Sammy Hagar Comments on Aerosmith's Retirement
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Sammy Hagar commented on Aerosmith's retirement from the road during his August 2, 2024 concert in Detroit, sharing a story of the first time he shared the stage with them.
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Aerosmith was the band that got me into music when i was 12 in 1993. I got emotional at knowing that I'll never see them live again or them putting out a new song. All things come to an end and watching my musical heroes retire or pass away is painful. Aerosmith was and always will be part of my my life
Omg same only difference is that I never got to see them live and I discovered them in 2023 and I was also twelve when I discovered them dream on has officially changed my life forever and opened my eyes to real music instead of today's junk and noise
It's too bad you were introduced to them so late, (of course not your fault), but their 70s music bar far outdoes any of their 90s songs - in spades. That's the music that put them on the map. Rocks, Get Your Wings, Draw The Line, and Toys in the Attic shine far brighter then the commercial crap they put out decades later.
@@tribzman3977yes!!!! But it shows you that music catalog hits all ages…. All us old and young lovers of great music are sad but pleased they went out on their own terms!!!
@@mOnStErMACEO So true indeed. So happy you can appreciate 'quality' rock. Good for you Pal! :)
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You hit 13 and They Retire... lol
I heard Back in the Saddle back in 76 as a 14 year old kid and that was it!!!!... I've been playing in bar bands for over 40 years....THANKS STEVEN,JOE,BRAD,JOEY AND TOM FOR WALKING THIS WAY!!!
A local radio station played that for me as a request in 88 when I came back to the States "This goes out to all of Rick's buddies, He's back from Germany" then they played Back in the saddle lol
They were Walking The Dog too.
For all you saying Sammy sounded like crap. I was at this show. Sammy played for 2 hours and sounded great. His voice started to fade the last few songs and this is what you’re hearing. This was near the end of the show just before his last songs.
Its never good to base how anyone sounds based off of cell phone video
Agreed. I was at his show in Massachusetts a week ago, he sounds amazing, and it was all live, no tracks.
I was at the show in Saratoga NY. They all sounded good and Sammy vocals were tucked right into the track. From the Lawn at SPAC, it was a great show. My voice was ripped after the show and I did not have to sing it again 2-3 nights later in some other town. You have to give sammy and the band for continuing to do it at their age. But they do it for us...
Sammy sounds a bit rough at the beginning like he's trying to hear himself, but once he gets going it sounds pretty darn good.
Also, it wasn't his song. So not accustomed to singing it.
sammy about to be 77 and still kicking ASS
Christopher Lloyd is 85 and should really sell his time machine to everyone.
Steven’s top five rock vocalists of all time in my opinion. It’s amazing how long he sang @ such a high level. Glad he’s decided to retire rather than subject us to years of backing tracks and/or failing vocals.
I never got to see them live. but I have deep respect for Steven for admitting he cant sing live anymore.
Been a huge fan of Aerosmith since the early 1970's....i am the grandmom that still turns up their music...really loud, too!
Awesome Grandmom!
Damn right.
Early 70's?
Because you’re hard of hearing now from rocking
Go Barb! They always sounded better loud with the bass high in the EQ
Sammy is one of the coolest rockstars ever. We all love Aerosmith! My thoughts with Steven as I know this was a very tough and sad decision. I will miss seeing them live, but I will play their music forever. Thank you Aerosmith for all the amazing music and memories. Thank you for recognizing their retirement Sammy.
My two favorite bands have always been the Stones & Aerosmith. But if I could hang with one rock star for a weekend, it would be Sammy.
@@kcash6359 agree!
@@kcash6359 u couldnt afford 2 hang with the stones as a meet and greet would set u back 33g,lol.
Awesome speech Sammy! Got to see Aerosmith twice over the years. They were my first rock concert ever in 2001! Last time was in Vegas 2015 at the MGM. Both killer shows!
It's too bad you were introduced to them so late, (of course not your fault), but their 70s music bar far outdoes any of their 90s songs - in spades. That's the music that put them on the map. Rocks, Get Your Wings, Draw The Line, and Toys in the Attic shine far brighter then the commercial crap they put out decades later.
