The most amazing thing about this vid for me is how generous and present Sammy is. He's only trying to do the song justice, not pull out all the stops and grab the spotlight. There are even a few points where he oversteps a bit and just smiles and pulls back. What a fucking LEGEND!!! And Rob Thomas... well... I don't know what you can say. His worst song is awesome...:)
Props to Sammy for getting with Rob for his show. Rob Thomas is one the coolest guys ever and one of my favorite artists. Truly a talented genuine musician, Mr. Thomas is.
I can listen to Rob Thomas sing all day long. He just has such a unique and engaging sound that is instantly recognizable. And, yeah, Sammy is a royally under appreciated guitarist.
Rob, Justin Bieber is nowhere near your league... enough said. I feel like Johnny Reznick should feel happy as hell to be compared to you, he's great (I love Iris, among others) but not comparable to the Rob Thomas!
Sammy I've been a fan since the 70's and you're like a fine wine brother, always getting better with age and Rob Thomas is simply awesome, thanks for the great performance.
I saw Sammy at a small airport getting off a private plane years ago. I took a picture of him walking from the plane, and he saw me and walked over to me and shook my hand and said hello. Truly a great person.
Rob Thomas is the real deal. Nobody more deserving of the good stuff of fame. Great songwriter, soulful singer, and seems like a genuinely great dude, the kind you’d like to pop a couple cold ones with and trade stories…
A short story; As a single man having a much earned midlife crisis, I traveled on holiday from SoCal to Thailand in 2001. I found myself in a GoGo bar in Pattaya. Back in the late 60’s, I was too young to be drafted in the Vietnam war. I had read that many solders took R&R in Thailand back then. As I sat in this GoGo Bar, a stunner came out dancing to the song “Game of Love”. Then came on “Smooth”. Sitting on a leather couch, I had a girl on my left hugging me, a girl on my right hugging me, while Carlos and Rob were killing it with that song. I just rested my head back and grinned from ear to ear as it hit me, this is where and why my brothers took R&R here. I get it! The memory of that trip gives me joy to this day. 🤟
I grew up listening to Sammy way back in Winterland and never doubted his talent and heard Rob years later and got hooked on his voice, both are in my top 10 vocalists. 👍
One of the best interviews I've seen Sammy do. Rob makes you feel like you're part of the process. Sammy's not just a celebrity or musician but a real people person. Him and Alice Cooper are in a league of they're own.
This is the best Rock & Roll Road Trip ever. Love love slamming Sammy always and forever. Then Rob comes along later and he’s so hot. Then the two of them together. It’s more than a dream come true to me. Thank you do much. This is fabulous.
@@javiermoretti1825 Keep in mind this is a 74 year-old Sammy....not the 25 year old of the early to mid 1970s. Dude would be a rock legend just for his vocals on the debut Montrose album alone....
This was my best friend Chris’s favorite song before he passed away in 99. Thanks Rob and Sammy for bringing back good memories!!! You guys rocked it!!
Loved this !!!! Long long time Sammy fan…. Then years later Matchbox 20 from their start with 3AM, etc. Loved seeing them several times… and a nice nice version of Smooth…. Great stuff guys !!! And fitting as it was Carlos’s birthday too a few days ago !!! Sending love from Arizona !!!!
Look here I'm a rock n roller through and through, but when I first started getting interested in writing, Rob Thomas was and still is one of my biggest influences. Lyrically and melodically. The dude is so good ✌🖤🤘
Red Rocker and the genius of Matchbox 20. Obviously, I was a fan of Sammy’s before, during and after Van Halen, but I’ve been a fan of Rob’s since Real World. Great music knows no genre boundaries.
It's so great that he mentioned what a fan he was of "Live Without A Net"...one of the best live performances ever recorded. I can imagine how inspiring it was to a young writer/future performer.
Sammy, you never disappoint, always bringing it. Your music, performances, interviews. Love the variety of people you bring on and how you relate. This really is your calling.
Sammy is a really good person to work for, and always has a good attitude. My personal experience, his brother in-law Buck is a good friend. Bolinas Roks.
Rob and Sammy, you guys continue to rock. Musical gold. Never afraid to write lyrics about human yearning. Always ready to rock. Back during the heyday of “3AM” and what was it? “Balance” by VH at that time (I think?) I never would have imagined this vid here on UA-cam -/ but you guys continue to surprise people pleasantly with rock. I would love to see Rob singing about how he can’t drive 55 either.
Sammy can do it all and play with anybody, kinda surprised he doesn't do his own "supernatural" with all the great musicians he knows 😎👌 this was great as always 👏
I've done security for a lot of artists over the past decades.. and I have to agree Willie Nelson not only the nicest man, but so humble and what blew my mind about him is after the shows he'd go out and sign stuff and meet fans and take photos, and he'd remember some of them by name from a previous time he was in town. The dude is super sharp. And I too, watched Live without a Net all the time growing up, and I think some people forget Sammy is a really good guitarist.
Rob used to live down the road from me. I used to hear some goofy stories of people running into him at the store or the gym. He’s just a person, folks. But he’s a good singer, too!
I have been waiting, and hoping, that one day Rob would be a guest on R&RRT! I was not let down. Great talk and interaction between these 2 legends. Maybe they will collaborate on something soon. Can't wait to see Sammy later this summer! Haven't seen Rob as a solo artist, but seen him many times with MB20. They both always put on a great show.
I Love that Santana song! ❤️ Sammy rippin it Sultry Smooth with Rob’s Salsa Sling Pitch 😜❤️ Great interview too! Sammy and Sam Cooke ❤️ it! Be careful what you eat before your show.. Got some images on that one..😳🙈😂
Rob isn't only a great artist but he is definitely a great singer a great Entertainer. I'm just glad and honored that I got to go see him about a month ago in Chicago. I'll never forget that❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎼🎶🎼🎶🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 and let's not forget I'll funny is😅
I loved watching Live Without a Net too. Sammy and the boys were just awesome on that show. Did you ever get Newhaven renamed to Newhalen? :-) Loving these interviews :-)
@@seancostello2856 Then he shouldn't have done the song. Butchering someone else's music is about as NON professional as you can get. I used to really like Sammy (even met him in 79 at a record store I worked at in Fort Worth) but enough's enough. Dude is NOT a TV interviewer, he is not every rock stars "buddy" and he certainly is not an even passable guitar player. And this band is WELL below average playing a lot of mediocre "cover" songs. Sam's 15 minutes of fame have turned into 15 YEARS of boringness....STOP.......
@@jaysantos536 Dude you're tripping man! Saying Rob's band is WELL below average is just a bunch of babbling BS! For instance, Rob's guitar player who he's had in his corner for quite some time now together, smokes both Sammy & Carlos on guitar. It's just that he plays & does what's needed for the good of the band & Rob Thomas, because he's a true professional musician. Rob's guitar players name is "Frank Romano" originally from Cleveland, OH. Look up Frank & check out his resume & music credits on who albums Frank's played on in studio sessions work, pal? GTFOH with that "WELL below average" BS! Blah,ha!!! You could only WISH you performed & played on the star musicians that Frank Romano has, seriously, stop it. WTF!
@@jaysantos536 Here's a hint dipsh!t. Jennifer-Lo, Destiny's Child, Justin Timberlake, P-Diddy, Patti Labelle, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Usher, LL Cool J, etc... Shall I go on?
Rob is one of few that you can understand every word he sings.
Rob has such a great voice!
I haven't understood a word Eddie Vedder has been singingin 30 years. Doesn't mean I don't like him. I agree about Rob. Lol
Roger Daltrey as well!
Avril Lavigne too but she’s whiny as hell.
Amen! ❤️
The most amazing thing about this vid for me is how generous and present Sammy is. He's only trying to do the song justice, not pull out all the stops and grab the spotlight. There are even a few points where he oversteps a bit and just smiles and pulls back. What a fucking LEGEND!!! And Rob Thomas... well... I don't know what you can say. His worst song is awesome...:)
Props to Sammy for getting with Rob for his show. Rob Thomas is one the coolest guys ever and one of my favorite artists. Truly a talented genuine musician, Mr. Thomas is.
Went to a Santana concert 3 years ago and Rob showed up to sing “Smooth”. How cool is it that he does that.
I can listen to Rob Thomas sing all day long. He just has such a unique and engaging sound that is instantly recognizable. And, yeah, Sammy is a royally under appreciated guitarist.
Rob is a down to earth guy. As real as you can get. Sammy is a class act himself. Both are stand up people.
Rob, Justin Bieber is nowhere near your league... enough said. I feel like Johnny Reznick should feel happy as hell to be compared to you, he's great (I love Iris, among others) but not comparable to the Rob Thomas!
