The Issue Is: Sammy Hagar

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Жыл бұрын

This week on The Issue Is, an exclusive sit-down with the Red Rocker himself, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and former Van Halen front-man, Sammy Hagar.

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@MetalMcfly Жыл бұрын

Saw Sammy 6 times in concert with Van Halen. Always energetic, had the crowd in his hand, top notch performer and was never on an ego trip. The guy is a legend

@tomsauer3830 Жыл бұрын

He is genuine. He almost became a boxer.

@tracezachdaniels4264 Жыл бұрын

YES.!!!!!!

@jamesbasham5439 Жыл бұрын

@@tomsauer3830 What in the name of God does him becoming a boxer have anything to do with rock and roll?

@jamesbasham5439 Жыл бұрын

@ Metal mcFly (lame moniker) The fact that you actually think it's cool that you saw Raggedy Andy hairdo Sammy double-knit haggar pants says it all, 🤣🤣

@tomsauer3830 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesbasham5439 What's up liberal, besides your hate index?

@Mr.Steve-O Жыл бұрын

I was at the grand opening of Cabo Wabo in the late 80's. Such an awesome time, Sammy came driving up to the main strip in Cabo in an old beater with " I can't drive 55 " spray painted on the side of the car. Eddie, Alex and Michael came after him cruising up on ATV's and they hung out with everyone, taking pictures and enjoying cocktails with us all. It was a magical moment that I will never forget

@therealwilfreddierkes9980 Жыл бұрын

So awesome.

@Millerman57 Жыл бұрын

So I'm 65 and saw Sammy live back in the Montrose days. Always liked this dude. What struck me funny on this video was at 4:28 he's playing his Paul at a place called The Strat.....lol 😂

@alleghenyurbexco.7143 14 күн бұрын

Hopefully he had the full rack of different guitars for that show😂

@keithdonaldson3945 Жыл бұрын

To me this is one of his best interviews. The otherworldly experiences really do place these vessels of free will into perspective, very fragile and wanting to error on the side of how can we make this a better place.

@detroit313vlogs7 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is a living legend. What a pure good always happy man. Always smiling. Always having a good time. Exactly how life should be lived. Seen him last year in detroit. He rocked like a 20 year old. At 75 years young , that says a lot.

@kerzytibok3211 Жыл бұрын

Van Halen fans always loved David Lee Roth more --- that is just a basic fact

@detroit313vlogs7 Жыл бұрын

@@kerzytibok3211 lol. Sure

@216Numbskull Жыл бұрын

@@kerzytibok3211 WTF does that have to do with anything or Sammy being a cool dude? Like most VH fans I myself dig the VH tunes in the DLR day's more too. Those are my jam's & part of the soundtrack in my childhood. But that's as far as the love goes with DLR with me. And I'd bet most fans would agree with me on that also if they ever met Dave personally? Which is more so what we're talking about here? Let me tell you sumpin' about sumpin'. David Lee Roth is & has always been a egotistical pompous prick who never really gave VH fans the time of day. Unless it was a hot chick willing & able to get down backstage, on the bus or at the hotel after the show to fill David's needs. That's also a basic fact too, my friend. Real Talk! I'd rather hang out & party with a cool cat like Sammy any day of the week. Over being around some arrogant dipsh!t like David Lee Roth talk about nothing but himself all day for sure, wouldn't you? Just saying...

@MatthewC137 Жыл бұрын

@@kerzytibok3211 My best friend was a huge VH fan in the 1980s and he liked Sammy so much more than Dave it wasn't even close. Sammy is much cooler and kinder than douche canoe Dave and THAT is just a basic fact.

@standingvertical3048 Жыл бұрын

@@MatthewC137 I believe if they took a pole, Sammy would not win. He's a Turd, that tossed Ed under the Bus. Alex and Wolf both knows this as well.

