Sammy Hagar - Singers Then And Now (With Singing Tutorial) - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

[@a.b.317]

Sammy is an enigma. He’s a rock vocalist god. He’ll be pushed out in his wheel chair singing I can’t drive 55. Props to Micheal Anthony and his voice. He’s up there 68 years old also and he’s still a great back up singer

[@stephenrally2432]

Michael Anthony’s background vocals with Sammy is absolutely amazing. Magical duo!

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

Good one Ken , I love Hagar! I've been a fan since "Standing Hampton" Album. Seen the VOA tour in Lakeland Florida, Also saw him in Van Halen In Orlando sometime in the 90s . You did him a solid on the Howard Stern show Very early to even talk then.

[@dyer2cycle]

..yes..I always LOVED his rendition of "Piece Of My Heart" on Standing Hampton.. :)

[@serdip]

Your voice is nothing less than amazing. It has every last bit of power and punch as it did three or four decades ago. You are living proof that good vocal discipline and daily practice is key to maintaining peak performance throughout the years. The proof really **is** in the singing! Maybe Sammy can't drive 55 but he (and you) can sing your socks off well past 55!

[@benjimartinnc]

Sammy Hagar is still out there doing his thing after all these years! My favourite solo song of his is I Can't Drive 55, and his work with Van Halen is his best overall because his voice possessed something that DLR's didn't -- crazy range and versatility!

[@Jcruzer70]

How about Michael Anthony and those still, insanely high back up vocals?

[@victorbradshaw7359]

Great job with your cousin boy the memoirs come flooding back ty Ken glad your doing well

[@PickettMusic]

Hagar is one of those guys who really refined his abilities in a lot of ways. He wasn't in Van Halen until his mid-30s, and had some killer performances. The three times I've seen him, he was older than I am now and had really solid performances. And yeah, that 'Highway Star' performance is fantastic....

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

Brian Johnson stepped into AC DC in his early 30s, he and Hagar proved you font need to enter a band at a specific age if you got the talent to back it up

[@PickettMusic]

@@Thomasmemoryscentral Yeah great example. Brian took on a tough set of songs to sing over time. Heard him on some Hollywood Vampires stuff from a few years back. I had to look twice at who was singing part of Whole Lotta Love. He sounded so great.

[@mhisalive]

Late 30s...he was 39 Pretty incredible

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@ThomasmemoryscentralI think David Coverdale was better in his 30's then his twenties as well.

[@greggied123]

😎😎can't drive 55

[@michaelprosperity3420]

Still better than DLR. Watching DLR now is painful. Loved Triumph and April Wine.

[@jeffry-wynneprince8270]

This is also a Then/Now of Michael Anthony! Great episode...and love and reference to Triumph!

[@cadeevans4623]

always liked Sammy hagar I thought he was a awesome singer love to hear him sing humans being with van Halen he was awesome back in the day Ken pushing his limits nailing his rock screams and rock voice he rocks Ken big time he has lost quite a bit as he has gotten older he still rocking though even now he still rocking not as great as he used to be then but still rocking now with what he has got left Ken Sammy rocks big time 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SeagoGuitarist]

Wait, Sammy isn't trained as a singer?! Damn. I've been a fan of his for years and I just always assumed he'd had vocal training or lessons. Has that been the case throughout his career? Or did he learn how to maintain it? He's up there with Steven Tyler imo for guys who still sound basically the same. It's not just that he still sounds great, he still delivers 110% every performance. Which, I mean, even if you don't nail it 100%, you still feel that extra 110% delivery and its exciting as a fan!

[@l.t.w8985]

Check out his book that he wrote about 15 years ago called red. Everything you want to know about him and his family his upbringing Van Halen anyting is in that book. It's pretty Raw

[@SeagoGuitarist]

@@l.t.w8985 Might have to check that out! I know bits and pieces of Sammys life stories just based on being a VH fan for years. Honestly, I always kinda preferred Sammy in VH. DLR was a great front man, they also wrote great rock songs with him, but I felt Sammy gave them more options in terms of the music. Maybe Eddie got better at songwriting over time. But the Hagar era felt like a more advanced/accomplished band. + DLR was always hectic live. Forgot words, long rambling rants. That's not to say I don't love the DLR era! They were both phenomenal bands. Just from a purely music based perspective, I feel DLR limited them, while Hagar pushed them past their limits.

