Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar paid tribute to a long-time fan responsible for a pivotal moment in his career. "Rest in peace my friend and be sure to give Eddie [Van Halen] a big hug from me," ...

Sammy Hagar has shared a personal tribute to the fan who gave him his famous nickname, the Red Rocker. Hagar’s early success came in the band Montrose, but he was dismissed after just a couple ...

Sammy Hagar is addressing a ... as the fan coined his now famed nickname, “Red Rocker.” “In 1976 I had just released the red album,” Hagar wrote of his self-titled sophomore release.

Former Van Halen frontman Sammy ... Hagar 77, wrote via Facebook on Monday, March 12. Hagar penned a stirring tribute to John Pruner, the fan who he credited with giving him the nickname "The Red ...