List of Rock and Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar episodes

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Rock and Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar Presented by Mercury Insurance was an original music series on AXS TV hosted by Sammy Hagar. [1] The series features Hagar traveling the country to interview and often perform with popular and influential musicians. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

The following is a complete list of Rock and Roll Road Trip episodes.

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 6January 24, 2016 (2016-01-24)February 28, 2016 (2016-02-28)
2 13March 5, 2017 (2017-03-05)August 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)
3 12April 8, 2018 (2018-04-08)June 24, 2018 (2018-06-24)
4 12May 5, 2019 (2019-05-05)July 28, 2019 (2019-07-28)
5 6April 19, 2020 (2020-04-19)May 31, 2020 (2020-05-31)

Episodes

Season 1 (2016)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleFeatured guestOriginal release date
11"Sunset Strip" Tommy Lee, Michael Anthony January 24, 2016 (2016-01-24)
Sammy heads to Sunset Blvd to reminisce at the Whisky A-Go-Go with Van Halen legend Michael Anthony, before visiting with former Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee at his house. The All Star Trio then performs at Tommy's studio.
22"San Fran & the Dead" Bob Weir, Mickey Hart January 31, 2016 (2016-01-31)
Join Sammy as he heads west to Mill Valley, California to catch up with members of the Grateful Dead. Prepare to become a Deadhead as Sammy joins Bob Weir for an acoustic set at the Sweetwater Music Hall followed by a spacey jam at Mickey Hart's studio in the mountains.
33"Cooperstown" Alice Cooper February 7, 2016 (2016-02-07)
Things heat up this week when Sammy takes a trip to Phoenix, Arizona to meet up with 'the Godfather of Shock Rock', Alice Cooper.
44"Carolina Rebellion" Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, Vic Johnson February 14, 2016 (2016-02-14)
Sammy teams up with his band The Circle featuring Jason Bonham, to headline Florida's largest waterfront music festival, SunFest, before heading to North Carolina to headline the Carolina Rebellion Festival in front of 50k rocking fans.
55"LA Grammy Museum" Nancy Wilson, Jerry Cantrell, Kevin Cronin February 21, 2016 (2016-02-21)
Sammy explores the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live with REO Speedwagon legend Kevin Cronin. Later joined by Heart's Nancy Wilson and Alice In Chain's Jerry Cantrell. They exchange personal stories, followed by an intimate performance.
66"Cabo Birthday Bash" Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, Vic Johnson February 28, 2016 (2016-02-28)
Sammy flies down to Cabo for his annual "Birthday Bash" to perform for his fans called the "Redheads". It's an exclusive, behind the scenes celebration that is now in its 20th year.

Season 2 (2017)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleFeatured guestOriginal release date
71"Acoustic 4 A Cure" John Mayer, Joe Satriani, James Hetfield, Melissa Etheridge, Patrick Monahan, Tommy Lee March 5, 2017 (2017-03-05)
Sammy Hagar heads to the landmark Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco to perform his annual Acoustic-4-A-Cure Concert. He sits down with John Mayer and Joe Satriani and later they all hit the stage with fellow musicians James Hetfield (Metallica), Melissa Etheridge, Pat Monahan (Train), and Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe).
82"Big Dog Daddy" Toby Keith March 12, 2017 (2017-03-12)
Sammy flies to Norman, Oklahoma to hang out with Toby Keith. They visit Toby's restaurant and then do an interview and an acoustic performance at Toby's 160-acre ranch.
93"Small Town" John Mellencamp March 19, 2017 (2017-03-19)
This week, Sammy travels to Bloomington, Indiana to hang with John Mellencamp at his art studio. They discuss John's career, Farm Aid, and his passion for painting.
104"Two Stops" Rick Nielsen, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, Vic Johnson March 26, 2017 (2017-03-26)
Sammy drops in with Cheap Trick's guitar God Rick Nielsen in Chicago to talk rock history. He then heads to Denver, Colorado to play the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre with his band The Circle (Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson).
115"Blues & Wine" Billy Gibbons April 2, 2017 (2017-04-02)
Sammy drops by the unique concert hall, Mountain Winery, in Saratoga, California to sit down with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons to talk rock and roll, followed by an intimate blues performance.
126"Aloha Fleetwood" Mick Fleetwood April 9, 2017 (2017-04-09)
Sammy travels to Maui to visit with Fleetwood Mac founder Mick Fleetwood. The Maui neighbors catch up on music and art and jump on stage at Fleetwoods on Front Street to perform a Fleetwood Mac classic.
137"Livin' Live"TBAApril 16, 2017 (2017-04-16)
The Season 2 Best of Rock and Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar brings you never before seen performances featuring Sammy and various season 2 guests.
148"Vegas Rocks" Don Felder, Tommy Shaw, James Young, Carrot Top July 9, 2017 (2017-07-09)
This week, check out Sammy in Las Vegas, Nevada to hang out with Carrot Top, cruise the strip in a classic Cadillac with Don Felder, hang backstage at the Venetian Theater with Classic Rock icons Styx, and join in on a Hotel California jam.
159"Chicken & Chili" Chad Smith, Joe Satriani July 16, 2017 (2017-07-16)
Red Hot Chili Peppers/Chickenfoot drummer Chad Smith drops by Sammy's studio to catch up and perform new Chickenfoot songs with Joe Satriani and Sammy.
1610"Nashville Cats" Vince Neil July 23, 2017 (2017-07-23)
Sammy visits with Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. Later, he drops by legendary Phoenix Studios to plug in and play some acoustic songs.
1711"Supermensch" Shep Gordon, Mick Fleetwood July 30, 2017 (2017-07-30)
Sammy goes back to Maui, Hawaii, and stops by to see "Supermensch" uber-manager Shep Gordon. Shep invites friends and family for dinner and enjoys tunes from Sammy and his friends.
1812"South by DMC" Darryl McDaniels August 6, 2017 (2017-08-06)
Sammy is honored as a keynote speaker at the World's Biggest Music Festival, South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. He then joins Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Pioneer of Hip Hop, Run-DMC Frontman Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, in a Rock-Rap jam with Blacktop Mojo as the house band.
1913"Marooned in LA" Adam Levine, Richie Sambora, Orianthi August 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)
For the Season 2 finale, Sammy heads to Los Angeles to meet up with Maroon 5 frontman, Adam Levine. They hit the road in Adam's Ferrari and Richie Sambora stops by Conway Recording Studios for an unforgettable performance with Adam and Sammy.

