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[@TA-to7kt]

So much respect for Sammy! The way he protected Michael Anthony and their tight friendship to this day speaks volumes.

[@BassManDan1018]

Sammy won in the end - he got Mike in the divorce! The coolest bass player/backing vocalist in RnR history

[@Garf2O]

That wording is great man, gave me a good chuckle

[@nightstalker2217]

Mike got screwed over, too Sammy had his back

[@funkydixieland4055]

Daniel Sinclair yup

[@dsanchez9703]

Van Halen is Eddie Alex Michael Anthony Sammy David.

[@Motleymick]

Sammy won because he is happy. And for some that is all that matters.

[@roymartin500]

The more depressing story is between Michael Anthony & The Van Halen brothers. Those guys were together for 40ish years.

[@kroy2897]

Sammy is a real person .I think it`s obvious there is no celebrity persona that he hides behind.I respect Sammy more than any celeb...He is a rock star, an artist, a father ,a husband,an amazing businessman, but most of all, what you see is what you get...

[@perfectfan2006]

yes he is the most down to earth guy you would ever meet he was famous when no one knew eddie.. sam is the last of his kind god bless him ...

[@yamahasuperbike2202]

Sammy Hagar, class act.

[@johngalt9262]

simple and concise

[@jimmysapien9961]

Truth is the truth ! NUFF SAID BE A MAN and Take it ....

[@jamesfarnarkler]

DLR and Sammy are like Bon Scott and Brian Johnson. Both brilliant in their own way. I'm just glad they both recorded great records.

[@thomasdaniels6824]

No way sir, i repsectfully disagree. Brian Johnson, along with the never dying support of the original line up, kept Ac/dc's rock icon status alive in the memory of Bon Scott while DLR and the Sammy saga has plagued Van Halen for over 30 yrs. I agree with you on them recording both though.

[@alanparrish7767]

David Lee Roth is not bon or Brian. David Lee Roth is the lead singer from extreme.

[@yourinnervoiceyourinnervoi8552]

A large part of the resistance to Sammy replacing DLR is that despite being a popular rock band for 7 years, VH was at their apex of popularity after 1984. It certainly didn’t help matters that the first 3 singles released from 5150 were all keyboard song, (Why Can’t This Be Love, Love Comes Walking In, Dreams), and the first guitar based single was “Best of Both Worlds” we which is good but not for a first impression. If that ”Heeelllo Baaaby” at the beginning of “Good Enough” , followed by that riff was the first thing America heard, most people would’ve thought “Oh! It’s gonna be cool, different, but cool”. P.S., Sammy’s hair looked kinda stupid in their first photos with him. This didn’t help!

[@ericthomas917]

@@yourinnervoiceyourinnervoi8552 yet 5150 went to #1

[@travzimmerman1340]

@@yourinnervoiceyourinnervoi8552 Sammy said he had just got off tour and when he got home he cut his hair then Eddie called .. .

[@01macasa]

Sammy allowed Eddie to open up his playing and song writing. I like both but sammy gave us the best of both worlds.

[@scotty]

He is turning into THE DUDE. His inner dude is awakening.

[@ZoeTheCat]

+scotty Funny - I had the same thought. The Dude will abide.

[@0penpress]

Oh Please. Sammy was the Dude Long before the Big Lewboski

[@originalamerican9396]

all he needs is a white russian

[@DEANLATEMODEL18]

Don't call me dude.... dude...lol

[@TimBlackyBlack]

+There are many usernames but this one is mine. Sammy is 100 % Class Act !! I have a funny feeling that the DUDES that commented above have NO idea who The Red Rocker was until he joined Van Halen. Don't get me wrong.. I love Sammy as a solo artist. That being said, for me personally, after Roth left there was no Van Halen. I mean the original VH's music is untouchable. As far as Eddie and Alex go, I can't stand their Shitty, Lying Ass personalities.

[@Prestostark]

Sammy - business man, clear thinker, hard worker, genuine. The rock'n roll business is one of the toughest in the world, and Sammy has remained consistently good and productive for 40 years. And beyond the R'nR biz as well. I think that says a lot. He may have said too much about Edward in his book, but telling all lets other folks understand his decisions. Provided they believe his version, as I do...But - who knows? Rock on, Sammy!

[@burtonkephart6239]

True story: Van Halen concert ended and the band comes out through the side and I have my hands down for a high five and Sammy Hagar jumps up and does me a high five !!! Never forget it !! Great enthusiasm and great guy!!

[@vanseventy]

The one guy who Eddie screwed over the worst is Michael Anthony.

[@aschule5684]

Yeah but it's okay Sammy takes good care of Mikey 👍🏼

[@zayneunderwood1488]

According to Noel Monk it was Alex and Eddie both that screwed over Michael....

[@hectorramirez3242]

After all the years and loyalty of Michael Anthony towards VH, it was awful what they did to M.A. EVH had plans already for Wolfie to join the band and take M.A place.

[@zayneunderwood1488]

@@hectorramirez3242 good point Hector.

