Sammy Hagar Quits Touring Due To Health

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Sammy Hagar—the Red Rocker, the man behind some of the biggest anthems in rock—is shifting gears. At 77, Hagar has revealed he’s stepping away from traditional touring, opting instead for a nine-show Las Vegas residency. For over five decades, Sammy Hagar has been a staple of the rock world, delivering high-energy performances and unforgettable hits. From Right Now with Van Halen to I Can’t Drive 55, Hagar’s career has been defined by relentless touring and a deep connection with his fans.

Through it all, Hagar has always prioritized his fans, often saying their energy fuels his performances. But as time catches up with even the most unstoppable rockers, Hagar is rethinking the demands of life on the road.

In a new interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Sammy Hagar said he no longer wants to spend any time on the road. He explained: “I don’t think I want to go on tour anymore. I hate to say that, because I don’t want to piss my fans off. I’ll go out and do a one-off show and do things like that, but the residency is going to give me a good extension of my career. That’s what I’m hoping for.”

“Best Of All Worlds Tour – The Residency”, is scheduled for April 30th to May 17th at Dolby Live.

Referencing the upcoming residency, the former VAN HALEN frontman said: “With this, I don’t have to travel, I don’t have to unpack and pack and get on an airplane every day. You know, at my age, it hurts my shoulders to do all this. And I have to perform. I’m a performer, at the end of the day.”

Hagar added: “I keep telling my manager, ‘Don’t take any tours, let me do this residency. If I like it enough, I’ll do another one. And if that’s successful I’ll do another one, and I can squeeze a few more years out of my career.”

Hagar will kick off a nine-show residency at Dolby La-ive, performing hits from across his career. The Las Vegas residency follows on the heels of the chart-topping success of “The Best Of All Worlds” tour, which sold out amphitheaters and arenas across North America and Japan in 2024.