Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) took part in an interview and live performance at the 2012 National Middle Market Summit on October 23-24 at Ohio State University. Presented by the National Center For The Middle Market, Ohio State Fisher College Of Business and GE Capital, the event also included Warren Buffett, GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt, NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell, Democratic political consultant James Carville, Republican political consultant Mary Matalin, and others.
In part one of the interview with Beck Quick (CNBC‘s “Squawk Box”), which can be seen below, Sammy talked about his inspirations, successes, challenges and advice in business.
On Saturday, September 29, Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) and Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N’ ROSES, THE CULT) will be at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California to support music education at the inaugural “Rock Their World Celebration”, a fundraiser and celebration of national nonprofit Little Kids Rock‘s decade of service, restoring and revitalizing music education for disadvantaged public schools nationwide. More information on this event is available here.
Little Kids Rock is a leading nonprofit provider of free musical instruments and music classes to underprivileged children. Started by a single Bay Area teacher in California in 2002, it has since grown to attract the support of over 1,200 public school teachers who have proactively banded together to provide free, Little Kids Rock music classes to children in their schools. Over 200,000 public school children in 24 cities in 12 states have since benefited from the program.
Little Kids Rock is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that transforms children’s lives by restoring and revitalizing music education in public schools. Little Kids Rock was founded in San Francisco in 2002 by David Wish, an elementary school teacher who had grown frustrated with the lack of music education funding at his school. Today, Little Kids Rock is one of the leading nonprofit providers of free lessons and instruments to underprivileged children in U.S. public schools, and has served more than 200,000 students at over 1,200 schools in 24 cities nationwide. Little Kids Rock honorary board members include Taboo of the BLACK EYED PEAS, Joe Satriani, Bonnie Raitt, Slash, Paul Simon, B.B. King and Ziggy Marley.
WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale joined Sammy Hagar on stage last night (Saturday, September 1) during the CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN singer’s “4 Decades Of Rock” concert in Lake Tahoe, Nevada to perform the LED ZEPPELIN classic “Rock And Roll”. Fan-filmed video footage of Coverdale‘s appearance can be seen below.
SAMMY HAGAR & THE WABOS opened the show and were followed by THE OTHER HALF, featuring Hagar and his CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN bandmate Michael Anthony. Hagar was then joined by Denny Carmassi, Bill Church and Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT) for a MONTROSE tribute set before the concert ended with a couple of CHICKENFOOT tracks featuring Anthony, Hagar, Satriani and Carmassi.
Sammy recently said of the career-spanning show, “This is a prototype to the type of thing I want to take on the road next year.”
Before introducing Coverdale at last night show, Hagar enthused, “If I only did this once in my lifetime, I would be happy. This is a great night.”
Commenting on his extraordinarily long and successful career, Hagar said, “I forget about it. I’m out there just partying and working, having a good time, and next thing I know, I’m turning 65 (on October 13). I’m cool with it. Everybody’s always trying to lie about their age. Fuck that. I never dreamed I’d still be doing this, but now, I never dreamed about quitting!”
01. Red
02. There’s Only One Way To Rock
03. I Can’t Drive 55
04. Three Lock Box
05. I’ll Fall In Love Again
06. I’ve Done Everything For You
07. Heavy Metal
08. Little White Lie
09. Mas Tequila
THE OTHER HALF (featuring Hagar and Michael Anthony)
10. Why Can’t This Be Love
11. Good Enough
12. When It’s Love
13. Top Of The World
14. Best Of Both Worlds
MONTROSE (with Joe Satriani on guitar)
15. Good Rockin’ Tonight
16. Bad Motor Scooter
17. Rock The Nation
18. Rock Candy
19. Space Station #5
CHICKENFOOT (with Denny Carmassi on drums)
20. Rock And Roll (LED ZEPPELIN cover, with David Coverdale of WHITESNAKE)
21. Bigfoot
22. Oh Yeah
Roseville, California has declared September 15, 2012 as Sammy Hagar Day.
According to the Roseville Patch, the date marks the opening of the Red Rocker’s new restaurant and entertainment venue, Sammy’s Rockin’ Island Bar & Grill, in Downtown Roseville.
Hagar will perform live at the restaurant during an invitation-only event on September 15; the grand opening is scheduled for September 22.
The third annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards 2012 rocked the Joint on Sunday, August 26 at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Vegas Rocks! Magazine celebrated its eighth anniversary in a big way as the rock ‘n’ roll royal red carpet was rolled out for some of the biggest stars in the music business.
Many national artists were honored at the event, including Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN), David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE) and Michael Schenker (UFO, SCORPIONS), Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE), Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, HELLYEAH) and Levi Benton (MISS MAY I). Also in attendance presenting/performing were Michael Anthony (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN), John 5 (MARILYN MANSON, ROB ZOMBIE), Eddie Trunk (VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show”), Kip Winger (WINGER), Mark Kendall ( GREAT WHITE), Blas Elias (SLAUGHTER), Nick Oshiro (STATIC-X), Marq Torien (BULLETBOYS), Ron Jeremy, SIN CITY SINNERS, Ron Keel (KEEL), and many others.
Sammy Hagar was honored with the prestigious “Voice Of Rock” award for the evening; David Coverdale was honored with the “Lifetime Achievement In Rock N’ Roll” award; Michael Schenker received the “Rock Guitar Legend” award; Geoff Tate received the “Voice In Progressive Heavy Metal” award. Vinnie Paul received the “Drum Legend Icon” award; and Levi Benton received the “Male Metal Star Of Tomorrow” award. Sammy Hagar also took the stage to perform a tribute for Ronnie Montrose and led the all-star celebrity performance for the grand finale for the evening.
Vegas Rocks! Magazine Awards was hosted by the “publishing queen of rock and roll,” Sally Steele.
Video footage of the red-carpet arrivals/interviews, soundcheck and the actual show can be seen below.
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