Finished the book & can't wait to read it again. I was surprized to see Sammy on Dr. Drew's show (didn't see a heads up on the Sammy Yahoo group). Dr. Drew picked up on Sammy's positive vibe...how could he not! I pick it up thru the TV, image sitting there talking! Wonder if Dr. Drew booked a trip to Cabo yet??

Well said!

I loved your book Sammy!! I'm reading it for the second time already. Chad Kroeger told a bunch of us about it, by the way. Sorry for all the shit you went through with VH. And ... I LOVE Chickenfoot!!

My dad, 2 yr old daughter and I went to the roseville signing. All I can say is that Sammy was simply "Awesome." We were maybe 100 people back in line. As soon as he saw my daughter he stood up, gave her a double high five, talked to her, and even signed her boots. What an amazing experience for her. I've seen the red rocker maybe 10 times in concert and he has to be one of the most down to earth guys in the industry. Thank you Sammy for making another memorable moment and a redhead out of my baby girl!! See you in Tahoe! and Cabo!!

Got to have Sammy sign my book in my town. Yes the line moved quickly but Sammy's security were cool, can't say so for the Petaluma police. Sammy shook my hand and thanked me for comming today and was talking to me about the shirt I had on from his Movie showing in Mill Valley, Go There Once Be There Twice. He said thanks for going. As I the police had me leave. I was able to thank Sammy. Once a Red Head always a red head. See you in Tahoe in the summer.

I was also at the Roseville signing last night, part of the group that won the 98 Rock contest for a free copy of the book and an early private signing. However, I think Sammy wanted to make sure the line got moving so we waited a bit and then his people let us get in line and we all got a quick hello and he signed other copies we may have had besides the one he signed for us as part of the contest. It would have been cool if the private signing happened but I appreciate the fact that Sammy and his people were trying to make sure everyone got their book signed. I told him I can't wait for the new Chickenfoot album and he said "me too!" PROUD TO BE A REDHEAD!!

I am very surprised at how unappreciative some of the REDHEAD fans are, First of all, we should be happy that Sammy is signing books for his fans. Second of all, some of us REDHEAD fans live in a city he isn't doing a signing. So be happy with what GOD gives you. I had to call Books, Inc, to reserve a signed copy. I made the decision not to fly out to St. Louis, since I read that it was not a meet and greet. I knew that I would be spending a lot of money for 3 seconds and I would rather spend it seeing him in concert. So keep up the good work Sammy! Remember you have a lot of fans that appreciate you for all that you have done for us. P.S. New Mexico would love for you to include us in your tours!

David Mccain:
My wife and I got to the St. Louis signing at 3:45, w/ signing scheduled for 6:00, and the line was already 100-150 people long. By 6:00 another 400+ were in line behind us, so an EARLY arrival is highly recommended. Hope this helps - have a great time!

I attended the book signing at Left Bank Books in St. Louis on March 18. I had a good experience. I have been a Sammy fan for a long time and was extremely happy to have the opportunity to meet my favorite musician, although it was brief. I knew it would be "rushed". But I still think it was well worth it. I got my book signed and had the chance to meet him and say a few words. Would do it again in a heart beat.

I was at the St. Louis book signing and we got there at 4pm. The book signing started at 6 and we were on our way home by 730. I expected that we would not even be able to have a few words with him since there were so many people waiting.We were moved along at a pretty good pace and when it was my turn, i thanked him for stopping in St. Louis and told him we loved him. He looked up shook my hand and started saying something about when they set it up he said St.Louis had to be a stop. I don't remember exactly what he said because I was just amazed by being two feet from my favorite musician on the planet. He took the time to look everyone in the eye as he was signing their books and had a few words with a lot of us as much as he could. He has given us 40 years of great music, but I think a lot of redheads are like me, we love him not only for his music, but because he is such a great human being.

Thank you Sammy & Redrocker Team

Sammy Was Rockin Sunday at the signing @ Book Soup 03/20/11 and they were playing Chickenfoot in the Store.I was so happy to meet him and get my books signed.
Thank you very much I won the Red Prize Package.

