David Lee Roth 1991 interview - Part 1 of 2

[@rolltide9173]

I’ve seen every interview on KZbin. This guy isn’t just a great showman.....he is smart as hell. First time I’ve ever heard a well spoken “California Stoner Dude.” Very intuitive and intelligent.

[@TravelingCharlie]

I like Dave he's for real.

[@calebproductions5970]

That's where you are wrong.dlr is a character not a real person.

[@diezeldiamond1041]

I was there for this taping .I met DAVID LEE ROTH ....

[@teddybears4life240]

Diezel Diamond NICE!!!! 💙💚

[@tkarno4276]

DLR is brilliant!!! If you can’t keep up with his thinking it’s cause you aren’t smart enough to get him. PERIOD!!! Love you Dave ❤️

[@waffles2859]

DD always took a hit for his aka rambling. What ppl didn't understand is he is an intellect. His brain runs faster then his mouth can, he speaks intelligence. His metaphors are the best. I always dug this cat. Always loved his intellectual personality.

[@peanutbutterisfu]

It wasn’t intellect, he wasn’t born with a brain that just naturally runs fast it was cocaine that’s it.

[@nmerrill]

You believe people misunderstood DLR?? I don't believe anyone ever misunderstood his "intellect". People got tired of him talking..... constantly and his self-absorbed antics. Eddie+ co spoke on it 1,000 times,.....probably more actually.

[@dasse1588]

Definitely couldn't have been successful without him

[@lilianmaher2809]

People don’t get it but I do

[@HeadNtheClouds]

Dave-isms

[@louistsounis697]

Love him or hate him, David Lee Roth is an intelligent guy. He knows music inside and out.

[@chrisyates8115]

Anyone who hates is jealous! This guy is cool!

[@rscott2247]

He reminds me of the " Jeff Specoli " character played by Sean Penn from Fast times at Ridgemont high.

[@NathanRyanAllen]

DLR knows and understands what to do and who to look for. Its no surprise that he has had the opportunity to work with the best guitarists (EVH, Vai, etc). He seems crazy, but hes a genius on the inside.

[@LucasPenido]

I dare anyone to watch just 10 secs of a DLR interview and stop! You’re glued to it!

[@soniaquerin6338]

I was there looking at him in through the window oh my God I met my Rock God I was speechless he was amazing I was shocked to meet him !❤👍😀😄🤩

[@danniehenriksen1116]

Dave must be the happiest guy alive ever he really LIVES and devaour every moment😁. Never a doll moment in his life i think😊..

[@SonnyGTA]

SInce that Joe Rogan interview, I've been on this whole DLR interview kick. MAN....he makes sooooo much more sense now. 20 years later. Maybe because I'm older and understand him more?

[@ararefind9069]

He ALWAYS makes sense...my brother showed me an article in 1982 and I said wow that guy's really smart whoever it is and he goes and this is what he looks like! And I said oh yeah that's my type

[@billbelzek6748]

Do you notice he never uses "uhhh" and "ummm" in his speech pattern? That is the sign of a highly intelligent individual who can process thoughts rapidly and elucidate them just as fast. Eloquent speech is a rare quality.

[@ararefind9069]

@@billbelzek6748 you have to put your picture up 😗

[@ShiftyBravo]

He's always been a really smart guy, but yeah... I never understood him when I was younger either. Just thought of him as a party jock who could sing rock music. That's just a fraction of what he is. Love Dave!

[@christinanarendra6457]

I've been doing and thinking the same!

[@CCRider100]

Yeah I was drinking at the Nelson with friends, and lo and behold, DLR was standing at the bar talking to some young woman. He is by FAR the most interesting interview of any front man ever in rock music. Love his "Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it" quote. Classic Roth zaniness.

[@shannonmurray34]

CCRider100 Sham baby! How are ya?! lmao

[@rodneylee4026]

"Money can't buy happiness, but you can buy a helicopter with it and land next to some." To be exact.

[@cheallen1626]

This is a great interview. Much Music probably had the best presenters of any show I've seen (many). They were all very knowledgeable.