[@l.t.w8985]

@@SeagoGuitarist 🤟❤ Sammy is the man. 4 number one albums in a row and Roth did not do that. 1984 was the number 2 album even though jump was their only number one song. Sammy brought the band to a whole nother level. It's so nice that about 6 months prior to Eddie's death Sammy and him buried the hatchet

[@amaurer65]

@@l.t.w8985 I have that book and read it. It was so good! Has it really been that long?

[@gokhanersan8561]

Sammy combined finesse with power. His performances on 5150 and ou812 made him the ultimate powerhouse singer for a lot of us. His lyrics on Mine All Mine and Right Now made him a personal guru:) His positive philosophy serves him well physically.

[@chriso6719]

Yes, the Bad Motor Scooter you showed was Chickenfoot (Joe Satriani, Chad Smith) .The Circle has Vic Johnson and Jason Bonham as you showed on I Can't Drive 55.

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hey Ken! The singing cousins. Remember The Patty Duke Show? The shows song was Because We're Cousins. Lol. Montrose was awesome. VH with Sammy rocked. The Circle is a great band with nothing to prove. They've all been there and done that. Just some guys rockin' and having a great time! Ken you and Sammy still rock hard and sound incredible! Speed limit is up to 80 so punch it!😎

[@terjeweum3677]

I,remember I had a solo album Sammy Hagar many years ago / I will look up what album it was / Hey Ken Tamplin did you cowrite with Gene Simmons ??? If you did??? what songs and how many songs ???

[@kentamplin]

Carnival of Souls- I Confess

[@terjeweum3677]

Street Machine was the Hagar Album I own/ Little bit of Uncle Ted nugent in his guitar riff if I remember right / Ok thanks / I confess/With Simmons And there is nothing onthe the vault experience or that vault with tons of demoes??? He did sell a few years ago??? Swear I saw yore name on something there ??? Might been demoes of the same song ??? Can someone confirm this ??? Dont have the vault myself🤔

[@kentamplin]

@@terjeweum3677 "Juliet", "Hey You" Gene Simmons- The Vault

[@terjeweum3677]

Ahhhh Thank you / My brain is still in function/😉 I remember I remember/ I will listen to those songs if I find theme onthe net / And I am sure they are out there/ Ah looking forward to evening with music inthe ears / head on pillow and just listen to music ♥️🏅🥇

[@TheeKingMaker]

Why not reach out to him? I'm sure you guys would enjoy the experience

[@kostaspriskos6208]

We love you ken🤘

[@tomdutra977]

Got to see Sammy at winterland with Montrose , and solo back in the day... Saw him a few times with Van Halen... He's always been at the top of my list. I remember when I heard he was going to sing for Van Halen how yep that just made sense to me... And he did not disappoint . Thanks again Ken

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love him

[@markesquivelarvizu6942]

Got a delay on your mic :)

[@DatBRejectz]

Chicken foot, can't mistake that glorious bald head of Satriani 😂.... Another amazing video Ken 👍

[@dyer2cycle]

..I tend to think Sammy's voice was at it's peak during his Van Halen years..if anything, I think it was at it's peak during the last half of his tenure..from around 1991-1995-6, I think...just listen to just about anything from Unlawful Carnal Knowledge...and "Don't Tell Me What Love Can Do" from Balance...or even "Humans Being" from the Twister soundtrack..of course, it doesn't hurt to have Michael Anthony helping you out, too..both then and now :) ..but, as comparison, DLR voice was already about shot by that time period(not that it was ever great to begin with)...not anything to do with Sammy, but I saw a recent live performance of Kenny Loggins online somewhere..amazing!..he really sounded impressive for his age...

