Exclusively Van Halen: Sammy Hagar’s Tribute to EVH + “Encore” Lyric Video & Interview! 4/24/25

🔥 Exclusively Van Halen: Sammy Hagar Releases Dream-Inspired Tribute to Eddie Van Halen – “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” 🔥 + Exclusive Sneak Peek, Full Lyric Video & Interview with @RollingStone! Just months after announcing his semi-retirement from touring, Sammy Hagar returns with a powerful and emotional new single: Encore, Thank You, Goodnight., dropping April 25 via Big Machine Rock. 🎸 The inspiration? A dream about Eddie Van Halen. Co-written with Joe Satriani and co-produced by Satriani and Eric Caudieux, the song serves as a heartfelt tribute to Hagar’s legendary years in Van Halen. It features Michael Anthony on bass with signature Van Halen-style backing vocals, and Kenny Aronoff on drums. Satriani delivers a soaring guitar solo that channels Eddie’s spirit while staying true to his own style. “This song is my final bow to that part of my life,” says Hagar. “It’s a thank-you – with love, respect, and one hell of a guitar solo.” 💥 Fans will hear the song’s live debut at the end of the month during the kickoff of The Best of All Worlds Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live. 🎬 In this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we explore the full story behind the song — from the dream that sparked it, to the emotional connection Hagar still shares with Eddie. 🎧 PLUS: We’ve got a 45-second exclusive sneak peek and interview segment from @RollingStone’s upcoming feature on Sammy’s farewell documentary “Encore, Thank You, Goodbye.” https://youtu.be/tWxT3NS90hQ?si=zsJv8Q0pnwkUG0Xr 🎶 The official lyric video for the song is out NOW — check it out and let us know what you think in the comments! https://youtu.be/6ax4ZkwrXc4?si=09Rd2K3rMuAy0q07 "Exclusively Van Halen" is your ultimate destination for all things Van Halen. From deep dives into the band’s legendary history to giveaways and gear showcases, we celebrate one of the greatest rock bands of all time — every week. 👇 Check out featured gear and ways to support the show: 🔔 Subscribe, hit that like button, and join the conversation! 🛒 Featured Gear: 📱 UGREEN Phone Stand Desk: https://a.co/d/11q0UK2 📸 UBeesize Phone Tripod: https://a.co/d/gEIizVI 🛍️ Shop My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/johnnybeane 🔔 Follow Johnny Beane: 🌐 Website: www.johnnybeane.com 📘 Facebook: Johnny Beane 📸 Instagram: @johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: @johnnybeane 🎵 TikTok: @johnnybeanetv 🎸 Join one of the biggest Van Halen fan groups on Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EVHFANPAGE 📬 Send Fan Mail or Products for Review: Johnny Beane 4768 Soquel Dr Box 232 Soquel, CA 95073 USA 💥 We talk all things Van Halen — live shows, rare guitars, interviews, deep cuts, and more. Subscribe and join the fun on Johnny Beane TV! #SammyHagar #EddieVanHalen #JoeSatriani #EncoreThankYouGoodnight #MichaelAnthony #VanHalen #TheBestOfAllWorlds #ExclusivelyVanHalen #JohnnyBeaneTV 🎥 Want to create streams like this? Use StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536