[@TheJanet4321]

I've watched several of his interviews since EVH died - really didn't know anything about this guy until then. He is fascinating in every interview - an extremely intelligent and down to earth man. He went to school at the age of 50 to be an EMT. Worked in the bronx as an EMT for 4-5 years. He's had an interesting life.

[@patricklarry6645]

He's so smart and charismatic.

[@marcusvan]

He IS THE BEST FRONTMAN EVER!!! No one compares!!!

[@claytoncarey2730]

For sure 100% the best frontman ever, the king of all frontmen!

[@bcpme8637]

Good thing Michael Anthony could sing

[@CCRider100]

He's made his mark in life being in one of the biggest and most influential rock bands of all time. And you?

[@pepperwilson5927]

I don't know why you guys think he's coked out.... He is ALWAYS this way.... Always.

[@diezeldiamond1041]

Pepper Wilson I AGREE

[@gheorghemihnea8126]

Pepper Wilson He has ADHD or something

[@massapower]

It's a natural trait... Got the same 😁👍🏻 Say No to Drugs 😎✌

[@grayslate219]

He’s usually more hyper

[@pauldailey4477]

Who said the shit that you put in their ears bypassing their mouths? I just searched the comments and found nothing of your bull.

[@rock100pre]

DIAMOND DAVE IS THE BESTTTTTTTTTT FRONT SHOW MAN YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH LOOK 90´S IS ROCKSTARS OF ALL TIMES

[@christyheathcott7929]

Dave is so "spot on!" Wow, he is just a beautiful person, inside & out!

[@3acharyy87]

0:53 Dave: "The guy who cuts holes in the knees of his pants, just doesn't look the same as if they got worn thru in reality" Camera cuts to interviewer with hole in pants. Nice

[@oiyabastard7275]

Haha I thought that was excellent timing also funny is the interviewer is pissed because he can't get a word in edgewise

[@SonnyGTA]

What a great comment though from DLR

[@zzyzxx13]

I noticed that, too. I was waiting for Dave to say to the guy, "but it looks good on YOU though!" lololololololol

[@brodyworld8221]

I believe the interviewer asked Dave a question somewhere towards the beginning. I can't recall for sure...

[@nexxxus7498]

Diamond David Lee Roth... after his concerts, your leave walking 12” off the ground baby!!! He doesn’t get enough credit for knowing and understanding music!!!

[@taralish]

DLR has always fascinated me.

[@SonnyGTA]

Yeah!!

[@elviragarofalo3035]

I love you David forever! I you are beautiful! I love you VH!

[@mikekorn6968]

I saw the original line up with Diamond Dave 3 times in the early 1980's Thank you very much !!!

[@OD138]

Dave is so right about using live instruments. Dave rules!

[@BDKabrini]

Yep. That is the Best Way to Make Music. No Plans. Speak True. Be in the moment. Imperfections Sound the Most Authentic

[@sttroy]

dave is like a complete stream of consciousness at 150 miles an hour !!!!....he should leave his brain to science ......i love this guy ,.....

[@Danimal300zx]

MAN did he age from 1986 to 1991. He was only 35 here, but looks like he's well into his 50's here. By contrast at 30, he could pass for a guy in his early 20's. He also developed that fake smile and nervous laugh that he didn't have only a few years earlier.

[@lowreywoosley1218]

Danimal300zx he was 38

[@Danimal77]

@@lowreywoosley1218 Actually, he was 37. He was born in 1954 and this is from 1991. Do the math.

[@ararefind9069]

It's so sad dot-dot-dot what is it the son does drugs does smoking the alcohol which one did it?

[@ararefind9069]

I just.. what happened here when I saw his face

[@Danimal77]

@@ararefind9069 Are you off your medication?

[@nowitsabadtime]

haha, cracks me up at 6:56, Dave has a true laugh. Don't think I've ever seen him laugh that much in a long time!

[@THEJIG-IS-UP]

David Missed his calling of selling cars. Dang this guy can sell you a brand new car for top price and you'll thank him when its done

[@326cher]

Dave knows his music history!!! Impressive!

[@tonusisation]

as a young man I admireed DD (diamond Dave) ..............nothin's changed.......cool

[@YesYou123333]

Breathe, Dave, Breathe!!!!

