David Lee Roth's Retirement Speech: Official Audio

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Listen to the audio statement of David Lee Roth's retirement announcement which was provided to UCR by his management.
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@gordh21 2 жыл бұрын

Van Halen were my high school years starting in 78. Favorite DLR quote " Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right along side it" Happy retirement Dave.

@didsomebodysaydmt8193 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is. " When you think of EVH you think of an individual, when you think of DLR you think of Van Halen"

@mikebockey4125 2 жыл бұрын

“i don’t feel tardy”

@nostromoau 2 жыл бұрын

I remember him saying that too LOL...a universal truth there.🙂

@user-sn3cs2hd8r 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites “ Class is pulling up in a “Rolls” but style is a chili dog with everything with a root beer chaser. “ that always stuck out in my mind for whatever reason. DLR was all style!

@kendrastephens1830 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikebockey4125 Man!!! I think the clock is Slowwww.

@sprezzatura8755 2 жыл бұрын

Always liked Dave from the first time I saw Van Halen. But he got my respect when I learned that he became an anonymous New York City EMS worker at age 50. He has given us a lot and we have the records and videos. Good health and good luck with your next chapter Dave! Stay frosty 💘

@daleravic 2 жыл бұрын

The fact our last memories of Eddie and Dave were smiling for a picture together is all we could ask for.

@askledhead 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Roth, thank you for making the 80s the Best years to survive. The Smiles, the Laughs, the tunes and the gigs. The Most Gorgeous and Beautiful girls went to your gigs, the 70s and 80s. Nothing going to ever top them because of Musicians like you, Thank You Dave, ✌

@paulschaefer4510 2 жыл бұрын

One of a kind DLR, came up through the good ole days, it was tough but they made it. I loved Van Halen band with DLR they defined our generation!

@tributeszoneus9876 2 жыл бұрын

Watch my latest video Van Halen best moments with Alex and David lee Roth kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptF7qbOL36zdZ2Q.html

@Rich-kp1eu 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more, and you too Jeffrey. No one but Dave flew 15 feet through the air from the drum riser, doing a split. The crowd went nuts when he did this, and he even injured himself doing it, but it was all about the show with Dave.

@paulespinosa5195 2 жыл бұрын

they could have hired me to replace mark stone, ask dave about that. we were at goldeburgs house on no.michigan ave. upstairs and I heard stone would be let go, I could have impacted direction they were going, end of story

@mikepersing 2 жыл бұрын

You could hear the emotion in his voice. Quivering at times. Quite the journey he's had. But finished at the top of his game, with the brothers. Wish you well DLR!!!!!!!!

@bon6461 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard Dave shaken before. That was the most genuine "David Lee Roth" I've heard in my lifetime. Brought tears.

@perryanderson5642 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a Young teenager 1984 came out with Jump and I'll wait, Along with Def Leppards PYROMANIA in 1983. There's Not A week that goes by that I Don't listen to PHOTOGRAPH Or JUMP. I still Love those Songs and Always will.

@horselover8472 11 ай бұрын

Yea, you can hear it in his voice, its time...

@jasonshermandds6034 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave for setting the highest bar on what a performer truly dedicated to the craft without fail for an entire career looks and sounds like…without fail from start to finish.

@user-sn3cs2hd8r 2 жыл бұрын

If only we knew how rare and special those times were when we were in it. I really thought it would last forever. Thanks Diamond Dave for all the feel good California dreaming !

@bobby1970 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, same here. I took it all for granted. I was only 15 or 16 years old in 1986 when I saw him perform on the "Eat Em and Smile" concert tour in Lakeland, Florida.

@bhk5150 2 жыл бұрын

This man is a wordsmith. You combine that with the other talents that he has and the life that he has lived and you can simply listen to him forever for as long as he chooses to talk. And after his singing days are truly over I hope he writes 10 more books because I’ll sit at his feet and listen to whatever he has to write or say. God bless you Dave. And thank you for all you’ve given us.

@samcoon6699 2 жыл бұрын

Never heard his voice shake before. VH was a lot of my life when I was growing up. It still is. It always will be. Their music brought me through some very very hard times in my life and when I listen to them, I'm transported back to when they were what kept me going.

