TMZ and Fox Nation are teaming up to bring the best of both worlds to audiences with an exclusive viewing of rock and roll legend Sammy Hagar’s 75th birthday party from paradise in Cabo San Lucas .
The TMZ special, available to stream on Fox Nation, tells the inspiring story behind Red Rocker’s success in the music industry. Halen.
Lovingly “redheaded” crowned fans gathered around Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, tequila in hand, to join in the celebration of star-studded proportions.
“My 75th birthday was like something really special had to be done before it happened.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 7: Sammy Hagar of The Circle performs on stage during the Exclusive SiriusXM Concert in Support of New Album ‘Space Between’ at the Troubadour on May 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA To do. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
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“The last thing I heard was that 59,000 people were trying to get 1,500 tickets,” he laughs. “I think part of the beauty is that everyone is coming to Cabo San Lucas and having the time of their lives.”
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Hagar’s famed popularity came at the expense of a successful solo career and his role as the lead singer of Van Halen.
Hagar also directed additional musical acts such as Montrose, Chickenfoot.
Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen and American rock vocalist, songwriter and entrepreneur Sammy Hagar of the band Van Halen behind the scenes of the 1986 ‘5150’ tour.
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After a difficult childhood with her father’s alcoholism and conflicts with the police, Hagar said her love of music began at the age of 14.
“I never got over that vision. I never lost that vision for a minute,” he said. “Even in the most disturbing moments I thought I was going to hit it [someday].”
In a TMZ special, Hagar told the story of her first marriage, her struggle with poverty after the birth of her first son, and the doctor who wanted to prove him wrong.
Hagal’s wishes began to come true after joining Montrose.
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A photo of the band Montrose featuring legendary rock music artist Sammy Hagar.
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“When you come from nothing like I did and take a break like Montrose, you see anything as making it,” he said.
Hagar had a successful solo career in the 1980s, spawning hits like “I Can’t Drive 55” and “There’s Only One Way to Rock,” and several of his songs were “Fast Times at at Fast Times.” at Ridgemont High”, “Footloose” and “Over the Top”.
But this decade was also perhaps the biggest turning point in his career.
In July 1985, Hagar’s career skyrocketed when he replaced David Lee Roth as the front man for legendary rock group Van Halen. With ‘5150’ released in March 1986, the band announced his first number one album, and there was much ongoing discussion of likening Van Halen to ‘Van Hager’.
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Sammy Hagar and guitarist Eddie Van Halen during Van Halen’s 5150 tour in 1986.
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“It was amazing,” he said of his first music session with the band. ‘, he added later.
Hager described joining the band as “life-changing” and said his songwriting compatibility with the late guitar legend Eddie Van Halen was “magic”.
Before leaving the band in 1996, Hagar ran with Van Halen, saw multiple multi-platinum albums, major world tours, and the hit track of 1996’s smash hit “Twister.”
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