Sammy Hagar was one of the most underrated singers in Rock and Roll history facts
I wasn't surprised. Its too bad but if steven cant sing its the right thing to do and the man is 76 been screaming for like 50 years. Have a good retirement thanks for all the great music.
Go check out Rob Halford....that man still has the pipes! Amazing
Saw Aerosmith live back in 78, Summer Jam 2, Chicago at Cominsky Park. Aerosmith headlined, but Foreigner, AC/DC (with Bon Scott) and Frank Marino and Mohagany Rush also played! I just remember being stoned and doing air guitar for every song! "Toys in the Attic," was my first Aerosmith album and my all time favorite! Joe Perry was the ultimate guitar god!!!
You can find audio from that show online. I listened to it and it's great.
He’s my guitar hero too. Angus is too. The way Aerosmith treated AC/DC warmed my heart. My two all time favorite bands
I was at that same concert. 2 days earlier I saw them 5th row at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. At Comisky Park I jumped over the right field wall an very slowly moving toward the stage. After the show I never saw so many people OD lying on the ground of the outfield and infield. Good times back in the day. 62 years old now but still the heart and attitude of a 20 year old 🎸
@@alwayshopeful70 I remember I was sick, in the hot sun all day and stoned. By 4 or 5 o'clock, I was ready to pass out. But I survived! I've never been to Poplar Creek or Alpine Valley. Seen many shows at the Ampitheatre. My favorite was Van Halen/Black Sabbath on VH's first tour supporting the first album! I got to see David Lee Roth and Ozzy!!!!
THAT was the time Aerosmith really rocked!! Rocks, Get Your Wings, Toys in the Attic, Draw The Line...oh man and Frank Marino!! Too funny! Such a hugely underrated artist.
I was attending Bill Graham Presents - Day on the Green, where also, I saw Foreigner, AC/DC and Aerosmith in 1978. Frank wasn't there for that Concert, but Pat Travers and Van Halen were there instead. A lifetime memory!!
😢 thank you Aerosmith. Keep rocking. Need to releases some unreleased material.
Sammy is the only old rocker that doesn’t look like a 80 year old grandma
You need glasses😅
Yes he does..lol
Other than Joe Elliott and Sammie Hagar.... what other old rockers look like grandmas? You make it seem like there are many, so name only 10.
He looks like a lunchlady….
@@bobabooey4537
Bon Jovi
Billy Squier
David Coverdale
Gene Simmons
Paul Stanley
Aldo Nova
The entire REO Band
Aunt Het
Jerry Cantrell
Dave Grohl
Axl
Mick
Vince Neil…🤔
Been an Aerosmith fan since the start and a SH fan since Montrose and to hear how much those vocal cords have been abused just blows my mind. Hats off to Sam for showing the Luv and Many thanks to Steven and Aerosmith for all the great music they have shared with the rest of us. I'm betting there's going to be a bunch of newly released videos hitting the CZcams over the next few years from shows that haven't previously been Released.
This is so poignant. I can see Mike Anthony to Sammy's right and Joe Satriani to his left. God bless you guys. You all have some class. Rock on while you can.
I wish Vince Neil and Axl Rose would take the hint
axl should have quit 25 years ago! lol
I'm really sad today, to hear of Aerosmith retirement.
But very happy that Steven Tyler is taking care of his health and himself!!❤❤❤
Maybe someday we will see them "Back in the Saddle" Again!!
Great tribute and gesture ❤❤❤to Aerosmith Steven Tyler 👏 👍 🙌 🎉🎉
Sammy Hagar is CLASS. His comments are SPOT ON. I have TONS of respect for him, all the musicians on their current tour, Van Halen past and present, and of course, Aerosmith. Thank you ALL for decades of true, real, honest Rock and Roll.
Sammy Hagar, the epitome of a frontman if there ever was... what a class act....
Yeah..he swears 7 times in the course of the 2 minute introduction……classy…..
