‘I Don't Get Drunk Anymore': Sammy Hagar, 78, and Rick Springfield, 76, Share Honest Truth About Aging

After over 50 years of knowing each other, RickSpringfield and SammyHagar are opening up about aging, performing, and their friendship.

The duo spoke to People ahead of Springfield joining the former Van Halen frontman for eight shows in June during his "Best of All Worlds" summer tour.

At 76 years old, the "Jessie's Girl" singer shared that his profession is what energizes him.

"Music keeps you young anyway," he said. "And rock music definitely keeps you young."

For Hagar, 78, the secret to not feeling his age is the beach.

"I'm a beach nut. Man, you can't keep me off the beach. No shoes, no shirt, no problem, all that," he said. "My wife will say, 'Honey, please put on a t-shirt, we have people coming over.' I'm like fine I'll try. I call swim trunks my uniform."

The pair met in the early 1980s when Hagar wrote "I've Done Everything for You," which Springfield sang.

More than 50 years later, the "Don't Talk to Strangers" singer shared, "We're as old as old people!" While both musicians might be approaching 80, Hagar doesn't feel he acts his age.

"I think Rick occasionally acts like an adult," he said. "Not an old person, but every now and then he acts like an adult. But I rarely do! It's funny, to think of my grandpa and how he was at 60... the world has changed, but I don't even think about age."

The Red Rocker admits some things have changed since he has gotten older.

"Sometimes I go to bed at 8 p.m., and sometimes I stay up late when I'm working in the studio," Hagar said.

Adding, "I mean, that's what I love to do and alcohol comes into play and that's a very natural thing - music and alcohol and rock and roll, it's always been a good time," he said. "But I don't get drunk anymore. No hangovers. I'm smarter than that now. I learned that in my 50s!"

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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 9:32 PM.