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Tuesday, September 16th 2008
LOUD & PROUD/ROADRUNNER RECORDS ANNOUNCES SAMMY HAGAR AS FIRST SIGNING
NEW YORK, NY- September 16, 2008- Multi-Platinum Rock and Roll Hall of
Famer Sammy Hagar will release a new album on Loud & Proud Records on
November 18th. Cosmic Universal Fashion marks the first official release
for Loud & Proud, a Roadrunner Records imprint focusing on established
artists. The title track and first single, “Cosmic Universal Fashion,”
was written as an online
collaboration between Hagar and a young Iraqi rock and roller by the
name of Steven Lost. Released via Sammy’s website RedRocker.com
and already a YouTube sensation, the video was
produced in the same spirit as the classic Van Halen video for “Right
Now, “ and strikes a timely chord with November’s upcoming Presidential
election.
“We are light years ahead of where we thought we’d be in 1992, yet there
will always be issues that continue to need our attention,” said Hagar.
“With the upcoming election, global and national issues are at the
forefront of everyone’s minds. ‘Cosmic Universal Fashion’ is not about
supporting left or right, blue or red, but rather an attempt to appeal
to people on a personal level to get involved.”
The track listing for Cosmic Universal Fashion is as follows:
1. Cosmic Universal Fashion
2. Psycho Vertigo
3. Peephole
4. LOUD
5. Fight For Your Right To Party
6. Switch On The Light
7. When The Sun Don’t Shine
8. 24365
9. I’m On A Roll
10. Dreams/Cabo
Loud & Proud President Tom Lipsky comments, “Great artists make great
music. Sammy Hagar and Cosmic Universal Fashion prove that once again. I
am thrilled that he is kicking off the partnership between Loud & Proud
Records and Roadrunner Records.”
Globally known as the “Red Rocker” (after his anthem “Red” from 1977’s
self-titled album), Hagar has led a storied career. From his first band
Montrose through his years as frontman for Van Halen to his current
status as solo artist with his band The Wabos, Hagar has seen over 60
million in record sales, won 2 Grammys, and along with Van Halen, won 3
MTV VMAs for “Right Now.” In addition to his musical endeavors, Hagar
is the founder of world-renowned Cabo Wabo tequila and has several
charities which he supports. In November, Hagar is set to perform two
shows in St. Louis benefiting Blessings In A Backpack, a program whereby
underprivileged children are sent home from school on a Friday with a
backpack full of nutritious food, designed to keep them eating healthy
throughout the weekend.
For more information about Sammy Hagar, please visit www.redrocker.com