Sammy Hagar was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday (April 30th), joined by a number of his famous friends for the ceremony.
Celebrity chef (and Hagar look-alike) Guy Fieri had the honor of being the emcee of the festivities, while John Mayer and Hagar’s longtime manager Tom Consolo also spoke at the event. In attendance were the Red Rocker’s Van Halen bandmate Michael Anthony and Chickenfoot bandmate Chad Smith.
Mayer spoke of the pure joy that Hagar has for life, exclaiming, “Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, Sammy Hagar is having way more fun than you!”
Hagar, meanwhile, got emotional during his time at the podium, explaining that he “started out with nothing.” The rock legend continued, “We never owned a home, we barely owned a car. Alcoholic father [who was] abusive. My mother raised four kids without an education.”
He went on, “When I was young, that used to embarrass me. … But now, I’m so proud of that. To be here with that star, and come from nothing, that makes me proud.”
The 76-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer added that he had no plans to retire. “I don’t have a last tour in me,” he insisted. “My DNA doesn’t ever quit. My DNA isn’t about retirement.”
Hagar will keep the train rollin’ this summer when he heads out on the “Best of All Worlds” tour with an all-star backing band of Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham. The foursome will be playing a Van Halen-heavy set on the North American run, which kicks off July 13th in West Palm Beach, Florida (tickets available here).
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Yesterday, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the great Sammy Hagar with the 2,779th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard. Hagar received his star in the category of Recording. 🎸🤘#sammyhagar #hollywoodstar #walkoffame #vanhagar #redrocker pic.twitter.com/kEOGJ5VxrZ
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