@jimmyz2098 Жыл бұрын

What a man. So refreshing to see a guy with Sammy's Life, and his trail of success.... being the guy he always was. I love this man. Always have. Saw him probably 12 times with Van Halen. Saw him solo. Saw him on the Sam and Dave Tour. Saw him with Chickenfoot. Never a dull moment, and never anything less than a phenomenal show, and a phenomenal performance by Sam. The best. The Red Rocker is the best. Period.

@johnrpizzaguy Жыл бұрын

Although I have never met Mr Hagar I have known his manager for many years and Sammy is known to be a great person, how cool that he donates so much. Life is too short why not spread the wealth, good on him and his wife.

@cleech74 Жыл бұрын

Wasn’t aware of his charity work until I just watched this. It only adds to how much of a good dude Sammy really is. Great interview.

@tomsauer3830 Жыл бұрын

He was absolute magic with Eddie, Alex and Michael. I just got out of bootcamp in San Diego, March of 1986. I had heard Valen Halen before with Diamond Dave. Very good stuff, top stuff. Haggar put a great spin on it. I thought Sammy had the only voice that could work on 5150, then onward.

@petersimpson1734 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is a good dude and has an amazing life for all the right reasons. Saw him Live a few months back in Bend Oregon...... still rockin at 75!!!

@hubrisnaut Жыл бұрын

I have a friend who knows Sammy, personally. My friend plays bass and they have jammed together many times, in Cabo. I don't think anyone will see this, but all reports are, Sam loves people, and is brilliant, the end...

@fuzzypoet1018 11 ай бұрын

Sammy showed up at one of my Dad's parties in Malibu back in '89. Long story short: Sammy is a f**king GREAT guy! Totally cool and very down to earth. I spent 2 hours drinking beer and cooking hot dogs with Sammy and Cheech Marin. Just 3 musicians chilling out, and it blew my 19-year old mind!

@kimberluna2226 Жыл бұрын

Sammy... My learned something new today, I was unaware of your all your charitable giving and your very humble beginnings, you've sure made your mom proud.... Such an inspiration to others...There's many a child out there that needs to hear your story, meet you in person, you could do something that not many may have the opportunity to make a impact.... Your right, at your age there is so much more life that you'll be fortunate to live & still give...your awesome....keep your spirit....your truly a blessing...

@lionheartroar3104 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is a good man,,,God bless him....

@alanrodriguez7341 Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!!!

@shippenman5977 Жыл бұрын

The Red Rocker always delivers.

@michaelorleans5396 Жыл бұрын

Saw Sammy in 76..still a class act!

@lyn-dellwood6577 Жыл бұрын

Music saved my life too! Thanks for donating to all the charities. That's so wonderful. My brother's name is Sammy. (Aliens omg!)

@yvettecarr9759 10 ай бұрын

❤I love the Red Rocker! You have a beautiful soul and please keep it up..🎸

@steverinaldi890 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is awesome. I first went to Cabo San Lucas only to see Cabo Wabo. Loved every band he’s been in along the way. Seems like a genuine, great guy.

@scottfromsouthcarolina3185 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see Sammy giving back to society. He knows he can't take it with him and can spread so much love with his abundance.

@ianmclean5541 Жыл бұрын

I have even more respect for Sammy after watching this. Great work man! I’d love to hang out with you but I’m not sure I could keep up.😊

@johnberry8117 Жыл бұрын

Sammy’s the best! Always upbeat n happy n joyful, great musician n humanitarian! Ty for just being you!😊

@sdean4816 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is one hell of a human being. There’s so much more to him than just music.

@miriumhurt3221 Жыл бұрын

I saw him once with Van Halen. BEST performance I've ever seen! Power house voice and energy!! And so down to earth!! I'm in love!!

@HeRacesTheSun Жыл бұрын

How Sammy views things and goes after what he wants reminds me of what Wayne Dyer wrote in his books, a quote... "When one advances confidently in the direction of their dreams, to live the life that he has imagined, he will be met with a success unknown in common hours" And I've done the same, I am living my dreams because I advanced confidently in the direction of them, and wouldn't stop until I achieved them.

@dmv1023 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what were your dreams? Why can't it work like that for people who dream of curing cancer?

@bradbartolo745 Жыл бұрын

Once again, I'm convinced that Sammy Hagar is the coolest person on the planet.

@katherinemartin4426 9 ай бұрын

Interesting interview! So glad to find this video again! Always fan of Sammy & his band! ♥️🌟👋

@JimmyGallowayGuitar Жыл бұрын

Sammy seems like a pretty great dude, been a long time fan

@johns3348 Жыл бұрын

Sammy, I saw your band rock out in Denver this past year and you guys were terrific. HOWEVER, I was bummed out that you didn't play "Funky Feng Shui"! That song reminds me of the great CLASSIC rocker songs! I sure hope it's on this new album.

@warrenmccune305 Жыл бұрын

Montrose great album. Saw him three times. First time was he opened for Van Halen in Anaheim with Sabbath and Boston

@chrissywilliams7903 Жыл бұрын

Always nice to hear a positive story😊❤

@pault.9842 Жыл бұрын

This is one very unique individual soooo much positive energy its unbelievable just like his performances

@michaelhotz7118 Жыл бұрын

Best interview with Sammy, kudos.

@timseverson5578 Жыл бұрын

Glad I watched this.... What a awesome guy

@katherinemartin4426 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this interview! Sammy you really are such a talented person & singer! So glad when I started watching you & your bands videos cause by watching them I realize y’all are such a awesome band with so many great songs! Your new song Father time is so good & the video of your wife & you family & friends is so much fun to watch with so many great pictures to see! Always fan of y’all! ♥️🌟👋

@aaronwood8012 Жыл бұрын

In and out Van Halen I’ve seen him easily 20 times - ALWAYS a blast

@jeanettesummers5519 Ай бұрын

That’s our local boy!! Fontana, San Bernardino and the whole Inland Empire loves you! You’ve made us proud!

@Fast2Whls Жыл бұрын

On my bucket list: shake hands with Sammy and thank him.

@lyn-dellwood6577 Жыл бұрын

Mine too ha, also to collaborate on a song with him. I do have a song that came out of my love for the song "Right Now"

@richardbaer711 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing guy! Truly inspiring to see one of my childhood rock heroes turn into an amazing humanitarian. Good on you. Sammy Hagar

@IONJC Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Fan for life!

@SirLeDoux Жыл бұрын

The band The Moody Blues said they also seen a UFO and had missing time indicating an abduction. Their music changed drastically after that.

@jeffdubuque3755 Жыл бұрын

lsd?

@kerzytibok3211 Жыл бұрын

Moody Blues and Sammy were doing a lot of drugs in the 60's and 70's --- the UFO thing is just a crutch for acid trips

@gregwells8764 Жыл бұрын

Sammy sings better now, absolutely love the new album. Legend.

@zone47 Жыл бұрын

Sammy has a good and loving heart! I hope he continues to do well and is connected or connects with God before he kicks the bucket.... as God is love and has more for us after this life is done.

@royalpurple7655 Жыл бұрын

Sammy it makes me proud to have the same birthday as you. October 13th, one of these days I'll make it down to Cabo Wabo for our birthday bash.

@shoominati23 Жыл бұрын

If Hagar isn't having any luck with VH, he should get the old guys from HSAS and have a reunion! they didn't put out much material, but what they did was FIRE man! and Montrose was cool, but the later stuff that Ronny did with Gamma2 was FIRE man, especially the second album! But why does there have to be some random guy in the background for the whole interview? I mean the hotel didn't have enough people looking after security??

@toddfischer7664 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is one of my favorite guys and his music is great .I feel like I'm at the beach or at a party.. when a song of his comes on time to crank it up

@prmm218 Жыл бұрын

So sensible and sincere! Red Rocker👏🏻👍🏻❤️

@kenh8925 Жыл бұрын

Great interview with a great person.

@dennismixon9028 Жыл бұрын

Great Great Interview! We all love Sammy

@raulcastro925 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is a class act. 'Nuff said!

@cindykontor4039 Жыл бұрын

Sammy Hagar is a legend hero a friend to many young ones who want to become what he is today a rockstar155 in the afternoon

@TheSkull698 Жыл бұрын

Excellent introspective on a very talented guy!

@ralphfiligenzi6180 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is such a down to earth great guy obviously.

@mlbolts72 Жыл бұрын

What he does is so awesome.. god bless him Great rocker too ..🎸🎙👏

@AtomicPunk51 Жыл бұрын

Yes awesome tequila lable🥃🥂

@Hedwallfxtd Жыл бұрын

IMHO, Sammy is a class act… Period.

@feralmale1517 Жыл бұрын

I met Sammy once at an airport, great guy.

@charlesgriffieth Жыл бұрын

Sammy I think you're the greatest man ever since you come out that's a red rocker I've been big fan of yours ever since man ever since I first heard you do the greatest man You're live on stage or you're full of life and you're you're good spirit and you love your fans man and we love you

@paulmcdonald3570 Жыл бұрын

Great insight from my icon and inspirational rocker! The one the only Sammy Hagar🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@Lespaul13100 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is awesome! He and I share a birthday, October 13th! Love the Cabo Wabo cantina! Muey bueno!!

@seanburden245 Жыл бұрын

Sammy Hagar is such a grest person . I can tell . By all the Charity he does. I sure wish coukd could meet him

@seanburden245 Жыл бұрын

I really want to meet Sammy Hagar

@markusP35204 2 ай бұрын

Sammy is my kinda dude. Lotsa stuff is thrown at him, he ducks, catches it, and throws it back, or just gets back up and keeps going. Go, Sammy Hagar!!!

@JohnNelson-tg2ke Жыл бұрын

I love the song" You get what you pay for" on the Crazy Times project

@briansalerno3773 Жыл бұрын

I love Sammy, this guy knows how to make music. I’ve worked in one of his restaurants @ Reid airport. I’m still there. @ lv. Reid airport. Rock on Red rocker. SAMMY!! 🎸. Brian, guitar- Las Vegas/ Loves- SAMMY🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶

@BrandonRussMedium Жыл бұрын

Great intervoew

@astrojoe88 Жыл бұрын

Great insights into Sammy.

@perryclemons3090 Жыл бұрын

Class act hands down poster child for humanity

@lyn-dellwood6577 Жыл бұрын

I agree! More people need to do this.

@guitartheeasywayllc582 Жыл бұрын

Love to Turn Up Montrose - CD - Moon Station # 5 - Early AM Sammy Rocks

@davidnelson5474 Жыл бұрын

Sammy you are a Real Human being Hero 🎸🎶

@stardel Жыл бұрын

I never heard of this guy until today and I'm 59 lolol but I love his energy!!

@AtomicPunk51 Жыл бұрын

What! Wow it must have been a HUGE rock you have been living under. No offense lol. So i guess you never heard of van halen or Eddie Van Halen?

@funkydixieland4055 Жыл бұрын

Its ASTOUNDING THAT U KNOW WHAT YOU TUBE IS.

@kerzytibok3211 Жыл бұрын

It's easy to forget a lame singer like Sammy but I really can't believe you never heard of Eddie Van Halen --- he was the king of guitar

@AtomicPunk51 Жыл бұрын

@@kerzytibok3211 The easier lame singer IMHO is the forgettable gary sherone (if that is his name) from infamous VH3 Era🤢🤮😫

@216Numbskull Жыл бұрын

@Sir C, Huh...? That doesn't make any sense at all my friend, sorry but I call BS! Even if you did 20 year in the joint back in the day you still would of heard & know at least 1 tune Sammy Hagar sings on, especially if you're 59 years old. C'mon Man let's keep it a buck here? "Bad Motor Scooter, Rock Candy, I Can't Drive 55, Heavy Metal, 3 Lock Box, Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy, Why Can't This Be Love, Best Of Both Worlds, When It's Love, Right Now, Top Of The World, etc... There's NO way in Hell, I ain't buying it but you do you. ++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul++

@standingvertical3048 Жыл бұрын

Sammy: Hahaha thank you! for patting me on the back, because my arms are tired. What a Turd

@funkydixieland4055 Жыл бұрын

Face down in Cabo❗️❗️❗️ that's a great song from an EXCEPTIONAL ALBUM...5150.

@sergeybrin6701 Жыл бұрын

lol that's some good trolling

@MetalMcfly Жыл бұрын

Umm, Cabo Wabo wasn't on 5150. It was on OU812

@kerzytibok3211 Жыл бұрын

I can tell you aint that big a Van Halen fan

@therealwilfreddierkes9980 Жыл бұрын

Whew. You guys already got this. I’m out.

@michelled.blauert7691 10 ай бұрын

Best at lyrics ever ❤ musician 10,000 times to zillions more for Sammy ,my opinion ,yep Montrose rocked too

@tmartinez1948 Жыл бұрын

Yes😊

@hotrox2112 10 ай бұрын

The reigning King of "the Lifestyle"... Jimmy Buffet has left it in Sammy's hands now.

@johnfletcher948 Жыл бұрын

Spammy and his aliens, hilarious!!

@kenneth-502 Жыл бұрын

And his goose bumps

@benbusy7295 Жыл бұрын

The RED ROCKER IS THE REAL DEAL KEEP ON ROCKIN SAM YOU'RE THE MAN

@titaniabell6680 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sammy ❤

@christowing3816 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is an awesome human being so kind so generous. Sammy thanks for responding to my letter and thank you for the autographed pictures and guitar picks please tell your sister I said hello

@gregkistner1955 Жыл бұрын

Good old Sammy ! Always has nice things to say! Cool guy for sure.

@jimilee4609 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Man Sammy 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@bufferzone3247 11 ай бұрын

Roth WAS great. Sammy STILL is.

@robertafierro5592 Жыл бұрын

75!! Holy...

@bryankburrows Жыл бұрын

As far as i can tell , Sammy Hagar , is a real good dude ..!!!

@jriron1 Жыл бұрын

I love Sammy!!!

@kevinking2468 Жыл бұрын

Sammy, I love you from the bottom of my heart.

@thechad6594 Жыл бұрын

You’re a great human being Sammy! :)

@richarde3378 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is such a positive guy! 😃

@Charismafire Жыл бұрын

Class act man.

@magnusjarl9575 Жыл бұрын

Living Legend 👍👍🤘

@splatterzone5027 Жыл бұрын

Sammy is the Jimmy Buffett of rock

@lyn-dellwood6577 Жыл бұрын

Yeah! Good one.

@tony_n316 Жыл бұрын

Maybe Sammy could give DLR a few pointers on remembering the lyrics.

@garymcaleer6112 Жыл бұрын

Not into the music. But definitely into the man.

@RussX5Z Жыл бұрын

Sammy looks great and young looking for 75!! 😃 He could pass for late 50's. By the way am I the only one here that is saying this??

@tinanoel452 Жыл бұрын

Love❤

@Guitar387 Жыл бұрын

He seems a really good guy.

@rickyjupiter Жыл бұрын

Love you Sammy!

@user-uz5zg3gu1v Жыл бұрын

Sammy is a badass and a bar owner what more does anybody need!!

@RideWithTheWolf Жыл бұрын

If Sammy didn't have any money, would Buffett have gave a shit about him?

@robertwheatley9153 Жыл бұрын

6:57 ... there's no way he's for B!den..

@kerzytibok3211 Жыл бұрын

Only racist creeps like Nugent and Kid Rock are for China Donnie --- all the rest of the rockers are for Mighty Joe Biden

@mustang16red87 Жыл бұрын

Because Biden is evil! 🤡👹

@rick3747 Жыл бұрын

Great job Sammy!

@patparadiserockstation Жыл бұрын

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