Can't wait for this year to end? You're not alone. David Lee Roth is already celebrating the arrival of 2021. Roth posted his latest illustration to Twitter today, which depicts Dave aka "D Ro" in a Volkswagon Beetle headed for the skies. He also included his own personal resolution: "We'll try again tomorrow..." Here's hoping we'll get to see the real Dave in action once … [Read more...]
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Ultimate Classic Rock: David Lee Roth, Wolfgang Van Halen Songs Among Best Of The Year
Ultimate Classic Rock has included Dave Lee Roth's "Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar & Grill" and Wolfgang Van Halen's "Distance" on their list of 2020's best rock songs. Saying this year has been a difficult one for Van Halen fans is an understatement. That's why seeing Roth and Wolfgang get some cred for their musical achievements is certainly welcomed. As UCR aptly put … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Van Halen Tour Jacket To Be Auctioned At ‘MusiCares Charity Relief Auction’
David Lee Roth worn jacket with signed photograph. Estimate: $3000 - $5000 Julien's Auctions has announced the lineup of items up for bidding next month at MusiCares Charity Relief Auction and among them is an on-stage jacket worn by David Lee Roth. The black jacket embroidered with rhinestones was worn by Roth during Van Halen's highly successful 2007-2008 tour, Roth's … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Holiday Illustration
David Lee Roth can hear the sound of the North Pole calling, calling, calling... Our favorite skyscraping rock star has just returned from Camp Santa and posted a holiday illustration for fans to view, ponder and interpret however our beholding eyes prefer. Happy Holidays Dave from everyone at the Van Halen News Desk and keep on reaching for the skies...no matter how cold … [Read more...]
Listen To Paul Gilbert Play David Lee Roth Vocals On Guitar
Mr. Big guitarist Paul Gilbert appeared on Dweezil Zappa's "Runnin' With The Dweezil" podcast to discuss the influence Van Halen has had on his musical life. It turns out Eddie Van Halen's classic riffs aren't the only thing he enjoys playing. "Playing vocals on guitar - that's my hobby lately, and one of my favorite singers to copy is David Lee Roth on the guitar," said … [Read more...]
‘It’s Party Time’ With David Lee Roth [FAN VIDEO]
Bring the chicken, pickles and beer. It's party time with our favorite toastmaster Diamond David Lee Roth. Ramses Rios has uploaded a video (above) set to Roth's song "It's Party Time" and it's clear this guy knows his Diamond Dave history. It is simply Dave-tastic! Here's what Rios posted along with the video: "Been working on this video all summer and finally … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Debuts New Character ‘Dawn Verdict’ In Latest Illustration
She's the first of the new breed of detective dominatrixes straight from the endlessly imaginative mind of David Lee Roth. Meet Dawn Verdict. Roth has posted a new illustration (above) on his Twitter page and this one debuts a character who "solves the crime and delivers the verdict right where it hurts!! Every time." Ouch! Roth goes on to write: "So for all you bad … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Talks Eddie Van Halen Tribute Song “Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar & Grill”
Credit: Neil Zlozower Mention the smell of fresh sawdust on the floor and David Lee Roth is immediately taken back to his earliest memories of performing with his longtime bandmate Eddie Van Halen. "I actually walked past the door of a local drinking establishment and smelled the sawdust and like Proust with a lemon cookie, it triggered volumes of memory," Roth … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Responds To David Lee Roth’s ‘Red Rocker’ Cartoon
No need to bid on David Lee Roth's latest work of art. He's already got a buyer: Sammy Hagar. Just yesterday Roth posted his Sammy-themed illustration to his Twitter page. It includes several references to Hagar including: "Concrete Flowers for Sam," "Sam the Man Not Only Will Be Giving His Life for Rock and Roll, But Plans to Be Buried in His Recently Acquired Jet!," "Red … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Sammy Hagar Themed Cartoon
It's The Red Rocker & his new jet! David Lee Roth has just released a new cartoon via his Twitter page today and it makes several references to his long-time adversary Sammy Hagar. Among the Hagar mentions included in Roth's fictional publication called The Daily Catostrophe are: "Concrete Flowers for Sam," "Sam the Man Not Only Will Be Giving His Life for Rock and … [Read more...]
Fans Launch Podcast Devoted To David Lee Roth
For those who feel a little of David Lee Roth ain't enough we've found a podcast just for you. The DLR Cast, called "The essential podcast by and for fans of original Van Halen singer David Lee Roth", is hosted by die-hard Roth fans Steve Roth and Darren Paltrowitz. Along with the latest David Lee Roth news and deep dive discussions are interviews with various notable … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Donates Signed, Worn Hat To Cancer Charity
David Lee Roth has donated one of his signed and worn hats to the Cahonas Celebrity Loosen Up Auction, which runs until November 29th. A host of the world’s best loved and well-known house-hold names from music, film, TV and sport have pledged their support to Testicular Cancer education and awareness this month by donating their signed and worn ties, scarves and other … [Read more...]