Top 10 Post-Van Halen Sammy Hagar SongsTop 10 Post-Van Halen Sammy Hagar SongsAnybody expecting him to quietly fade away after an unceremonious 1996 dismissal was in for a big surprise.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
How the ‘Heavy Metal’ Soundtrack Became an ’80s Time CapsuleHow the ‘Heavy Metal’ Soundtrack Became an ’80s Time CapsuleBack in the ‘70s, heavy metal wasn’t just a genre of music. It was also a monthly graphic magazine – and then a movie.David KonowDavid Konow
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
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
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
When Van Halen Mounted a Disastrous Reunion With Sammy HagarWhen Van Halen Mounted a Disastrous Reunion With Sammy HagarA comeback for the band's most commercially successful lineup became contentious from the start. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Listen to Sammy Hagar and the Circle Perform ‘Poundcake': Exclusive PremiereListen to Sammy Hagar and the Circle Perform ‘Poundcake': Exclusive PremiereOn May 19, Sammy Hagar will release At Your Service, a live album culled from dates of his 2014 tour with his new band the Circle.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Sammy Hagar Played His First Van Halen ConcertWhen Sammy Hagar Played His First Van Halen ConcertThe city of Shreveport, La., bore witness to the very first public performance of the band's MKII edition. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Judge Rules Sammy Hagar Did Not Hire A Hit ManJudge Rules Sammy Hagar Did Not Hire A Hit ManA federal judge has thrown out a man's claim that Sammy Hagar hired a hit man to kill him. The complaint stemmed from a dispute over the Red Rocker's chain of Cabo Wabo restaurants.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff