Montrose was a hard rock band formed in the early 1970s. The band achieved success with their first two albums, Montrose (1973) and Paper Money (1974). The vocalist of Montrose, Sammy Hagar, who is also known for his solo career and his time as the frontman of Van Halen, had a unique vocal technique that involved a strong use of vibrato and a powerful, gritty tone.

To learn how to sing like Sammy Hagar, it's important to focus on developing a strong sense of pitch accuracy, breath support, and power. The following resources at Singing Carrots can help:

• Use the Vocal Range Test to determine your range and see how it compares to Hagar's.
• For pitch accuracy, use the Pitch Accuracy Test to assess your current skill level and then work on improving your pitch accuracy with the Pitch Training resources.
• Use the Vocal Pitch Monitor for real-time feedback on your pitch accuracy while you sing.
• For breath support, learn the basics of active and passive breathing and how to develop it further.
• To develop power and range, work on your voice registers and vocal breaks.
• To practice vibrato, use one of the exercises from the Vibrato Skill-Related Videos above.
• When learning a Montrose song, such as "Rock the Nation" or "Bad Motor Scooter," focus on matching Hagar's powerful tone and use of vibrato.
• Practice open mouth and throat techniques to help improve your tone, projection, and resonance.
• Take care of your vocal health with our resource on Vocal Health, and pay attention to your posture and avoiding constrictions.

By focusing on these key areas and using the Singing Carrots resources, you can learn to sing like Sammy Hagar and achieve a powerful, gritty vocal tone.