[@derekmellino8316]

Love this ! Always was a huge Hagar fan! to me he is in the same category as Dio when it came to a replacement being an upgrade in singing abilities. Sammy could sing any of David's songs, never the other way around. Same with Dio and Ozzy

[@slashtrio]

Sammy is a better human being and a better singer overall, but the Roth era is better in my opinion. Roth’s voice on the first few albums was super cool. I prefer his vocal tone and style to SH. Bun diamond Dave is a character and a half. He seems exhausting

[@dagoalamino4236]

Sammy is my favor rock singer ever. His time with Van Halen was simply magnanimous... Still today, at 76, is capable to put together great performances during the full show. Exciting to watch next summer "The best of all world tour".

[@jeffschielka7845]

Cabo Wabo tequila is excellent! Anyone for a shot?🥃🥃😎

[@erikverf1604]

Amazing singer from the 80s who still got it? Joey Tempest!

[@robertparker6280]

He is coming with George Thoregood, and it's going to be my first time seeing these guys. I CAN'T FUCKING WAIT!

[@dylanritzen6911]

Sammy is my absolute favorite solo artist of all time. He kicks ass, has killer songs and is the nicest person. He’s my favorite lead singer of Van Halen and they made some of my favorite tunes of all time.

[@SuperStrik9]

Love that you mention Triumph. Great band. Lay It On The Line is an all time classic. Rik Emmett is a great singer and guitarist. They kicked ass at the US Festival in 83 on short notice. When it comes to Sammy few rock singers have aged better. 5150 is a great album. Sammy's a really good guitarist as well.

[@edwardmoss9647]

Ed🎉🎉🎉 says Hello tooooooo🎉 Ken and Sammy your Cousin ,i Gew Up Listing tooooooo vanhalen😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@shannonyoung3465]

I watched an interview with SH & he said that “he” didn’t think that he was a very good singer. I was like, SAY WHAAAAT?!?!?!?! High Hope’s & The Heavy Metal theme song, are some of my SH fav’s!!! Still great now!!!

[@l.t.w8985]

He's very humble. Nobody loves his fans more than Red Rocker

[@walterabs]

Hi! I'm watching from Brazil, in 2024. I love your job, thank you for showing us these guys ,rock stars are human beens , almost like us 😅 , and still they're great! 👏🏼👏🏼👊🏼 Congrats!

[@tammyevans7333]

Good job then and now

[@BC08]

Is Sammy your 1st cousin?

[@kentamplin]

No.

[@kellyhiggins4234]

For his age and all the years still rocks it. Having Mike from VH he too is still singing well and hey its always great to have someone in your band that can kick it with harmonizing. Hmmm, now Ken, I do know that your cousin has a great eye for his fashion style something else that must run in your family . You wear the greatest shirts. Back in your concerts days you to wore it well. I wish that Sammy could write at least one more hit. I always said Van Halen would of never of lasted or peaked in the heights that they did once Sammy came aboard. If you ask me there had been no greater writers in Van Halen. I guess that's why it was a huge stipulation in the Van Halen contract to each singer they auditioned which again was to write songs . It certainly showed once Gary Cherone joined the group . I always said it had been sad and exstreemly embarrassing how Van Halen brothers actually ended. I also felt bad for Gary I've known him and worked with him for a good 10 yrs and Boston wasn't going to fit well with Halen brothers. Although Eddie did take some fashion tweaks of ours LOL- poor Gary didn't have a chance with those guys. It's never easy joining a band that has started having issues with members and all of the bullcrap that comes with egotistic behavior. I am not afraid to say it as I see it. The money Van Halen made SINCERELY came from Sammy's creative mind . When Sammy first got with the brothers and Mike it was all fun but Sammy did what he had to do and that was wait to become one with the guys and once he did omg that album sored Jump I can still hear that song. Hits kept coming . All that cake wouldn't of been made if it hadn't been for your cousin. I know he has one more huge hit in that heart & mind of his and I'm waiting with many others. There having fun now good for them all. A book that seriously couldn't tell all truths you know it. I got to check out Kayla doing 55 .. Blessings always Ken and all here enjoying your work and everyone who is in the Templin arena...Peace Out!!!✌💜🙏🏻👍😊

[@JOHNKUHNMUSIC]

Yeah Ken, once again, Im noticing the same comparative nuainces HERE , I did with Elton... The vocal timbre having more DEPTH, (some due to lower key) but the quality is still there. Yeah with Sammy, the NOW clips had the harmony at the same level as He, so it was alittle hard to tell how his notes truly came out, but like you were sayin , "all things considered", He's still KILLIN IT. Yeah Ken, just in the 4 yrs Ive been here, YOUR vocal has more depth now, more refined, full bodied, less strained even, especially on the "vocal dist/overdrive" phrasing's. Your speaking voice has gotten lower as well.😎

[@TroubleToby3040]

Not joking or brown nosing, but Ken sings LIKE Hagar better than Hagar sings like Hagar. Ken brings more weight to the same type of vocals. And I mean Hagar in his prime. He has (arguably) lost a little, now.

