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Sammy Hagar: Red Rocker
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Hagar commenced a solo recording and touring career to increasing success. After moderate success on Capitol Records, with such albums as Nine on a Ten Scale and hits such as Red, Hagar made some personnel changes, including enlisting long time friend and former Justice Brothers bandmate David Lauser as his drummer. With these changes, and a change to Geffen Records, Hagar enjoyed hits such as "Heavy Metal", "Three Lock Box", and perhaps his best-known song "I Can't Drive 55", a gripe against the federally-imposed speed limit of 55 miles per hour (88 km/h) on all U.S. highways. (The limit was increased on certain roads in 1987, and the law repealed in 1995; the song was updated for NASCAR broadcasts on NBC in 2001 to 65, and is used in NHL Rivals 2004.) During this time, his frequent appearance in his red attire in videos and in concert would lead up to his given trademark nickname of "The Red Rocker".
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In the video, Sammy is driving a Ferrari 512BB on a race track. First gear to red line on that car is about 60mph! That is why he can't get out of first gear.
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One thing Hagar won't be doing... is Chickenfoot, the "supergroup" he talked about forming with Anthony and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. The trio has jammed before, including at Hagar's birthday bashes, but for now, he says, the project isn't practical.
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One can only wonder at what fuels Hagar. Where does his drive come from? Approaching 60 hasn’t slowed down the energetic “Red Rocker,” whose youthful looks beguile his age. Hagar carries a swagger that musicians half his age and half his talent never will achieve.
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The 2006 tour promotes Hagar's new album, Livin' It Up, released this year. Three cuts from the album were introduced this evening: "Mexico," which was heard just before the curtain opened; "Sam I Am," which Sammy punched out while wearing a semi-Seussical red-and-white-striped top hat with matching boa; and "I'll Take You There," a cover of the 1972 Staple Singers classic.
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