[@vanseventy]

The topic I was referring to was about the royalties MA was screwed out of.The whole deal with that. Look it up! Being in a band myself from time to time,ego is the worst then the drugs and alcohol which I do neither of them or a insecure person which leads to ego’s. Bands from years ago lasted longer due to more grounded people,but it’s not perfect either.I have to read Sammys book to see more.

[@EveBarrettDrew]

FOUR REASONS Why I dig Sammy Hagar: 1) He has managed to keep his vocals in superb shape; seeing he has been touring and recording for decades now, that is impressive. 2) His vocal range has and I suspect will always a cut above. 3) He loves performing, I saw Van Halen in Las Vegas- Sammy Sang his heart out. 4) Chickenfoot- THAT BAND ROCKS!

[@EveBarrettDrew]

and I get to go see Sammy & The Wabos PLUS Chickenfoot and Jason Bonham next Friday 10/18/14 I AM SOOOO EXCITED!!

[@EveBarrettDrew]

Hey Guys- I hate to report this but I WAS there and sadly enough we wish we HAD NOT wasted the time. Don't get me wrong, the show was okay (and I love his music) but the evening was terrible- let me explain- The ticket category prices were as follows: $65 standing only-(orange colored wrist bands) Tickets sold at $85.00 (red wrist bands- that was what we purchased) were standing "room" only (event center was outside actually) and this $20 upgrade was to give us a reserved "spot" (still standing BUT in a special limited number of people capacity section that was to be located IN FRONT of the stage.Well- we got the upgraded $85 tickets but there was not a upgrade at ALL!! We were stuck in a human stew of orange banded general admission ticketholders and red banded upgraders all pushing and pulling was so to win a spot closest to the stage intense that we finally opted to sit basically behind the stage! There were also $125 ticketholders who had chairs and a special seating area that the LV Metro Police Dept did regulate but they were positioned on the side of the stage. THOSE tickets were like I said were designated and policed for crowd control but that was because they were Cabo transfers that had already paid the price to see Sammy in Cabo San Lucas before the hurricane changed that. Here is the cherry on that birthday cake- everyone (the $65, the $85 and even the $125 ticketholders) were forced for almost 2 hours to stand in line to purchase a beer (warm) or a drink. This made EVERYONE pissed; I mean people all over the place were angry which a pleasant experience it was NOT. Just think about it- a few thousand or so people - all of them irritated for enjoying the show in a drink line barely able to see the stage while the person they went with (me) was trying to make her way through a thick agressive human stew of people trying to reach an area that did not exist and was already occupied with orange banded ticket holders as well as confused & angry red banded people (like me) trying to push through to front of the stage to locate the $85 section that did not exist! The VIP section (Cabo transfers) very also very hostile and angry atmosphere because of the 2 hour wait in line beverage SNAFU! (BTW: a insane 2 hour wait in line for as drink ended costing us $22 for 2 very small weak watered down drinks. . . and the fun of enjoying the concert in the drink line where you couldn't really see the stage at all! Also- the song list that Hagar described in his media announcements was not what we heard. The concert was good but they ended playing 6 (yes SIX) old Van Halen tunes and 4 Led Zeppelin tunes and only 2 Chickenfoot songs. Hagar had said in his press releases that $125.00 VIP Cabo transfers would get an opportunity to get a signed autograph after the show. They didn't get anything. We witnessed this: the show ended and he did not do an encore (something that most every concert goer expects) and then Hagar disappeared into a black limo & sped off down the road! The ticket upgrade SNAFU- I am not saying was his fault. However, all the factors I described above were treated to having a bad experience in one way or another. Maybe they should have said for an extra $20 you can give Sammy a little something extra for his birthday. Those of us who paid the extra $20 bucks for that non-existent special were ripped off-regardless of whose fault it was. The kicker here was that he saluted us (like a soldier) after abruptly ending the show and said " I salute you Las V for having us and making the Cabo Bash still happen. I couldn't help but think at this point, "no need to thank us... we already got screwed". I am not placing blame entirely on Hagar but his press releases did not deliver what he said would happen on stage, the event center didn't accommodate what was promised and everybody (Cabo transfers too) were slighted. We are intending to determine what the hell went wrong here. I will update when matter is addressed with Las Vegas Event Center. Stay tuned. Oh! And as for all of you that couldn't attend - please do not feel so bad… the event was basically a disaster all around.

[@EveBarrettDrew]

Well- apparently there were LOTS of ticketholders that were angry re: Sammy's belated Birthday Bash because we got a hold of the 'D"'s event center administrative department to voice our dissatisfaction. They said they were well aware of situation. I told them we didn't want a full refund but wanted back the extra $40 bucks we spent to upgrade our tickets. The representative who I spoke to asked instead if we'd be interested in seeing Brett Michaels concert coming up at LV Event Center. We said "sure, why not'! We received our tickets today and were very pleased to see they had given us V.I.P. seats! I'm not a huge fan of Brett Michaels but it should be a fun event to attend. Many thanks to the LV Event Center Staff!

[@frog382]

Chickenfoot is great,but not legendary as VH...EVH is different league for JS

[@wolfewispr]

yeah and where is van halen now? no where and doing nothing without Sammy. Rock on Sammy!