[@l.t.w8985]

He's going to be 75 on 1013 so we need to give him a break and some heavy-duty respect. No other Rockstar is like him or has the energy at his age.

[@daisymay4183]

I didn't know you were Sammy Hagar's cousin. Wow the amount of singing talent that's in the family is Amazing. Sammy crushed it with Van Halen!!

[@coquipeludo]

OMG you did your cousin!!! Let’s up this… I demand a Ken Tamplin - Singers Then and Now!!! Take the challenge, brother!

[@JJ4848]

👍🏼 will u be doing Kevin Cronin eventually?

[@ryanlesniak4756]

Would love to see your analysis of save your tears with Ariana Grande live, and also, GREAT WHITE COVERS BABE IM GONNA LEAVE YOU!

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} and YES i said SAMMY i said him and sooo cool..!! do you talk to him often..??.

[@AuggieX1]

You have BALLS-- doing Sammy. That is awesome- Sammy is always a favorite to many. Job well done. Favor- can you do Kip Winger? Yes- always an amazing voice AND- not many people are aware of- his musical background. Amazing! Ken- you are the Man! Thank you for all that you are doing.

[@GoodWolfWonRocky]

Now you're just showing off Ken!! Way too kewl and Thank You dude broja Mejo!! 🐶👍🙃😇😎

[@TheDirtRoadChapel]

When Sammy did the WICKED cover of Won't Get Fooled Again, with Van Halen, it couldn't have sounded better. . . By the way, Ken, would you ever do a series on great back up singers ??

[@anntrower5155]

Not that 58 is old by any means, but if you say you're 58, I need to see your ID, please (because you don't look like it!) I love Sammy Hagar...always have! I love his "Piece of My Heart" and "I Can't Drive 55!" The latter is just a fun song! :)

[@9unslin9er]

Arnel Pineda tried to cover Van Halen - Dreams. Completely shredded his voice. One of the hardest rock songs to sing...EVER.

[@l.t.w8985]

That is iHeartRadio I Can't Drive 55 from before the pandemic so I believe 2019

[@Fordguy1997]

I'm enjoying this series Ken. How about Paul McCartney?

[@Nostaljack]

So nothing about Michael Anthony's background vocals? Speaking of voices that have never suffered. His backgrounds are as high as they've ever been. He's not a lead singer by any means but to be up that high after all this time is still pretty incredible. There are numerous clips of Hagar struggling mightily these days. It's common knowledge - not a big deal. He hung on for a long time and he possesses one of the best tones I've ever heard.

[@mrcurtis73]

Just watched your Paul Stanley video before I saw this one. Paul and Sammy are my 2 favorite rock singers. I enjoyed both videos. Sammy might be singing in lower keys, but he still sounds pretty much like Sammy. Okay, the latter “why can’t this be love” is a little rough.. lol.. But Paul.. it’s sad to hear him struggle to sing these days.

[@saintdumont5322]

Hi Ken, would you like to do a video about Marko Hietalla (from early Tarot-times to his latest solo). I think he preserved his voice quiet well. even though he screaming way up in upper registers all the time. One of my inspirational singers next to Michael Kiske and Jorn Lande. God bless you Ken, great contnent, I learn a lot here... Thank you

[@weshoward450]

Loving this series! How about Michael Sweet, Alice Cooper, Hansi Kursch?

[@l.t.w8985]

That was Sammy right before he joined Van Halen cuz I recognized his hair so it was probably 1984 or 85. Triumph is phenomenal and they are in my top 10 favorite bands of all time. I'm going to be commenting a lot so get ready Ken

[@danriley5848]

Sammy is great and he still sounds fantastic, I remember seeing him live for the first time in 1984 and he was amazing while climbing the rafters as well lol. I also got to see him with Van Halen as well and again he was great.

