Synopses & Reviews
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has beena fixture in rock music. From breaking intothe industry with the band Montrose to hismultiplatinum solo career to his ride as thefront man of Van Halen, Sammy's powerful andunforgettable voice has set the tone for some ofthe greatest rock anthems ever written—songslike "I Can't Drive 55," "Right Now," and "WhyCan't This Be Love."
In Red, Sammy tells the outrageous story ofhis tear through rock 'n' roll. From the decadenceof being one of the world's biggest rock stars tothe unfiltered story of being forced out of VanHalen, Sammy's account spares no one, leastof all himself. His is a tale of a true rock 'n'roller—someone who's spent decades bringingthe party with him wherever he goes but alwaysheadin' back to Cabo for más tequila.
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“Sammys no bullsh*tter. If Sammy says it happened, it did. Theres nobody else anywhere like him.” Michael Anthony
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“There are not a lot of people I would drop whatever Im doing to go and see, but Sammy Hagar is one of thouse people...The man rocks his ass off, and vicariously through him so do I. My manSammy Hagar.” Whoopi Goldberg
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“Over the many years Ive known Sammy, his Red Rocker passion in music has always inspired me. But its also his love of cooking great food and sharing a good bottle of wine that has been at the core of our friendship for so long. Emeril Lagasse
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“There are tell-all books. And then there are tell-all books written by Sammy Hagar. The 63-year-old ex-Van Halen frontman holds back nothing -- and I mean absolutely nothing -- in his autobiography...the Red Rockers life look-back doesnt skimp on the details.” Associated Press
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“Nobody had to explain the American dream to Sammy. He knew in his gut that there was a better life available to him if he refused to accept the status quo. Its all here in Sammys new book.” Ted Nugent
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“Ill admit it: Ive been a Sammy Hagar wannabe since I heard his voice on a Montrose album...Im proud to call him a rock star hero, a friend, and a brother in the sun. Rock on, Red Rocker!” Kenny Chesney
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“Sammy has maintained his all-star success no matter where his Red Rocker career has taken him. He still cant drive fifty-five, but hey, hes the one driving the Mustang. So site back and ride.” Toby Keith
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“Sams the man. Tequila, fast cars, rock ‘n rollmy kind of guy.” Jimmie Johnson, five-time NASCAR champion
Synopsis
Sammy Hagar—legendary lead singer of Van Halen, founder of the Cabo Wabo Tequila brand, and one of rock musics most notoriously successful performers—tells his unforgettable story in this one-of-a-kind autobiography of a life at the top of the charts. From his decade-long journey alongside Eddie Van Halen to his raucous solo career with Chickenfoot and everything in between—the drugs, groupies, and excesses of fame, the outrageous stadium tours, and the thrill of musical innovation—Hagar reveals all in this treasure trove of rock-and-roll war stories. Red is a life-changing look at one of musics biggest talents—an essential read for music fans and anyone dreaming of becoming rocks next number one star.
About the Author
Sammy Hagar was a founding member of the rock band Montrose before becoming a hugely successful solo artist. In 1985, he joined Van Halen, which led to a string of consecutive number one albums and hit singles that stretched over ten years. After the Van Halen brothers unceremoniously fired him, he went on to establish himself as a solo artist all over again, while also founding Cabo Wabo tequila. He splits his time between California, Hawaii, and Mexico.