Honorable, definitely! Aerosmith worked probably as hard as any rock band out there. They still sound great, and their longevity is almost unmatched.
Love ❤️ Aerosmith great music and amazing songs
Awesome story !!
Sammy rules
Aerosmith will always hold a special place in my rock n roll memories. They were my first concert a long, long time ago! Aerosmith, Foghat and one other band. Here's the fun part, it was open seating in the old Boston Garden!, and the tix were $6.50 day of show, I still have the stub! Yes, $6.50 to see one of the greatest rock bands evah, yes I'm from Boston and yes I'm that old! So grateful for the memories.
Wow that is amzazing. I miss the Garden so much. Aerosmith rock! I miss the group Boston the original with Brad Delp when I think of Boston.
@@jackregoproductions8649 Also saw them on their first tour, another absolutely incredible show! They were so spot on with everything they did that night. Brad Delp was a fantastic singer, such a sad ending to his life. But he's in that talent filled band in the sky!
I was there! This show kicked ass!!🤘🏽
One of the greatest concerts I ever saw was back in 82 or 83 at the old Miami Baseball Stadium. It was called the Super Bowl of Rock and Roll back then. Brian Adams opened, followed by Sammy, then Aerosmith and closed out by Journey. I think tickets were like 25 bucks. Something like that would cost about a G these days.
Yeah, ticket prices were really reasonable in the 1980s! Now they’ve skyrocketed - especially for a decent seat!
a G for each band if you want Good seats. F'n Bidenomics.
@@mikecunningham6154Since the 1990’s, TicketMaster & greedy bands have a lot to do with the higher ticket prices. Pearl Jam once tried to lower ticket pricing in its failed battle with TicketMaster.
I believe the high ticket prices are because of TicketMaster & the greed of some of the bands & their management. Pearl Jam once challenged TicketMaster regarding the high ticket prices & fees, but they ultimately lost because TicketMaster was just too powerful. I don’t think Biden & his policies have anything to do with concert ticket prices.
Sammy can’t stop rockin’. He won’t stop! He’s too good.
Amazing that Steve sang at such a level for so many years, 50! My favourite singer, Robert Plant had his top voice in LZ for 3.5 years before he lost some range.
Very classy! Thanks Sammy!
I was into music as a boy, then stopped, and then came back when Janie's Got a Gun was playing on MTV. It was that, Hey Stoopid and Dr. Feelgood that rocked my world. I had never heard anything like those three songs, and I've never stopped listening to music since.
This is why we love Sammy Hagar!
Tyler was and always will be the best
Tyler was amazing
I gotta say I love when bands do their own version of Helter Skelter. They always have a unique way of letting the first real Metal Rock N Roll song drip off themselves. The one thing though that's always missing from the versions they do is the incredible vocal harmonies that The Beatles did on their Version!
I saw Aerosmith in 1974 when they were the WARM UP BAND for the guess who in Hawaii at the HIC arena. Few people even knew who they were. They blew the place apart and people were actually leaving when The Guess Who came out, no offense to the guess who they were a great band. Anyway I’ve seen them several times over the years since and they always put on a great show. Too bad they are retiring but everything and everyone comes to an end eventually. They will go down as one of the all time greats for sure. One of the few bands that’s still all original members too, hard to believe they’ve all survived but God bless them all! ✝️🇺🇸
Hager is generations of rock. The Voice of rock. We are all blessed to benefit from this talent that gave till they couldn’t give any more. Thank you rock & roll.
Sammy should have picked a song in his key.
"Whether I'm 12 or whether I'm 64, spend my time like their ain't gonna be no more!"
Aerosmith walked away on a high note. No shame in that game. Respect !!~ it was a good run.
Sammy's right about this. Entertainers give up much of their own lives for the entertainment of millions of nameless faces, and it's not all glitz and glamour. It's a hard life in many cases. Steven Tyler, thank you. Aerosmith, thank you. You've given us more than we deserve and you have nothing left to prove. Go out like a king, and hold those heads high and proud!
See all the groups you can while you can guys. Don't say, AHHH I will see them next time....there may not BE a next time....Cheers.