[@denieledwards6893]

HE'S ANNOYING PERIOD.

[@user-kp1ry3so2s]

@@denieledwards6893 not really annoying is when you aren’t talking to him but he talks a lot. He’s just very talkative

[@denieledwards6893]

@@user-kp1ry3so2s I GUESS.....????????

[@ShanTheMan73]

I LOVE the part where he explains how he recruited Steve Hunter and Jason Becker for this release...."Ask the groupies....go back and check with them again....*laughs*....then go back and check with them again".... DLR would be my dream interview. He makes for great copy each and every time!

[@rogerbennett9598]

Eddie Van Halen was a saint having to hear this rambling all day for 12 years

[@patricklarry6645]

He's very charismatic and intelligent.

[@ararefind9069]

OHHHHH, MY GOSH YES....... 😘

[@billbelzek6748]

Do you notice he never uses "uhhh" and "ummm" in his speech pattern? That is the sign of a highly intelligent individual who can process thoughts rapidly and elucidate them just as fast. Eloquent speech is a rare quality.

[@ararefind9069]

Ummmmmm, yes I noticed ..in 1983..in his articles,and then my brother(showed me his picture) and said"this is what he looks like" ... scream! But yes to get back to your comment that he doesn't say almonds in everything I noticed that ,God he's smart

[@ararefind9069]

Laugh,that he doesn't say ahhhh,in every sentence not almonds. Hi Dave😉

[@TruthSurge]

haha Dave missed his calling as an inspirational speaker. would have made billions. haha

[@SonnyGTA]

He made it with Van Halen

[@luminositymusicbrianpricka6357]

No Doubt.

[@timlane5832]

It's a good shame l guess no one needs billions my

[@LucasPenido]

DLR gives the best interviews ever!

[@jonesy2111]

Brilliant...that is a good description to describe Diamond Dave

[@billbelzek6748]

Do you notice he never uses "uhhh" and "ummm" in his speech pattern? That is the sign of a highly intelligent individual who can process thoughts rapidly and elucidate them just as fast. Eloquent speech is a rare quality.

[@JohnnyRawks]

0:25 Exactly. Dave is exactly right about this. More true today than ever before.

[@hyppiequest]

In some other dimension, he's undoubtedly a door-to-door salesman.

[@youngdaddykatt]

Eddie Van Halen , Steve Vai , Jason Becker , John 5 Mr. Roth has played with the best of the best !

[@WickedSativa]

Roth is a visionary

[@BSlash24]

Roth is like an old time showman. Even his vocabulary, calls people "folks", girls "gals", wipes his mouth with a hanky, always the chesire cat grin. I wonder if you hung with the guy for a few days if he could bring it down a notch, or always in high gear, talking about all things "colorful"...Steve Hunter played ghost solos on Aerosmiths 2nd album actually, Train & Same old song & dance.

[@charliebrown3237]

Daves the Man..

[@SonnyGTA]

So is Michelle Obama

[@billbelzek6748]

Dave could launch a spin kick and knock out all of Commie Trump's rotten teeth

[@Patrick_0n]

Diamond Dave knows his stuff.

[@crazybutcool5150]

The man the legend!!!

[@cobboGHS91]

DLR is one of the greatest musicians ever , a true genius...

[@boocho1]

..one of the most coherent Dave interviews I've ever seen...right on...

[@skinnyernie]

Dave's philosophy about recording is so true. The modern sound with all the click track crap even ruins live performances.

[@TheGoddessCaroline]

Omg, I totally forgot Dave stayed at the Nelson hotel. I remember hearing this. I used to work close by and often look for him but never crossed paths. The band he doesn't mention is Bon Jovi. They were all recording at Little Mountain Sound. Damn, I love Dave. He's such colourful,intelligent, humourous guy.....mwah!

[@shannonmurray34]

TheGoddessCaroline So who in Bon Jovi was whining for a masseuse? I'm guessing Sambora.

[@motownnow]

#DLR #DiamondDave #DavidLeeRoth #RockStar #VH #VanHalen #Rock #Band #Music #Loyal #Fan #HollywoodRockStars

[@392SCATPACK1]

Awesome Dave!

