Guitarist John 5's David Lee Roth story began where Roth's book ended. Literally. During a recent interview with The Sessions, the former DLR Band guitarist recently recalled how he landed the job as Roth's guitarist in 1998 . He said it all started when he was reading Roth's 1998 autobiography 'Crazy From The Heat'. "I was reading ['Crazy From The Heat']. I was at my … [Read more...]
When David Lee Roth Predicted 2021 In 1991’s ‘A Lil’ Ain’t Enough’ Video
David Lee Roth fans may recall it was right around this time in 1991 that the video for his single “A Lil’ Ain’t Enough” was in steady rotation on MTV. It was the lead single from the album released the previous month - 'A Little Ain't Enough'. The video was classic Dave. Plenty of outrageous characters (remember the little people chanting “OOH! AH! OOH! AH!"?), beautiful … [Read more...]
Iowa Woman Recalls Her Moment In The Sun With David Lee Roth
Well guess who’s back in circulation? It’s David Lee Roth’s favorite flag girl. Over three decades later she’s returned to let her flag unfurl one more time. Just recently Iowa sports writer Sam Paxton shared a story with the Van Halen News Desk regarding long lost photos and video of David Lee Roth showing up during halftime of an Iowa-Iowa State football game in September … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Immersive Interactive Comic ‘The Roth Project’ Featuring Five Brand New Songs
Put on your headphones. Open your minds. David Lee Roth is back... Just a day after releasing his Eddie Van Halen tribute song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bar and Grill” Roth returned with an online interactive comic called The Roth Project. The seventeen-chapter audio novel features narration and Sumi-e art by Roth along with original music and story enhancing sound … [Read more...]
Listen to David Lee Roth’s ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bar and Grill’
David Lee Roth released a new song just now. Could the timing and the title be an ode to Eddie? Dave gave us his hand-written lyrics and artwork for the song. Listen to 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bar and Grill' by David Lee Roth and John 5 below. Besides YouTube, you can listen to it via many other platforms HERE. … [Read more...]
Long Lost David Lee Roth Footage Conjures Up Van Halen Memories For Iowa Sportswriter
"Is this Heaven?" "No, it's Iowa. The place where Van Halen dreams come true..." Iowa sportswriter Sam Paxton has earned himself this weekend's MVP of the VHND by scoring long lost video and photos of David Lee Roth from 1986. Paxton is the Night Sports Editor of Iowa's The Gazette and a long-time die-hard Van Halen fan. While recently working on an article for the … [Read more...]
Watch Deraps Cover David Lee Roth’s ‘Yankee Rose’
Guess who's back in circulation?! The power trio band DERAPS has released a full band cover of David Lee Roth’s "Yankee Rose." Jacob did the full Eat ‘em and Smile makeup. The video is looking great and the song is sounding incredible! Deraps says, "We're proud to present you with a brand new cover of this classic anthem by David Lee Roth! We had a blast covering this … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth / KISS Tour To Return Summer 2021
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop, Why Stop Now .. Diamond Dave is looking forward to returning to YOU next summer! We just received the awesome poster, above, straight from DLR's camp. How cool is that?? "The Last Tour .. Unless It Isn't." - If only ALL bands were so honest! LOL KISS has just announced the rescheduled dates for the latest U.S. leg of its "End Of … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Responds to the Name Change Rumors
It’s been said that art is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone will have their own interpretation. Apparently, so is a painting by David Lee Roth. Roth recently took to social media to share more of the artwork he’s been posting during the COVID-19 downtime. His "soggy bottom" series of artwork usually features things like “inebriated frogs arguing with each other … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Kiss and David Lee Roth Postpone March Dates Over Coronavirus Concerns
Updated 3/15/20: All 6 of David Lee Roth's Las Vegas shows originally scheduled for March have been POSTPONED until further notice. This is due to MGM Resorts' announcement today that it will temporarily suspend operations at its Las Vegas properties until further notice, effective as of Tuesday, March 17th. Casino operations will close on Monday, March 16, followed by … [Read more...]
‘He Delivered Like A Boss’: Glowing Reviews of David Lee Roth Keep Coming
You wanted the best reviews, you got the best reviews. The Van Halen News Desk has collected some of the latest reactions by those who’ve had the chance to see David Lee Roth during his recent run of dates as the special guest of KISS. Below are a handful of reviews including one from Roth’s former guitarist Steve Vai: HAD ‘EM ON THEIR FEET Steve Baltin of Forbes … [Read more...]
KISS Manager ‘Jumped’ At The Chance To Get David Lee Roth On Tour
Having been in the business for over 40 years legendary music manager Doc McGhee has seen and heard the best of the best rock bands in the world. As for Van Halen with David Lee Roth, now that's a band who easily ranks at the very top of what he says is a very selective list.McGhee, who’s been the manager of KISS since 1995, recently sat down for an interview with rock … [Read more...]