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Sammy Hagar When we toured together in 2002, I remembered why he wanted to “break” David Lee Ross’ “f —-‘” neck.
In 1985, the 77-year-old singer-songwriter replaced Ross with the Van Halen frontman, joining guitarist Eddie Van Helen, Eddie’s brother and drummer Alex Van Helen and bassist Michael Anthony. Hagar broke up with the legendary rock band in 1996, but later rejoined Van Halen from 2003-2005. Ross was Van Halen’s lead singer from 1974 to 1985, but in 1996 he met the band temporarily again.
Sammy Hagar admits that he wouldn’t be “legendary” without Van Halen
When Hagar and Ross put Van Halen in the front at different times, they We maintained our rivalry For decades. However, the two collaborated when they co-headlined the “Song for Song, Heavyweight Champion’s Rock and Roll” tour, but they clashed behind the scenes and in the media.
In a recent interview with Rolling stone, Hagar weighed on whether he would consider sharing the bill with Ross again.
On the left, Sammy Hagar recently recalled his anger over David Lee Ross’ no-show during his 2002 tour. (sgranitz/wireimage)
“The situation must be right,” he said. “Dave always wanted too much. He’s always going to perform. He tried to pull things on Sam and Dave’s tour. [in 2002]. The night he was open, when we flip-floped… I never again. I never mind. But look, I’m not the opening act for anyone. ”
Redlocker insisted That loss It disappoints fans by getting out of the show at the last moment they were touring together.
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“Those nights he’ll call and say the bus has broken down. “And I keep on because I care about my fans and I’ll keep doing it, and I’ve done it about four times.”
The two singers have been rivals for decades. (Kevin Kane/WireMage)
Hagar argued that if the “situation” is “right”, he might once again share the bill with Ross. (sgranitz/wireimage)
“And the stupidest thing is, when he made the headlines, he did the worst,” he added. “He couldn’t follow me in a band of kids playing. Eddie’s guitar Notes and solo notes for playing “eruptions” and s—. He did the entire Van Halen show since 1983, and I thought, “What a stupid thing!” he should have represented himself a little more, like who he is as a solo artist. ”
Hagar gained fame as the lead singer of rock band Montrose in the early 1970s, and later established himself as a successful solo act before becoming a member of Van Halen. While talking to Rolling Stone, Hagar shared that he felt “very lucky” to have had a solo career before joining Van Halen.
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“Even Mick Jagger and the people are in the biggest rock band in the world and are trying to go solo, so it’s not the easiest,” he said. “And I’m saying, I’m a very lucky guy and I have my own music and my image.”
In 1985, Hagar replaced Ross as the frontman for Van Halen, joining guitarist Eddie Van Helen, Eddie’s brother and drummer Alex Van Halen and bassist Michael Anthony. (Paul Natkin/Wire Image)
Hagar also pointed out that there is “a lot.” Famous singer Their voices have deteriorated over time, but who continues to play. However, he insisted that he would only sing songs about his belief that he would be able to achieve his full potential.
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“If I can’t sing, I’m not going to sing,” he declared. “And the good news is that I got a lot of songs. I got about 600 songs I’ve written in my life between all my bands and solo careers.
“But I don’t even want to do that,” Hagar added. “I don’t want people to be there who scream for their “dreams.” And I can’t do that. ”
