"Lite Roast" was inspired by the rehearsals for Sammy's appearance at the Acoustic-4-A-Cure benefit show in May, which raised funds for the Pediatric Cancer Program at the University Of California, San Francisco UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

Hagar recently performed a belated birthday bash concert at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. The October 18 evening featured Hagar & The Circle (Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Johnson) playing a setlist spanning four decades - including hits from Montrose, Hagar's solo career, Van Halen and beyond - as well as an encore by Chickenfoot.