Sammy Hagar to grace Park City as special guest at Professor of Rock

On October 29, the Eccles Center will be hosting Rock music legend Sammy Hagar as a special guest with Adam Reader. Photo: Courtesy of Park City Institute

PARK CITY, Utah — On October 29, the Eccles Center will be hosting Rock music legend Sammy Hagar as a special guest with Adam Reader. The exclusive event is part of the Professor of Rock LIVE Series presented by the Park City Institute. Hagar, most notably known for being the voice in the famous rock group Van Halen, is slated to perform with renowned guitarist Vic Johnson, during the event as well.

The Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, known for its world class acoustics, provides the perfect back drop for rock performances. But, going beyond the music, attendees will get to dive in to fascinating stories about Hagar and his 50 year career as a musician with Reader interviewing at the helm.

Professor of Rock, created and produced by Reader, is a visual platform for fans and artists to experience the power of music. The interviews magnify the stories and history of rock by delving into the meaning and inspiration of each song. Musical legends get to join together on stage to celebrate their rock heritage.

Hagar, is a veteran of the music industry, with a Grammy Award, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 for his role in Van Halen.  His story goes deeper than music with entrepreneurial endeavors including creating his own tequila, Santo Spirits, founding the Cabo Wabo Tequila brand and restaurant chain, and Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum. From music, to businesses, to more, Hagar even managed to find the time to write a two-time New York Times best-selling book, Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock.

Professor of Rock, created and produced by Reader, is a visual platform for fans and artists to experience the power of music. The interviews magnify the stories and history of rock by delving into the meaning and inspiration of each song. Musical legends get to join together on stage to celebrate their rock heritage.

Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchases at the Park City Institute website.