Sammy Hagar says he makes money from booze and bars, music is just for fun

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Sammy Hagar makes most of his money from booze, books, and bars... which he says is exactly why he likes to rock out with his band. We will explain.

The Red Rocker joined us on "TMZ Live" and we asked if he makes more money outside of music...he does, and he tells us how his success in the world business benefits his art.

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Sammy says the only reason he keeps playing with his band, The Circle, is because he doesn't have to play music to pay the bills...a big bonus for a 74-year-old rock star. < /p>

The former Van Halen frontman says every time he plays a gig these days, it's for fun, not pay. His wealth allows him to pay more for his band, which makes everyone happy and makes him feel like a good old garage band.

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Besides being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Sammy is a shrewd businessman...with legendary restaurants like the Cabo Wabo Cantina, where he sells his own lines of spirits. He also writes books, including his latest, "Sammy Hagar's Cocktail Hits: 85 Personal Favorites from the Red Rocker".