Sammy Hagar rang in the New Year in the most Sammy Hagar way possible, surrounded by friends, legends, and loud guitars, all under the Hawaiian sky.At a star-studded New Year’s Eve bash in Maui, the Red Rocker hosted an unforgettable night of music, celebration, and spontaneous rock ’n’ roll that brought together an unlikely but electric lineup: Mick Fleetwood, Duff McKagan, and even Adam Sandler.
The intimate event, held at the Makena Golf & Beach Club, wasn’t just a party — it doubled as a benefit concert, with proceeds supporting the Maui Health Foundation. But once the amps came on, charity quickly turned into a full-blown rock jam that felt more like friends hanging out than a polished production.
Footage shared by Hagar on social media shows the vibe was loose, joyful, and completely unscripted. Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood locked into a deep groove behind the kit, while Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan brought his unmistakable low-end swagger to the stage. At the center of it all was Hagar, smiling, shouting, and clearly loving every second.
Then came the surprise no one saw coming.
Adam Sandler, longtime rock fan and occasional musician, jumped up to the mic and joined Hagar for a raucous cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love.” Sandler’s raw, enthusiastic vocals turned the moment into pure chaos, the fun kind, earning laughs, cheers, and instant viral attention.
Rather than feeling gimmicky, the moment perfectly captured the spirit of the night: no egos, no expectations, just great music played by people who love it.
Hagar also shared glimpses of the offstage moments, dancing with his wife Kari, laughing with friends, and soaking in the island atmosphere. Earlier clips from the gathering even showed Alice Cooper in attendance, reinforcing the sense that Maui had briefly become a meeting point for rock royalty.
More than anything, the New Year’s Eve jam was a reminder of what rock music does best: bring people together. Different generations, different backgrounds, different levels of fame, all united by a shared love of loud amps and classic songs.
As fireworks lit up the Hawaiian sky and the calendar flipped to a new year, Sammy Hagar and his friends delivered a moment that felt timeless, effortless, and deeply human.
No tour. No pressure.
Just legends, laughter, and rock ’n’ roll.
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