The Day Sammy Hagar Split From Van HalenThe Day Sammy Hagar Split From Van HalenHis tenure, which featured four No. 1 albums and millions of records sold, ended with a single phone call. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
40 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar Begins His Solo Career With ‘Nine on a Ten Scale’40 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar Begins His Solo Career With ‘Nine on a Ten Scale’Sammy Hagar's 'Nine on a Ten Scale' emerged after his departure from Montrose.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Sammy Hagar and James Hetfield to Play 2016 ‘Acoustic-4-A-Cure’ ConcertSammy Hagar and James Hetfield to Play 2016 ‘Acoustic-4-A-Cure’ ConcertFor the third year in a row, Sammy Hagar and Metallica's James Hetfield will turn out and tune down for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Sammy Hagar Downplays Van Halen Reunion Talk: ‘I Just Want to Be Friends’Sammy Hagar Downplays Van Halen Reunion Talk: ‘I Just Want to Be Friends’Sammy Hagar discussed the conditions under which he would consider re-joining Van Halen.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Sammy Hagar Ponders: What If ‘Van Hagar’ Never Broke Up?Sammy Hagar Ponders: What If ‘Van Hagar’ Never Broke Up?Sammy Hagar says his first departure from Van Halen was a big mistake on the band's part. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
When Van Halen Started the Sammy Hagar Era With ‘5150’When Van Halen Started the Sammy Hagar Era With ‘5150’The band's future might have appeared to be in doubt after David Lee Roth left in 1985.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Did Sammy Hagar’s ‘Unboxed’ Lead to Van Halen Split?Did Sammy Hagar’s ‘Unboxed’ Lead to Van Halen Split?He was contractually obligated to release this greatest-hits collection but then added two new songs.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
The Story of Van Halen’s Injury-Plagued ‘Balance’ TourThe Story of Van Halen’s Injury-Plagued ‘Balance’ TourThey were heading back out on the road with a No. 1 album on the chart — but trouble was brewing.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Sammy Hagar Plays New Song on Dan Rather’s ‘The Big Interview’Sammy Hagar Plays New Song on Dan Rather’s ‘The Big Interview’The singer debuted a song, written after a spell of family therapy, on the upcoming episode of Dan Rather's 'The Big Interview.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Sammy Hagar Exposed Himself to Kiss FansWhen Sammy Hagar Exposed Himself to Kiss FansHis self-titled second album was about to be released when this opening slot came along. It didn't go well.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Sammy Hagar Explains Why He Reached Out to Eddie Van Halen on TwitterSammy Hagar Explains Why He Reached Out to Eddie Van Halen on TwitterIf you were caught off guard when Sammy Hagar took to Twitter to wish Eddie Van Halen a happy birthday last month, you're in good company.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Sammy Hagar on Possible Van Halen Reunion: ‘We’ll See What Happens’Sammy Hagar on Possible Van Halen Reunion: ‘We’ll See What Happens’Sammy Hagar isn't confirming a reunion with Van Halen. But if you're inclined to read between the lines, there may just be something worth noting here.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso