Sammy Hagar is set to kick off his “Best of All Worlds Tour” in mid-July (get tickets here), and Red Rocker has been teasing rehearsal footage ahead of the walk.
Hagar's all-star band for this tour is rounded out by Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham. The group will perform a varied set that will lean “heavily” on Van Halen material, as well as selections from the band Montrose and his solo career.
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One of those songs will apparently be Van Halen's live deep cut “5150.” In his latest rehearsal preview, Hagar shared a clip of the star-studded ensemble hitting the floor in X/Twitter.
“Another top five most requested VH song that hasn't been played since the 5150 tour,” Hagar posted. “This is very exciting. I can't say you can't wait to bring it to you.”
The single clip from inside the studio is a little off (this is just a simple phone recording, after all), so you can't really hear the Red Rocker, even though he's clearly singing at the top of his lungs. What is audible is the sheer musicianship on display. Bonham and Anthony are locked in, and Satriani is dishing out the obligatory Eddie Van Halen-isms with his axe.
For dedicated Van Halen fans anticipating this tour, these clips will only fuel the excitement even more. Hagar also shared practice footage of “Poundcake” and a selfie video of him arriving at the studio for the first round of rehearsals.
“Here we go, I think all the guys are here,” Hagar laughed as she walked into the studio with the sound of Bonham's drums in the distance. “Oh man, that's some scary shit. “This is some scary shit.”
The tour begins July 13 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and runs through August 31 in St. Louis.
Watch rehearsal clips from Hagar and company below.
Another top five most requested VH song that hasn't been played since the 5150 tour. This is very exciting. I can't say you can't wait to bring it to you 🤘🎶 #Live #5150time #seconddayessay @chickenfootjoe #michaelanthony @jason_bonham @raithismusic pic.twitter.com/TXg5rfh2l2
– Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) May 29, 2024
I know you've heard this before, but not like this. #Wow #day one #cake #we are happy pic.twitter.com/E9M8YWSIH8
– Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) May 28, 2024
The first day of rehearsal, I felt butterflies coming in. #bestofallworldstour #rehearsal #live music pic.twitter.com/g0qpJQT4bN
– Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) May 28, 2024
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