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David Lee Roth: Van Halen To Perform Many Shows Outside U.S. Starting Late 2013

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As reported last night, David Lee Roth appeared on the Opie & Anthony show this morning. The short audio clip above from this morning’s show contains Dave stating that Van Halen is planning many shows outside of the United States starting later this year. “We’re going to be playing Europe — probably 50, 60 shows [...]

The Roth Show, Episode 12: Behind the Jump Super Floor WhiteNoize Remix

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In this episode, your host, David Lee Roth discusses the origins of the latest Jump remix created by WhiteNoize.

David Lee Roth on Opie & Anthony Show Monday Morning

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This just in… tomorrow morning (Monday, March 11th) around 8AM David Lee Roth will be sitting in with Opie & Anthony on XM/Sirius. Opie & Anthony official site and facebook.

VHND’s “All Access Photo” # 3

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“All Access” Van Halen photos is a new weekly feature at VHND.com . Every Saturday we will be posting a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many will be exclusives that have never been seen anywhere before. Tune in every weekend for more!

David Lee Roth on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast

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On the latest episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, host Joe Rogan and Brian Redban are joined by Diamond David Lee Roth. They talk about several things, from nutrition, to smoking, to Dave’s famous jump-kicks, songwriting, and the Van Halen reunion. You can watch the 2 hour, 40 minute podcast below.

David Lee Roth talks about the early days of Van Halen today on the Adam Carolla Show

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It’s an hour and a half of Diamond Dave and the Aceman! Listen to or download the podcast at AdamCarolla.com. Show Summary: Adam opens the show with David Lee Roth in studio. They talk about the beginnings of Van Halen, and why station programmers don’t know anything about good music. Adam also asks David about [...]

VHND’s “All Access Photo” #2

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“Back in the day, these bandanas used to scare the shit out of people …” Back in 1984, David had this to more to say about his bodyguards: “We took these two little people with us, Jimmy and Danny, as my bodyguards. There are probably 3 1/2, 4 1/2 feet tall. We had him in [...]

Scars and Stars: New David Lee Roth Interviews

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From The Daily Telegraph: By Kathy McCabe interviews David Lee Roth Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth likes to talk. Kathy McCabe goes along for the wild ride. KM: You are finally playing in Australia after coming close a couple of times in recent years. DLR: You’re going to have to ask the rhythm section [...]

The Roth Show, Episode 11: Tattoos in Japan

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In this episode, your host, David Lee Roth, talks about the history of tattoos in Japan. Dave also shares his own Japanese tattoo experiences. Note that Dave threw some great never-heard music in here! Did you know The Roth Show is available on iTunes as both a Video version in HD and an Audio-only version? [...]

VHND’s All Access Photo #1 (New weekly feature!)

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Today marks the premiere of a new weekly feature at VHND.com – “All Access” Van Halen photos! Every Saturday we will be posting a photo which isn’t just your typical live-in-concert Van Halen photo. Rather, these will be the type of photos that you would have to be a roadie, friend, or band insider to have [...]

Dissecting David Lee Roth’s Rolling Stone Interview

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“I know what you’re thinkin’  What you’re thinkin’ is easy to see  I know what you’re dreamin’  I have those same dreams” -David Lee Roth, “Me Wise Magic” lyrics, 1996 Van Halen fans got something very unexpected Tuesday, when Rolling Stone released their new interview with David Lee Roth. Roth is uncharacteristically open and sheds [...]

David Lee Roth on Michael Anthony: “One of the Greatest High Tenor Voices Ever”

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David Lee Roth praised ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony Tuesday in an interview with Rolling Stone: “But Ed has his own vision, I’m assuming. We haven’t really been able to speak about it and it’s a disappointment, just as not having a chance for a reunion of the original band. Clearly, vocals are every bit as [...]