Rob Thomas and Sammy Hagar Perform Santana's 'Smooth' | Rock & Roll Road Trip 

Rob is one of few that you can understand every word he sings.

Props to Sammy for getting with Rob for his show. Rob Thomas is one the coolest guys ever and one of my favorite artists. Truly a talented genuine musician, Mr. Thomas is.

Rob is a down to earth guy. As real as you can get. Sammy is a class act himself. Both are stand up people.

Sammy I've been a fan since the 70's and you're like a fine wine brother, always getting better with age and Rob Thomas is simply awesome, thanks for the great performance.

Let's give some recognition to Rob's backup band. Wow, they are so tight and talented. Excellent..

The most amazing thing about this vid for me is how generous and present Sammy is. He's only trying to do the song justice, not pull out all the stops and grab the spotlight. There are even a few points where he oversteps a bit and just smiles and pulls back. What a fucking LEGEND!!! And Rob Thomas... well... I don't know what you can say. His worst song is awesome...:)

Man Hagar is a Super Unreal Phenomenon at 75 years old. Wow!!👍👍👍👍👍

Wow Sammy tearing it up, awesome. Rock on Sammy!

Most people forget what a great Guitarist Sammy really is!

Went to a Santana concert 3 years ago and Rob showed up to sing “Smooth”. How cool is it that he does that.

I can listen to Rob Thomas sing all day long. He just has such a unique and engaging sound that is instantly recognizable. And, yeah, Sammy is a royally under appreciated guitarist.

I saw Sammy at a small airport getting off a private plane years ago. I took a picture of him walking from the plane, and he saw me and walked over to me and shook my hand and said hello. Truly a great person.

I love Sammy Hagar, Rob Thomas has an amazing voice! I love them both

Look here I'm a rock n roller through and through, but when I first started getting interested in writing, Rob Thomas was and still is one of my biggest influences. Lyrically and melodically. The dude is so good ✌🖤🤘

Rob will always be one of my biggest heroes. Someone Like You is still one of the greatest cassettes I’ve ever heard. Long love MB20

Rob Thomas is the real deal. Nobody more deserving of the good stuff of fame. Great songwriter, soulful singer, and seems like a genuinely great dude, the kind you’d like to pop a couple cold ones with and trade stories…

I love how Sammy steps on the backup singers by accident, then realizes. "OH shit"!

Wow Rob looks great. Hasn't aged a day. Sammy too. Really cool nice dudes

Rob seems to be one of those rare talents that truly loves what he does more than the fame.

I love the interaction with Sammy and the artists he interviews. Sammy keep the faith. You are keeping Rock alive.

Songs are like your kids, it's hard to pick a favorite. I always tell my kids that my favorite is the one giving me the least grief.

Rob Thomas and Sammy Hagar really sounding goid together. They both are musical icons🎉🎉.They both compliment each other perfectly 🎉🎉.

One of the best interviews I've seen Sammy do. Rob makes you feel like you're part of the process. Sammy's not just a celebrity or musician but a real people person. Him and Alice Cooper are in a league of they're own.

A short story; As a single man having a much earned midlife crisis, I traveled on holiday from SoCal to Thailand in 2001. I found myself in a GoGo bar in Pattaya. Back in the late 60’s, I was too young to be drafted in the Vietnam war. I had read that many solders took R&R in Thailand back then. As I sat in this GoGo Bar, a stunner came out dancing to the song “Game of Love”. Then came on “Smooth”. Sitting on a leather couch, I had a girl on my left hugging me, a girl on my right hugging me, while Carlos and Rob were killing it with that song. I just rested my head back and grinned from ear to ear as it hit me, this is where and why my brothers took R&R here. I get it! The memory of that trip gives me joy to this day. 🤟

This was my best friend Chris’s favorite song before he passed away in 99. Thanks Rob and Sammy for bringing back good memories!!! You guys rocked it!!

Red Rocker and the genius of Matchbox 20. Obviously, I was a fan of Sammy’s before, during and after Van Halen, but I’ve been a fan of Rob’s since Real World. Great music knows no genre boundaries.

EXCELLENT!! Sammy can tear up those strings so beautiful. Rob sings words so clearly. Rock on dudes. ❤️

You can forget how good Sammy is as a guitar player.. THIS ROCKS!!.. Rob's Vocals are perfect!!

Damn! Sammy is so awesome! I've been a fan since I was a kid back in the 1980s. 🤘🏻

Grew up on Red Headed Stranger, Rock of the Westies and Fandango. Glad I'm here. Glory, honor, peace.

Rob is guaranteed one of the greatest singer songwriters of my generation let alone of all time in my opinion ✌️💙

Sammy Hagar 74 years old and still rocking hard. Impressive.

I love this song and Rob Thomas and WOW what a performance by all!!! Go Sammy, go!!

Sammy is a real gentleman to play as understated as he did. Hes obviously great, and can shred, and most people dont know that. He knows that. So instead of shoving a thousand licks in out face he plays tastefully. Honestly this is better than the surprise of seeing prince shred for the first time.

Luv it, I also wore out my VHS tape of Live without a net. R.I.P~EVH🤘

Loved this !!!! Long long time Sammy fan…. Then years later Matchbox 20 from their start with 3AM, etc. Loved seeing them several times… and a nice nice version of Smooth…. Great stuff guys !!! And fitting as it was Carlos’s birthday too a few days ago !!! Sending love from Arizona !!!!

This is the best Rock & Roll Road Trip ever. Love love slamming Sammy always and forever. Then Rob comes along later and he’s so hot. Then the two of them together. It’s more than a dream come true to me. Thank you do much. This is fabulous.

Sammy was meant for this. Such an Ambassador of Rock and Roll. And Rob Thomas, so talented and so cool. Great interview.