Steven knew when to say good bye...Jon Bon Jovi should do the same...easier said then done, big fan of both bands but Jon just doesn't have it anymore! Sammy rocks, Steven rocked and JBJ rocked!
Jovi,.. not even in the same class....
@@hotrox2112 record sales and sold out tours say otherwise
Aerosmith has earned it ❤ wish you well guys
Sammy and Steven were the only 2 that kept their voices 100% their whole career. That's saying something in this day and age!
Chris Cornell hadn't lost a thing before his untimely demise, imo.
Not on this song!..voice cracks badly!
We go from great music to electronic helped apps. Just not the same.
Aerosmith: A Timeless Anthem for the 80s, 90s, and Beyond
My tribute to one of the best bands ever!
#judeestwocents
Judee Richardson Schofield
Aerosmith rocked the world with sold-out shows across the globe, captivating millions with their raw energy and unforgettable sound. Growing up in the 80s, every memory seemed to have an Aerosmith hit playing in the background. Their music was more than just notes strung together with words; it was a healer, a friend, an inspiration-the universal language that all people understand. Aerosmith had that rare ability to take you on a journey, letting you drop your cares and woes at the door and unleash pure joy alongside like-minded souls in a thumping crowd.
Whether it was a sexy, sultry melody that pulled at your heartstrings or a scream so powerful it could make dogs howl, their music was a force of nature. Every note carried an emotion so potent it demanded to be felt, and no matter how loud you played it, it was never loud enough. For me, their music was more than a soundtrack; it was a way of life-a reminder that even in the toughest times, the power of rock could see you through.
But Aerosmith's impact was more than just musical-it was cultural. They weren't just a band; they were a fashion legend that redefined pop rock and paved the way for glam rock. With their long hair, bold makeup, tight jeans, and iconic scarves, they set a look that became the standard by the 90s. Aerosmith didn't just play music; they embodied a lifestyle that resonated across generations, making them more than a band-they became a movement. Their legacy will forever stand as a timeless anthem for the 80s, 90s, and beyond.
Aerosmith was great, Sammy still sounds great
Do you have ears ? 😂
@@willymaykit1482 He sounded a bit rough at the beginning of this one, but perfectly fine after the scream when the song picks up. Might not have been able to hear himself or was a tad emotional after talking about Aerosmith.
@@trixlee5102 These senior citizens trying to still do this is sad. I'm glad at least some have dignity. Sammy needs to sit down and be quiet.
@@willymaykit1482 Why? Do you not want to see any rock music? There is no new rock music to speak of once these old timers leave the stage for good.
@@trixlee5102 That's why I own a ton of CDs. I can still listen to the old time music when it sounded good. I would never go see any of them live nowadays.
Early Aerosmith definitely my faves. Got to see them at the Cal jam I think it was 77 or 78. Good memories enjoy your retirement...
Sammy Hagar is the most sentimental rockstar by far .
Thank you Sam for honoring the Ultimate... Mr. Steven Tyler.
U2's version of Helter Skelter is still the best
*MR HAGAR* *IVE BEEN TRYING TO SHOUT OUT TO YOU* *IM IN PORTLAND GREW UP WITH YOU COMING TO THE RADIO STATION *KGON* *REMEMBER KGON-ROCKS* *NOW IM 60 Brother and nobody ever heard me sing and i want to sooo BAD*Back in the day i had no clue how to get heard because every singer who heard me there EGO told me i wasn't cut out for singing*Everytime i sing and hav sung i feel its good* *MR HAGAR* *Can i sing for you @ CABO 4 Your B-DAY Brother* *Its more than a dream its bucket list & so on* *CATER*
*THE BAND U PUT TOGETHER TODAY WOULD BE BETTER THAN EVERY BAND THEY PLAYED FOR BACK IN THE DAY BY FAR IF THAT MAKES SENSE* *CATER*
The sad thing is that younger generations will never get to see some old bands and artists from the boomer era live. They will only know of these bands and artists if their grandparents (boomers or gen X) happen to have records and tapes of them. Sammy Hagar and Mike are doing a Van Halen tribute tour now, but the Van Halen band with Dave back, Alex, Eddie, and Wolfgang is defunct now, last concert Oct 2015 and disbanded after Eddie's passing on Oct 6, 2020. Fleetwood Mac is also defunct since Christine's passing a couple years ago. Stevie Nicks is still touring on her own.
