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How Sammy Hagar's First Band Changed Rock Forever

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Before Van Halen… before “I Can’t Drive 55”… a young Sammy Hagar met Ronnie Montrose, and together they created a sound that roared like a Harley engine — Bad Motor Scooter. This is the story of how one riff ignited the birth of American hard rock in 1973. 🎸 Featuring the music, the fire, and the freedom that started it all. 🥁 A tribute to the raw energy of Montrose — and the King’s still got it. #Montrose #SammyHagar #BadMotorScooter #ClassicRock #RockLegends #1970sRock #Whatshot #RockHistory #RonnieMontrose #SammyHagarMontrose #RockAndRoll #BehindTheMusic #HardRock #VintageRock #MusicDocumentary #RockShorts #YouTubeShorts . Turn up the volume and feel the rhythm!

About Sammy Hagar

Samuel Roy Hagar (born October 13, 1947), also known as the Red Rocker, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s with the hard rock band Montrose before launching a successful solo career, scoring a hit in 1984 with "I Can't Drive 55". He enjoyed further commercial success as the second lead vocalist of Van Halen from 1985 through 1996, and from 2003 to 2005. In 2007 Hagar was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of ...

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