@Chris-ey6rn 2 жыл бұрын

Roth is a great story teller if you look up any of his other interviews , very smart guy too. I’m sure after loosing Eddie this weighed on his shoulders even more , I’ll keep blasting out VH , thanks for the great music and being a piece of s bad ass childhood. Enjoy retirement , well earned 🤘

@raiders6498 2 жыл бұрын

He has his own style, and my God he speaks a different language but this guy is very intelligent. Thanks for the great music and memories.

@jjburkk 2 жыл бұрын

How do you even begin to say thanks for all that Van Halen has given everyone. I still think about Eddie almost everyday. I couldn't even listen to them for a few weeks after we lost him. Best of luck to Dave and the rest of the guys. My youth wouldn't have been the same without that band. Thank you all. And hello to all the other VH fans out there. Love ya all!

@TechSnazzy 2 жыл бұрын

My second concert was 1988 at Oakland Coliseum. Poison opened for David Lee Roth who was touring for his Skyscraper tour. Me and a couple friends got there early and got a good spot at the front. As soon as the show started we were squashed into oblivion by a sea of people. I have no other words other than that was one of the greatest nights of my life. David Lee Roth is the man. He is rock n roll.

@wherz1378 2 жыл бұрын

I was there too! 👍 One of the loudest concerts. I have a funny story. My two friends decided to go down on the floor, and I decided to stay in my seat. Halfway through the set they came back. Soaking wet (sweat, beer or something else). One of them said to me... “I can’t see, can’t hear or walk... but it was SO worth it... best time of my life”. 🤣 He lost his hearing, glasses and a shoe. 🤣🤪 I’ll never forget it. You always got your money’s worth seeing DLR.

@davenathan5347 2 жыл бұрын

I was there that night too. That was Dave’s last tour as a legitimate arena-headlining solo act, but it wasn’t for lack entertainment value. The tides were slowly & steadily shifting against him after Eat’em & Smile. It was difficult to watch at times: a decade of declining album sales, loss of popular relevancy, occasional ill-advised attempts to stay “hip”, some truly embarrassing aging-rockstar moments, becoming the butt of jokes, etc. All that said, I think when it’s all said and done, Dave will come out ok. He’s an American original, through and through, feast or famine, and there’s no one like him. Dave and Eddie, IMHO, are one of the best things that ever happened to the universe.

@billywilliams8753 2 жыл бұрын

Great story teller. I'm a huge VH fan and wish him well. I'll always rock some VH on 10 for the rest of my life

@fsrsaa 2 жыл бұрын

Me too man! Me too!

@ThomasPH123 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Diamond Dave on a star studded brilliant career. You’re the hardest working man I’ve ever seen. Enjoy your retirement. I’ll be listening to your music until my dying days.

@elizabethanna 2 жыл бұрын

Me Too

@deppurple700 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@tommitchell7294 2 жыл бұрын

Roth-era VH music is eternal --- as long as people believe in joy and a better tomorrow

@elizabethanna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to miss him 😢 what will we do without Van Halen 😢 😔

@negativghostrdr 2 жыл бұрын

We all got to see it and be a part of it. No other generation in history will be able to say that. As the song goes...those were good times...damn good times.

@John-kx3ng 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone who is young has no idea of the greatness.

@elizabethanna 2 жыл бұрын

John Q you are absolutely right

@John-kx3ng 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Elizabeth!

@tommitchell7294 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like only Generation X will truly miss him and the VH fellas --- kinda sad but we're the only generation he influenced so greatly

@NeilCrouse99 2 жыл бұрын

Love him or hate him, .. he IS one of a kind, ... From this talk, I wouldn't be surprised if we hear of his passing within a few years, I certainly hope not, but he pretty well said it when talking about his doctors and handlers are advising him, ... Thank you for the memories, Dave. I was lucky to grow up in a time where music was king, and everyone, including me, played in a garage band. Which has turned into YEARS of enjoyment. Even though I'm closer to joining Eddie than the old days, I have no regrets. Peace everyone!!

@tommitchell7294 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah overall it was a speech I expected to hear at some point but you can hear the sadness in Dave's voice --- almost like he knows his years are limited

@evh4611 2 жыл бұрын

We all love you, Dave. I know i do. I will never ever forget this band. Never

@oldguitarguy7528 2 жыл бұрын

WHEN I HEARD HIM CRY I KNEW HE WAS SAYING GOODBYE, LOOK FOR ME IN THE MIRROR TO DAVE, NONE OF US ARE GETTING OUT OF HERE ALIVE! ED ILL SEE YOU AGAIN MAESTRO.

