Sammy Hagar Receives Key to the Las Vegas Strip in Honor of Cabo Wabo Cantina’s 15-Year Anniversary

Iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, philanthropist and entrepreneur Sammy Hagar was presented with the Key to the Las Vegas Strip on Friday, Oct. 4. The prestigious honor commemorated two milestone events: the 15th anniversary of Cabo Wabo Cantina, his rockin’ Strip-side patio and restaurant; and his 77th birthday.

Hagar was accompanied by his wife, Kari Hagar, as Clark County Commissioner James Gibson presented him with a Key to the Las Vegas Strip on Cabo Wabo Cantina’s stunning Strip-side patio, which was met with thunderous applause from the hundreds of dedicated “Redheads” who were in attendance. Hagar’s mark on Las Vegas can be felt throughout Clark County. In addition to the success of Cabo Wabo Cantina, he is an ardent supporter of local non-profits, donating more than $650,000 to various local organizations through The Hagar Family Foundation. 

During the celebration, Cabo Wabo Cantina hosted an exclusive fan event, giving Hagar’s “Redheads” a front-row seat to the action. Tickets included prime ceremony viewing and cocktails made with Hagar’s spirits, Santo Tequila, Beach Bar Rum and Red Rocker Lager. Fan favorite cocktails included the Santo Margarita made with Sammy’s Santo Tequila, the signature CW Mai Tai made with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, a variety of Sammy’s canned cocktails and Red Rocker Lager. After the ceremony, Hagar headed to Palms Casino Resort for his two sold-out shows to celebrate his famed 77th “Birthday Bash,” which he brought to Las Vegas for the very first time. 

With a career spanning over five decades, Hagar has solidified his legacy as one of the most accomplished lead singers and songwriters in rock music. From breaking into the industry with the seminal hard rock band Montrose, to his multi-platinum solo career, to his ride as the frontman of Van Halen to Chickenfoot to his latest best-selling supergroup, The Circle, Hagar has amassed 25 Platinum albums on sales surpassing 50 million worldwide. His success has led to earning the highest respect in the music industry with a Grammy Award, an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Cabo Wabo Cantina, awarded “Best Tequila Selection” in Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas,” is the ultimate destination for coastal Mexican cuisine, an extensive tequila selection and rockin’ vibes. With a stunning Strip-side patio that offers coastal Baja cuisine including Sammy’s tequila shrimp, short rib enchiladas and pork carnitas tacos; alongside exceptional cocktails made with Hagar’s own Santo Tequila, a partnership with tastemaker Guy Fieri, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, Sammy’s canned cocktails and Red Rocker Brewing Co.’s Red Rocker Lager. 

About Sammy Hagar:

For more than five decades, Sammy Hagar has been recognized as one of the best and most accomplished lead singers and songwriters in rock music. From breaking into the industry with the seminal hard rock band Montrose, to his multi-platinum solo career, to his ride as the frontman of Van Halen, Chickenfoot and his latest best-selling supergroup, The Circle,

Hagar has amassed 25 Platinum albums on sales surpassing 50 million worldwide. Along his journey, he has set the tone for some of the greatest rock anthems ever written with songs like “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Right Now,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love,” and earned the highest respect of the music industry with a Grammy Award, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Since opening his flagship Cabo Wabo Cantina in 1990, Hagar has turned a lifelong passion for great food, music and spirits into a thriving lifestyle brand encompassing restaurants and spirits. A pioneer in the spirits industry, Hagar launched Cabo Wabo Tequila in 1996 and catapulted it into the #2 ultra-premium tequila brand in the United States, before selling it in 2010 for a record-breaking nine-figure deal. He now owns an award-winning portfolio of top-shelf spirits and beer, including Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, a partnership with rock icon Rick Springfield, Santo Spirits, a partnership with tastemaker Guy Fieri, Sammy’s canned cocktails and Red Rocker Brewing Co. 

Hagar’s thriving restaurant portfolio includes the original Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabos San Lucas, home to the rocker’s legendary annual Birthday Bash celebrations, Cabo Wabo Beach Club in Huntington Beach, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in May; Cabo Wabo Cantina on the Las Vegas Strip; which is celebrating its 15-year anniversary this year; and Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grills in Cleveland, Maui, Honolulu and Las Vegas airports.

Earlier this year, Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas debuted Sammy’s Island, a tropical pool getaway inspired by Hagar’s music and Baja beach vibe. The historic theater in his hometown of Fontana, California was recently remodeled and renamed Stage Red Theater in his honor.

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