[@spearpig1034]

You know what would be a terrible joke? Do a "then and now" of a singer thats passed away, and when you go to the "now" video, its just a blank screen . lol Seriously though. Love the series. You're amazing dude. Keep up the great work.

[@martylee5551]

I saw Sammy in Montrose at the Agora ballroom in Hartford CT. He rocked the place, even sitting down on the front of the stage playing Bad Motor Skooter. Had to be late 70’s great rock back then.

[@spiritualforce2168]

Burton Cummings then and now, you should help him bring his voice back to life. Truly sad.

[@RodrigoRockChannel]

Sammy is great, a rock singer that aged really well... but on drive 55 he brought the song a hole step down... age gets to everybody!

[@GreggBB]

You bring up so really great points---how some singers push their voices more than others, about some having better voices later in life, some of voices going downhill. In the case of yourself you brought up that you feel your voice is better now than when you were younger. Not surprising in your case given how you have talked about how you have over your life learned so much about the voice---and put it to practice. Obviously all the knowledge in the world doesn't help if you don't put it into use. Thanks for looking at Sammy, really good video!

[@davethefunker]

Interesting, but i don't really like Sammy as a rock singer sincerely i don't like his style, but i might suggest another singer that would be really great for this and that's...Joey Tempest!

[@ddinfant679]

Great stuff!!! Still hoping for the Michael Kiske then and now!!

[@mikewazowski350]

I saw Sammy play with Van Halen during the Monsters of Rock Tour in 88.

[@tod3msn]

Sammy and Russell Mael from Sparks and Randy Bachman are guys that in their 70's still have game. Sadly, vocalists like Elton John and Vince Neil can't sing anymore. I heard Randy and Russell in recent years and they sound very similar to their younger days. Russell even runs around the stage at age 73. Sammy is very active on stage and still has it. Elton is coasting on past laurels and trading on nostalgia. I think he sounds like his voice is scratchy and flat.

[@georgeanagnos384]

Ken! I had requested this in the comments, so I’m running with the idea that you read my personal comment and fulfilled it!! 😂 Great video; I’ve seen Sammy and he really was great live.

[@tombouchard9606]

Man I wish I could have saw Sammy b4 Van Halen but thankful I saw the first 3 Van Hagar tours he did kick some butt with them

[@dennisparker4007]

ON Dreams,I felt he was struggling to hit the high registers.Mick Jones really pushed him hard.

[@l.t.w8985]

Sammy's coming out with a new album with the circle summer or the fall of this year. Ask me anything because I'm a walking Hagar encyclopedia hahaha yeah yeah

[@debsbarra1130]

Great analysis of Sammy. He's still got a great voice!!! Have you heard Dug Pinnick of King's X?? He's also in his 70's and has kept his great voice. I'd love to hear your analysis on him.

[@MrClassicmetal]

Yeah, either they get smart and get coaching along the way, or they don't and they noticeably lose it. I noticed right away that Hagar sounded better during his VH years compared to in that Montrose clip. And with better I mean more relaxed and in control. Others who did the right thing are the guys you've mentioned in this video; Tyler and Rodgers. Joey Tempest is another one.

[@arturoalmazan5262]

I don't care for the Sammy Hagar haters. there's a dude here on KZbin that always takes shots at him he's basically an asshole. I don't even want to mention his name but I feel sammy was and still is a better singer than Roth. Roth was a showman he was eye candy for the girls. Sammy on the other hand, is a true singer. from Montrose through his solo career and VH he always delivered. and wow I'm speechless he's your cousin. Sammy hagar 👍🤘

[@trurobertson]

Ken I think you are an amazing singer and person. You have some haters out there but I would definitely sue them...

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the kind words, trurobertson!

[@masterstroke2059]

In those old days, there were no tutorials how to sing rock. still in the 80s, you went to a library and got yourself books, that only wanted to teach you bell canto. Helpful maybe, but not a word about some healthy distorted sounds. Instead pages and pages describing a beautiful voice without any word how to actually use it. at that time singers had to figure it out by themselfes. And they even hit or missed. Those we still hear about are the survivers.

