The summer of 1986 was quite an interesting time for Van Halen fans wasn't it? It was hard not to come across something on the TV, radio or on a local newsstand with something related to either the band's new lineup with Sammy Hagar or the now solo David Lee Roth. This week SPIN magazine revisited an April 1986 cover story with Roth in honor of the 35th anniversary of his … [Read more...]
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David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ Turns 35
And so the adventure continues...! Thirty five years ago today David Lee Roth released his debut full-length studio album Eat ‘Em and Smile. Released on July 7th, 1986, the album peaked at #4 on the US Billboard 200 while eventually achieving platinum status for a million sales. For his first full-length release, Roth worked with long-time Van Halen producer Ted … [Read more...]
Better Or Worse? YouTuber Dr. Bob Puts David Lee Roth On The Vocal Tuning Operating Table
Somebody get me Dr. Bob! Bobby Huff is a producer/songwriter who has a series of videos titled "Music Surgery with Dr. Bob". They all include the good doctor "cutting into" rock songs in pursuit of musical perfection. In his latest episode he decided to operate on David Lee Roth's vocals from Van Halen's "Dance The Night Away". "So we've all heard the argument that Sammy … [Read more...]
Jason Becker Fundraiser: Becker’s Three Most Important Guitars To Be Presented By Guernsey’s Auctions On July 15th
Jason with Mother Pat & Father Gary Becker A fundraiser for Jason Becker is set to take place on July 15th with the proceeds to provide for Becker's ongoing battle with ALS. Becker was David Lee Roth's guitarist on the 1991 album A Little Ain't Enough and became a close friend of Eddie Van Halen in the years following his ALS diagnoses. Below is the press … [Read more...]
Wolfang Van Halen On ’07 Van Halen Reunion: ‘It Was Inevitably Going To Be Roth’
Credit: GHOSTRIDER2112 Wolfgang Van Halen said Van Halen's 2007 reunion with David Lee Roth was inevitable and an idea he initiated. Wolfgang told Rolling Stone's Andy Greene the seeds of the reunion began in 2006 when he, Eddie and Alex Van Halen started jamming together at 5150 Studios. Soon after, Wolfgang offered up the idea of bringing Roth back to the … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth In The Movies (?)
Wait a second. David Lee Roth was in Taxi Driver? Jurassic Park? Titanic too? This weekend the Van Halen News Desk came across something too funny to resist sharing. Let's put it this way. We think you'll get get a real "kick" out of what you're about to hear. Check out these recent clips coming from "Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show" on WDVE 102.5 FM in … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Talks Origins Of Van Halen On Joe Rogan Podcast
What a ride it was. David Lee Roth returned to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast to take Rogan through more trips down Van Halen memory lane. Roth talked about the perfect musical chemistry Van Halen, which came out of the hard rock side of Eddie and Alex Van Halen and the funk and soul side of Roth. "[Eddie & Alex's] music was all Led Zeppelin, Stones, The Who, … [Read more...]
Appolonia Says Prince Didn’t Want Her Dating David Lee Roth In Public While ‘Purple Rain’ Was In Theaters
Credit: Rudy Childs Actress/singer Apollonia said Prince didn't want the public to see her dating David Lee Roth while his film Purple Rain was making its run in theaters. In a recent interview with Sunset Sound Recorders, Apollonia said she had been dating Roth at the time the film Purple Rain (starring Prince and Apollonia) was released in July of 1984. Prince was … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases New Song ‘Giddy – Up!’
David Lee Roth has just released a brand new track titled "Giddy - Up!". Roth shared a clip of the song on his Twitter page along with his own artwork. The complete track from YouTube can be heard above: https://t.co/n1GgXrCWLe pic.twitter.com/ImgvfQvAvk— David Lee Roth (@DavidLeeRoth) May 31, 2021 "Giddy - Up!" is among five new songs included in his web comic … [Read more...]
Jason Becker Recovering From Health Scare, Posts Thank You Message To Fans
Former David Lee Roth guitarist Jason Becker is back home after a hospitalization last month. He recently took to social media to update and thank his many fans for their support. “Hey everyone, I'm finally starting to feel like myself again, after many months of scary health issues, and thinking I was on my way out," Becker said. "Once again, thank you for all your prayers … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth- “Lo-Rez Sunset” (Short Fan Animation)
Ridin' off into the "Low-Rez Sunset" with Diamond Dave! Check out this short fan animation video created by artist Ramses Rios who has a YouTube channel devoted to David Lee Roth called The Mojo Dojo. The video features original character and art illustrations from Roth's The Soggy Bottom series and his immersive interactive comic The Roth Project along with the song "Lo-Rez … [Read more...]
How David Lee Roth’s ‘Crazy From The Heat’ Book Led John 5 To Becoming DLR Band Guitarist
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...]