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Sammy Hagar
Oct. 13, 1947
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Artistfacts:
| Hagar had his biggest success as David Lee Roth's replacement in Van Halen from 1985-1996. |
| He began his musical career as a member of the Seventies heavy-metal band, Montrose (named after its guitarist Ronnie Montrose). Hagar left the group in 1975 because of tensions created by his wild style of guitar playing. |
| His father was a boxer, and for a short time, so was Sammy. |
| Hagar's backing band was comprised mainly of musicians from Montrose: bassist Bill Church, keyboardist Alan Fitzgerald, and drummer Dennis Carmasi. Guitarist David Lewark was also a member of the Sammy Hagar Band. |
| Since leaving Van Halen, Hagar has moved to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where he owns a club and produces his own brand of tequila. |
| Just before joining Van Halen, he teamed up with Neal Schon (Santana, Journey, Bad English) to tour under the name HSAS. They released an album that went to #42. |
| At the 1994 Bay Area Music Awards, Hagar not only won an award for outstanding male vocalist, but also for public service. |
| His 1987 album doesn't include a name or even title on the cover, because Hagar didn't want to detract from what he thought were wonderful pictures. |
| It is widely believed that he was born in Monterey, Ca., but was actually born in Salinas, California in Monterey County. (thanks, Jeanette - Salinas, CA) |
| Hagar went to High School at Reno High in Reno, Nevada. (thanks, David - Reno, NV) |
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Comments:
| Yeah tom he really is but when i found that out i didn't even beleive it - JP, Kelowna, Canada |
| While on tour opening for Kiss in the early 80's, he was kicked off for swearing on stage. (Kiss was taking into consideration their younger audience) - Eddie, Acton, ME |
| Is he really 56? He could easily pass for 10 years younger! - Tom, Trowbridge, England |
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