interviews with Eddie have shown Eddie Van Halen is the problem.

[@Sparkdaddy69]

I like Eddie but he's the common denominator in all these band issues. It's his band... clearly.

[@saoirse579]

What they did to Mitch Malloy was uncalled for

[@saoirse579]

@@sykwookiee for sure! I discovered Van Halen from the Sammy Hagar years when I was a Teen. When I saw the DLR stuff...I really felt bummed out. No charasima. Though the DLR stuff with Steve Vai was insane...if I had heard that first I may of Skipped Van Halen altogether. I liked the movie "Over The Top" with the song "winner takes it all" when I was 7. I guess I was a fan of Hagar before I found out who he was with Van Halen at the age of 17. Not to mention "I can't drive 55" from Back To The Future II". I. This interview Sammy is sounding a little Phil X like.

[@sykwookiee]

@@saoirse579 how old are you B.C.? I'm 53 and was first introduced to Sammy when he was in Montrose...another great band...wasn't too sure what would happen to a collab with Van Halen...one spin of 5150 answered that...and Van Hagar was born! So, you really didn't like the first lineup? To us teens in the late 70s/early 80s, Van Halen was IT! Eruption had all of us dusting off Les Paul's finger tapping with some added zing...I have to admit that DLR got on my nerves, but he did get the ladies to the shows...otherwise it would have been just guys and unless you're gay, that would have been no fun...give V-H 1 thru 1984 a try...some of it really was totally badass...welcome to the world of Van Halen...I truly love it when guys and gals my kids age can find the bridge to see what it was like to be a teenager back then...it was tasty and tasteless...a lot of good with very little bad...as far as music and movies anyhow...and I'm a huge fan of Phil X and other musical genuis' from our family up North...rock on...enjoy your journey from rockabilly to metal...ďã wõõķįęę

[@saoirse579]

@@sykwookiee I'm 34

[@alexcubata]

I've always loved this man's spirit and sense of humor! He is sooo natural and friendly!

[@cory3518]

I absolutely loved Sammy with VH, they wrote amazing songs together, we're better than ever in concert and Sammy genuinely loves his fans. Has he said some things he maybe regrets? Don't we all? I think he's sincerely trying to live a good life. He's one of only a few old rockers who can still sing amazingly well with high energy in concert. Saw the circle few years ago and they put on a killer show! Love Sammy!

[@untitledcentral7727]

Just listened to “Trust Fund Baby” And “Can’t Hang”, 2 pieces of art. Can’t wait for “Space Between”! Trying everything I can to get it the day it comes out.

[@warrenwonderlin2738]

I remember my dad taking me to Cancun and staying at the Flamingo resort near Cabo Wabo. I was young and Van Halen had been separated for some time but I always had them as my favorite band after picking up a guitar, thanks to Eddie. But man this guy was and apparently is so down to earth he shook my little 5 year old hand and I could never forget that day

[@carina2244]

In every interview I have ever seen with Sammy, he is so personable, down to earth and NICE!!! I truly believe that he is all in for his fans and I regret immensely that I never saw him live because I just LOVE his voice. Rock on Sammy!!!

[@robajohnson]

Yeah Heavy Metal! Love that track, love the whole album/soundtrack. -- "I'm a veteran of a thousand psychic wars. Been living on the edge so long, where the winds of limbo roar." good stuff!

[@jaolin6042]

Just a small detail, but the natural way he remembers to mention Cherone kinda shows he is the nice, down to earth guy many people see him as.

[@MrGuitars8]

Great Singer and Guitarist !

[@williamivborges9151]

I met Sammy at an SCCA meet, such an awesome guy who loves cars.

[@vision112]

The story he wrote in the latest Rolling Stone magazine about when he played with Van Halen was AWESOME. I enjoyed every part of it.

[@Justentime77]

I did read "Red" and I didn't get that impression at all! Alex and Eddie were definitely the head cases in that band.

[@roberttullos9334]

His favorite song with VH is also my favorite. Dreams

[@GlenMyWaHansen]

The fact that Sammy Hagar just said "favorite van halen song dreams" just gave me insane chills. Its deffinately my favorite aswell. You rock Sammy, keep singing forever !

[@surfstomp]

Great format! Young Dave was great and Sammy continues to be Great!

[@blica1]

Right on Sam..I use the same technique for my vocals, only i use whiskey ..;)

[@bibby42]

WHISKEY!!! :-D

[@kevincornett1561]

Why not bourbon from my great state of KY?

[@thalonelygirl]

I listen to Can't Stop Loving You everyday so the KZbin algo thinks I'm in love with Sammy and recommends these videos all the time. I don't mind. I watch em anyway.

