There’s nothing better than a no-holds-barred memoir from a hard-partying rocker. In Sammy Hagar’s new book, Red, he of Van Halen, Chickenfoot and Cabo Wabo fame puts his colorful past down on paper.

Unlike a lot of rockers who eventually grow tired of partying hard and turn to yoga and rehab, Sammy is a laid-back dude who still has a good time after 40 years in the business. Here he tells of his life on the road, including his two stints as the lead singer of Van Halen, with the honesty and irreverence of a guy who knows he’s lucky to be on such a wild ride.

Besides having one of the most distinctive voices in rock, Sammy also founded one the world’s premier tequila brands: Cabo Wabo. Like Jimmy Buffett  before him, Hagar continues to bring his lifestyle brand to the masses, so we can all party like rock stars.

So whether you’re a longtime Van Halen fan, or have recently discovered Sammy’s supergroup Chickenfoot (or you’re simply a tequila *cough* aficionado), Red captures the essence of the man who can’t, and never will, drive 55.

NOOK owners: go to shop, and search “Sammy Hagar” to download his memoir.