SOCALROCKER

Thanks for the info! You're right...no matter how long the wait, the good thing is, Sammy fans are cool!!!

To daveman5150:
Yeah, the "no pictures" thing had to be the bookstore's doing, because there were a thousand flashbulbs a minute going off at the St. Louis signing, and Sammy never seemed to mind at all. Sorry you couldn't take a picture - how often will you get that close to your idol - but at least you have the memory of the experience.

Hi Redheads,

Can someone give me an idea how long they had to stand in line? I'll be having him sign my book at Barnes and Noble in Roseville from 7pm-9pm. I have read some comments say an hour to an hour and half. But they say they're starting a line at 9am though. I'm just worried that if I wait until 7pm to get there it'll be too late. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated...Deb

Actually, I don't think that any of this had to do with Sammy. I was at the Book Signing at Book Soup in Los Angeles on March 20. Sammy was cool - things were rushed, but he was cool. He shook my hand after I thanked him for all of the good times, and I saw him sign my book(s). I don't know how that other person at Book Soup didn't even see Sammy sign his/her book. That's strange because of the way that the line was organized. Either way, I know that Sammy is a busy guy, so, I understand needing to work the line quickly. I'm sure he's exhausted.

Anyway, I think that the problem with the signing on the 20th was with Book Soup. It seemed to me that they are kind-of pretentious.

I had previously purchased three copies (one for me and two for my brothers) of the book in a store at a Barnes and Noble near where I live (at full sticker price) to make sure that I had them in time for the Sunday Book-Signing, but, when I got to Book Soup, they demanded that I purchase the copies at their store, so, I had to purchase three ADDITIONAL copies of the book so that I could stand in line.

Nonetheless, after standing in line for an hour (or so), a tenant came out and told us that we could purchase a few more books (the original limit was 3) for signing if we wanted, so, I asked one of the desk-workers if I could bring my Barnes and Noble books in to be signed. They said "yes" (now you tell me!), but that I couldn't return the books that I had just purchased, and that I had to have them in hand, with the Book Soup receipt, to be in line.

So, now I have six copies of a book signed. I think that I'll be able to get a few of my Redhead friends to purchase them (at cost) from me, but, that is certainly a frustrating circumstance to have to deal with.

Book Soup (or someone) wouldn't let us take a photo though, and that was kind-of weak because the sign (and the postings) clearly stated that "no posed photographs will be permitted", but that doesn't mean that we can't take a friggin' photo. That was totally weak on someone's part that we couldn't even take a photo of Sammy Hagar from the line. WEAK!

It's one thing to move things along to accommodate everyone, it's another thing to be absolutely rude and disrespectful to your fans.

I was at Book Soup tonight in Los Angeles. After waiting in line for an hour and a half in the freezing rain I could not take a picture of you while standing in line or risk being thrown out of the bookstore without an autograph? The man to your left at the table Sammy (greyish beard) was yelling, and I am not exaggerating...yelling at people "Give me your book!". I never saw my book autographed, I didn't get a chance to even say hello to you. As soon as I got my book and I stopped to say hello the woman to the right of you told me "You have to leave!"

You should be ashamed of yourself. I know time is tight at these events (even though after leaving at 5:20 there was only about 30 more people in line) you should not treat fans this way. It's a book signing, an opportunity to take a minute to say hello, actually "see" your book autographed and then move on. My girlfriend who was standing next to me was so rushed after we left she said "I don't even think I saw him"

It felt like a total waste of my time and money.

Shame on you Sammy.

Very bad experience at the Book Soup signing today in Hollywood. I completely understand wanting to keep things moving, but there is no excuse for treating fans like cattle. There were only about 60 of us that were hard-core enough to spend an hour or more waiting in the rain, and then we were pushed, prodded and yelled at once we finally made it to Sammy. It was completely unnecessary.

I was at the St Louis signing last night with my two kids. Our experience was awesome. Yes, the staff moved us along very quickly but I totally understood and expected it. Sammy took a few extra seconds with my 9-year old daughter and she has been in a daze ever since; what a priceless moment!! I was able to capture all of it on video because I stood behind the line a bit as they walked up. No, I didn't get to meet him but I wanted my kids to remember this for the rest of their lives and I guarantee they will. THANK YOU SAMMY!!

I attended the book signing in St. Louis yesterday and I thought it was fantastic. Everyone should have been prepared for a large crowd and only a really quick "hi" with Sammy. I have been a Redhead for 33 years now and live in the St. Louis area. Anytime Sammy comes to St. Louis, it is always packed. Like other Redheads I'm sure, I've spent lots and lots of money over the years going to Sammy shows and buying Sammy merchandise and I have never gotten to get this close and actually meet the guy so I thought for the cost of the book this was a steal. I wasn't upset about being rushed given the number of fans that were there. Sammy just wanted to make sure that each fan got their book signed. My experience was a great one and Sammy was polite and full of smiles and I even got a High Five. I was worried that I wouldn't get there in time to get my book signed. I am currently undergoeing Radiation and Chemo treatments at the Siteman Center in St. Louis and wasn't able to get to the event until after 4:00 upon completion of my treatment for that day. I left the event with a signed book and having met Sammy even if it was brief. I was totally satisfied and will treasure the book and the experience for the rest of my life.

Met him at the St. Louis book signing, and he just blew me away. He was very friendly and congenial, looked all his fans in the eye, had something to say to everybody and shook my hand not once but TWICE! Coming from work, I was wearing my chef coat and he saw it and called me out: "Hey Chef! Where do you work?" I told him and he replied, "Yeah, I remember the Chase." The police officer on line duty then hustled me along, because there were about a thousand people behind us in line. Being a regular attendee of a local sci-fi con I've seen many book signings, and Sammy's ranks damn near top of the list as far as meeting a fan's expectation can go. My wife (who had no idea where we were going until we got there) and I will remember this forever. Sammy loves his redheads, and that's why the guy rocks!

I was excited to see Sammy. I said "thanks for the music" but he didn't make eye contact with me or act like he heard me (he turned to talk to someone else while high fiving me). Would have been nice to have been acknowledged. So the signing was rushed and disappointing, but the book was great. Just one of those things. Look forward to the next show...Peace, love

WOW! WAKE UP PEOPLE! You are a DOLLAR SIGN to him! He could GIVE A CRAP about you. GET A LIFE.

I believe it was a book signing, not a "Books" signing. It was clearly stated in the details of each event listed that Sammy would only sign copies of his autobiography only. He has no way to verify that your organization is a legitimate charity and he has no obligation to sign anything. If Sammy signed a book for everyone in line and that line happened to end at 7:00 then he did what was advertised. Sammy put a two hour limit to sign books for fans in line, it was never advertised that he would sit there until 8:00PM waiting for stragglers to show up. The signing starts at 6:00 PM. Be there on time get your book signed and then your done. These events are not opportunities for fans to hang out with Sammy for 10 minutes having some special moment that really isn't that special for Sammy. He has millions of fans and is doing his best to everyone who can show up a chance to have their book signed in person. Grow up and get over it. This isn't fairyland.

I was in STL on Thursday and did NOT experience what was previously posted. It has been posted, talked about, and explained again at the event, that Sammy is signing HIS BOOKS ONLY. Some locations have a limit on how many books Sammy will sign per person. AGAIN, this was explained in STL on Thursday. He is not touring the country to sign any item you bring even if you are the last person in line. It's been posted to arrive EARLY to get your book signed. After Sammy signs all the books and there is no one there; you expected him to sit and twirl his thumbs waitng for you to show up?! Some people think they are special and the rules don't apply to them. Unbelievable! Sammy's on a very tight schedule (or have you even bothered to look at his schedule?) Be thankful he came to STL and you had the opportunity to see him. Thanks again, Sammy. I enjoyed my experience with you.