[@bluestate69]

what's cool about sammy is that he's a rock icon in his own right, but he is still a big fan like the rest of us. you can see his excitement at the prospect of meeting, or playing with clapton, richards and page.

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Genuine guy!! He looks great. He exudes happy, I enjoy listening to his interviews.

[@zone47]

Cool Sammy! You're one of my favorite all time rock dudes!! I love your 80s solo stuff the most. Ok, well maybe some Montrose too! Ok, a few VH tunes as well. I want a ride in your Ferrari whenever you get some spare time .. thanks in advance!

[@Rob-dp3vr]

You must be gay

[@zebdoz333]

Sammy Hagar seems like he is cool as can be! I would love just to sit down and listen to him jam that would rock!

[@robonez]

Sammy Hagar is definetly one of the very best rock singers out there today. Powerful sound, soulful bluesy phrasing, great range!

[@benkenobi1990]

i find sammy hagar to be the ultimate and ideal rocker. there is just no measure to his awesomness. i like that he is that kind of person thats laid back and loves to have fun, likes playing with other musicians he is just an all around cool guy sammy is the man.

[@tomjenkins4798]

My Outlook on Sammy Hagar. Back in 2000 maybe 13 or 14. Sammy came to town in Columbus Ohio and he did a private show at the Nationwide Arena where the Blue Jackets play for those of you who don't know what a blue jacket is it's our NHL hockey team. Anyway, Sammy came to town to play a private gig for Miller Lite and they had contestants from all over the nation so I guess some from other countries flown in and he did a private show with Three Doors Down. Both bands were in town for the weekend and the company I work for is Cardinal transportation and we are a limo and charter bus company and we got the gig. So as a manager I made sure I was driving Sammy's band. Another driver got 3 Doors Down I think it was Sean. Anyway met Sammy at the airport private jet and yet that I found out that he was flying cuz he was checking it out possibly going to buy it. Landed I pulled the van up and outcome Sammy Hagar absolutely a lifelong dream of meeting him back in the day in the early 80s Sammy Hagar man he was it for me and that's before Van Halen. Pick them up took them to his hotel to get everything put away wait a little while pick him up in his man took him to the urina and did a sound check I got to go backstage I got to go on stage I got to go in the dressing room the entire time I was there Sammy treated me like I was just another good friend listen to his band Jam. After 3 Doors Down played which was a cool. They had the delay the opening of Sammy's band because they had to shore up the stage little better because they had special event winners and people are on stage with the band totally cool. I stood backstage and watch how he reacted with the fans and one of the stage and said go ahead walk on up on stage so I did so I was up on stage Sammy was jamming pointed me out and I got to be on stage with Sammy Hagar the best time ever. Afterwards we come running off the stage he put his hand out gave me a high-five and you said that's what it's all about right there. We were out until about 2 in the morning took him back to his hotel him and his band pick them up in the morning and took him back to the airport shook my hand greatest time ever. He is as down to earth the best person the funniest dude and the kindest man I have met that performs on stage. I've met a few. I remember people screaming down to me and the other driver outside wanting to know if Michael Anthony was there. I saw him again a couple years later with full circle and that was a hell of a night didn't get a chance to see him personally or take a chance try to say hey but it was amazing night too.

[@MasonBangsDrums]

My first concert was when I was 3 years old at Pine Knob, my dad took me to go see Sammy Hagar. My dad had long curly blonde hair, and with glasses on, looked almost identical to Sammy. My dad put me on his shoulder and walked right past the security guard and next thing you know, we are backstage with Sammy. He talked to me and my dad for 15 minutes, and told my dad that his daughter and I (who were the same age at the time) should have a play-date. Still waiting for the call Sammy! ;)

[@ottomatic3123]

I wanna go to Sammy's birthday party in Cabo with him and the guitar legends he wants there!!

[@jrjmc9627]

Chicken foot rocks ! Yes yes jimmy page!

[@vics682003]

Sammy I'm such a huge fan of you and have been all the way back to your Montose day's... Love ya and keep me rocking!!!! :)

[@216inka]

Sammy! I listen to ya music every day ! Love ya Brother!

[@kingforaday72]

sounds awesome even today when he sings still got it

[@chrismyers4713]

Love you sammy. Your a great musician. Ears will always be open. For anything you do. Class act!!!

[@BigDog_76]

Huge fan of Sammy. I loved his book. The guy is a hell of a singer and a class act.

[@dgcmusi]

Just read his book.....read it and you will be very surprised how smart this guy is and grounded he is....A great read ! BUY IT !

