Sammy Hagar Battles Extreme Heat on Texas Tour Stop
Concert in 114-Degree Heat: A Challenge for Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar, the legendary rock vocalist, recently took the stage at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, Texas, as part of his Best of All Worlds Tour – a tribute to his late bandmate, Eddie Van Halen. The concert was a unique challenge, as the temperature reached a scorching 114 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the expected high of 96 degrees.
Staying Cool Under Pressure
To combat the extreme heat, Hagar’s wife, Kari Karte, joined him backstage to help him stay cool. A video clip shows Karte assisting Hagar in applying ice packs to his legs and giving him water to drink, while the band continued to play in the background. Hagar was seen applying a towel to his face and wearing a towel over his back, before Karte helped him change shirts and tidy his hair.
Hagar Returns to the Stage, Unfazed
After completing the cool-down routine, Hagar put on his shades and returned to the stage, saying, "A hundred and fourteen fucking degrees." The clip is captioned, "My faithful trainer working the backstage cool-down… we still had a blast. What a great audience."
Hagar Reflects on Texas Heat
In a later post, Hagar wrote, "Texas has a way of converting you within a couple of hours… it was hot as the devil’s crotch tonight, but as awesome as rock ‘n’ roll gets."
When Sammy Hagar Knew Alex Van Halen Wouldn’t Talk to Him
Hagar previously expressed his hope that the Best of All Worlds tour would feature Alex Van Halen in any way the drummer wanted to be included. However, despite multiple attempts to reach out to him, Hagar reported that he received no response.
Hagar Reveals Alex Van Halen’s Response
"We reached out to him a dozen times," Hagar said. "[W]e made every offer to get together or to just talk or to have breakfast, lunch or dinner. Go to the studio and play. Come to my house or I’ll come to your house. Go ride horses, go sit on the beach. What do you want to do? Let’s just do something. Let’s get together. And nothing."
He added, "I was saying, ‘He’ll come to a show – he’s got to, in L.A. or something. I’m sure he’ll come.’ But no… he sold all of his equipment. That was his statement. That was like, ‘Nah, I ain’t coming nowhere.’"
Remaining Tour Dates
Six U.S. shows remain on the tour, with further dates in Japan before wrapping up on September 23.
Conclusion
Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds Tour has been a testament to his enduring spirit and dedication to celebrating the music of Van Halen. Despite the extreme heat, Hagar and his team remained unfazed, and the show went on. The tour serves as a fitting tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away in 2020.
FAQs
Q: What was the temperature during Sammy Hagar’s concert in Dallas, Texas?
A: The temperature reached 114 degrees Fahrenheit.
Q: How did Sammy Hagar stay cool during the concert?
A: His wife, Kari Karte, helped him apply ice packs to his legs, gave him water to drink, and assisted him in changing shirts and tidying his hair.
Q: Did Sammy Hagar receive a response from Alex Van Halen about participating in the Best of All Worlds tour?
A: Despite multiple attempts, Hagar reported that he received no response from Alex Van Halen.
Q: What is the remaining schedule for the Best of All Worlds tour?
A: Six U.S. shows remain, with further dates in Japan before wrapping up on September 23.
