Sammy Hagar
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![Sammy Hagar performs at the grand opening of Caspian's Cocktails and Caviar at Caesars Palace on January 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GxGB2mTFK6idUZBEoPmwc7-320-80.jpg)
“I don't think I want to go on tour anymore. I hate to say that”: Sammy Hagar reveals his touring days are over
By Janelle Borg published
Hagar clarifies this does not mean he's retiring – but at 77, he prefers residencies over the stresses of touring
![Sammy Hagar riffs on a red Gibson Explorer as Joe Satriani solos on his Chrome Boy Ibanez signature guitar as the pair perform on the Best Of All Worlds Tour 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xkc2iZPYpFsrHTDgntG3cH-320-80.jpg)
Sammy Hagar on writing a tribute song to Eddie Van Halen with Joe Satriani – and his recent meeting with Wolfgang
By Phil Weller published
The vocalist says the song will be “a tribute to him, the fans, and that era” – if only he can nail his vocal parts
![Joe Satriani wears shades and shreds his chrome boy Ibanez signature guitar onstage at the Best Of All Worlds Tour 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XB4Dx9hHkrRc38y4r4Y9xC-320-80.jpg)
Joe Satriani on what it takes to play Van Halen live – custom amps, power tools, and, above all, guts
By Andrew Daly published
As Sammy Hagar’s The Best Of All Worlds Tour scales the globe, Satch joins us to explain how he set about honoring the magic of Eddie Van Halen’s style
![Sammy Hagar/Wolfgang Van Halen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3SSeJTbRBzTgvbUdAmSrLQ-320-80.jpg)
Sammy Hagar on whether we’ll ever see Wolfgang Van Halen join the Best Of All Worlds tour
By Phil Weller published
Hagar hopes to take the tour to South America and Europe, which could increase the chances of a Wolfgang guest spot in the future
![Sammy Hagar and Joe Satriani](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2hPxZrHL6Mwc7WAmd5jzDc-320-80.jpg)
“I don't know how he's doing this”: Sammy Hagar can’t believe how good Joe Satriani sounds playing Van Halen songs
By Phil Weller published
The frontman has spoken in depth about the Best of All Worlds tour so far, including Satriani’s immense dedication to the cause – and how these gigs are proving to be some of the best shows of his life
![(from left) Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani and Michael Anthony perform onstage at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on October 18, 2014](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dGkstPMXXqqwjjNyBqRwXo-320-80.jpg)
Sammy Hagar on why Joe Satriani is the perfect player to step into Van Halen’s shoes
By Phil Weller published
The Best of All Worlds tour is finally underway, with Hagar and Satriani partnering up for a Van Halen-heavy setlist, and the vocalist has championed Satch's understanding of Eddie's style
![Joe Satriani and Eddie Van Halen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EhB4jt8FkrqwsUiHuoRhXf-320-80.jpg)
Joe Satriani tackles 15 Van Halen classics in the first footage from the Best of All Worlds tour
By Phil Weller published
Satch took on no less than 15 EVH songs in a set that was laden with Van Halen
![Two pictures of Joe Satriani, the first shows him holding a modded EVH guitar. The second shows him playing his Ibanez guitar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2jLypfS3kCYLWs7ptjjKuJ-320-80.jpg)
New Best Of All Worlds rehearsal footage reveals Joe Satriani may not be done with his Ibanez after all
By Phil Weller published
Sightings of Satch shredding on a modded EVH made fans think his Ibanez guitars would be taking a break on the upcoming tour, but new footage from Sammy Hagar seems to suggest otherwise
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