[@bobbystewart-drumsforlife1844]

Love David lee Roth!! He is soooo !,,,,

[@bluesatsunset]

Jason Becker would have eclipsed the great man himself Steve Vai if lou gehrig's disease hadn't got in the way. Dave can honestly say he's recorded with arguably the three greatest guitar players of all time.

[@ericmdk]

I really like the John 5 stuff on the DLR band album.

[@claytoncarey2730]

Your not gonna get many if any to argue with Dave saying he worked with three of the greatest guitar players, he worked with THE greatest guitar player of all time, of course Eddie Van Halen, and both Steve Vai and Becker gave Eddie a run for his money, but as the other great that did too

[@claytoncarey2730]

They came up short

[@symbiosisai]

You ever think how ironic it was that Lou Gerrig died of Lou Gerigg's disease

[@eduardobsn83]

He looks a little old for a 39 years old guy here. But... he lived 399 lifes at that point. The guy is a legend.

[@eduardobsn83]

@Led Head 1975 You're right. He was born in October'1954 ( i thought he was born in 1952). So he was 36/37 in this interview. Thanks man.

[@monkeyspoon8255]

True if you think he was 16 in 1970 , that’s two decades of Solid partying

[@rushshukla4636]

He was 37 here. Born in 1954.

[@MatthewBaumgarten]

I like the interview, it's entertaining, informative & for the DLR fan a must see

[@scottudell7202]

JEEZ, MAN. I practically FELT this interview coming to life as it happened, seriously. Truly organic in its exchange. Diamond Dave sure knows how to spin a compelling yarn, but as the interview goes on, the interviewer is also a great guy to bounce off with. He's also right up in there, with Dave, pushing the interview to great heights. One of the most "two-way street" interviews I have seen in a while. That was a perfect person to interview David Lee Roth, at least that's the way I felt.

[@CarltonSanderson-j3i]

Miss the days of MUCH MUSIC, they brought everything to Canada.

[@token1961]

Hammala babala zeeba la boobala hammala babala zeebala bop!❤

[@PostUp_Time]

*DEFINITELY MR. CALIFORNIA. A GENUINELY HAPPY PERSON!*

[@sharonseeley7476]

I also got to go backstage after of Van Halen in Detroit Michigan at cobo Hall. The only one backstage when I got there it was David Lee Roth and I was so starstruck I could not ask for his autograph all I could do was stare at him. I was 18. There was everything back they're all kinds of food drinks they even have cigarettes for everybody. Well I had met a roadie so the roadie ended up taking me by limousine to the motel the Renaissance center and the next morning I was given a t-shirt of gold Van Halen necklace and money to get home. A memory I will never forget.

[@re8746]

I saw the Eat Em and Smile tour in Austin back in 86. Cinderella opened.

[@jeffdarnell7942]

When Roth mentioned his big Buddy Ed...was he talking about Eddie Anderson?? And Jason Becker.. what a friggin tough deal he got. That kid could play the guitar too. Just a few months after getting in Roth's band, he went and had some tests run because his fingers kept going numb on him. And he found out he had ALS....what a frigging nightmare. God Bless you kid...

[@christinanarendra6457]

They gotta make a monument of him.

[@massapower]

The 1 and only DIAMOND DAVE!!!😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@nowitsabadtime]

WHOA, just watched a Letterman interview with Dave, same year, but he looks about 10 years older, here. How is that possible...

[@sharonseeley7476]

I was about 16 in Detroit Michigan. And my friends and myself snuck in to the motel The Ren cen by the steps. The security guards caught us and we were put in the elevator and escorted back downstairs. The elevator stopped on a certain floor and guess who got in the elevator ??? I was in shock I couldn't speak I will never forget I am now sixty years old and I think about it like it's yesterday. It was David Lee Roth he had a girl on each side of him. His arms were around their shoulders. He only went down a couple floors and got out. When the elevator opened up I'm not lying to you a robot was there. Now this was the late 1970's. Well my friends and myself were in HEAVEN FOR A FEW.

[@TLGZOID]

ROTH IS THE BEST!!!