@bryani2449 2 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling with what he said that he maybe sick too. I pray for you Dave and thank you for all the memories you're the greatest entertainer in the history of entertainment.

@rayfabris2512 2 жыл бұрын

praying for you Dave.

@dennisjaros3345 2 жыл бұрын

VAN HALEN WAS ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER THERE WAS !! I LOVED GROWING UP LISTENING TO THEM IN THE EARLY 80'S, WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER THANKS ALEX DAVE EDDIE AND MICHAEL AND SAMMY TOO. FOR THE MEMORIES AND IM STILL LISTENING TO YOU GUYS TODAY BOY DOES THE TIME FLY..

@JPT7943 2 жыл бұрын

What a great frontman! The best! Every time I've heard Dave speak in any interview I come away thinking he's a genius. The words he chooses and the delivery is totally unique. I'm always amazed at what he says and how he says it. Thanks Dave! You've given me great pleasure in listening to you.

@NBLP7001 2 жыл бұрын

Time rolls on N' that's as it should be Here and gone Seems to move so quickly Man, we was happy In our restless hearts It was heaven Right here on earth Yeah, we were laughin' As we reached for the stars And we had some For what it was worth Those were good times Damn good times Those were good times Damn good times Hey, take a look at this picture, Can you believe that was you? And who's that standin' there in the corner? Not me! Ah, the crazy things we used to do Sure, we was acting like a couple of kids Good to remember You know that it is I still feel it Like the sun on my skin Maybe that's better Cause these are good times Damn good times Talkin' about good times Damn good times So it's one for the money But that don't make the show Count to three and I'll be ready To follow that road (yes I will) I see it comin' Yeah, and this one is outs We got heaven right here on Earth Ain't nothin' like it When you're reachin' for stars And you grab one For what it is worth You can tell 'em We'll be having good times Damn good times I'm talkin' good times (yes sir) Damn good times

@mikebockey4125 2 жыл бұрын

tears in my eyes -of sadness and joy

@johndiestelow3944 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave,Eddie,Alex and Michael.

@ugaais 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diamond Dave..born in 1970 you and the boys are the soundtrack of my life..stay frosty

@AtheistCook 2 жыл бұрын

its really amazing how wonderful life is, David lee roth was the most beautiful man in Rock in the 80s with his lion hair. time goes by and the soundtrack of my life is Van halen

@thedoc6703 2 жыл бұрын

13 years old when their first album dropped. I was blown away! I’m 55 and VH with Roth is still on my playlist. Original, raw loud and dirty. I’m lucky to have been born when music was real and uncut. Miss those days. Best wishes to the greatest show man in rock!!

@dimebagdave77 2 жыл бұрын

DAAAAVE!!! my childhood wouldn't have been nearly as fun without you

@ronyantz7349 2 жыл бұрын

Dave was the toast master general of my generation . Dave thank you Sir of all the memories , Keg parties on hot summer nights at the local sandwash Batavia NY we all had VH Cranking on our 8track car stereo . Roller skating to dance the night away at skate 98 . Legend you will always be the goat of front men to me Thank you!

@jehudavis5422 2 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely best of times no doubt!

@christervainio 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for everything, David. You're going to history, wherever you go or whatever you decide to do. You deserve to slow down and let it loose. You gotta take care of yourself. Have a nice one and God bless.🌞

@michaelingram4640 2 жыл бұрын

i remmeber when i first heard van halen awesome band i still listen to vh with david lee roth

@erichhitchcock3368 2 жыл бұрын

Back in 1979, that summer, I got to go with my friend Andy (in his mom's car) to Florida from Connecticut. That's where I listened to VH2, staring at that awesome album cover, "Wow, look how high Dave jumped here!...and look, he broke his foot! Check out Eddie's new guitar!" Meanwhile, back in CT, my family had gone to the beach in Rhode Island one day. They went to some restaurant, and guess who's there? DAVE!...with many women. Those lucky bastards got to meet DLR. I end up getting a gift for my birthday, mailed to Florida, from my sister: a napkin from the restaurant with a note from Dave, wishing me a happy birthday. Almost forgot about that. Now I'm worried for him...there will never be another DLR, frontman of the most incredible band of all time. Love You Man, Ed was my guitar hero, but you were my singer hero.

@thelionheart7178 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU DAVID,TRULY ONE OF THE GREATS!

@Itelkner 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Glad I got to see you.

@Jeanninecomeau 2 жыл бұрын

"Hard working, knows the hard working." True stuff there

@Deathicu 2 жыл бұрын

David has always been a man who knows how to be a great performing vocalist, but when he hooked up with the Van Halen brothers, they changed the way we all feel about life in a very positive way! Dave, Ed, Al, Mike, their like eggs and bacon, it just don't get much better!

@robteaster2446 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Roth, Diamond Dave, I first was thrilled to see you and the guys in '81, Greensboro, N.C. Some ladies yanked you off the stage edge, you disappeared into crowd, only to reappear climbing back onto the stage without your shirt, minus some jewelry, your pants partially pulled open in front, and with a big smile on your face, you jumped right back into singing the song. Craziest concert scene ever. Thank for the incredible catalog of great music. Now my 11yr old son proudly wears his VH tees. The legends rock on, on, and on forever. GOD Bless you.

@josephvilla9477 2 жыл бұрын

Best of Times!Thanks you guys!!Class of 82!

@rathergather2406 2 жыл бұрын

Class of 82 also VH was on the radio and other great music then,a special time it was.

@tennesseeknights7556 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when Van Halen came out those were the good ol days thanks for the memories

@Iknowthelaw13 2 жыл бұрын

Stay Frosty Dave. You left your mark on music. Changed the image of a rock n’ roll frontman. You respect the music but have fun when you bring it to the stage

@njb2024 2 жыл бұрын

Great story re: Saturday Night Supper Club. Maybe Dave could have a weekly story hour in his retirement days.

@magiccheeseball 2 жыл бұрын

He has some good ones on his KZfaq channel

@innnews6299 2 жыл бұрын

David Lee Roth was, is, and always will be the best Rock Frontman the World has ever seen. Thank you for giving us decades of joy, DLR.

@garyberg8072 2 жыл бұрын

I've loved DLR since first seeing VH blow Black Sabbath off the stage in 78. There was ONE front man that could stand up there and command the stage with EVH changing the history of music in real time at his side, and that ONE man was DLR. The guy did give his all every show. Thanks for being a huge part of the best time of my life. Those days are gone, but never forgotten. The same will always go for you. 🤘

@Rich-kp1eu 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more Gary. I am right there with you. You said it perfectly.

@blucheer8743 2 жыл бұрын

I saw this same concert probably different city but couldn’t believe how loud VH was compared to BS and Eddie was incredible… I’d seen BS few years before at their zenith so you could tell there are a changing of the guard.. didn’t pay too much attention to Dave but looking back he’s what made VH truly different. God luck Dave God speed!

@Challender 2 жыл бұрын

Diamond David Lee Roth Definition of a Frontman.

@shinyoneincarnate5565 2 жыл бұрын

I spent a whole day & evening with Billy Sheehan, & about a year latter the same with Gregg Bissonette. They both had nothing but good things to say about Diamond Dave. AND DLR had nothing but good things to say about the guys in the Van Halen band, as they related to me during our time. David Lee Roth is TOPPS in my book! Great front man. Great story teller. Great entertainer. I never met him in person, but there is a warm place in my heart for this one of a kind feller.

@chandler6226 2 жыл бұрын

💯💙

@scottlong2505 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of it Mr Roth. You, Al, Ed and Mike gave us some of the greatest music.

@mattbywater7347 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a good call he hasn't sang good in the last 10 to 15 years. He was the best at 1 time. Not even close now.

@eandatoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave for everything you did in your career. You have defined what a rock star truly is. Thank you for your monumental contribution to our generation .

@LeonidsStrapOn 2 жыл бұрын

Happy trails, dude.

@TheBarbarino28 2 жыл бұрын

Man Dave you will be missed! You gave us the Best you had to give with no Regrets. Van Halen was the sound track of my Teen years. Saw VH at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in 1984. You guys Rocked! ❤️VH❤️

@davidsamueld2015 2 жыл бұрын

Love ya Roth. Ill be listening to ya till im done.

@Popculturepunchline 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Edward, Alex, Mike and David. Thank you for the music, the shows and the sacrifices. Thank you.

@brucerey3 2 жыл бұрын

The end of an era, I’m proud to have seen him solo and w VH. Thanks for the joy DLR!

@0-fuks-givin745 2 жыл бұрын

The greatest front man ever. Broke me when I heard you left Van Halen back in the day, kinda feels like it did back then. There will never be another Diamond Dave.

@richardremick1639 2 жыл бұрын

In listened to this the other day and just cried man. It’s been a year since Eddie died and noe Dave is going away. I know his voice isn’t the same and he’s older but Van Halen wa our childhood heroes and junior high and high school as well. They were the soundtrack of our souls and made. All of us see and feel life differently. The over all impact and everything head to toe this band has done to all That were die hard fans will never ever understand or realize they molded and shaped basically how anyone understood this band on ever level feels and lives. Without Van Halen my childhood and high school would have sucked. The 80’d would have sucked. I’m just band well love ❤️ you Dave and we all will miss you and Eddie on stage performing. It was magic

@GTLyons 2 жыл бұрын

well said, bless you Richard.... even your comment chokes me up... 80's was best... we were so lucky being there... best memories with VH and DLR...yep and Amen.

@richardremick1639 2 жыл бұрын

@@GTLyons my pleasure big hair. I'm.being totally honest whenninsay nobody liked kiss think one guy in the entire school.loler kiss a new York based band. Upud figure I'd be bias and gpnwity kiss since I'm.from.new York but one guy put of a big school.liked kiss. We did not pay attention to.kiss it was van halen.from the start. Yeah when you're an artist musician even if industry DMT meet and lnpw Eddie we ste quite sensitive and emotional creatures and if it was not for van halen I'd be dead. Mu's c saved me.van halen saved me. O WS on a self destructive path to my drugs and just lost. My friend let me stay on had s couch when in was at his house he walks in and WS holding van halen 1/ I'm his hand I remember this day because this would change the. Course of my life and habits forever. It was a vinyl record 1977 or 1978 I can't remember bit I do remember he took put a kitchen knife and cut the clear paper like sheet off the image on the front was wicker it was different than usual I asked him.what's that?/who is van halen?/I'm not sure bit my older brothers friend said I have to buy this album right now and is ten to it right now. He said what we all said" the aloems arrived " I said what alien?/he said i don't know let's open it and see what he's talking about. My friend player guitar. At that point keep in my mind the year. Its 1977 or 1978. At this point we both have No dea what his brother meant but our minds were about to be blown. He took out the record pit or on the record player it the needle on it. And we listened to it. We were very quiet just listening and after on fire last song we stayed quiet he spoke first " my brother wasn't kidding this souns like an alien ship or something" I'm like what instruments ate on this? We just played it a million times. That day on I never touched drugs ever again. It wasn't until 1984 that I discovered he played piano and keyboars we are like does this guy ply on the Yankes as well? What can't he do?I was July st a songwriter and singer bit now I had to play piano which is weird. Most people were inspired to play guitar but I was more ofva frontman I loved the guitar but I was note ofva David Lee Roth character. Dressed like dave., I was super add I loved the showmanship he displayed very unique. Eddie's birthday is the day after mine I did not know that until about 1988 which blew my mind so cool. So that's my van halen story. It is still devastating hebdied. Forvall of us especially musicias we have that bond and different mind. Obviouly we all die but Eddie was special and truly loved by all. Very very disappointed it ended like it did but not every fairy tale has a happy ending. There was wT more good than bad. We gotball we could put of him and considering how much they parked extremely lucky he made it hat far. I thought he d be dead 25 years earlier. Dran, smoker chain drinking and smoking plus drus incredible we got extra time and music from him. We are all blessed we got what we gotm he was suffering at the end it was obvious if you ever did drugs or smoked that he was in trouble. I was not surprised. Very saddened bit not shocked. Can't believe it didn't happen earlier. Glad it didn't and they showed up when they did. Best Toby mes the 80's glad we connected and spoke it helps all.of us to cope with his death and maybe some people are shy and think they its weird to care souch about people we never met. But it's not weird. This band is a one inna trillion shot. We are all saddened by his death. If you didn't cry I would think there is something wrong with you. This band touched us all in some way. Glad my post touched you in some way and keep talking to people about what ever you'd be surprised how many people who feel the same way you do. OK take care and hope this post helps I'm some way. I'm sure you Will think its VANtastic ;)

@leeandrews3074 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact I’ve been alive to witness all of this. Of all the centuries to be ‘here’, I’ve been here to knowingly acknowledge this. I am literally the luckiest fucker in this moment.

@morgancatherwood5665 2 жыл бұрын

DLR!!! We're now asking 'where have all the good times gone?'

@BRUTUSPLAC 2 жыл бұрын

DAVID !!!! THANK YOU for EVERYTHING you haVE DONE. SAW you in NEW HAVEN CT with Pioson, WHAT A NIGHT I'll never forget, GOD BLESS YOU !

@GearZenChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Saw that tour in Hershey, PA. The DLR band with Vai was pretty awesome!

@rangerwhite7091 2 жыл бұрын

Could listen to him all day. Enjoy a long retirement Dave. Thanks for the music. RIP Eddie. We’ll never forget him.

@InADarkenedRoom 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll remember this speech in the same way as when I first heard ERUPTION/YOU REALLY GOT ME. There will NEVER be another DLR or anyone who could even be a pimple on his ass in comparison. I hope he still will be around to do interviews etc. The dude is the most interesting guy in rock history, period, end of story.

@theflatulentfreddy1 2 жыл бұрын

Most interesting guy in rock history period? NOPE.... Even Dave with his ego wouldn't agree with that....

@MCReher 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to ya, Dave.

@diannadedej4403 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Diamond Dave!! The best and most talented front man in rock history. I saw VH live three times. I was mesmerized by Dave. "THOSE WERE GOOD TIMES"💞💋

@dimebag6384 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memories Dave the 80s was the greatest time to be young and alive......Van Halen will live forever....

@louieflash7190 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, we were kicking some serious ass in the 80s. Rock on!

@katethegreat2222 2 жыл бұрын

DLR will live forever in the music he made. The artistry of dlr is the soundtrack of the 70’s 80’s and of my life. I drew VH on every notebook, folder or paper I could to express my love of their music. Branded on my heart always is VH logo. There will never be another David Lee Roth.

@ytzforrest5508 2 жыл бұрын

Epitome of a real ROCKSTAR! DLR Forever!

@deppurple700 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds to me like another one of my idol's; s dying of something brings me to tears im 57 yo man but t man Dave was the coolest

@wisdomseeker3362 2 жыл бұрын

Same here Robert. I'm 53 now and I would be heartbroken if anything happens to DLR.

@couchwarrior2449 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I picked up on that too, when you listen to what he's saying.

@TrustNone35 2 жыл бұрын

I hope that isn't true but I fear it is. I am 52 and have lost a few classmates from high school already. DLR was always one of my favorite front guys. He is a true entertainer- he is in a class all by himself.

@ianbauer4703 2 жыл бұрын

No one like David Lee Roth, he will be greatly missed but wish him well in his retiree years.

@kentadams4589 2 жыл бұрын

He's close to 70 years old. Amazing he still sounds as young as the first MTV interview I saw him on in 1983.

@firstnamelastname8060 2 жыл бұрын

1973-1976 were EPIC times! So many memories of my young life. Growing years. Experiencing life as a pre-teen. In the late 70's and into the early 80's I got so many people into Van Halen who were much younger then I. I used to open the windows of my house and blast Van Halen after school. That's the reason one friend became an Eddie fan and started playing guitar and formed a band that became popular in Marin, Sonoma, San Fran. and other surrounding Counties in CA. Roth's voice in those early albums, holy Walrus juice! I'm on FIYAAAAAAAHHHH! Thank you Dave.

@marianyulo1769 2 жыл бұрын

Love you David you were the original In Van halen I still listen to all your music watch all your videos listen to your music Rest In Peace Eddie was so hot like you . Still looking good David . You go boy !!!!

@badmonkey2222 2 жыл бұрын

Don't care what no one says Dave is a good guy and you can tell he's genuinly heartbroken thanks for the mudic and memories and being cool and for the shots when i got back stage in 83 love ya Dave!!

@KaizenEnergyUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thx to all u guys, u gave us the best music n so many great times, thank you for the best of music. Can't say enough about how much we LOVED YOU!!!

@perryanderson5642 2 жыл бұрын

I hate that we grow old! Thanks for the Music!!! I still listen to Jump many times a week. When I think of David Lee Roth, I think of my 1st Snow-Skiing trip to Breckenridge, Colorado in 1988. Skiing listening to- This Must Be Just Like Living In Paradise, And I Don't Want to Go Home. Made My Ski- Trip even Better. Thanks for the Great Music and Memories. GOD BLESS.

@josephmckenzie8953 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave. Class of 1984 grad here. Walked to Sears to buy Van Halen 1, with lawn mowing money, after hearing “You Really Got Me” in the movie, “Over The Edge”, starring Matt Dillon, in 1979.