It's so great that he mentioned what a fan he was of "Live Without A Net"...one of the best live performances ever recorded. I can imagine how inspiring it was to a young writer/future performer.

Sammy's road trip interviews and shows are so much fun. This was a great interview with Rob. They both sounded pretty smooth...

Sammy, you never disappoint, always bringing it. Your music, performances, interviews. Love the variety of people you bring on and how you relate. This really is your calling.

Rob used to live down the road from me. I used to hear some goofy stories of people running into him at the store or the gym. He’s just a person, folks. But he’s a good singer, too!

🥀Amazing time well spent with Rob Thomas he's such a powerful person🥀

Sammy is really an underrated guitar player... He plays with everyone and it always sounds good...

Sammy can do it all and play with anybody, kinda surprised he doesn't do his own "supernatural" with all the great musicians he knows 😎👌 this was great as always 👏

The best Sammy R&R Road Trip colab yet!

I.dont believe Sammy has ever gotten the credit he deserves. His contribution to rock n roll is unprecedented.

I have watched many of Sammy's Rock and Roll Road Trip. So real and fun, and you learn a lot. Great interviews and great vibes.

Rob gots great vocals, one of a very few artist that can actually sing

Rob isn't only a great artist but he is definitely a great singer a great Entertainer. I'm just glad and honored that I got to go see him about a month ago in Chicago. I'll never forget that❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎼🎶🎼🎶🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 and let's not forget I'll funny is😅

I'm lost in words...we gotta love those guys

jesus its like people forgot or didnt know that sammy played most of the lead guitar on his songs during his solo career

Talented beyond belief ! Love how down to earth he is. Wish him many, many more years !

So damn awesome!! Love Sammy!! Rob you rule!! Man would I love to sit behind the drums with these guys!!

Sammy is a really good person to work for, and always has a good attitude. My personal experience, his brother in-law Buck is a good friend. Bolinas Roks.

Sammy was my first concert way back in 1984 , it's amazing how the man is still ripping it up to this day !

Pure magic with all you greats performing Smooth! I love Marchbox 20 songs!

first time I ever liked something before hearing/viewing it

Got a chance to see Sammy last month in Vegas and he did not disappoint. great musician, singer and rocker!

Rob is very intelligent and articulate

Amazing interview. Love Rob, Carlos, Smooth!

Thanks, guys- really good!

Rob Thomas never aged, I watched his concert many moons ago and he still looks the same👌🏼

Rob and Sammy, you guys continue to rock. Musical gold. Never afraid to write lyrics about human yearning. Always ready to rock. Back during the heyday of “3AM” and what was it? “Balance” by VH at that time (I think?) I never would have imagined this vid here on RU-vid -/ but you guys continue to surprise people pleasantly with rock. I would love to see Rob singing about how he can’t drive 55 either.

A guitar hero covering a guitar hero; awesome!!!

I've done security for a lot of artists over the past decades.. and I have to agree Willie Nelson not only the nicest man, but so humble and what blew my mind about him is after the shows he'd go out and sign stuff and meet fans and take photos, and he'd remember some of them by name from a previous time he was in town. The dude is super sharp. And I too, watched Live without a Net all the time growing up, and I think some people forget Sammy is a really good guitarist.

I have been waiting, and hoping, that one day Rob would be a guest on R&RRT! I was not let down. Great talk and interaction between these 2 legends. Maybe they will collaborate on something soon. Can't wait to see Sammy later this summer! Haven't seen Rob as a solo artist, but seen him many times with MB20. They both always put on a great show.

I love you, Rob! ❤️ Thanks Sammy for this. More power!

Sammy, you are becoming quite the interviewer. Love to see you master yet another form of art!

Thank you Sammy. Thank you Rob. Thank you Axses TV. So Awesome

I wasn’t really a Sammy fan until 5150 and man seeing him playing guitar and singing along side Eddie wow (LONG TIME FAN)

I could watch this 1,000 times, this man has the best voice, he is talented and handsome.

That Sammy dude just may make it one day .

I love you Rob and Sammy of course!

Legend & Legend in the making on stage IMO!!

You go Sammy …kick guitar 🎸 Ass bro … luv that !!! Great vocals Rob.. Glad your still killin it …

Thanks Sammy! Another quintessential & inspirational interview! keeping Rock outta the grave

Wow y’all sound so great together doing this song!👏💯🌟❤️👋

Santana is pure magic

A remarkable gift to bond and bring out the real in people. You're awesome Sammy.

That was awesome in so many ways

awesome video thanks for posting

Sammy never stops, what an inspiration

Absolutely love "So you're a kite without a string"!!

I Love that Santana song! ❤️ Sammy rippin it Sultry Smooth with Rob’s Salsa Sling Pitch 😜❤️ Great interview too! Sammy and Sam Cooke ❤️ it! Be careful what you eat before your show.. Got some images on that one..😳🙈😂

Sammy learnt the main bits that's all that counts 🤣

Awesome. Rob and Sammy are great musicians!

Damn Sammy..that was smooth brother✌️

Sammy is such a Beast on guitar. I really wish he played more Live both with VH and the Circle. Don't know many guys in Rock that have surrounded themselves with outstanding musicians to learn from.

Sammy, Santana, and Rob are legends.

Rob Thomas has a long of good songs - an amazing vocal talent!

3:51 same here Rob. Live without a Net had a huge impact on me too.

Well done, lads! That was very well done! 👍🏻

Awesome. Two great artist. Sammy is my hero!!

Rob is a vampire.. he hasn't aged!!

Another great Sammy Hagar interview! Rob Thomas is an amazing writer and entertainer too ❤️

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Love ❤️this interview!💯👏💯🌟❤️👋

Have to say I loved it...love both of them...and Sammy surprised.

Two of my favorites