Van Halen on stage on the 2004 Summer Tour (Photo by KMazur/WireImage for Van Halen) Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar has reflected on the 2004 tour that saw him unite with the band after eight years – and it paints a sorry picture of Eddie Van Halen’s issues with addiction at the time. In a recent interview with AXS TV, Hagar even claims that his experience on 2004 Summer Tour was “the worst experience” of his life.

“It was horrible. He did horrible things to people” Sammy Hagar recalls what Eddie Van Halen was like on Van Halen’s 2004 World Tour

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Formed during the 1970s in California, Van Halen not only showcased their talents on stage but also led hard rock to the forefront of music. For nearly 50 years, the band welcomed members like Gary Cherone, Wolfgang Van Halen, Mark Stone, and Sammy Hagar to the lineup. Throughout their time in the spotlight, the band released 12 studio albums and helmed over a dozen tours. And while knowing the band went through some growing pains over the years, Hagar recently discussed the Best of All Worlds tour and how he wanted this tour to be a “Thank You” to all those who supported the group over the years.

Sammy Hagar Reveals Why His Favorite Van Halen Song Pissed Him off at First Listen

West Palm Beach, FL

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Sammy Hagar kicked  off his Best of All Worlds tour Saturday night at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was joined by bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Jason Bonham, and multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte for an evening jammed with Van Halen classics and a smattering of solo songs and tunes by Montrose, Chickenfoot, and Satriani. See Foo Fighters Pull 'Eruption' Prank With Wolfgang Van Halen at Welcome to Rockville








	The show was heavy on songs from Hagar’s tenure in Van Halen including “Poundcake,” “Right Now,” “Runaround,” “Why Can’t This Be Love,” and “When It’s Love.”...

Watch Sammy Hagar Perform ‘Jump’ and ‘Panama’ for First Time in 20 Years

Formed in 1973 in Southern California, the rock band Van Halen is known for its titular lead guitar player and giant rock songs. Eddie Van Halen, who is simply one of the best six-string players in the history of rock music, rose to fame with his band—which also featured several prominent lead singers, David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar—thanks to his expressive playing and one-of-a-kind artistry.

3 Eternal Van Halen Songs that Have Stood the Test of Time

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Video of Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham rehearsing the VAN HALEN song "Poundcake" for their upcoming summer 2024 tour can be seen below. Produced by Live Nation, the 28-date "The Best Of All Worlds" tour will commence on July 13 in West Palm Beach, Florida and will conclude on August 31 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Watch HAGAR, ANTHONY, SATRIANI And BONHAM Rehearse VAN HALEN's 'Poundcake' For Upcoming Tour

Choosing a single favorite Black Sabbath riff might seem impossible, but for the legendary Eddie Van Halen, one riff stood above the rest. On a 2023 episode of The Power Hour on AXS TV, hosts Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs, and Josh Bernstein were joined by Mammoth WVH’s Wolfgang Van Halen and Sabbath’s Geezer Butler.

Eddie Van Halen’s Pick For The Most Badass Black Sabbath Riff

Tampa, FL

Review: Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds Tour-Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Jason Bonham– Mid-Florida Amphitheatre, Tampa, Florida – July 14, 2024. You have got to be a pretty dedicated fan of an artist or band to sit through drizzling rain and lightning in an outdoor amphitheatre to partake in their wares. That is just what occurred on Sunday at the Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre when Sammy Hagar and a host of his friends gathered onstage for a celebration of Hagar’s career. From all appearances, the 10,000 or so that were packing the stadium rocked all night long and into the next morning.

Sammy Hagar & Company Electrify Mid-Florida Amphitheatre Crowd with ‘The Best of All Worlds’

Ultimate Classic Rock

Sammy Hagar kicked off the Best of All Worlds tour last night in West Palm Beach with a 21-song set packed with Van Halen classics. Hagar was accompanied by longtime musical partners Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, plus multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte. After an introductory video full of musical, backstage and award show moments from Hagar's career played on the massive screen behind the stage, the band launched into "Good Enough," the opening track from 5150, Hagar's first album with Van Halen.

Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour: Video, Set List

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Setlist + Video – Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour

If Michael Anthony had to pick his favorite Edward Van Halen solo, it’s the one he heard Edward play every night on stage since the beginning – “Eruption”. Anthony commented on Edward’s iconic solo from Van Halen’s 1978 self-titled debut album during a recent interview with Ultimate Guitar‘s Greg Prato:

Michael Anthony Names His Favorite Edward Van Halen Solo

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He’s played with six-string icons Ronnie Montrose, Eddie Van Halen and Joe Satriani – but Sammy Hagar is a hell of a guitarist himself

Why Sammy Hagar is one of rock’s most under-rated guitar heroes

He pulled out a ton of Van Halen classics with Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham in Florida. Last night in West Palm Beach, Florida, Sammy Hagar kicked off The Best of All Worlds Tour at the iThink Financial Amphitheatre. Along with former bandmate and longtime collaborator Michael Anthony, Hagar is celebrating his storied time with Van Halen on this run. With some help from fellow rock juggernauts Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, the group is bringing Van Halen’s catalog back to life on stage. Last night’s set was filled with some of Van Halen’s biggest hits, and a few rare gems. Fans were also treated to select songs from Montrose and Chickenfoot, as well as Hagar and Satriani’s solo catalogs.

Setlist + Video: Sammy Hagar Kicks Off Best of All Worlds Tour

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Rock bands are musical groups that primarily play rock music, characterized by strong rhythms, electric guitars, and powerful vocals. Emerging in the 1950s, rock has evolved into various subgenres, including classic rock, punk, metal, and alternative. Iconic bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones helped define the genre’s early sound, while others like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd pushed musical boundaries with innovative compositions. Rock bands often emphasize live performance and dynamic stage presence, contributing to their cultural significance. Today, rock continues to influence a wide range of artists and remains a vital part of the music landscape.

15 Best Rock Bands of All Time

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

When asked to create his ultimate dream band, Ozzy Osbourne had some legendary musicians in mind. This question, posed during The Osbournes podcast by a viewer and read by Kelly Osbourne, saw the Black Sabbath frontman swiftly naming his ideal lineup. “I’d have John Lennon, Paul McCartney, me, Jimi Hendrix,”...

Ozzy List His Superband Members Lineup

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler reflected on the band's "The End" final tour, which concluded in February 2017 in SABBATH's original hometown of Birmingham, England. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was great. I mean, we knew that physically it was becoming a hard, especially [since SABBATH guitarist] Tony [Iommi] had cancer at the time and he just said, 'I think I've got one more tour left in me and that's it. That's all I can do.' And so we put that two together as the final thing. We all would have loved to have Bill [Ward, original SABBATH drummer] with us, but Bill's a proud guy. He's had heart problems and everything. And we said, 'Well, just come out and do, like, three songs or something,' and he said, 'No. I either do the whole thing or I'm not doing any of it.' And so, fair enough. And so we just carried on to the end, and that was it."

GEEZER BUTLER Says OZZY OSBOURNE 'Desperately Wants' To Play One Final Concert

Runnin’ With the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen. The manager who shepherded Van Halen from obscurity to rock stardom goes behind the scenes to tell the complete, unadulterated story of David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, and the legendary band that changed rock music.

Book Review: ‘Runnin’ With the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen’ by NOEL E. MONK & JOE LAYDEN

Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have crafted a formidable lineup for this summer’s Best of All Worlds tour, which will celebrate their decade-long run together in Van Halen. Alongside their Circle partner Jason Bonham on drums, they’ve enlisted guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani—also a former bandmate from Chickenfoot—to handle Eddie Van Halen’s iconic and intricate guitar parts. The tour kicks off this Saturday in West Palm Beach.

Sammy Hagar Adds Rock Heavyweight For Tour Lineup

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'We Reached Out To ALEX VAN HALEN A Dozen Times' About Taking Part In 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Sammy Hagar once again discussed his upcoming summer 2024 tour with bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and...

SAMMY HAGAR: 'We Reached Out To ALEX VAN HALEN A Dozen Times' About Taking Part In 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour

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