Man Hagar is a Super Unreal Phenomenon at 75 years old. Wow!!👍👍👍👍👍
Carlos Santana is also 75! Just sayin...
@@vanessamahon6524 True Vanessa!!👍
I’m sure living on a beach in Cabo doesn’t hurt
@@Farfignewton29 You are absolutely True! Technically livin life! You don't age!
Sammy I've been a fan since the 70's and you're like a fine wine brother, always getting better with age and Rob Thomas is simply awesome, thanks for the great performance.
I saw Sammy at a small airport getting off a private plane years ago. I took a picture of him walking from the plane, and he saw me and walked over to me and shook my hand and said hello. Truly a great person.
I love Sammy Hagar, Rob Thomas has an amazing voice! I love them both
Rob will always be one of my biggest heroes. Someone Like You is still one of the greatest cassettes I’ve ever heard. Long love MB20
Let's give some recognition to Rob's backup band. Wow, they are so tight and talented. Excellent..
Songs are like your kids, it's hard to pick a favorite. I always tell my kids that my favorite is the one giving me the least grief.
Rob Thomas is the real deal. Nobody more deserving of the good stuff of fame. Great songwriter, soulful singer, and seems like a genuinely great dude, the kind you’d like to pop a couple cold ones with and trade stories…
I love the interaction with Sammy and the artists he interviews. Sammy keep the faith. You are keeping Rock alive.
A short story; As a single man having a much earned midlife crisis, I traveled on holiday from SoCal to Thailand in 2001. I found myself in a GoGo bar in Pattaya. Back in the late 60’s, I was too young to be drafted in the Vietnam war. I had read that many solders took R&R in Thailand back then. As I sat in this GoGo Bar, a stunner came out dancing to the song “Game of Love”. Then came on “Smooth”. Sitting on a leather couch, I had a girl on my left hugging me, a girl on my right hugging me, while Carlos and Rob were killing it with that song. I just rested my head back and grinned from ear to ear as it hit me, this is where and why my brothers took R&R here. I get it! The memory of that trip gives me joy to this day. 🤟
I grew up listening to Sammy way back in Winterland and never doubted his talent and heard Rob years later and got hooked on his voice, both are in my top 10 vocalists. 👍
Wow Rob looks great. Hasn't aged a day. Sammy too. Really cool nice dudes
One of the best interviews I've seen Sammy do. Rob makes you feel like you're part of the process. Sammy's not just a celebrity or musician but a real people person. Him and Alice Cooper are in a league of they're own.
Wow Sammy tearing it up, awesome. Rock on Sammy!
Rob seems to be one of those rare talents that truly loves what he does more than the fame.
EXCELLENT!! Sammy can tear up those strings so beautiful. Rob sings words so clearly. Rock on dudes. ❤️
sure wish Sammy played more guitar in Van Halen Cheryl he can really tear it up !
This is the best Rock & Roll Road Trip ever. Love love slamming Sammy always and forever. Then Rob comes along later and he’s so hot. Then the two of them together. It’s more than a dream come true to me. Thank you do much. This is fabulous.
Thanks, guys- really good!
Luv it, I also wore out my VHS tape of Live without a net. R.I.P~EVH🤘
first time I ever liked something before hearing/viewing it
Sammy was meant for this. Such an Ambassador of Rock and Roll. And Rob Thomas, so talented and so cool. Great interview.
I'll second that nomination. Can't think of a better guy to carry the RocknRoll torch.
You can forget how good Sammy is as a guitar player.. THIS ROCKS!!.. Rob's Vocals are perfect!!
He's a decent player, but he's certainly no Carlos Santana.
@@javiermoretti1825 no one is close to Carlos.
@@LostLar Neal Schon who played with Carlos does a pretty good job.
@@javiermoretti1825 Keep in mind this is a 74 year-old Sammy....not the 25 year old of the early to mid 1970s. Dude would be a rock legend just for his vocals on the debut Montrose album alone....
This was my best friend Chris’s favorite song before he passed away in 99. Thanks Rob and Sammy for bringing back good memories!!! You guys rocked it!!
Loved this !!!! Long long time Sammy fan…. Then years later Matchbox 20 from their start with 3AM, etc. Loved seeing them several times… and a nice nice version of Smooth…. Great stuff guys !!! And fitting as it was Carlos’s birthday too a few days ago !!!
Sending love from Arizona !!!!
