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Sammy Hagar Honors Eddie Van Halen in New Single

4/25/2025

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Sammy Hagar's heartfelt new single, "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight," draws inspiration from a dream of the legendary Eddie Van Halen. Co-written with guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, the song pays tribute to their musical bond. Fans can catch Hagar performing it live during his Las Vegas residency, kicking off on April 30, with the track debuting on April 27.

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Story summary

Sammy Hagar's heartfelt new single, "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight," draws inspiration from a dream of the legendary Eddie Van Halen. Co-written with guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, the song pays tribute to their musical bond. Fans can catch Hagar performing it live during his Las Vegas residency, kicking off on April 30, with the track debuting on April 27.