"Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it." — David Lee Roth It's another never-before-seen photo this weekend! “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
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The Roth Show: David’s Version of “Happy”
David Lee Roth explains the process behind his mostly a cappella recording of Pharrell Williams' Happy which can be heard in this episode of The Roth Show. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth & Horiyoshi III Doin’ The Breakfast Show
"Greetings from Yokohama; Horiyoshi III and me doin' The Breakfast Show." Dave sends us a very cool little video direct from Horiyoshi III's studio in Yokohama, Japan, where he is getting a new Tattoo from the master, who specializing in Japanese traditional full-body tattoos. Check out Dave's extensive new ink, which he mentions in the song, embedded above. Dave plays … [Read more...]
Naturally 7 and David Lee Roth Gettin’ “Happy” Backstage in Tokyo (Video)
David Lee Roth attended Naturally 7's performance which took place Sunday night in Tokyo. He visited them backstage, and it looks like they have some fun! Watch them sing "Happy" in the video above. Below is Naturally 7's performance on the Arsenio Hall Show from April 4th, 2014. They blew everyone away with their powerful, a cappella performance of “Keep the Customer … [Read more...]
Van Halen Working on Mysterious “Project”
David Lee Roth mentions in the new episode of The Roth Show that his band is "Working on a great Van Halen project" but also that he "Can't announce anything, or I'd have to come find you and swear you to secrecy." You can watch the episode embedded below. (Though no clues are to be found in the episode). This makes the second time that Roth mentions Van Halen working on a … [Read more...]
Exclusive: David Lee Roth on Van Halen’s “College of Musical Knowledge” (Audio)
David Lee Roth was inspired by our article 40 Years Ago Today – Van Halen Hits the Sunset Strip! so much so that he sent us an exclusive audio describing how important it was for Van Halen to spend years playing Gazzarris in the mid seventies. He calls it their "college of musical knowledge." Listen to Dave's 5-minute recording above. Big thanks to Diamond Dave for sharing … [Read more...]
The Roth Show: The New York City Way 2 – Let’s Dance!
In episode 2 of the new season, your host, David Lee Roth, reveals more of The New York City Way's plot with a focus on dancing, The Pill, Soul Train and so much more! … [Read more...]
7-Year-Old Drummer Avery Plays Van Halen’s “I’m The One” (VIDEO)
Our favorite little drummer is back! And this time, he attempts another Van Halen deep track; the scorching “I'm The One” from Van Halen I. How do you think he did? Share your thoughts in the comments section. Related Avery Molek Stories: Our original feature on young drumming prodigy Avery Molek, 6-Year-Old Drummer Shreds Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’, was seen by … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Interview with Allan Handelman, 1980
Allan Handelman sets up the interview: It's was Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll. Recorded at the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia during the tour to support their third album, Women And Children First. It was out of control madness that turned out to be a radio classic. David is still a regular guest on my show with over 8 appearances over the years. This one (the first one) was a … [Read more...]
Video: David Lee Roth & Mike Love Perform “California Girls”
Music legends David Lee Roth and Mike Love performed together at The Society of Singers' 21st ELLA Awards last night (Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014) in Beverly Hills, Calif. The event honored Mike Love, lead singer and co-founder of The Beach Boys, producer Nigel Lythgoe, and backup singers The Waters Family. "Look at all these smiling faces here tonight!" declared Diamond Dave … [Read more...]
The Roth Show Season Two Premiere: The Roth Show is back!
"Where is David Lee Roth?" He's back! It's the premiere of Season Two of THE ROTH SHOW! This 44-minute episode has blown us away! Our host, David Lee Roth, is entertaining as he discusses "The New York City Way." His video editor must be exhausted, as she compiled no less than a hundred video/film clips (mostly from the 1940s through the 1960s) to create the visual side of … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Jungle Studs
One of David Lee Roth's personal photos from his many jungle adventures. This is from a trip to the Highland Jungles of New Guinea in late ’84. Dave shares some home video from this adventure here. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. … [Read more...]