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Sammy Hagar’s Quest to Find “I Can’t Drive 55” Trooper Hits a Roadblock

Sammy Hagar’s Quest to Find “I Can’t Drive 55” Trooper Hits a Roadblock

The story behind Sammy Hagar’s iconic anthem “I Can’t Drive 55” is almost as legendary as the song itself. Stemming from a speeding ticket he received in Albany, New York, in 1984, the incident fueled the creation of one of Hagar’s most recognizable solo hits. With the Red Rocker’s upcoming Best of All Worlds tour […]