Sammy Hagar

Red Rocker was aiming for "catchy pop" success with his 1982 single "Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy."

Burgeoning music channel brought more success — and complications — for the Red Rocker.

"I don't know why people put it on Roth."

He's been a musician for nearly five decades.

Dave Cobb steered the singer away from an acoustic record to make 'Crazy Times' with Van Halen feel.

He intends to share composing credit with his former bandmate.

He seemed especially bemused by the prospect of Jason Newsted taking part instead of Michael Anthony.

He says the Top 25 U.K. hit from 1978 has become a "go-to backstage jam before shows."

Singer says he got invite — but Joe Perry doesn't remember extending it.

Red Rocker's second album with the Circle will arrive Sept. 30.