[@xr4ti548]

Sammy seems to be the type of guy that could get along with anyone. I imagine it takes a lot to piss him off.

[@le_th_]

...and although he admits being hurt he is willing to forgive so easily, too. He's a good person.

[@alanscott7798]

I like Sammy Hagar - nice dude.

[@regularcitizenofffarquhar4698]

jon gibson Dat has nothing to do with his personality.

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

Sammy is a stand up guy. Love ya man!

[@andrewcross8244]

Sammy is just as resentful to Ed as Ed is to Sammy

[@perfectfan2006]

yes

[@jamesrudd8705]

@@andrewcross8244 Are you REALLY that stupid?

[@andrewcross8244]

@@jamesrudd8705 fuck you, punk-I wish you'd say that shit to me in person, Id knock your fuckin teeth out. If you live on the Peninsula or East Bay, hit me up and call me stupid to my face.

[@tomvoigt]

@@andrewcross8244 you're stupid

[@dennisomalley900]

I would like to see a full reunion tour. Two sets. one with Dave and Wolfgang, the other with Sammy and Mike

[@zeppafloyd]

I gotta say, talent, song writing, vocals aside, Sammy Hagar is a classy guy who just wants to do what he loves. Gonna have to read his book now.

[@matty0000]

Honestly it hurts to agree with Sammy because I love the Van Halen brothers but they did him wrong.

[@le_th_]

We may be fans, but we also have to stand up and speak out when one (or two in this case) member treat one or more others unfairly.

[@davidkeys4284]

@777Dubliner that's good to know

[@riley8453]

Shit vocalist

[@drdoom246]

@@riley8453 Not a Sammy fan, but to say he's a shit vocalist is pure bullshit. You must be tone deaf or something.

[@shillian4770]

@@drdoom246 No just bitter, nobody’s ears lie. Sammy is great.

[@carolk5770]

I LOVE Sammy Hagar!! He’s a true talent & the Van Halen bro’s have to know this fact. They lost the best front man...for their band AND their music future.

[@DarkStarAZ]

Don't really know the entire story but this guy seems pretty grounded.

[@VitorPVTB]

In Hagar's book you learn about the entire story in detail, even Michael Anthony endorses every word of Sammy's biography. It's a nice reading, it's like Sammy is talking to you just like the way he talks in this video. Worth a reading!

[@simostaxiarchopoulos]

Sammy was like a stepfather that you were forced to tag along with but he stood by and did his duties like a good soldier. Hats off to both. Only sad thing were so many years without music. Van halen through thick and thin is what i say...

[@sfeigh]

I am always impressed that Sammy takes the high road when discussing the VH days.

[@bullyakker]

He's a man.. Not a Eddie ;)

[@CelestialWoodway]

Guess you didn't read his book.

[@CBDM777]

Eddie Van Halen was my favorite guitar player growing up but from what it seems he is really hard to get along with.

[@anthonybustos8901]

Seems???...Unless your in the band...We all like to think we know these dudes but we really know nothing...All I know is we always see Sammy cryn about Van Halen..Glad this video was before Ed's passing...Hope we never hear him speak of that breakup now? After the fact???

[@raybenoit5238]

goddamn it ,its wonderful to see sammy still doing his thing.because he's one of the few people left from an era that the world may never know again.

[@epic103]

Sammy is a class act.

[@augustoch23]

Sammy you are the best singer of Van Halen, sorry for what happen, you are the best

[@davekinghorn9567]

Sammy is looking more and more like Guy Fieri every day. Still has the voice. Like David Byron of Uriah Heep, Sammy has One of those unique voices that could never be fully replaced.

[@brianholihan5497]

Sammy seems like a very pleasant guy to be around. Honest, direct, with no pretenses. I watched a KZbin concert of him from 1978--his joy and his rapport with the audience were infectious. Hope he's still rocking at 100--with his positive attitude, he damn well might.

[@ih8kit]

I have always liked Sammy and his music even in his pre-Van Halen days. You gotta love him.

[@makergary7546]

I really hope Sammy and Eddie found peace before he left. RIP

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

They did

[@ianmonam]

I enjoyed both versions of the band.

[@marcforrester832]

So do I! I feel like we may be the minority.

[@aaronnickell3717]

I enjoy all three versions. ;-) Always have, always will.

[@CelestialWoodway]

5150 was a solid album but is got a bit boring after that with Van Hagar.

[@SXI96]

I'm so glad Sammy and Eddie buried the hatchet before his death, life is too short for petty shit, they were both blessed beyond words to play music for a living, they made incredible music together, which will last forever, much love to Sammy and Eddie, Rest In Peace EVH 🙏

[@phillipzx3d]

I've been a Hagar fan since his Montrose days. I had two Dynaco 400 amps cranked up as far as they could go listening to "Bad Motor Scooter."

[@Angel3243]

This situation with Sammy and what Eddie did to Michael Anthony has guaranteed I will never spend another dime on a Van Halen track, download or album.

[@CelestialWoodway]

Nobody cares.

[@le_th_]

@@CelestialWoodway What you fail to realize is that no one cares about your comments either, yet you're such a dick you leave them anyway as if someone does.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@le_th_ True.

