Nine on a Ten Scale

by Sammy Hagar

Overview

While most would suggest that the seminal American hard rock debut from the Sammy Hagar-fronted Montrose is the real coming-out for the singer/guitarist, serious Hagar fans might disagree and offer that title to Nine on a Ten Scale. After two discs with Montrose (a self-titled record and Paper Money), Hagar struck out on his own and quickly released this solo debut after Capitol Records snatched up the hot young vocalist in 1976. If Hagar was anxious to show that he had musical skills that extended way beyond the gravel-voiced, Led Zeppelin-esque howling that he had demonstrated with Ronnie Montrose's heavy metal outfit, this recording definitely accomplishes that goal. Featuring mostly Hagar-penned material, and plenty of the singer's own guitar work as well, this disc -- while not a huge commercial success -- proved that Hagar possessed many talents. Unfortunately, some weak production and questionable lyrics make this record a pretty difficult listen decades after its initial release. But Hagar's voice is unconditionally impressive, and the music has enough of a spark to suggest the artist's rare ability to define a unique musical style. ~ Vincent Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	09/01/2023
Label:	Music On Cd
UPC:	0600753976326
Rank:	26698

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sammy Hagar   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Scott Quick   Guitar
Stephen "Doc" Kupka   Horn
Jim Hodder   Drums
Bill Church   Bass
Emilio Castillo   Horn
Greg Adams   Horn
John Blakeley   Guitar
Venetta Fields   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Sherlie Matthews   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Dallas Taylor   Drums
Aynsley Dunbar   Drums
Lenny Pickett   Horn
Jerry Shirley   Drums
Mic Gillette   Horn
Maxayn Lewis   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Gary Pihl   Guitar
Joe Crane   Keyboards
Alan Fitzgerald   Keyboards
Fitz   Keyboards
Wizard   Keyboards
Stan Wizard   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Carter   Producer,Producer
Gary Kellgren   Engineer
Donovan   Composer
John Henning   Engineer
Deke Richards   Engineer
Bob Welch   Composer
Jimmy Robinson   Engineer
Craig Morris   Engineer
John Carter   Composer
John Stronach   Engineer
Sammy Hagar   Composer
Van Morrison   Composer
Tom Flye   Engineer
John S. Carter Jr.   Composer
Ron Nagle   Composer
Roy Kohara   Art Direction
David Alexander   Photography
Donovan Leitch   Composer
Betsy Hagar   Composer