Sammy Hagar will release a new album in September. (2010/File Photo)
The Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar, who just participated in Fontana’s centennial celebration, has announced details for a new album.
The new album, “Sammy Hagar and Friends” is full of collaborations, including some friends Hagar has recorded with before, such as Chickenfoot bandmates Michael Anthony, Chad Smith and Joe Satriani, as well as Bill Church and Denny Carmassi of Montrose.
The list also includes Kid Rock, Ronnie Dunn, Nancy Wilson and Neal Schon.
The 10-song album will be released Sept. 24 and has original and cover songs on it. Hagar also recorded with his son, Aaron, on the song “Father Sun.”
The covers include Bob Seger’s “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” and Depeche Mode “Personal Jesus.” I really can’t wait to hear how Sammy takes on Depeche Mode.
Here’s a little clip with Hagar, Schon, Anthony and Smith. It sounds like some of these might be on the new Hagar record.
In the meantime, the Red Rocker is celebrating his “Four Decades of Rock” summer tour, which will be Hagar and his solo band The Wabos, with friends and other bandmates joining him at various stops on the tour.
The closest that Sammy is getting to his hometown of Fontana is a stop at Del Mar Scene summer concert series on Saturday, July 27. The show is free, but it costs $6 to get into the racetrack.
With a little luck, I’ll be able to catch up with Sammy before the show. He’s one of my favorite interviews. He really is that much and still really just loves what he does.
Visit www.redrocker.com for more on Hagar.
Also, since it’s Friday, here’s a look Hagar finding the best rum drink on Maui.