Sammy Hagar
Biography
Samuel Roy Hagar, born October 13, 1947 in Monterey, California, better known as Sammy Hagar (The Red Rocker), is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and former member of the Van Halen band. Sammy Hagar began his career in the Montrose group, before joining Van Halen in 1985 until 1996. In 2004, he returned to Van Halen for an event tour in the United States. In 2009, he joined the Chickenfoot project, composed of Joe Satriani, Chad Smith and Michael Anthony. Sammy Hagar was the 1984 singer of the supergroup H.S.A.S. with Neal Schon, Kenny Aaronson and Michael Shrieve, the band's name with the initials of the four musicians' last names.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
as Lead Vocals, Guitars
1996
The Dirt
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2019
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
as Lead Vocals
2010
Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash
as Himself
2001
Chickenfoot: The White Album
as Himself
2009
Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday
as Self
2013
Heart and Friends - Home For The Holidays
as Guitar, Vocals
2014
The Long Road to Cabo
as Himself
2003
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
as Lead Vocals, Guitar
1995
Runaway Radio
as Self
2024
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
as Lead Vocals
2012
500 Days of Silence
as Self
2023
Toby Keith: American Icon
as Self
2024
Sammy Hagar and The Wabos: Livin' It Up! Live in St. Louis
as Vocals
2007
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
as Self (Lead Vocals / Guitar)
1986
Sammy Hagar & the Circle | Live: At Your Service
as Self - Vocals & Guitar
2015
Van Halen - In Concert
as Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar
2011
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
as Lead Vocals, Guitar
1993
Rock Camp: The Movie
as Self
2021
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
as Lead Vocals, Guitar
1986
TV Appearances
Where Are They Now?
as Self
1999
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1984
The Howard Stern Interview
as Self
2006
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
as Self
2007
Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar
as Himself
2016
MTV's Family Legacy
2023
Celebrity Ghost Stories
as Self
2009
CMT Crossroads
as Self
2002
Jay Leno's Garage
as Self
2015
The Simpsons
as Sammy Hagar (voice)
1989
Biography: Sammy Hagar
2024
Finding Your Roots
2012