“If I’d said no to $80m, somebody would have committed me to a hospital!”: The rock superstar who made a fortune in tequila By Gerry W. Beyer February 9, 2025 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn Sammy Hagar, the rock legend and former Van Halen frontman, made $80 million in 2007—not from music, but from his tequila brand, Cabo Wabo. Initially hesitant to sell, he accepted an $80 million offer for an 80% stake, far surpassing…