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.
Known For
The Simpsons
Late Show with David Letterman
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
MTV Video Music Awards
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Finding Your Roots
All Movies (26)
- Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow2025 · as Self
- 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2024 · as Self
- Toby Keith: American Icon2024 · as Self
- Runaway Radio2024 · as Self
- 500 Days of Silence2023 · as Self
- Rock Camp: The Movie2021 · as Self
- The Dirt2019 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Sammy Hagar & the Circle | Live: At Your Service2015 · as Self - Vocals & Guitar
- Heart and Friends - Home For The Holidays2014 · as Guitar, Vocals
- Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday2013 · as Self
- Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 20122012 · as Lead Vocals
- Van Halen - In Concert2011 · as Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On2010 · as Lead Vocals
- Chickenfoot: The White Album2009 · as Himself
- Van Halen - Live From The Molson 19952009 · as Himself
- Sammy Hagar and The Wabos: Livin' It Up! Live in St. Louis2007 · as Vocals
- The Long Road to Cabo2003 · as Himself
- Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash2001 · as Himself
- Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 11996 · as Lead Vocals, Guitars
- Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida1995 · as Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Babes, Bikes & Beyond1995 · as Self
- Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now1993 · as Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Van Halen: Dallas Free Show1991
- Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 19891989 · as Self (Lead Vocals / Guitar)
- Van Halen - Live Without a Net1986 · as Self (Lead Vocals / Guitar)
- Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven1986 · as Lead Vocals, Guitar
All TV Shows (17)
- Biography: Sammy Hagar2024
- MTV's Family Legacy2023
- Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar2016 · as Himself
- Jay Leno's Garage2015 · as Self
- Finding Your Roots2012
- Celebrity Ghost Stories2009 · as Self
- Live from Daryl's House2007 · as Self
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives2007 · as Self
- The Howard Stern Interview2006 · as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self - Guest
- CMT Music Awards2002 · as Self - Performer
- CMT Crossroads2002 · as Self
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force2000 · as Sammy Hagar (voice)
- Where Are They Now?1999 · as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman1993 · as Self - Musical Guest
- The Simpsons1989 · as Sammy Hagar (voice)
- MTV Video Music Awards1984 · as Self