[@skatee99]

Sammy is such a good, moral upstanding man, regardless of his money and fame. He really puts others to shame.

[@co5bass5]

Ive heard it in the media so many times, Sammy Haggar..one of the nicest guys in rock.

[@markconger8049]

EVERY time I see an interview with Sammy Hagar I have even more respect for the guy. Seems like he has a good business head too.

[@zingarassong7531]

My thoughts exactly!

[@alexxxandder]

I've always liked Sammy's perspective on shit. Ever since I got into Van Halen, and he was there, the way he spoke. I remember once where they said if he had any regret about van halen and basically he said "i was so lucky to be apart of a great band for a long time" he also won financially because of his investments. in fact he and mikey are worth more than both VH brothers. i love this band though. why can't there be love aha

[@Lyka-clock]

The EVH brand of guitars and amps are a huge money making machine for Ed. You must be aware of that?

[@alexxxandder]

paych GeRonimo I am aware of that. Sammy made $91 million off of Cabo Wabo Tequila. He sold 80% of his share at one stage for 80 million and then his final 20% share for 11 million. Doing a simple google search (which i know is not always reliable) but the general consensus is that Sammy is worth 120m to Eddie's 85m.

[@Lyka-clock]

alexxxandder I know that Hagar has done amazing off of his no hang over Tequila brand and clubs. I just don't know if EVH isn't just as productive considering how many indorsments he's done. He basically turned Peavey from dorkey to cool as hell in a pen stroke. I doubt anyone knows his real net worth but him.

[@alexxxandder]

i agree that real net worth is only truly known by the people themselves but going from basically all over the internet where figures are given, sammy is richer.. but i'd take 85 any day haha...

[@Lyka-clock]

***** Ok, That's a lot to digest, but here it goes. Eddies guitar playing hasn't been an issue with this reunion tour other then a couple fall off the wagon shows where he's had a few too many. They've done a damn good job covering for Mike A. vocally. I was surprised at how good Wolfe and his Dad managed it. Now Eddies son was only 15 years old when they did the 2007 tour. Dave Roth hadn't played with them in so long, He forgot a lot of the lyrics. I think this next tour and cd will be a lot more polished even though Roth lost a lot of his extreme vocals due to mostly age. Having a son myself, I can totally see why Eddie would want to take his boy under his wing. I see nothing wrong with that at all. It's natural for a father to want to spend time with his son. The kid is a serious bass player also.

[@shehzadatif1]

The fact that Sammy stood by Mike when Van brothers screwed him tells a lot how good of a human being Sammy is. Respect..

[@generalzod7959]

Eddie is common denominator in the problems with guys leaving/getting tossed. Dave & sammy both know it.

[@le_th_]

First Dave, then Sammy, then Michael and let's not forget even his wife left him. The only one who stayed was his brother.

[@le_th_]

@Tyler Mod What about Michael Anthony? He left, too. He's always been a more quiet, stable guy.

[@le_th_]

@Tyler Mod Yet you are also using a rule of "common denominator"...although you're not calling it that...by lumping all lead singers into the Cluster B category of pathological narcissism (based on what you describe)....but you can't see that about yourself, can you? I do agree with you that many lead singers can be narcissistic, entitled divas (hello Elton John and Freddie Mercury!), but you are (seemingly?) ignoring the FACT that EVH was an active alcoholic whose drinking drove band members out of the band or, in Sammy's case, caused him to fly into a rage and throw Sammy out. Alex was his enabler-protector, and Alex himself got sober and stayed sober (which is something that people with Cluster B disorders can rarely, if ever, pull off). There are many, many people who knew EVH when he was actively drinking who will tell you he was a horrible person to be around, despite his generous, kind nature when he wasn't drinking. The fact that you don't know this (if you're a VH fan?) is a bit odd? Where have you been? It's not exactly a secret. It's also no secret that those same band members you are lumping together as commonly narcissistic....Dave, Sammy...talk about how much they adore Eddie when he's not drinking, and there are so many videos about this on KZbin that it's surprising that you haven't come across them? Again, where have you been? Your story does NOT hold water in this situation. ...and you're doing the same thing that the OP did, but bitching about them doing it.

[@le_th_]

@Tyler Mod You were speaking very particularly about this person's use of "common denominator" and I pointed out how you were doing the EXACT THING YOUR ACCUSED SOMEONE ELSE OF DOING. I pointed out your hypocricy, and you glossed right over it. Then I pointed out how your argument didn't really apply because Michael Anthony also left. That is when you started back pedaling... ...and yes, it is *sometimes* true that lead singers have personality issues, and that is common to most people who seek fame and the spotlight (but not all of them).

