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  • Red

  • My Uncensored Life in Rock
  • By: Sammy Hagar
  • Narrated by: Scott Shepherd
  • Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,891 ratings)

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Red

By: Sammy Hagar
Narrated by: Scott Shepherd
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Publisher's summary

Loud rock, fast cars, and Cabo. This is the life of Sammy Hagar.

For almost 40 years, Sammy Hagar has been a fixture in rock music. From breaking into the industry with the band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career to his ride as the front man of Van Halen, Sammy's powerful and unforgettable voice has set the tone for some of the greatest rock anthems ever written - songs like "I Can't Drive 55", "Right Now", and "Why Can't This Be Love".

In Red, Sammy tells the outrageous story of his tear through rock 'n' roll, detailing the backstage antics and nonstop touring that have made his voice instantly recognizable. Beginning with his musical coming-of-age in the blue-collar towns of California, Sammy traces his rough and determined rise to fame, working harder than anyone else out there and writing songs about the things he loved: fast cars, loud parties, and lots of good times.

But solo success was just the start, a prelude to his raucous and notorious decade as the front man for Van Halen, one of the biggest-selling rock groups in history. Filled with behind-the-scenes stories from his time with the band, Red offers the Van Halen story as Sammy saw it, holding nothing back about the worldwide stadium tours, the tensions with Eddie, the messy parties, the divided friendships, and, of course, his controversial and widely disputed exit from the band.

After Van Halen, Sammy changed directions again, throwing himself headfirst into the tequila business and creating Cabo Wabo, one of the most successful tequila brands in the world. And all the while he continued to rock, touring the country with his bands the Waboritas and Chickenfoot, and eventually reuniting with Van Halen for a tour that became both a box-office smash and a personal catastrophe.

©2011 Sammy Hagar (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

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Awesome

What a great inspiring perspective of life for others to enjoy! If we all could be this nice and how we treat people with a way to learn through a musician

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Red Rocker

Loved it. I hope he does the audio next time. More stories about the industry.

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Loved it!

What about Scott Shepherd’s performance did you like?

He sounded alot like Sammy Hagar and made it just like hearing it from Sammy himself

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Great! Great! Great!

Couldn't put it down! Always loved Sammy. Genuine. Scott's performance...Brilliant! Perfect Loved his k.richards impression!

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Funny, Interesting and charming.. Love it!

Would you consider the audio edition of Red to be better than the print version?

Didn't read it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sammy, of course!

Which scene was your favorite?

An unshowered EVH with rotted teeth trying to hug Sammy after not seeing him for years. He pretty much described EVH looking like Gollum from the Hobbit.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Kinda long for that..

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Sammy is really one of the good guys. Very interesting life from his childhood to Montrose.. The crazy decade with the Van Halen brothers, Waboritas, Chicken Foot and his successful business ventures. Good Listen!

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Fascinating!

What an incredible guy. He went from nothing to having everything he’s ever wanted. I so enjoy his music and love learning his life story.

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Great telling of an autobiography

The story is interesting; Mr. Hagar lived from his teen years until this very day (whatever day you read this review) as a rock vocalist and musician....plenty of story there! The narrator does a wonderful job with his timing and inflection. It sounds more like a guy at the bar telling you his life story over a couple of tequilas than some guy reading from a book. Great job!

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I loved it!

Great!!!! I am a Sammy Fan so I was really wanting to read this but never have the time to stop. This was perfect! Great book..on his life and his side of the story. A Must Read!

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Outstanding!

This book is Fantastic! The story is fascinating and very well written. I never knew Sammy was that badass. The reader does a Great job. I really like him. I highly recommend this book.

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excellent

Sammy's story is awesome and inspiring. A must for music fans. reviews require fifteen words ;)

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