Season 3 (2018)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleFeatured guestOriginal release date
201"Acoustic Foo A Cure" Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins April 8, 2018 (2018-04-08)
212"Lake TaWho" Roger Daltrey April 15, 2018 (2018-04-15)
223"Rockstar" Nickelback April 22, 2018 (2018-04-22)
244"Dirty White Boys" Mick Jones April 29, 2018 (2018-04-29)
255"L.A. Metal"TBAMay 6, 2018 (2018-05-06)
266"Acoustic Part Deux" Sarah McLachlan, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo May 13, 2018 (2018-05-13)
277"Cruisin' With The Redheads" Paul Rodgers, Bad Company, Todd Rundgren May 20, 2018 (2018-05-20)
288"Mardi Gras" Trombone Shorty, Emeril Lagasse May 27, 2018 (2018-05-27)
299"Rock & Roll Journey" Neal Schon,June 3, 2018 (2018-06-03)
3010"Look What the Cat Dragged In" Bret Michaels June 10, 2018 (2018-06-10)
3111"Sammy 24/7" Zakk Wylde, Sully Erna,June 17, 2018 (2018-06-17)
3212"Red 'Til I'm (Not) Dead" Eddie Money, Chad Kroeger, Toby Keith, Darryl McDaniels, Bob Weir. Vinnie Paul, Kenny Aronoff June 24, 2018 (2018-06-24)

Season 4 (2019)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleFeatured guestOriginal release date
331"On The Rock & Roll Road Trip Again" Willie Nelson May 5, 2019 (2019-05-05)
342"Low Ridin' in L.A." Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong May 12, 2019 (2019-05-12)
353"Rick & Roll Road Trip" Rick Springfield,May 19, 2019 (2019-05-19)
364"Rocker Went Down To Georgia" Charlie Daniels June 2, 2019 (2019-06-02)
375"48 Can't Drive 55" Rick Hendrick June 9, 2019 (2019-06-09)
386"One Bourbon, One Santo, One Beer" George Thorogood June 16, 2019 (2019-06-16)
397"Studio to Stage" Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham June 23, 2019 (2019-06-23)
408"Rock & Roll Beach Party"TBAJune 30, 2019 (2019-06-30)
419"Tool'n Around in Flavortown" Guy Fieri, Maynard Keenan,July 7, 2019 (2019-07-07)
4210"Guitar Legends 2" Robby Krieger, Joe Bonamassa July 14, 2019 (2019-07-14)
4311"Best Seat In The House" Kenny Aronoff, Sheila E. July 21, 2019 (2019-07-21)
4412"Welcome to the Road Trip" Duff McKagan July 28, 2019 (2019-07-28)

Season 5 (2020)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleFeatured guestOriginal release date
451"Viva Def Vegas" Shaquille O'Neal, Joe Elliott, Def Leppard April 19, 2020 (2020-04-19)
462"Homecoming" Rob Thomas April 26, 2020 (2020-04-26)
473"Hangin' with Uncle Ted" Ted Nugent May 3, 2020 (2020-05-03)
484"Save a Horse, Ride a Rockstar" John Rich, Big Kenny May 10, 2020 (2020-05-10)
495"Three for the Road" Brian May, Joe Walsh, Tanya Tucker May 17, 2020 (2020-05-17)
506"Going to Extremes" Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone May 26, 2020 (2020-05-26)

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