[@Ogscottyp]

i was excited as a kid at Christmas when Dave mentioned Jason Becker. If you don't know the Story of Jason Becker Ain't Dead Yet, then you have something that you had better do.

[@DanOlooney]

+Scott Patterson soundcloud.com/loonz-n-cycoz/call-saluver

[@akimmbo]

@@DanOlooney thanks, that was an intense documentary about Jason...what'a damn shame....that happened to him.

[@zzyzxx13]

I was excited as a kid when Dave mentioned Steven Hunter! I had no idea Roth recruited him to record on his album. Or is it... "Him"?

[@jozseflaszlo6222]

DAVID LEE ROTH ICONIC YES

[@williamsherman1089]

I'm sure the first words out of his mouth when he was a toddler was probably just like this 😂

[@lukewarmwater5320]

I love people who can't help but be themselves...

[@erikajohnson5459]

Omg I love him !!!!!!!!!!!

[@choice536]

Love these interviews.

[@ericjungleboy]

Dave is a black man. He has the soul, the expressiveness, the humor. He's even on his way physically, with the tan going here.

[@fredrickm4436]

true dat

[@ararefind9069]

No he's white

[@dirtyharry4649]

He went to a highschool with a lot of black and hispanic kids. Maybe there's a clue.

[@krisross8818]

Really unfortunate that Jason couldnt make that tour. He did an amazing job on the record even with a shaky hand.

[@Kimble81]

DLR - The Ultimate Quote Machine

[@paulmc3457]

Don't you mean the definition of cheesy one liners? He's right, but holy cliche crazy! 😂

[@DaddoFatto94]

He have the most Extreme facial and vocal expressions in the world XD

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

happy 65th birthday david lee roth of van halen !!!

[@sandramyers7760]

David Lee Roth is too cool.

[@warpigs68]

love him or hate him there is knowone like him!!!!!!!!!!!

[@williamsherman1089]

The man can talk for hours and never say a thing!

[@sandspritpark]

A+

[@HARDCOREFUCKINREIGNS]

just seen they did a dvd for him. all the greats. i only just found out after all this time

[@jaycuthbert245]

Just at the start and hearing dave giggle it's hit me, can you imagine DLR and Tarantino having a convo lol?

[@73dutchess]

He has alot energy. He can make me laugh. Diamond Dave is one sexy man!

[@Mff48]

you aint kiddin!

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales7218]

David Lee Roth (Bloomington, Indiana, 10 de octubre de 1954)[1]​ es un cantante estadounidense de hard rock. Es reconocido especialmente por haber sido el vocalista original de la renombrada banda estadounidense Van Halen, primero durante el período 1974-1985 y, varios años más tarde, desde 2007 hasta la disolución del grupo en 2020 tras el fallecimiento de su guitarrista, Eddie Van Halen. Entre tanto, se lanzó a una carrera en solitario que si bien cosechó bastantes éxitos en la década de los 80, no le valió la misma fama y atención que su tiempo en Van Halen. También es conocido por los pseudónimos "Diamond Dave" y "El Roth".[2]​

[@SilentKnight43]

Dave's one of those enigmatic people who spend their life revving at 7000rpm and never burning out.

[@themusicmaniac84]

Even in 91' Roth looked tough.

[@darinb7966]

'You can't be perfect'. What a concept. He invented that one for VOX's

[@adamfindlay7091]

I don't really know what he's talkinbbout willis, but I like it. Many, don't want to learn, listen, or grow and enjoy others they're too insecure.

[@johnjones6601]

He's a true character! Larger than life, just like the USA.👍🇱🇷

[@debrahalle2568]

DLR ROCKS🎸🎸🎸🎸✨✨✨

[@richsavidge]

Jeff Spicolli’s dad. Ya gotta love Diamond Dave.

[@Unsung_Earth]

I remember all his hits - Just like paradise and umm🤔🤔🥴

[@lisalarson9860]

I love that Dave loves dogs 😊🐾❤️

[@Zenutheduck]

Toward the end where Dave is talking about Steve Hunter... Steve didn't play on the songs "I'm Eighteen" and "School's Out."