Sammy Hagar Says There's a '90 Percent' Chance He'll Rejoin Van Halen

Posted on Mar 3rd 2011 2:00PM by Amy Sciarretto Comments

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It sounds like Red Rocker Sammy Hagar is a betting man. The singer, who fronted Van Halen for most of the 1990s, told Rolling Stone that there is a "90 percent" chance that he will rejoin that band. Hagar said he would love to make another record with Van Halen if guitarist Eddie Van Halen was "cool" about it.

Hagar's autobiography, 'Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock,' is set to hit booksellers on March 15th. Hagar reportedly speaks about Van Halen in the book, and said that if he does indeed partner up with his former comrades for another round of Van Hagar, it won't be for quite some time.The singer is currently enjoying a career second wind with the supergroup Chickenfoot, which also features former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, and guitar legend Joe Satriani.

It's worth noting that Van Halen have recently reunited with original singer David Lee Roth and are said to be working on a new album with him.

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XLMB

I don't get it. He was treated horribly and he wants to do a reunion tour with them? Is Hagar that desperate? Just like I never understood why the hell they bring Sabbath to OzzFest. Why should Ozzy even be on the same stage with them after what they did to him.

March 06 2011 at 8:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jim

Don't do it Sammy, your better off doin your own thing. Would love to see another session with Chickenfoot! Besides Eddie's ego is so big that you don't need that headache.

March 06 2011 at 6:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Todd LeBaron

I'd just like to hear SOMETHING new from this band and I don't particularly care which vocalist does the job. I liked their stuff with Dave and I liked their stuff with Sammy...I feltlike their was more of a group effort with Sammy up front; Dave sounded to me like he alwqays had solo aspirations from the beginning. Either way, we've waited plenty long enough for something...anything from these guys. Two new songs with Roth on one compilation in the 90s, four with Hagar on another several years later. A full new album of material would make a lot of people a lot happier, and sooner would be muc better than later!

March 06 2011 at 6:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
distanceearth

Uh, Sam, I wouldn't count on it. You and Eddie burn your bridges far too often. If Van Halen doeesn't have a 2011 release, you can count on seeing them on V H 1's
" whatever happened to ? " But, then again, Hagar and Roth did tour together, so I guess you can't ever rule anything out.

March 06 2011 at 4:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tom

l think it would be cool if they went out with both Sammy and Dave at they same time and then they cold sing all their hits from the begining right on up thru the 90s.. plus with both it might justify the $100.00 a seat they probly are gonna charge..LOL.. but theres a fantasy that would never happen.. Their ego's would explode.

March 06 2011 at 3:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Steve

I don't see Eddie being "cool" about bringing Sam or Mike back into the mix, although he might kick Dave out again at some point. Wolf's position in the band is solid, so unless Wolf wants to slide over to Keyboards, and let Mikey back in as the bassist, I don't see it. Stranger things have happened! Maybe Mike, Sam, Dave, Ed, Al, and Wolf can pull one tour together, and sell out stadiums for a summer. Gary Cherone could play bongos or something.

March 06 2011 at 2:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Obsserver

I read the article in that 'crap' mag Rolling Stone (really interesting and revealing some inside workings, wow), and by the excerpt from his book, I'm surprised he wrote he'd do another round with Eddie. From his excerpt, I can totally see why he wouldn't, so this comment above is a real surprise he'd even consider it. And what about Michael Anthony? The way he was treated and cut from VH future rights? Wow.

March 06 2011 at 2:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
hoodare?

of the world, ephesians 6/12 ruledByTE
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March 06 2011 at 2:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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