Credit: Neil Zlozower
You want David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen stories? Frank Meyer’s got the stories!
Just recently, the VHND’s Eric Senich had the opportunity to interview Darren Paltrowitz, author of the new book DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World. Paltrowitz shared a few David Lee Roth stories from the book courtesy of author/musician/documentarian Frank Meyer, who has had the opportunity to interview and hang with the “Diamond One” on many occasions dating back to the mid-90s. Shortly after that interview ran, Meyer reached out to Senich to tell him he’s got many more stories to tell. Well, who are we to stop anyone from dishing some behind-the-scenes stories regarding our favorite guitarist and frontman?
Below is Senich’s interview with Meyer, whose stories include:
- Hanging out with the Zappas
- Playing the guitar Eddie gifted to Dweezil Zappa
- Meeting Steve Vai
- Hearing Roth’s Eat ‘Em and Smile songs before anyone else
- Meeting Eddie Van Halen
- Interviewing, hanging out and getting drunk with David Lee at his mansion
- Dave’s gigantic joint
- The animated show featuring Dave that almost happened
- The David Lee Roth philosophy book that almost happened
- Hearing the secret songs Dave recorded with Van Halen in 2000
- Attending Eddie Van Halen’s house party in 2006
- Dave calls out Frank at the 2007 Van Halen press conference
- Attending Van Halen’s 2007 tour rehearsal at the LA Forum
- Attending the 2015 Eat ‘Em and Smile band reunion concert canceled last minute by the fire marshal
Meyer also shared some exclusive photos of Dave and Eddie!