[@5speedMax]

I saw Sammy with Montrose opened for Kiss in '76 at the Forum. I prefered Sammy to Kiss.

[@onsesejoo2605]

Went to look the Chickenfoot's performance, and Michael Anthony is also doing great backing vocal parts. Bit of step aside, but it is great to see guys of that age who do not take themselves seriously at all but are not mocking the song.

[@l.t.w8985]

That Howard Stern is so phenomenal. I've probably seen it a minimum of 10 time

[@j.dtruths5577]

Love it, and enjoy knowing Sam is your cousin , genetics : ) Any chance Sam would do a collaboration with you Ken ?

[@joshuaachaibor1568]

With all due respect Sammy looks better than David Lee Roth physically he might have a flatter stomach but he doesn't have the range

[@amaurer65]

I LOVE me some Sammy! I remember an interview where Sammy said he couldn't sing, but he could scream. Too funny. I think he didn't give his voice enough credit, especially since this was back in the day at his prime. It would be cool to do a profile on Sammy and all of the bands he's been with and how his style/voice changed. HSAS White Shade of Pale has to be one of my favorites outside of the Red Rocker or VanHagar. Keep doin' what you're doin'.

[@amaurer65]

thank you, Ken!

[@nomandad2000]

Let’s take a pause for Michael Anthony on backup!

[@yehezkielrealme9678]

Amazing with hard rock Sammy hagar perfomence😄👍

[@cesargallo7424]

I recently watched Sammy covrrin whole lotta rosie from acdc and man, he still got it, awesome voice considering his age

[@johnw5734]

Yeah, I love watching your channel and I got no pipes at all. I enjoy seeing what a human can do with his mind right.

[@lasse0201]

Amazing Ken, and awesome that you mention the good and the bad, even when it is your own cousin, that is one of the things, that i like and respect about you Ken. :)

[@JasperJames0912]

That's it. I can't afford Ken's lessons just yet and I'm just about ready to start shaking body parts on the tree outside for the money. What organs do we not need again?

[@l.t.w8985]

Ken, that's chickenfoot and it's at least 10 years ago so he would have been 65ish

[@mikebunch5553]

Forgive my ignorance, but what were your bands back then?

[@dylanbrehm]

Hey Ken, have you considered doing a Paul McCartney then and now? I want to hear your take on his recent voice issues.

[@joshuaachaibor1568]

Sammy's got a hell of a voice you see what he did in Van Halen the rain she brought different styles he could sing he did it better than David Lee Roth

[@maongkala7598]

Sammy is so awesome 😆 He still Rocks!!!

[@CrimsonIdol92]

Sammy is a great singer, one of my favourites. One of my favourite songs that I listen to of his a lot is Mas Tequila. Just a great guy

[@Jett-mf2dw]

Can you direct me to ken and Sammy jam on you tube? Or have you guys every jammed together? ❤️

[@alexanderlvt]

Why is it always about the highest note? There is more to great singers than just the highest note they can sing? Nobody, not one person, in any field has the same strength as they had early twenties. But it’s great to see how so many fantastic rockers are still keeping it up at their age. Respect

[@liyaandinnamay2501]

Yay! Sammy! I'm in awe of him! He's freaking awesome! His divine powerful voice always gives me chills! Van Halen stuff with him is pure gold! Hagar rules! Undoubtedly he's one of greatest singers and songwriters!😍😍😍❤️❤️🤗💯

[@l.t.w8985]

Love what you said

[@douglasjohnston1465]

He must have figured something out because it looks like he sings with ease these days he doesn't seem to be straining and makes it look easy To me it seems like he increased his range in Van Halen or just go better or something but his voice I like better from the mid 80s on and that says a lot because he was fantastic

[@leandrolimeres]

Richie Sambora, when? Please Ken!!!

[@mollycaz1]

Ken can you do Darryl Hall , Tom keifer, Steve Perry.

[@gerardangelo4366]

So is it possible for someone say like Jon Bonjovi get his voice back or is it a matter of damaged done.