It's 1986, and Paul and his little sister are going to perform a new song from Diamond Dave. '39 years ago today, my sister and I remade the intro from David Lee Roth's "Yankee Rose" music video! My doctor says I have to take a laxative!' These kids remind us of how life was growing up in the eighties, and illustrate the influence of MTV, Van Halen, and David Lee Roth on … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth News
Diamond Dave is on the road with KISS! Check out coverage of Dave's 2020 shows, as well as hundreds of other articles on David Lee Roth, below, and be sure to visit our new DLR bio, here!
David Lee Roth’s Best Talking Moments in Van Halen Songs
From wild intros to legendary ad-libs, this compilation highlights the best talking parts from Van Halen and David Lee Roth songs, spanning nearly four decades of Diamond Dave’s studio greatness. Featuring unforgettable moments from Panama, Hot For Teacher, Unchained, And The Cradle Will Rock… and more. Edited by Darren Paltrowitz, the author of DLR Book: How David Lee … [Read more...]
Van Halen Deserves a ‘Back To The Beginning’ Concert Celebration
Our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock published an article listing five legendary bands who deserve an Ozzy Osbourne-inspired 'Back To The Beginning' celebration of their own. Below is what they say about why one of the bands should be Van Halen. Be sure to check out their full article for the rest of the bands that deserve such treatment! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had a … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony: Van Halen Was ‘Living The Dream, A Fairy Tale’
Michael Anthony sat down for an interview with Get On The Bus. "We hit the road to Las Vegas for a once in a lifetime sit down with bass legend Michael Anthony, the backbone of Van Halen and The Circle with Sammy Hagar. Taking a break from his "Best Of All Worlds" residency at the MGM, Mike hopped off his tour bus and onto ours, "Get On The Bus" for an unforgettable … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Reacts To Alex Van Halen’s Drumming
Wolfgang Van Halen joins us in the Drumeo studio to celebrate the incredible legacy of his uncle, Alex Van Halen. In the video above, Wolf revisits iconic moments from Alex’s career—reacting to photos of his over-the-top drum kits, watching legendary drum solo footage, and—for the first time ever on camera—playing through eight of his favorite Van Halen tracks, including “On … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Announces 21-Date Summer Tour!
Summertime's here, babe, need somethin' to keep you cool?Better look out now, 'cause Dave's got somethin' for you! He's your Ice Cream Man, and all his flavors are guaranteed to satisfy! David Lee Roth has announced 21 new tour dates! These shows go on pre-sale tomorrow (Tuesday, May 6) at 10AM EDT via Ticketmaster. Roth returned to the stage Saturday night (May 3rd), … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Returns! Video, Photos, Set List
David Lee Roth returned to the stage last night, headlining the M3 festival. This was his first performance in five years—videos, photos, and setlist below. David Lee Roth setlist, M3 Festival, April 3rd, 2025: 1. "Panama"2. "Drop Dead Legs"3. "You Really Got Me"4. "Unchained"5. "Dance the Night Away"6. "Runnin' with the Devil"7. "Mean Street"8. "Atomic … [Read more...]
Music Videos From ‘A Little Ain’t Enough’ and ‘Your Filthy Little Mouth’ Now Streaming
To celebrate the release of David Lee Roth's 5-CD Remastered Box Set The Warner Recordings 1985-1994, Rhino Records has released high-quality versions of David Lee Roth's iconic music videos from the heyday of MTV. Below are five newly uploaded videos from the 'A Little Ain't Enough' and 'Your Filthy Little Mouth' albums. Enjoy! Sensible Shoes Tell The … [Read more...]
Producer John Shanks Details the Making of the Final Van Halen Studio Album
Super Producer John Shanks (Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Brothers) sat down with Jeff Goebel on the 'Van Halen Stories' Podcast to discuss the making of Van Halen’s final record, A Different Kind Of Truth. Shanks walks through the sessions and reveals his mornings with Van Halen, and late evenings with David Lee Roth. For 6 months, John worked … [Read more...]
Van Halen Set List Evolution: 1978-2015
Our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock put together an extensive article on how Van Halen's set lists changed over their 14 tours, featuring three different singers. From their barnstorming 1978 days as an opening act to their final shows as homecoming rock legends in 2015, Van Halen's set lists changed a lot over their touring career. Here's a chronological breakdown of … [Read more...]
Watch Van Halen’s Cameo Appearances in Frank Sinatra’s ‘L.A. Is My Lady’ Video
Back in 1984, MTV had reached over twenty-five million homes and had become a big wheel in the engine of the ever-spinning Van Halen promotional machine. Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth even made a cameo appearance in the video for Frank Sinatra's "L.A. Is My Lady," from the singer's final studio album of the 1980s. While riding in a limo, Dave popped a videotape of vintage … [Read more...]
Sebastian Bach: ‘I can’t think of anyone who embodies the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll more than Diamond David Lee Roth’
Sebastian Bach posted this yesterday about David Lee Roth & M3 Rock Festival: "Rock ‘n’ roll is a spirit ANIMAL! And I can’t think of anyone who embodies the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll more than 'Diamond' David Lee Roth of 'The Mighty Van Halen'!!!! "A couple of weeks back, somewhere in the Hinderland Who’s Who, it actually occurred on this earth that I got to play a … [Read more...]