SAMMY HAGAR Makes His Money From Booze And Bars, Says Music Is Just For Fun - "I Don't Have To Do It For A Living" (Video)

Sammy Hagar makes most of his money from booze, books and bars .. which he says is the precise reason he enjoys rocking out with his band, reports TMZ.

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

Sammy says the only reason he's still playing shows 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.

The former Van Halen frontman says whenever he plays a show nowadays, it's for fun and not about the paycheck. His wealth allows him to pay his band more, making everyone happy and giving him the feeling they're just like a good ol' garage band."