Sammy Hagar recently celebrated his 78th birthday at his Cabo Wabo resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The festivities included multiple performances and special guest appearances, making it a memorable event.
Belinda Carlisle Shines at Sammy Hagar’s Birthday Bash
Among the highlights was a surprise appearance by Belinda Carlisle on Saturday night, October 11. She joined Hagar on stage to perform two of her most iconic hits.
- First, she energized the crowd with the Go-Go’s classic, “We Got the Beat.”
- Following that, she performed her solo hit, “Heaven Is a Place on Earth.”
The performance featured guitarist Steve Salas and Hagar’s backing band, providing a rock-influenced twist to her well-known tracks.
Star-Studded Lineup
The birthday bash was not limited to Carlisle alone. Other notable guests included:
- Joey Belladonna, vocalist of Anthrax
- Michael Anthony, bassist from Van Halen
- Phil X, guitarist of Bon Jovi
- Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains
Cantrell contributed by playing guitar on several classics, including:
- “Man in the Box”
- “Rooster”
- “Would?”
- “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love” (Van Halen cover)
- “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” (Beastie Boys cover)
Upcoming Performances
Hagar’s birthday celebrations culminate with a fourth and final show on October 13. After this event, he plans to perform at the Fontana Youth Music Foundation’s inaugural gala in California in 2025.
Additionally, he will return to Las Vegas for his Best of All Worlds residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, with upcoming shows scheduled for March and September.
