Sammy Hagar to Release Dream-Inspired Song 'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight' on April 25

Sammy Hagar is set to release a new single, 'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight,' inspired by a dream in which his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen appeared and helped him write music. Hagar recounts that in the dream, Eddie showed him a unique guitar lick, which Hagar remembered upon waking and incorporated into the song. The track features Hagar on vocals, Joe Satriani on guitar, Michael Anthony on bass, and Kenny Aronoff on drums, and is described as both a celebration and a thank-you to Eddie Van Halen and Van Halen fans. Hagar emphasizes that the song serves as his 'final bow' to his time in Van Halen, blending nostalgia with new energy provided by Satriani's guitar work. The single will be released on April 25, accompanied by a lyric video and followed by additional media appearances. This project also highlights the reconciliation between Hagar and Van Halen before Eddie's passing, and the ongoing influence of Eddie's legacy on Hagar's music.