Sammy Hagar – History of Sorts

October 13, 2024

ROCKTOBER: Van Halen—Best of Both Worlds

“Best of Both Worlds” is a song by Van Halen, released in 1986 on their album 5150, the first album featuring Sammy Hagar as the band’s lead vocalist after the departure of David Lee Roth. The song became a defining track of the “Van Hagar” era, characterized by a shift in the band’s musical direction

Epic Rock-Episode 21: Van Halen-Why Can’t this be Love.

“Why Can’t This Be Love” is a song by Van Halen for their seventh studio album, 5150 The song was released as the lead single from 5150 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the group’s first single with lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, who replaced founding member David Lee Roth. The band, and especially Eddie van

My Interview with Jim Peterik—Co-Writer of “Eye of the Tiger”

Who doesn’t know “Eye of the Tiger” that iconic song of Rocky 3? Today I had the privilege to talk with one of the co-writers Jim Peterick. Jim’s home base has always been The Ides Of March, where Jim wrote and sang the evergreen hit “Vehicle”. The Ides began their journey in 1964, and continue