So gutted that Aerosmith will be the band that I never got to see. In fairness, they rarely came to the UK but god love ‘em, they were brilliant. And still are. Love to them.
At least they didn't choose to resort to lip syncing like some of these old bands (ie. Bon Jovi, The Eagles). Sad news either way. Would have been great for them to go out on their own terms.
Like most bands of their era I liked their early music.
Saw them in the KIngdome with Rick Derringer and Jeff Beck,
Aerosmith Rocked all the years and they still today sound better then anybody today. See Steve kick it up huge in Italy on the piano with the best ever watch. Steve did not understand the Italian person talking with him , lol he held it very respectful and cool. Great guy
Regarding the intro of helter skelter, maybe Sammy might consider taking his own advise....lol 2:02
Sammy is such a class act... Paying respect to steven Tyler. Hats off to this guy.
Does Sammy have to comment on everything?
So, this was their farewell tour so all the fans knew they were retiring. The announcement should be they had to cancel the tour because Steven's vocal injury didnt heal.
Sammy Hagar ! THE #1 VOICE IN ROCK N' ROLL ! ; #2- Greg Lake; 3- Burton Cummings; 4- Paul Mccartney; 5- Jim Morrison.
Add Robert Plant there. and no one that anyone will ever say because of no many albums, Brad Delp of Boston. Just my fav not a top pick of others.
@@jackregoproductions8649 i agree
I can see Aerosmith having a third revival in late 2020's. A series of top selling albums that rival Pump and Permanent Vacation. These guys never fade.
I saw them live thrice in Providence Civil Center. Their party era and sober era, both kicked ass.
As a singer, I’ve always put Steven Tyler as #1 singer who is older and can still sing. His voice must be in super bad shape to do this tho…. So sad 😢
Keep on rocking the world as long as you can RED ROCKER!!!
All good things come to an end at some point. Even Sammy will be calling it quits at some point, it happens to us all.
Great band especially their albums from the 1970’s
I’ve been a fan forever and was fortunate to meet Steven Tyler the year of the New York blackout when their tour with Kiss was moved up a day due to the blackout in Bonner Springs, KS. Because of the date change a concert friend of mine’s husband couldn’t go. She emailed me and asked if I wanted to go in his place. It was the Velvet Rope Experience and we had second row tickets because of it. I got to meet Steven before he got out of his limo. Great memory in my life and I even got pics onstage with his microphone setup. A few years after that I took my son to see them in Wichita, KS and I went the next day to Bonner Springs to see them again. They were worth every penny I spent. What a fantastic run! They are such a part of my music style…thanks for the memories since I was a teenager. Enjoy retirement! It’s well earned!
Growing up just outside of Boston. Aerosmith was the band. The bad boys of Boston or the toxic twins. Some kids parents collected their kids toys and put the toys in the attic. When the kids got older they fell in love with the girls of summer. But carefull what you look at because the dude looks like a lady. But one girl stood out. Because Janie had a gun. She drew her line in the sand. Before you started crying. You went back to your hotel and got on the elevator and thought love in the elevator. You wanted some pink and the sweetest thing. You said to yourself walk this way and let me give you a pump with my big 10 inch. Thank you Aerosmith for all the sweet songs and memories every time we hear that song. So open your Aerosmith wings and get some wind therapy. Peace out
Listen, I love Sammy, but that was hilarious, his lines in the big speech about when I can’t sing anymore I’ll call it quits to, and then he goes into Helter skelter, and just completely butchers the opening, too funny
I hear yah! I was thinking the same thing too......
Sad. Aerosmith was still on my bucket list to see live.
Sammy is a cool MF for showing props... I've been an Aerosmith fan since they started & they were a ferocious rock band with street cred to back it up
That guitar!!!!!!!