Look here I'm a rock n roller through and through, but when I first started getting interested in writing, Rob Thomas was and still is one of my biggest influences. Lyrically and melodically. The dude is so good ✌🖤🤘
Checkout Rob on Daryl's House! Your kiss is on my list
I think he’s so underrated.
Most people forget what a great Guitarist Sammy really is!
LMFAO
@@jaysantos536 I guess Jay is not a big fan of Sammy's playing?
@@rubicon-oh9km Probably a Roth fan.
@@jaysantos536 to each his own
Sammy is a good player, but he is no Carlos Santana and was a bit lost on this song.
Sammy's road trip interviews and shows are so much fun. This was a great interview with Rob. They both sounded pretty smooth...
Rob is guaranteed one of the greatest singer songwriters of my generation let alone of all time in my opinion ✌️💙
🥀Amazing time well spent with Rob Thomas he's such a powerful person🥀
I love how Sammy steps on the backup singers by accident, then realizes. "OH shit"!
Red Rocker and the genius of Matchbox 20. Obviously, I was a fan of Sammy’s before, during and after Van Halen, but I’ve been a fan of Rob’s since Real World. Great music knows no genre boundaries.
I love this song and Rob Thomas and WOW what a performance by all!!! Go Sammy, go!!
awesome video thanks for posting
I have watched many of Sammy's Rock and Roll Road Trip. So real and fun, and you learn a lot. Great interviews and great vibes.
It's so great that he mentioned what a fan he was of "Live Without A Net"...one of the best live performances ever recorded. I can imagine how inspiring it was to a young writer/future performer.
I.dont believe Sammy has ever gotten the credit he deserves. His contribution to rock n roll is unprecedented.
Sammy Hagar 74 years old and still rocking hard. Impressive.
I'm lost in words...we gotta love those guys
Sammy, you are becoming quite the interviewer. Love to see you master yet another form of art!
So damn awesome!! Love Sammy!! Rob you rule!! Man would I love to sit behind the drums with these guys!!
Thank you Sammy. Thank you Rob. Thank you Axses TV. So Awesome
Rob gots great vocals, one of a very few artist that can actually sing
Pure magic with all you greats performing Smooth! I love Marchbox 20 songs!
The best Sammy R&R Road Trip colab yet!
Sammy was my first concert way back in 1984 , it's amazing how the man is still ripping it up to this day !
I saw him open up for Boston in 1979. Crazy
Amazing interview. Love Rob, Carlos, Smooth!
Sammy is really an underrated guitar player... He plays with everyone and it always sounds good...
He sounds really bad in this one
Sammy, you never disappoint, always bringing it. Your music, performances, interviews. Love the variety of people you bring on and how you relate. This really is your calling.
Grew up on Red Headed Stranger, Rock of the Westies and Fandango. Glad I'm here. Glory, honor, peace.
Sammy is a really good person to work for, and always has a good attitude. My personal experience, his brother in-law Buck is a good friend. Bolinas Roks.
Rob and Sammy, you guys continue to rock. Musical gold. Never afraid to write lyrics about human yearning. Always ready to rock. Back during the heyday of “3AM” and what was it? “Balance” by VH at that time (I think?) I never would have imagined this vid here on UA-cam -/ but you guys continue to surprise people pleasantly with rock. I would love to see Rob singing about how he can’t drive 55 either.
Got a chance to see Sammy last month in Vegas and he did not disappoint. great musician, singer and rocker!
I love you, Rob! ❤️
Thanks Sammy for this. More power!
Sammy can do it all and play with anybody, kinda surprised he doesn't do his own "supernatural" with all the great musicians he knows 😎👌 this was great as always 👏
Rob Thomas and Sammy Hagar really sounding goid together. They both are musical icons🎉🎉.They both compliment each other perfectly 🎉🎉.
I could watch this 1,000 times, this man has the best voice, he is talented and handsome.
Awesome. Rob and Sammy are great musicians!
Excellent.
I've done security for a lot of artists over the past decades.. and I have to agree Willie Nelson not only the nicest man, but so humble and what blew my mind about him is after the shows he'd go out and sign stuff and meet fans and take photos, and he'd remember some of them by name from a previous time he was in town. The dude is super sharp. And I too, watched Live without a Net all the time growing up, and I think some people forget Sammy is a really good guitarist.
A remarkable gift to bond and bring out the real in people. You're awesome Sammy.