[@jstan104]

Could there be a more real, down to earth person than Sammy Hagar? Listening to him talk you can tell that he's the kind of guy that respects other people for who they are. That's refreshing in a world of fake people who are kind to your face and then talk down about you. ROCK ON Sammy, you da man!

[@DmxBloodline]

Thanx so much for the upload !!

[@ROCdana]

Sammy, You rock! You are a decent human being that happens to be a rock star. Just read your book, in one sitting, and was surprised you spent time in my hometown, Rochester NY! Saw Chickenfoot when you guys played in Berkeley and you rocked those hills, wish it had gone on all night! Can I have a ride in your Maserati? your welcome to come and hang out and jam on my front porch!

[@DOGLUV007]

I love a good informaive video like this one..:)!

[@sweethair2310]

yah fuckn Hagar!! tell that shit like it is (Hagar aint the type to spill the beans, its just that eddie burnt that bridge to hard one time and Hagar was like "fuck this fucking guy" and I can totally respect that.

[@UsedNewsToday]

Sammy seems like a good dude! I like his positive attitude.

[@jasonbelter3536]

Sammy, Thanks for sharing your thoughts, your a true legend

[@TEXASGAL4HIM]

I love you Sammy.....you would not sleep at night! :-)

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Rock Candy? Really!? Even tho Montrose had sooo many great tunes during Sammy's time, I thought for sure he would have said Space Station Number 5. Now THAT is a rocker!!

[@RigoesAmorrigotovar]

+seattwa well it was HIS fave...4ex i dont dig sth from zep have about 20+ songs that I like b4 that 1...thats me tho...kwim?

[@screechandmoan]

Great interview from a very all around, inspirational man. I'm fairly young (23), atleast as far as Sammy's career span goes, but I got an early introduction and Van Halen: Live Without A Net was my favorite concert for YEARS, and it's still in my top 5 favorites, which also now includes the Chickenfoot: Get Your Buzz On Live DVD. When it comes to his bands n' debates surrounding them, I can only say 1 thing: He's solid as a rock (or red rocker), always has been, and only his fans have changed.

[@luiskern8910]

How's 33 ?

[@screechandmoan]

@@luiskern8910 34 now, but great! Still jamming to Chickenfoot, wishing they would've made more music.

[@dempsey981]

for me one of the best rock singers ever.range,power,tone.,pitch,phrasing.superb.oh and he writes too.

[@MasterCrisis]

He's so awesome. His voice is just... outstanding

[@SunnyDaleSlayr]

I miss SAMMY :( I support VH,I love 'em to death but I ain't in denial,I'll say it straight out,I miss Sammy, damnit! This was one fun interview. That Karma is what VH is missing today.

[@WilliBond0007]

4:13 YOU LEFT CHICKENFOOT OUT, PAL. Great vid, going to listen to the ones I don't know. And just so you know, .... RollingStone said Zep sucked when they first came out.

[@gaddylh]

Would love to see a Circle or ChickenFoot do a tour with the current incarnation of Van Halen (DLR, Wolf,etc). Could all those egos fit back stage? Maybe do a 3 or 4 song encore with Sam and Dave on the same stage? Am I wishing for too much?

[@mikenuzzo3323]

gaddylh I don't know does Michael Anthony have beef with Van Halen Brothers

[@sykwookiee]

@@mikenuzzo3323...I would say that I would...but Mikey is one sweet guy...and Sammy's cool...DLR and Eddie would probably not let it happen...

[@mikenuzzo3323]

@@sykwookiee well look at what Eddie Trunk saying and his video popped up right after I posted this comment these people saying they don't want to see them but with the originals must bring them back to a good time I was a little bit young for that but I remember jump

[@CelsoRossatto]

March, 22... My birthday! :)

[@Justentime77]

True, he also made a fortune in Real Estate (building houses and apartments) when he first started to become successful as a solo artist, after Montrose. He also owned the third largest fire sprinkler company in California with 180 employees and one of the largest custom bicycle shops in L.A. Sammy knows business and was very smart with his money! THE moment The Cabo Wabo hit a bump in the road Eddie and Alex wanted out, Sammy only asked them if they wanted in as a gesture of good faith.

[@theartist124]

360p really? What year is it? Sammy's the man BTW,

[@chrishatfield7197]

Sammy love your stuff,and the Chicken foot material.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

That was cool!!

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

I have to agree Mr.Hagar, I like the song "Dreams" the best.

[@jgreenman2002]

RIGHT ON THE MONEY ABOUT VAN HALEN!!!

