Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar is an American rock singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of Van Halen from 1985 to 1996 and again briefly in 2003–2005, a period fans distinguish from the David Lee Roth era by calling it "Van Hagar." Before joining Van Halen, he fronted the band Montrose and had solo hits including "I Can't Drive 55." Hagar is also known for founding the Cabo Wabo tequila brand and restaurant chain.

solo

Montrose

Scottish coastal settlement

frontman · vocalist · guitarist · songwriter · performer · concerts · tours · albums · stage presence · rock anthem

tequila

agave

Spiny desert succulent

distillery · spirits · reposado · anejo · sipping · margarita · nightclub · beach bar

VanHalen

Eddie Van Halen

  • 5150Involuntary psychiatric detention
  • BalanceProper name for equilibrium
  • reunionGathering after separation

David Lee Roth · rivalry · supergroup · hard rock · arena tours · MTV

entrepreneur

businessman

Commercial enterprise operator

marketing · expansion · acquisition · beach club · nightlife · merchandising · diversification

Opposites
Van Halen vocal era

Sammy HagarDavid Lee Roth

rock vocalist persona

Sammy HagarTrent Reznor

Ozzy Osbourne · Alice Cooper · Robert Smith · Iggy Pop

musical commercialism

Sammy HagarBlack Flag

Household pest poison brand

Family

Sam, Samuel, Sammy, Hagar

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G