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November 15, 2021 by sammyhagar 
Strat Weekend #3
Strat Weekend #3

It doesn’t get much better than that to close out our 1st residency run! All the years playing with Mikey, Mona, Vic and Bro came out like a wave of synchronicity. No setlist needed as we rode the jam from "Turn up The Music, to AC/DC’s "Problem Child" (a highlight of the night for me and one I haven't played in at least 20 years) to Montrose "Make it Last"" (the second song I ever wrote in my life!) and “Be Still” a new song we performed live for the first time (minus Jason) but yes—new album coming soon!

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November 10, 2021 by sammyhagar 
Strat Recap - Weekend 2
Strat Recap - Weekend 2

Vegas, on stage & off, it’s been Sammy Hagar & Friends — and it’s been a blast. See you this weekend as we close out the first sold-out run of my residency. Here are some of my favorite moments (so far). 1. With my buddy & fellow Libra Sting 2. Jammin’ on stage with my main Libra buddy Bobby Weir @ #thestrat 3. At Sting’s soundcheck with the bombastic Libra Shaggy. See a sign here? @ #thecolosseum at Caesars. 4. Backstage with Stephen Pearcy and Mikey after the 1st show. 5. Sammy Hagar & Friends @ #thestrat or are we in Cabo still? 6.

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October 31, 2021 by sammyhagar 
First Weekend of the Strat Residency
First Weekend of the Strat Residency

The first weekend of the Vegas/Strat residency was as much fun as I've had anywhere in the world on stage. Cabo, Catalina, Vegas all on the same level of pure rockin spontaneous fun. Setlist Saturday night might've been my favorite of all time!

I can't believe how many redheads saw both shows! Which do you think was the best night!! Wabos got some work to do next weekend!!!

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July 08, 2021 by sammyhagar 
RIP Claudio Zampolli
RIP Claudio Zampolli

Claudio Zampolli was a genius mechanic. Especially Italian high-performance engines. He got me my 512 Boxer (the “I Can’t Drive 55” car), my first new Ferrari, and many more after that. He's the mechanic in the "I Can't Drive 55" video. He's the guy that gave Eddie Van Halen my phone number where Eddie called me from his shop - two days later I was in Van Halen. He was the whole band's mechanic and took care of all of our cars. He also made his own car the ultra exotic Cizeta.

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June 19, 2021 by sammyhagar 
'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' 30th Anniversary
'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' 30th Anniversary
'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' 30th Anniversary

Yesterday we celebrated 30 years of 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge'! Over on @vanhagarotherhalf, Mikey and I spent the day sharing our favorite memories and reminiscing on the F.U.C.K era.

Check out the highlights here.

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