Sammy Hagar on Channeling Montrose, Covering Costello, & a Lost Van Halen Song from Twister

<p><a href="https://consequence.net/artist/Sammy-Hagar/" rel="nofollow">Sammy Hagar</a> catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about <em>Crazy Times</em>, the new album that finds the former Van Halen frontman teaming up with producer Dave Cobb.</p><p>The Red Rocker talks about Cobb pushing him to be more Montrose and Van Halen with his vocals, making a concept album that spotlights a darker personality than he’s known for, and wanting feedback from Elvis Costello regarding his &#34;Pump It Up&#34; cover. Hagar also reminisces on a lost Van Halen track that’s tied to the movie <em>Twister</em> and how it could finally see the light of day soon, the story behind bonus track “2120,” and working with Slash and Bootsy Collins on 1997’s <em>Marching to Mars.</em></p><p>Listen to the latest episode of the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/kyle-meredith-with/" rel="nofollow"><em>Kyle Meredith With…</em></a> podcast now or watch the chat via <a href="https://consequence.net/2022/11/sammy-hagar-crazy-times-kyle-meredith" rel="nofollow"><em>Consequence</em></a>. Also, as always, <a href="https://lnk.to/kylemeredithwith" rel="nofollow">like, review, and subscribe to <em>KMW</em></a> wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the <a href="https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/" rel="nofollow">Consequence Podcast Network</a>.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>