Sammy played guitar on 3 or 4 songs last night. He's a really d*** good guitarist. People forget that.
His voice aint like it used to be, but he was good.😊
@@garymartin1045 I was referring to "Satch!" ☮
A tribute show with guest vocalist should happen. Similar to queen.
I really feel so sad when the golden age of rockers call it a day or worse pass away. The boys from Boston have earned whatever they want to do. Thanks guys.
I used to steal my older sister's Aerosmith tapes she would come into my room take it back and threatened to beat me up the next time I touched them.😂
(We had cassette tapes back then, and Records no streaming and downloads)
I am the fan of fans of AEROSMITH and it started in the ending school year of 1976 in Abilene Texas Mann middle school had a school dance it became a day a will never forget every girl that was considered the prettiest and hottest wanted to dance with me and the song yeah WalkThisWay and that was played at least a dozen times among many other songs of the time of the 70s radio from that summer I got the album well the 8 track tape and wore it out it led to the entire collection of the time which was three albums plus magazines cream , hit parade, and a awesome wall poster the my first fender strat a deep purple in color that is a originally a black finish it was 75 bucks and in the summer of 77 that was a lot because of Joe And Brad I have five Gibsons three amps plus then came the stones
If only Paul Stanley had the same self-respect for himself and his fans……
Sammy Hagar and Dave Grohl have some of the best attitudes in the game. My hats off to em’ both.
Paul Stanley, are you listening?
AEROSMITH.... I bow in reverence ... I am not worthy
I remember when Aerosmith s first came out with Toy's in the Attic been jamming with them every since.
Long story short, a man gotta know his elimination. Who wants to die before retirement? Don't get me wrong, some do.😮🎉😂❤
I don’t believe it. Steven will be back. He’s definitely trying to heal that voice. Give him some time he’s definitely not done yet
It’s about time how many last tours
Aerosmith was never competitors of vanhalen. Only sam
Vocal cords stiffen as you age. It gets harder to sing loud rock. Look at Bon Jovi and Bruce, both cord problems. My old choir director is 84, world class opera singer. Still sings but has trouble with her range. All singers know that age catches up with you, especially after years of hard singing, even with training. I applaud Aerosmith for knowing to bow out gracefully.
I glad Mike and Sam didn't put tour another year.
1985 We were in Michigan. Frozen. Lake. Place called rays like McDonald's but cheaper . In the tape deck was arrow Smith. Get your self a cooler
Heard it before, it's the Same old Song and Dance.
Apparently Hagar is the new president of Rock. Wtf.
🙏🏼👊🏼
Is Sammy retiring today then?
Helter Skelter is a tough song to sing😂
odd how sammy praised steven about givin up cuz his voice is shot...then sammy shows that his is shot Too...first time i heard hagar sound really bad...and i highly respect sammy hagar ...i use to Play with ronnie montrose in the SF Bay before i was drafted for the Vietnam war
Sammy paid more of a tribute to Aerosmith at his concert than he ever has to Eddie Van Halen. Does Sammy even mention Ed, at all, during the alleged tribute concerts? Nope! Sammy doesn't mention Ed at all. He just performs the music Ed wrote and cashes the check.
Sammy loved Eddie.
Aerosmith did not play Cobo Hall in 1973. They were still playing at the Michigan Palace in '74. Try again Sammy!
Sammy is one of my favourites… yes, he’s class… however it would be more Class.. if he stopped dropping all the F’bombs..? Right?
Shouldn't they have done, ya know, an Aerosmith song, instead of a Beatles song? I know Aerosmith covered it, but they could have done Dream On or Sweet Emotion or Walk This Way, etc. Just sayin'
That Helter Skelter opening was brutal, lol.
From the sgt pepper movie bee gees and Peter Frampton. They were scary good in that movie.alive Cooper too. But he went Jim Jones jab.bummer boycott w mc fartney and n young stills and Nash. First album in the USA from Kmart toys 79. They are from Boston his father is a Juliard professor.