[@le_th_]

@Tyler Mod You continue to DEMONSTRATE thinking patterns that are considered disordered in your comments. Like all-or-nothing (aka black-and-white thinking) such as "all rock and roll bands are the same". Pointing out flawed thinking in the OP's post that you yourself exhibit i.e. the common denominator statement that YOU pointed out was incorrect but FAILED to see you were doing the same. You fail to acknowledge that MIchael Anthony has said many times that he left the band because he could no longer deal with Eddie's drinking and Alex letting him get away with being an asshole. Michael left after Eddie, once again, failed to keep his word and started drinking again. All the former bandmates agree that Eddie is great when he is NOT drinking (as does the man's ex-wife who was never in the band). You speak about "patterns of behavior" and this is true of narcissists, borderlines, sociopaths, and other disordered individuals, yet you fail to see your OWN patterns here (like criticizing what the OP said while doing it yourself, and then still not acknowledging it until I don't let it go, then you make excuses why it's okay for you to make that same statement. That's disordered thinking, dude. Or do you also believe that the rules that apply to others do NOT apply to you? If you do, you have demonstrated up to 3 narcissistic patterns of thinking right there alone. Can lead vocalists be divas? Sure, I named 2 of the biggest divas Elton John and Freddie Mercury. Are their others out there like them yes. Every band is not the same. Def Leppard came together at the HEIGHT of their fame to allow their drummer not only to heal from his car accident but also to learn to play the drums with 1 arm. Rush was very democratic in how they operated. Those are just 2 off the top of my head. Is Axl Rose an entitled asshole? Sure, but he has Borderline Personality Disorder (a disorder found in 40% of US and UK prison populations, both male and female). Was Scott Weiland a narcissistic prick, yes, especially when he was using. Narcissists NEED, not want, NEED public admiration, which is why they CHOOSE professions that will place them in the spotlight, like politics, sports (if they have the athletic ability), telvision, film, or music. Reality TV created a new kind of attention-seeking based on infamy. Now, the less talented narcissists can create KZbin channels to garner public admiration. The more misogynistic, histrionic, and attention-seeking people (Russel Brand, Kanye, Dr. Dre, and so many more) and especially those who cannot maintain their sobriety are the people who are more severely disordered. They are, for lack of a better word, the repeat offenders who believe the rules and laws apply to everyone else BUT them? I'm not flaming you. What I am doing is pointing our your hypocrisy and all-or-nothing thinking patterns that you have demonstrated in this exchange, and those are 2 very common disordered traits that are found in disordered individuals. It is true that SOME lead vocalists are highly narcissistic, but when Sammy, Dave, Cherone, and MIchael all say that Eddie's behavior became dysfunctional due to his drinking, and his ex-wife left him for the same reason, I think it's probably safe to say that Sammy, Dave, Cherone, Michael Anthony and Valerie can't all be misguided and wrong....especially when it is widely known how many times Ed plummeted off the wagon. Heck, even other bands on tour with them talk about how they initially thought Eddie was such a cool guy to hang out with them before they went on stage, but then they eventually discovered it was because they had ALCOHOL in their dressing room and Eddie wasn't allowed alcohol in his. Saying that "all rock and roll bands are the same" only makes you sound ignorant and (to me) like you have disordered thinking patterns. There are exceptions and it is also true that people can allow fame to go to their head and become divas. The same can be said for rap groups, as well as pop stars. Some people stay grounded and others don't, and some come to the party disordered since early childhood. You have to *pay attention* and listen, observe, and seek out multiple sources of information before you can know, with any certainty, which is which.

[@lanceh1271]

in reply to my own post...I am old enough(unfortunately) to have listen to, bought both Roth Halen/Sammy Halen records/cds..and I can honestly say that as a songwriter...Sammy Hagar, is a more diverse songwriter than Roth...and honestly, I feel did NOT need a hand in the songwriting..based on his solo foundation...David Lee Roth became a "Solo" artist after VH..Sammy was a "Solo" artist when VH approached him...Sammy didn't need the talent to "Make" him...He "Made" the talent.

[@chrispaneesh5475]

I am in my 50`s and I was a huge DLR fan, but I have come to realize over the years that Sammy is the man! I have always felt that Dave tries too hard to look and act cool. For Sammy, it just comes naturally, not to mention the difficult childhood he endured and that seems to have molded him into a great guy onstage and off the stage.

[@Ribby00]

100%

[@dumdumnana7674]

but fact remains: Sammy was a major part of their 80-90 success .

[@perfectfan2006]

without him,,,van who???

[@bbb462cid]

...Sammy joined Van Halen in 1985. Hagar was, is now, and will forever be one of my favorite musicians but do not tell me he was a major part of VH's success between 1980 and 1984. You're talking 100% pure bull patties.

[@davidmohr1920]

Love your honesty Brother God Bless you spoke from the heart and that's all we can do when we are in pain you Rock!!!

[@rnrragamuffin]

Love Sammy ~ Class Act ~ True Musician ~ Enough Said

[@Seabee156]

I hope Sammy and Eddie left on good terms when they last saw each other. RIP Eddie Van Halen

[@friendbesto2599]

Hey man. I saw something yesterday about the two of them rekindling their friendship at the beginning of this year. Apparently they kept it quiet so fans and everyone else wouldn't think there's a big reunion tour or anything like that. They just wanted to be buddies again.

[@RichieRich845]

Partnerships between friends guarantees the end off any friendship. It's a shame the couldn't put there differences behind and move on. Best Band Ever

[@momma2bubbas]

LOVED the book. Thanks for writing!

