Hagar had his biggest success as David Lee Roth's replacement in Van Halen from 1985-1996, but he began his musical career as a member of the '70s heavy metal band Montrose (named after its guitarist, Ronnie Montrose). Hagar left the group in 1975 because of tensions created by his wild style of guitar playing.
His father was a boxer, and for a short time, so was Sammy.
Hagar's backing band was comprised mainly of musicians from Montrose: bassist Bill Church, keyboardist Alan Fitzgerald, and drummer Dennis Carmasi. Guitarist David Lewark was also a member of the Sammy Hagar Band.
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