Sammy Hagar — the “Red Rocker” — is the American rock singer known for fronting Montrose, a hugely successful solo career, his 1985–1996 run as Van Halen’s frontman, and building one of the most successful celebrity spirits businesses ever with Cabo Wabo Tequila. Still touring at 78, here is everything on his age, career, net worth, and the latest 2026 news.
Sammy Hagar Personal Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Samuel Roy Hagar |
| Date of Birth | October 13, 1947 |
| Age | 78 (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Salinas, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Businessman |
| Known For | Montrose, Van Halen (1985–1996, 2003–2005), Chickenfoot, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Cabo Wabo Tequila |
| Spouse | Kari Hagar (m. 1995) |
| Children | 4 (Aaron, Andrew, Kama, Samantha) |
| @sammyhagar (~856K followers) | |
| Net Worth | Unverified – public estimates around $150 Million |
Who Is Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar first rose to fame as frontman of the hard-rock band Montrose in the early 1970s before launching a hit solo career with songs like “I Can’t Drive 55” and “Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy.” He replaced David Lee Roth as Van Halen’s lead singer in 1985, fronting multi-platinum albums including 5150 and OU812, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 2007. Beyond music, Hagar co-founded Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas in 1990 and later launched Cabo Wabo Tequila, selling a majority stake to Campari Group for a reported $80–91 million — one of the deals credited with kickstarting the celebrity-spirits trend. He now also runs Santo Spirits, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, and a chain of Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill restaurants.
Sammy Hagar Latest News (2026)
- 🔴 Best of All Worlds Tour: Hagar launched a limited-run 2026 tour with Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Kenny Aronoff, plus special guest Rick Springfield, running June 13–27, 2026 from St. Louis to MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
- The Residency Live Album: Released in fall 2025, a 19-track live album recorded during his Las Vegas residency with the Best of All Worlds Band at Dolby Live, Park MGM.
- UK Tour Revamp: Expanded his 2026 UK tour into more intimate venues, including a 3-night London run — his first UK tour dates since 1996.
- Alex Van Halen Feud: In September 2026, former Van Halen bandmate Alex Van Halen made pointed critical comments about Hagar following the release of Hagar’s memoir.
FAQs
Sammy Hagar is an American rock singer known for fronting Montrose, a successful solo career, replacing David Lee Roth as Van Halen’s frontman from 1985-1996, and founding Cabo Wabo Tequila.
Born October 13, 1947, he is 78 years old as of 2026.
There is no officially verified figure. Public estimates put it at around $150 million, largely tied to the sale of Cabo Wabo Tequila.
Yes, he launched a limited-run “Best of All Worlds Tour” in June 2026 with Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Kenny Aronoff.
His official Instagram is @sammyhagar.
