Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) took part in an interview and live performance at the 2012 National Middle Market Summit on October 23-24 at Ohio State University. Presented by the National Center For The Middle Market, Ohio State Fisher College Of Business and GE Capital, the event also included Warren Buffett, GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt, NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell, Democratic political consultant James Carville, Republican political consultant Mary Matalin, and others.

In part one of the interview with Beck Quick (CNBC's "Squawk Box"), which can be seen below, Sammy talked about his inspirations, successes, challenges and advice in business.