[@Bunge2112]

The Sammy/DLR debate is silly. They were both great in their own ways when they were belting out VH songs. Difference is: Sammy can still belt it out. Diamond Dave... Not so much. :)

[@drServitis]

+Bunge2112 But Sammy has always been a gentleman, while Dave, and Eddie, are extremely self-centered. I believe everything Sammy said in this video. He's a genuinely good guy.

[@grayboo212]

+Bunge2112 Sammy just turned 68. That's just crazy. When I watch DLR sing in videos on here it makes me sick. I just couldn't go to a VH concert and listen to Dave sing that way. It's almost as if he's lounge singing (more like talking).

[@outoworkdreamer]

+drServitis he seems like a great guy, but even Neal Schon has talked about how conceited he is. He has also mentioned Sammy's lack of work ethic and devotion to studio work. Which, if you'll remember, EVH said that his work ethic and devotion to production were his biggest issue.

[@pauldubyna2243]

+Bunge2112 In the beginnig DLR was Awesome, lets face it hes old now, he never had a good voice to begin with. When you got the VH brothers playing almost anyone would sound good singing.

[@jaimeeiswriting]

+Bunge2112 totally agree! didn't even pass on me to go see Van Halen last year because Dave was there and Not Sammy. He can still belt out high notes, still has the hair, and you can understand him

[@elvis316]

Eddie still mad he insisted on being bought out of tequila investment that Sammy ended up making 180M on.

[@ronschmidt4528]

Sammy. Rocks. Even at 72

[@quinker6569]

One of the nicest most open and honest men in rock and roll, always a pleasure Sammy.

[@claycountykillers]

Incredible music produced by those two. Pretty damn sad it couldn't last.

[@MarkBoyd]

VH1 - Diver Down will always be my fave Van Halen albums, but I have always respected Sammy Hagar. He's a true rocker and an honest, solid dude. No one knows the truth but he and Eddie, but dammit Sammy is obviously speaking from the heart here. EVH is an amazing guitar player, but his being a head case is no secret. And I'm sorry...Van Halen reunion without Michael Anthony is no Van Halen reunion at all.

[@rosannasandoval6894]

Sammy your the man!! It’s sad how sometimes friendships fail but in the end all comes full circle, lessen learned. You’re the best ♥️ Pray someday to meet you🙏 Love ya 🥰

[@mutepoker1]

both player (eddie and sammy)are so good on the play and has so much telent and never loose the tour both band . only relationship alway fall apart is nothing new. and also hard to get along with every single band.

[@davidnissim589]

"Eddie Van Halen without a guitar is a crummy human being." - David Lee Roth

[@mikeg3439]

Not trying to take sides here, but seems like EVH can't get along with... anyone but AVH. If that.

[@le_th_]

I think that is a realization that we're all coming to after 3 members left or were kicked out of the band.

[@rickrolled2691]

fact

[@diningroomfish5470]

That is only because Alex has always been a yes man to Eddie

[@jacsig]

@@diningroomfish5470 It was actually the other way around. Read Sammy's book. Alex started all the drama that started the infighting between Sammy and the Van Halen brothers. And Valerie said in her book that Eddie finally got sober in 2007 becuz Alex refused to tour with him and was going to disband VH unless Eddie went into rehab.

[@diningroomfish5470]

@@jacsig is that right

[@yamiah03]

This dude is one of those you don’t know, but you just like him the way you like your best friend!

[@JasonElser]

That is what I have always liked about Sammy. He is just down to earth. He is simply a great person. If you ever get to meet him. TRUST ME you will think the same.

[@richardbain8746]

5150 is my favorite Van Halen album it kicks ASS followed by Van Halen 1

[@ColtraneTaylor]

OU812, Fair Warning and Van Halen II for me.

[@nathansassaman9598]

Love Sammy...he is greatness

[@tannorkocis3307]

Stan Binford You got some issues Stan, I think you need some counseling, to help your ass from bouncing off the walls when you get down some

[@fishfighter73156]

I saw Sammy way before he joined VH in 1977 in Huntsville Al. He blew the roof off the place! Awesome show!

[@Xenon676]

VH will never be more then it was with Sammy at the mic.

[@sijoth6981]

The main difference between the two? Eddie is a bitter drunk, Sammy is a happy drunk.

[@cindyzormeier3361]

sijoth69 Sammy is just a happy person

[@alfredooliva5175]

@Yeah Whatever Sammy drinks Margaritas...EVH any hard liqour he can find

[@le_th_]

@@alfredooliva5175 Damn, that's sad to learn.

[@koolkitties8552]

@@alfredooliva5175 Eddie quit drinking over 10 yrs ago.

[@nomadicrecovery1586]

@@koolkitties8552 nonsense

[@stephenrussell4263]

I remember that last tour that Sammy was talking about, was so happy to see VH again that I could hardly stand it. Talked them up to my girlfriend for 2 months prior to the show, and I remember having to tell my girlfriend that what we just saw was NOTHING like the VH shows that I'd been to in the past!! Remember Sammy saying to the crowd "the one and only Eddie Van Halen" and Eddie walked up to the mic and said "like I need a fucking introduction" and it was all down hill from there the show was heartbreaking

[@thetruthchannel349]

Ya that industry is full of people like that. Used to go in and out of a lot places where these people just turn up and I always hoped they wouldn't. Anybody who thinks 'Ya, hanging out with rockstars would be fun' has never spent 5 mins with a rockstar. No, ya don't. You really, really don't.

