Sammy Hagar expressed his admiration for Bon Scott and his favorite AC/DC album, “Highway to Hell.”
Hagar praised the title track of “Highway to Hell,” calling it one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll songs ever written.
Hagar reminisced about the first time he heard AC/DC and instantly became a fan, particularly enjoying the edginess of Bon Scott’s vocals, noting his ability to push his voice to the edge.
He likened it to a car racing on the edge of losing control.
Hagar drew parallels between his experience joining Van Halen and Brian Johnson joining AC/DC, emphasizing the brilliance and intensity of AC/DC’s early music.
