David Lee Roth shares a tale from Van Halen's first world tour: There is an old science-fiction movie from the fifties called Forbidden Planet, where the extinct inhabitants are called the Krell. So we started to call cocaine "Krell", gave it a science fiction name. We would stay up all night, well into the next day, having what we called Krell Wars. And the best Krell War was … [Read more...]
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Sammy VS Dave Poll! (And VHND’s Facebook Page News)
We're finally doing it! The Van Halen News Desk's official SAMMY VS DAVE poll! Tell the world if you prefer one singer over the other, or if you like both Van Halen singers equally. In order to promote our Facebook page, this poll is exclusive to our Facebook page. You can 'Like" our page below, and vote HERE. Why you should 'Like' VHND's Facebook page: We will always … [Read more...]
The Roth Show, Episode 4: Love Train-ing/Howard Stern/The Boom
The best episode yet? In this episode, your host, David Lee Roth, talks about Love Train-ing, "replacing" Howard Stern on K-Rock, The Boom and much more! Also, the classic "Just a Gigolo" music video with added commentary by DLR! … [Read more...]
Photos: David Lee Roth in Japan
David Lee Roth was spotted yesterday in a tiny little yakitori shop in Tokyo. These two photos were posted on the facebook page of local resident, Reiko Okuno. [Rough translation of captions]: Photo 1: Ta~da! ! ! ! ! ! ! Diamond Dave, vocalist of of Van Halen, and "Jump" ~ David Lee Roth's Yo~o ? ? ? ? I was so happy afterwards as I got to hear an a cappella song, and got … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s “One Piece Thermo-Molded Country Plastic Chair”
Something different from David Lee Roth today. As part of "The Roth Show" series, here's a new song from Dave, showing his mellower side. "One Piece Thermo-Molded Country Plastic Chair" is a beautiful acoustic piece he co-wrote with Scotty Emerick. He wants to dedicate it to all who are affected by and recovering from Hurricane Sandy. … [Read more...]
THE ROTH SHOW Episode 2: Language of Video
Your host, David Lee Roth, speaks about the processes of creating films and music videos, including Van Halen's "Jump" as well as his version of "California Girls." … [Read more...]
The Roth Show’s First Episode – Sarcasm/Tattoos
Today is a big day - here's the first episode of "The Roth Show" with your host, David Lee Roth! This is a real treat from the ultimate storyteller. Just press play and you'll be virtually hanging out with ol' Dave. By the way, we love his original artwork sprinkled in. And if you pause it during the quick comic book segments, you'll be able to read various David Lee Roth … [Read more...]
The Roth Show: Sensei
The new video from David Lee Roth... … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday David Lee Roth!
Happy Birthday, Diamond Dave! … [Read more...]
Caption This Photo, #8
Backstage at a Van Halen show in 2007. Write your own caption/punchline in our Comments section. … [Read more...]
A Closer Look At Dave’s New Tattoo
We just received this exclusive photo from David Lee Roth - a close up of his new Tattoo. By the way, we're unsure what "The Roth Show" is... perhaps we'll know some day. … [Read more...]
Diamond Dave’s New Tattoo
Check out the new tattoo David Lee Roth got on his recent trip to Japan. So very autobiographic! … [Read more...]