[@markhall8874]

I've always preferred Diamond Dave over Sammy in Van Halen. But I've always loved Sammy's music from early Montrose days, solo Sammy, etc.. That being said, how could someone befriend a guy like Sammy? He's always coming across as chill, so friendly, a guy with lots of love and generosity in his heart. All the best wishes for Sammy..✌️🖖

[@kllbll85]

Love Sammy. Truthful, heart felt sincere interview. Never catch Dave or Edward admitting to anything! Sam's takes the high road. Nice

[@LongDrivesAtNight5150]

I remember where I was the day it came on the radio that Sammy was out of VH. I was like..WTF?!! I actually felt choked up, felt bad. I love alot of bands, I have my top list like everyone else, but VH are my overall fave rock band and I loved both era's of VH. I just think the DLR era was over and should have stayed over especially because of how DLR is now live. I caught the 2007 tour, DLR wasn't too bad, but the 2012 tour.... ugghh couldn't stand it. What Dave got away with in the 80s, the showmanship live rather than focusing on musicianship and vocals, doesn't cut it anymore. Sammy is real class here and I have seen other interviews where he says the same thing...you can tell that he felt bad and was heartbroke over how things went. I also saw VH in 1995 in Toronto with Sammy....great show.

[@docpj72]

I totally agree-I saw VH in Ottawa in the '95 Balance Tour and Sammy put on a great show-he was underappreciated at times-I too like both the early DLR era and the Sammy era but Halen would have gradually gone downhill if DLR was still the frontman in the '90s. Sammy kept the band innovative and together especially with Eddie's drinking problems...great music to grow up to!

[@VivaToddVegas]

I remember I was driving in my car when that announcement came on the radio, and I too was choked-up. I still miss Ven Hagar. I always wanted to see a reunion with Roth, and they've done it, but now I'd like to see the return of Van Hagar.

[@lespauloruke]

VivaToddVegas Its never gonna happen bud. Eddie is done. Shot to bits. Saddened me reading Sams book about how low Ed had got. His own fault. Just strange how far the mighty sometimes fall. DLR is a knob. Keep it going Sammy.

[@LongDrivesAtNight5150]

Kelvin Healey Eddie plays great, there's nothing wrong with his playing. The 2004 tour was bad but that was 2004. I saw VH in 2007 and Eddie played great then also. It's DLR that throws the band off....he sucks so bad live now it's a clown show.

[@steviezace]

As Dave said in his book, "Eddie Van Halen without a guitar in his hand is a Crummy Human Being"

[@ColtraneTaylor]

On what page?

[@jacsig]

And what would David Lee Roth know about being a crummy human being?

[@davedennis6042]

This is why I love Sammy Hagar. He earned my highest respect because he never really insulted the Van Halen brothers. Truth is thruth. GOD bless you, Sammy.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

RIP Eddie..!! Thank you for the fun times down at Cabo Wabo with Sammy !!! Great memories for the rest of my life..!!

[@irwinwins5307]

As a van haven fan, Eddie has completely lost it. He needs help big time. Hats go off to Hagar! He totally made it in life with and without a band. Go with God lesson learned. Proof is in the pudding.

[@bandit7498]

Irwin Wins So what exactly makes you think Eddie needs some kind of help now? I mean, your comment was 7 months ago, but Eddie has been clean for several years and embarked on several tours and put out an album with Dave, what help do you think he needs?

[@dewaynewhite2928]

Irwin Wins yeah I agree with you, and something making me nervous about sammy,when he said he doesn't want to take any enemies to the grave, give me indication something could be wrong which I hope not,you wouldn't just say that out of the blue I'm guessing.

[@HobiesGarageBBQ]

El Roquero right, and you also don't know what a person is going through. So you likewise don't know if he needs help.

[@levibaker173]

Dontcha Freefall Whether Eddie has problems that you would consider getting help for or not, he still pretty clearly has a lot of issues. He can't take the chance of anybody thinking he's the bad guy after splitting with any band mates, so he lies about them to make everybody hate the other guy. On top of that, he could have other issues that we don't know of. But either way, I would say he needs help.

[@HobiesGarageBBQ]

Levi Baker yeah your type would think he needs help wouldn't you?

[@mikeys12]

sammy is the man!!!

[@tonystakis8960]

A real musician and a true gentleman ! God Bless you Sammy

[@bryannelson3462]

I met Sammy back in 86 on newbury st in Boston,what a cool day and a great handshake,awesome guy!!