@wildbillfirehands 2 жыл бұрын

DLR. Living legend. An inspiration to me from first notice.His advice was always on spot, his shows over the top, his interviews gripping, his lyrics brilliant. + Always a top gun bands.

@stankormy5717 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the memories!

@oak6845 2 жыл бұрын

Dave is like a brother to me, listening to Van Halen since we sent $3.50 for a cassette to a address on the last page of a rock magazine named "Circus" from a list of upcoming bands we could choose from, so I out of our group chose a cool named band "Van Halen" and when we received the music from that point till now nearly 48-years "Van Halen" was number one, attended every concert from 1977 to 1989. Dave we love you brother, very best of the best to you forever!

@limestar9751 2 жыл бұрын

Dave is great at stories and a great voice now for audiobooks or narrating. Career continues.

@juliusschwencke142 2 жыл бұрын

..watching Coldplay talking about their upcoming tour, on TV. There ain't no comparison with those talentless hacks, when compared with the mighty VH and others from an era where we knew what rocked and what didn't. Miss those times. Take care Dave, you've changed more lives than you can imagine.

@jedw9983 2 жыл бұрын

Great story. Saw the Dave in Sydney, Australia, in 1988 surfing through the crowd (on a surfboard) - great memories. Thanks Dave.

@linbooma1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all David! Enjoyed all four concerts in Nashville Tennessee late 70’s and early 80’s. God bless

@craigberteit7451 2 жыл бұрын

I've ate at that Denny's many times. It's right across from the Colorado Bar and newly relocated PooBah Record's store and the Guitar Center. How i miss the Grand Slam breakfast deal 😣

@fukhue8226 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave for the outrageous vocals and stage shows. You are and always will be "one of the best!"

@dooberdave219 2 жыл бұрын

David lee Roth IS Rock n Roll ! / THE BEST of retirement to ya Dave !

@Jessica-hn5oz 2 жыл бұрын

Me and my husband got all the old Van Halen out last week and that's all we've been doing is jamming listening to the boys bring us back in time I love you David Lee Roth your legend we miss the whole group rest in peace Eddie Van Halen size 29

@excaliburjohndeere7657 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave -van Halen -I’m 60 years old -been part of my life since the early 70s. Would not have it any other way

@dfk09 2 жыл бұрын

His telling of the "Saturday Night Supper Club" warmed my heart. I have an image in my mind like a movie of 1973 California chllin' at a Denny's and this crazy long haired posse barging in on a Saturday night. DLR is a great story-teller. He sounded vulnerable at times. I hope he's okay. VH was a huge part of my youth and high school years.

@cfx5000 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Diamond David Lee Roth for the wonderful memories.

@ProTurbo1988 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this, they were a part of my life

@joefowler3727 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David Lee Roth you will always be in my highlight reel now and forever 😎😎😎

@CreatureFeature666 2 жыл бұрын

DLR is cool. Musicians will have different options and fight. They all worked really hard though and brought us some great music. Listen and keep the ROCK alive forever 🤘

@Corne010 2 жыл бұрын

Of all the centuries mankind walks the earth I was lucky enough to walk on it at the same time as The Migthy Van Halen and I was able to see them a few times.. Thank you for giving me a amazing youth with your music Sir Roth. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

@3DPeter 2 жыл бұрын

There were times where i liked him and times i didn't like him, and now i like and respect him for being humble and emotional about his life and his retirement. Well Dave, thanks for the good times and i'm retiring in 10 years from now so who knows we meet in a retirement home and talk about the good old days we lived in when we were young.

@kenijonesESQ 2 жыл бұрын

Diamond Dave ..to me he's the greatest ringmaster of all time. Thanks for being the soundtrack to my "wonder years" memories may fade but Legends never die. And you sir are the God of Rock

@arlenmargolin1650 2 жыл бұрын

Being so many rock and roll bands out there I only really patronized a handful so I was never really a fan of this band but just recently I've been tuning in and realized what I've missed especially realizing what an orator David Roth really is

@susanpritchard7521 11 ай бұрын

I have learned to appreciate all that David Lee Roth is finally.

@elvis-jj1sc 2 жыл бұрын

gotta love dlr one of a kind! seen him 4 times no bs with him! awwww the 80esssssssssss

@stratsamelting 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for 50 years Mr Roth. You’ve been the soundtrack to my youth, only had the pleasure to see you in Belfast once without Jason unfortunately. Stay kool man. X