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1973-1975 as a member of the band Montrose, which released hit debut and second albums, the latter including the Hagar-penned song "Bad Motor Scooter." After the band split, Hager went solo and released three moderately successful albums on Capitol, before hitting pay dirt on Geffen with such hits as "Heavy Metal", "Three Lock Box", and perhaps his best-known song "I Can't Drive 55", a gripe against the federally imposed speed limit of 55 miles per hour on all U.S. highways. The first song on his self titled 1977 album was about his favorite color "Red" and his frequent appearance in his red attire in videos and in concert would lead up to his given trademark nickname of "The Red Rocker". In 1984, looking for a change of pace, Hagar played briefly in the band HSAS, before winning the vocalist slot in Van Halen, replacing the departing David Lee Roth. With Hagar at the front, Van Halen produced four multi-platinum, #1 Billboard charting albums: 5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, and Balance, as well as many chart hits, including nine #1 Mainstream Rock hits. Hagar at this point had joined the rock pantheon.



Disagreements with other band members led to Hagar's departure from Van Halen in 1996, and he returned to work as a solo artist, forming a long term solo band, called The Waboritas. After 2002's successful "Heavyweights of Rock" tour, in which he co-headlined with David Lee Roth, there was talk of a new Van Halen album, but that was soon stifled as tensions again arose amongst band members. In 2005, Hagar continued to play with The Waboritas as he toured the Atlantic coast and the Midwest and added ex-Van Halen bass player Michael Anthony, calling the band Los Tres Gusanos (The Three Worms). In 2008, Hagar formed a "supergroup" named "Chickenfoot" with Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani. Their self-titled debut album was released in June 2009. By In September, it was certified gold. Hagar continues to record as a solo artist as well, making it clear that his creative energies are limitless.