1988 Van Halen Monsters of Rock tour: Sammy Hagar falls on metal stairs.

Sammy Hagar recalls a "brutal" injury during the opening night of a Van Halen tour in 1988, leading to weeks of agony. The tour, under the Monsters of Rock banner, consisted of 28 performances with Metallica, Scorpions, Dokken, and Kingdom Come. Hagar was unfamiliar with the new stage setup, which featured metal stairs, causing him to fall and hit his tailbone, resulting in a painful injury.

April 26, 2024
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