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...]
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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
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 not keen on the brand new … [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...]
‘The Van Halen Story – The Early Years’ Now Available on DVD
The Van Halen Story - The Early Years has been released again on DVD! This DVD documentary chronicles the rise of four young musicians from their formative years to their transformation into a worldwide phenomenon. Witness the group's gripping tale told by the people who were there when it began - the childhood friends, fellow musicians, roadies, bodyguards, producers, and … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth On The Van Halen Brothers & ‘The Two Pasadenas’ In Latest Illustration
David Lee Roth is back with another illustrated story and this one tells of a darker side to sunny Pasadena. Roth, born in Bloomington, Indiana, arrived in Pasadena during his teens. While attending Pasadena City College in the early 70s, he met the brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen, who had moved from the Netherlands to Pasadena in 1962. "True Story: There are two … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Recalls End Of Radio Stint, Start Of ’07 Van Halen Reunion In Latest Artwork
David Lee Roth's latest illustrations go back to the time his brief stint as FM radio morning show host went cold while his reunion with Van Halen was about to finally catch fire. Roth's illustrations begin with a depiction of himself attached to a ball and chain talking into a microphone. Alongside "New York" in big bold colored letters are the complaints and demands of … [Read more...]
Mike Tramp On How Van Halen & David Lee Roth Inspired White Lion’s Look, Sound & Band Name
White Lion was among the many hit-making rock bands of the late 80s who were inspired by both the look and sound of classic David Lee Roth-era Van Halen. As it turns out, it's Roth who would also play a role in the band's name. In a recent interview with 519 Magazine, Mike Tramp, who was White Lion's singer from 1983 to 1992 and again (under the name The New White Lion) from … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Recalls Adventurous Pasadena Bike Ride In Latest Illustrations [UPDATED]
In the words of David Lee Roth himself: "Every journey's got destinations which the traveler can't expect." Roth released a series of illustrations this week that tell the "true story" of an unexpected adventure while on a bike ride through Pasadena. Below is the story told through illustrations created by Roth and updated almost daily on his Twitter page: … [Read more...]