[@viviandolby6512]

If everyone were the same it would be a pretty boring world . Many many Many Dig the Van Halen’s Legacy and how they came over from Hollund as non English speaking immigrants And Made something of them selfs. I’m sure Sweet Edward would have enough dignity & morals not to bash a deceased mans legacy. Low life sam

[@jakemk21]

He is really awesome. Puts out great music and always seems to be a good person.

[@CoolPixx23]

Sammy Hagar left VH in the dust.

[@jeffreyrivers1983]

CoolPixx23, 5 years later... but you are right.

[@muriloninja]

That has to kill the Van Halen brothers too. lol

[@faithycoins]

Chickefoot is SO awesome, both albums are amazing but I'm still hoping that we get one more full album with the Van Halen bros.

[@byan85]

Sammy is so down-to-earth, and seems so level-headed about the VH thing.

[@micahj894]

Such a great guy, such a great talent!

[@searaydrivingguy]

i like sammy i wish i had his cash and cars, daves a geek

[@Steveman1981]

lol "You left Chickenfoot out pal!!!!" LOL

[@choice536]

Great to see this.

[@cerrem1]

Jimmy Page and Hagar would be off the hook... Would love to hear that.... We just need JP to show up at the Cabo Wabo !!!!!

[@JohnnyBeane]

I grew up on Van Halen with Sammy & they were the greatest rock n roll band on the planet. 1986-1988 were the best years with those guys!

[@bucketmouth7667]

Go back and listen to Balance! The WHOLE album.

[@mack666wikid]

Top guy Sammy. Would love to see Chickenfoot tour England.

[@karlbaird3385]

He seems so real an just a down to earth guy! There's only one way to rock!!

[@connera93]

Sammy Hagar rocks! I would love for him to get back with van halen one last time

[@jrjmc9627]

James Bell kills it on guitar!

[@SonnyGTA]

DREAMS and RIGHT NOW!!! Yes!!! Mine too!

[@MrBighairyass]

Lots of people do not know that Sammy Hager was supposed to be the original singer of Van Halen - before David Lee Roth. Record companies were looking at Van Halen but thought Dave was a poor singer. They said they would sign the band if they had a singer from Montrose named Sammy Hagar...Eddie said no...he wanted to keep his original members. Watch the interview with Bill Acoin (Kiss’ manager).

[@midnight8ngel]

For you ragging on Sammy answering the question about Van Halen; Alex, and Ed, have No trouble throwing Sammy, and Dave under the bus any time they have the opportunity. There Are two sides to every story, both have their reasons, but it's the first time I've seen Sammy tell a Very small portion of his side. Sammy is a really good guy in person, nothing like his stage personna. The two just got on each others nerves after too much time together. Neither are wrong, just different. They don't hate each other, it's more like a marriage, that just didn't work out for a lifetime. He can tell his side, and believe me, he left Allot out.

[@Spiritman65]

Sammy just seems to be the most selfless guy, a really good guy, normal, I think it would be a pleasure to sit down and have a Conversation with him, always up beat and positive, he deserves everything he has. Sammy Rocks.

[@RWO5150]

total class act. Sammy is someone I would love to meet

[@darcypeters2301]

Love you baby! Tell Micheal I said "HI"!

[@Drag4401]

This guys' rap is always captivating !

[@creepshowcrate]

Hell yeah, "Heavy Metal" is my favorite track of his, too. But for Montrose, I'll take "Bad Motor Scooter" for the win.

[@davidrichter9164]

Black Death; your comment indicates that you have most excellent taste in music.

[@vbeek2002]

Love Sammy. Great singer.

[@Liquidcadmus]

Love this guy, amazing musician and down to earth dude

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

I want an album with Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) & Sammy Hagar. That would rule.

[@firewildboy9831]

I really love this dude( no homo ) he is such a cool guy

[@blahblahoww123]

Steve Vai and Paul Gilbert are pretty chill.

[@MrJeff1947]

Good interview! Great Tequila !

[@stargazer9902]

*One of Sammy's favorite rock songs: "Let The Sunrise Say Goodbye" from HWY-99 ... now on KZbin (classic) !!!

[@mkurbanick]

Sammy rocks! Down to earth, great guy.

[@danimal8787]

I am a Die Hard Van Halen fan. I celebrated the early years with DLR & thoroughly enjoyed the years w/ Sammy. No hate either way. Life Happens....that's all there is to it. Nobody makes all the right decisions in life so you keep on Rockin' w/ the cards your dealt & the choices you make. While I am a Loyal VH fan there is NO disputing that Chickenfoot ROCKS!

[@JoeyLaake]

Hey sammy,No mater what band your in when it all comes down to it YOU ROCK end of story!!!

[@IrmaJets]

I love Sammy!