Former Van Halen band mates Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony are together again with The Best of All Worlds Band and touring across the world, including selected dates in Las Vegas.
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony (2026)
Host Lori Rosales interviews Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, two longtime rockers who were members of Van Halen and are now touring with the supergroup The Best of All Worlds Band. They discuss their ongoing collaboration in the Best of All Worlds, their Las Vegas residency, and their enduring friendship.
PLEASE NOTE: This online version of the interview is slightly different than how it appeared on the TV episode with host segments rearranged.
Mini-Biographies:
Known as “The Red Rocker,” Sammy Hagar was born on October 13, 1947, in Salinas, California. He cut his teeth in the late 1960s California club scene with early bands like The Fabulous Catillas, Skinny, Justice Brothers, and Dust Cloud. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he has achieved significant milestones including fronting the hard rock band Montrose in the early 1970s, launching a multi-platinum solo career with hits like “I Can’t Drive 55,” and leading Van Halen through their most commercially successful era with four consecutive No. 1 albums. He was involved with many supergroups, such as HSAS, Chickenfoot, and The Circle. Hagar’s accomplishments include induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024, and founding the highly successful Cabo Wabo Tequila brand and restaurant chain.
Michael Anthony Sobolewski, professionally known as Michael Anthony, was born on June 20, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Arcadia, California, where he played in early bands like Poverty’s Children, Black Opal, Balls, and Snake. He rose to international fame as the powerhouse bassist and signature high-tenor backing vocalist for Van Halen, performing on the band’s first 11 albums and anchoring their sound through both the David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar eras. His career accomplishments include a 2007 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the creation of his successful Mad Anthony’s Hot Sauce line, and his continued work in elite supergroups such as Chickenfoot and The Circle. As of 2026, Anthony remains a vital force in rock as a core member of The Best of All Worlds Band.
About Best of All Worlds Band:
Following years of overwhelming fan demand, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar returns with the Best of All Worlds Band, a powerhouse supergroup featuring fellow Hall of Famer and original Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, 15-time GRAMMY® nominee and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, and powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff. Collectively, the band members have played together in nearly every phase of Hagar’s career—including Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and The Circle—offering fans a high-octane, career-spanning setlist that features a deep dive into the Van Hagar era alongside hits from Montrose and Hagar’s solo catalog. This isn’t just a concert; it’s a celebration of a legendary musical legacy, bringing iconic rock anthems to a whole new generation of fans.
- Ticketmaster (Official): Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM
- Sammy Hagar: Official Site
- Michael Anthony: Official Site
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: February 26, 2026
- Host / Producer: Lori Rosales
- Editor: Richard R. Lee
- Special Thanks To: Chime Interactive, photographer Rob Shanahan, Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff, Greg Phillinganes