[@theunknown4570]

They should be making a bigger deal about how good his voice was. Top 20 greatest rock voices in my opinion

[@VWGTI2013]

He is so rock n roll

[@RonJammin]

Such a cool & wise guy, Sammy. It would be most excellent if the guys could someday put aside their differences & make one last album but I wouldn't bet a penny on that happening. RIP Van Hagar

[@danielsolomon7916]

Sammy was the better frontman for VH. Not only could he sing, but he was a great guitar player too, which freed Eddie up to play keyboard parts on some of the Great Van Hagar tunes from the 90's. Listen to Sammy's early vocals with Montrose, up till VH and Chickenfoot, and you will hear that He can still nail all the high stuff that most rock n roll singers lose with age, truly a great vocalist and musician.

[@michaelprice7005]

Sam has got to be one of the coolest guys in rock. He was super successful before Van Halen, and even though the stage isn't as large as it once was it's his stage when he's on it. His shows are fun, his attitude is fun...I wish he was my neighbor.

[@SuperDongDong]

Sammy is such a genuine dude.....such a great guy who seems to be grounded throughout his career. Dave? Eddie? Not so much....

[@charlesseccia7533]

Sammy is a class guy... Straight up brotha...With all the shit that went down with him and Eddie, Sammy still talks good on EVH and wishes the best for him... Never throws Eddie under the bus....Class dude

[@jamesvaldez718]

Sammy as a fan I will always follow your music' great attitude about what life throws you' keep rocking and I'll keep listening'

[@heri80s]

Sammy is the best..

[@johnehmer3608]

It's amazing how egos destroy friendships, VH and Sammy wrote great songs. It's mind blowing how people can not be happy wit their success.

[@mikes51501]

Be in a band for 10 years on any level. It’s a relationship man. Things happen and sometimes things go south. Money and fame don’t just magically make problems go away. They are people not superhero’s. 🙄🤣

[@svenfigueroa312]

I am SO FOKIN PROUD AND HAPPY to have met sammy in person. Thank you!

[@janebeatty2010]

Love this guy. Honest to the core.

[@davidensor496]

That`s a cool guy there.

[@loridockall9478]

Sammy was and is awesome on his own, I was not into the Sammy Van Halen gig, Sammy is a cool man, I will always like Van Halen but all this was so sad.

[@HeRacesTheSun]

Sammy Hagar, honesty & integrity, one of the finest people on the planet.

[@motel29]

I wasn't there so I know nothing. I can say that as part of getting older ,you look back with different eyes. This dude and his many friends have given us alot of memories. I hope ~

[@Alan-qe6jr]

Sammy Hagar always seemed like a genuine guy to me, so I'm going to side with him in this feud. And as much as I love Eddie Van Halen, and think he's a phenomenal guitarist, he always came off as kind of a jerk to me. I heard stories about how in the early days of VH that he would turn his back to the crowd during solos because he didn't want people to pick up on his guitar techniques. Then there was the way he acted towards David Lee Roth at the MTV music awards that I thought was uncalled for. And then there's the way he did Michael Anthony. To kick him out of the band to make room for his son to play bass, that wasn't right. Besides, Wolfgang isn't half the bassist Michael Anthony is!

[@jeffwalters79]

Always loved Van Halen, especially with Sammy on vocals for "Don't tell me what love can do," the greatest song of all time.... In my opinion of course, so I can't really say one lead man was better than the other, but it would be nice if they let the past go, having made such great music together

[@greenwoodcowboy]

Majik0715 Didn't know anybody liked that softrock crap Sammy was writing with VH?!?

[@greenwoodcowboy]

Majik0715 Agreed,i LOVE "Humans Being" also but it almost didn't happen and they had to drag Sammy away from Hawaii to come and record it.I like the heavy stuff from Van Halen with Sammy but hated it when they went soft.I HATE "Junk" also even though everyone else thought it was good.They melted my ears with it on radio and i never really liked it when it first came out.I think "Balance is a VERY underrated album also.I liked a few songs with Gary but they sounded better live.Speaking of "Junk", i went to a VH concert on the ADKOT tour and the last song was "Jump" and i JUMPED out of my seat and left i hated it so much.

[@cosmoevents21st56]

Sammy is as real as it gets. Gotta love the guy.

[@TonySilva-vx4jf]

I agrre with Sammy and he is a best friend to Michael more than Eddie (R.I.P.) and Alex was, even both know him and playing more time with the bass player! Sammy is honest and a real decent guy...

[@AeolianReflex]

Hendrix's innovation paved the way for people like Jeff Beck. His interpretation of the blues using distortion & high volume feedback allowed a whole new level of aggressiveness and emotion become part of the guitars vocabulary. He approached the guitar the way nobody else had up to that point. There will always be others who innovate in other ways but they build upon what came before.

[@ChromaticHarp]

Come on man! Jeff Beck was already on the scene in England before Hendrix showed up there.

[@asmundukkelberg8741]

Hendrix was inventive and truly great, but Townshend, Page and Beck was on to the same ideas in 1964 - 1965 already.

[@EdWeibe]

dammit now I want the book

[@whompmaster]

Sammy, you are total class! I grew up with the old VH but you were just as good in VH and I have memories of your singing as well.

[@blairbrownie1223]

I’m on the second reading of his autobiography. A better storyteller you will not find! So much insider info on Van Halen, Montrose, and the music biz in general