Sammy Hagar appeared on the latest episode of Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s PBS series Finding Your Roots. The musician made many discoveries about his heritage, the most shocking one being that he cannot be traced back to any Hagars, meaning that's not his biological surname.
The Red Rocker was told his surname is actually Belcher, to which he responded, "What a trip!" He also discussed his family, sharing a story about his grandfather stealing fishing gear from stores. Watch below.
“What a trip!"@SammyHagar discovers that“Hagar” is not his biological surname. Watch as we reveal his true surname to him on #FindingYourRoots.
— Henry Louis Gates Jr (@HenryLouisGates) January 23, 2024
Watch the full episode now using the @PBS app or going to https://t.co/EIUt21XBcO.findingyouroots! pic.twitter.com/xKGPcxv9tT
After the clips spread online Hagar told concerned fans not to freak out:
