Sammy Hagar recently shared his thoughts on retirement. He revealed that his Las Vegas residency represents his version of stepping back from the road, as reported in an interview with Loudwire.
Sammy Hagar talks about his retirement plans
The rock veteran addressed questions about when he plans to retire from music. He said that his Vegas shows are already his retirement plan.
“You know, people say, how long before you retire. And I keep telling everybody: Vegas is retirement. We’re retiring to Vegas, okay?” Hagar said.
He elaborated on the practical benefits of a Vegas residency for aging musicians.
“We’ll go out and do some shows here and there, but it really is a way to do it longer. Anyone can sing longer there. A drummer can play longer. His body will last longer because he gets a good night’s sleep, good food, you don’t have to travel, just rest all day,” he continued.
Hagar’s philosophy seems to be working well in practice. His Las Vegas residency has become a significant chapter in his career.
His “Best of All Worlds” residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas has been highly successful and is continuing with new dates into 2026. After an initial successful run, Hagar announced returning shows starting in March 2026. He called these residency shows “some of the best shows I’ve done in my life.”