Rob used to live down the road from me. I used to hear some goofy stories of people running into him at the store or the gym. He’s just a person, folks. But he’s a good singer, too!
I have been waiting, and hoping, that one day Rob would be a guest on R&RRT! I was not let down. Great talk and interaction between these 2 legends. Maybe they will collaborate on something soon. Can't wait to see Sammy later this summer! Haven't seen Rob as a solo artist, but seen him many times with MB20. They both always put on a great show.
3:51 same here Rob. Live without a Net had a huge impact on me too.
Another great Sammy Hagar interview! Rob Thomas is an amazing writer and entertainer too ❤️
Rob Thomas never aged, I watched his concert many moons ago and he still looks the same👌🏼
I love you Rob and Sammy of course!
@Sammy Hagar Your show is awesome!
I hope this is you, thank you for taking the time out to reply. Lots of love
A guitar hero covering a guitar hero; awesome!!!
Talented beyond belief ! Love how down to earth he is. Wish him many, many more years !
Thanks Sammy! Another quintessential & inspirational interview! keeping Rock outta the grave
Sammy, Santana, and Rob are legends.
I wasn’t really a Sammy fan until 5150 and man seeing him playing guitar and singing along side Eddie wow (LONG TIME FAN)
Please come to Calgary Alberta Canada. I will watch your concert! :)
Just fantastic guys
That was awesome in so many ways
I Love that Santana song! ❤️ Sammy rippin it Sultry Smooth with Rob’s Salsa Sling Pitch 😜❤️ Great interview too! Sammy and Sam Cooke ❤️ it! Be careful what you eat before your show.. Got some images on that one..😳🙈😂
Rob isn't only a great artist but he is definitely a great singer a great Entertainer. I'm just glad and honored that I got to go see him about a month ago in Chicago. I'll never forget that❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎼🎶🎼🎶🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 and let's not forget I'll funny is😅
Santana is pure magic
Damn Sammy..that was smooth brother✌️
I loved watching Live Without a Net too. Sammy and the boys were just awesome on that show. Did you ever get Newhaven renamed to Newhalen? :-) Loving these interviews :-)
You go Sammy …kick guitar 🎸 Ass bro … luv that !!!
Great vocals Rob..
Glad your still killin it …
Absolutely love "So you're a kite without a string"!!
Oh my stars ✨💕🌴😍
Legend & Legend in the making on stage IMO!!
Excellent
The dudes are good , I mean really good . Great collaboration
Sammy You nailed it buddy! Hard act to follow Carlos! lol Best of all you look like you were having sooo much Fun!!
Not really. He can only play about 15% of the licks...Fakes his way through it...Pathetic.
@@jaysantos536 I think that was the idea...not to be carlos
@@seancostello2856 Then he shouldn't have done the song. Butchering someone else's music is about as NON professional as you can get. I used to really like Sammy (even met him in 79 at a record store I worked at in Fort Worth) but enough's enough. Dude is NOT a TV interviewer, he is not every rock stars "buddy" and he certainly is not an even passable guitar player. And this band is WELL below average playing a lot of mediocre "cover" songs. Sam's 15 minutes of fame have turned into 15 YEARS of boringness....STOP.......
@@jaysantos536 Dude you're tripping man! Saying Rob's band is WELL below average is just a bunch of babbling BS! For instance, Rob's guitar player who he's had in his corner for quite some time now together, smokes both Sammy & Carlos on guitar. It's just that he plays & does what's needed for the good of the band & Rob Thomas, because he's a true professional musician. Rob's guitar players name is "Frank Romano" originally from Cleveland, OH. Look up Frank & check out his resume & music credits on who albums Frank's played on in studio sessions work, pal? GTFOH with that "WELL below average" BS! Blah,ha!!! You could only WISH you performed & played on the star musicians that Frank Romano has, seriously, stop it. WTF!
@@jaysantos536 Here's a hint dipsh!t. Jennifer-Lo, Destiny's Child, Justin Timberlake, P-Diddy, Patti Labelle, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Usher, LL Cool J, etc... Shall I go on?
Wow y’all sound so great together doing this song!👏💯🌟❤️👋
Great!
Rob is a vampire.. he hasn't aged!!
This is awesome
Wow! Love it!
Rob Thomas has a long of good songs - an amazing vocal talent!
Pretty good guitar playing, for one of the best singers on the planet...
Sammy never stops, what an inspiration