David Lee Roth: Van Halen Conflict | Opie & Anthony

[@avega2792]

I wish I was half as happy as David Lee Roth. Dude is high on life.

[@groofoot]

lol, yeah but he's high on a couple other things, too ;)

[@creepshowcrate]

From what I hear, he's not like that off-camera.

[@all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215]

and other things

[@jamescon55]

avega2792- I agree....IDC what some people have said about him after approaching/meeting him "back when." The guy doesn't carry a cell phone, rides his bike nearly EVERYWHERE he goes, lives in Japan and learned the language, was a NYC medic for near 10 years in the toughest roughest "hoods" around, need I go on...? VERY intriguing and INTELLIGENT individual, NO doubt. ALWAYS huge respect from me.....

[@steveshattah]

Happy. What's another word for that?

[@Rosie1987.]

I love that Dave doesn't give a rip what anyone thinks of him. He is just loving life.

[@guitardaylesson8485]

Yes! Truly a legend. Often misunderstood.

[@tylurmackinnon6217]

It’s all a front. Good to know most people are fooled by a show. I’ll remember that when I con you.

[@tdog1983-v6c]

He should care. When everyone thinks you’re a wack job idiot, you should take a good hard look at yourself

[@robotube7361]

Actually he did say in many interviews especially the one with Jon Stewart that he is never happy and that he is happy only when he is miserable lol. I dont think he was joking either.

[@benadams1661]

He's nuts and can't sing for shit

[@euanelliott3613]

He is very witty and funny. Articulate and matter of fact. Great conversationalist as you don't have to say anything, he will fill in your parts too! Edwards passing is a reminder that our heroes won't be around forever. Enjoy them while you can, and don't be critical of their age, they've earned the right to be here diminished or not. God bless Dave, Sammy, Michael, Gary, Wolfgang and Alex. God rest Edward.

[@samsoncrosswood7259]

Well said. Bless ‘em all - they created a large portion of the soundtrack to my life.

[@johnu2117]

Is this dave roth himself?

[@danielc1978]

Edwards passing is a reminder that WE won't be around forever....

[@rodneylee4026]

He's funny, I love the guy. Humor is as important as oxygen in this world.

[@cheothegeo2742]

"Humor is as important as oxygen." boy is that some fucking wisdom right there. enjoy this thumbs up and this shout out my good sir 👍

[@ADayInTheLifeofMrsPerkins]

He always smiles.

[@ADayInTheLifeofMrsPerkins]

@@cheothegeo2742 Those who keep an open mind and open heart are those who grow in Love,Wisdom and Knowledge......

[@tomaso19]

absolutly right

[@creepshowcrate]

Indeed. If you're not laughing, you're not living.

[@gdub454]

Classic line from Dave.."The only thing you learn in therapy is how to lie to each other"..lollol

[@OmarTorrez]

"...a little better." That past part is important.

[@DEEPERBLU98]

Maybe I am just lost, or stupid, but I love (LOVE!) both David Lee AND Sammy.

[@alcorey6857]

Me too it's all good. Look at these comments. It's not acceptable to be positive

[@bwdrums1]

You're neither lost, nor stupid.....lol. I'm a Dave guy but I really like some of the Sammy stuff. Hey, you like what you like.

[@denisemarie7991]

Yep... me too.

[@MrSmallpoxSatan]

The Hagar material is simply magnificent. The Dave material is you know, fun. And that’s what makes VH so damn compelling. That dichotomy. How did they do that?

[@shannonm8388]

Eddie was the genius. He knew what voices sounds and images for his masterpieces

[@djstarsign]

I love how Diamond Dave looks here like he now makes handmade furniture.

[@jackwells9800]

Living in a VAN down by " the river" LoL.

[@adamaizenberg756]

I... ain’t got no epoxy

[@samuelrosariovazquez595]

😆

[@SoundMuzak]

Dave inspires me to laugh more in life. I like him a lot as a signer and showman. Always fun to watch and hear.

[@creepshowcrate]

Dave cracks Dave up.

[@sirhilambasgivel]

+CaptainBlackadder75 at least he has a sense of humor ....good for him

[@jamesweldon9726]

He used to be one of the best live radio interviews in the business. He's nowhere near as funny as he was as recently as the early 2000's.

[@FirebrandVOCALS]

Lol

[@LightningMcKingSVTime]

Marque Markofthebeast if your comedy is purely to make others laugh you’re not very funny. He’s himself

[@daemonelectricity]

He's Dr. Rockso.

[@paulie1vivaaxl]

Never in a million years did I think I would see Diamond Dave looking like he’s dropped in for an interview on his way to the Farmer’s auction.

[@ryanmozert]

true

[@SilentKnight43]

Still trying to unhear the bluegrass version of Jump. My therapist says I'm making progress.

[@neiljohnson9686]

I guess like a lot of people I’m looking back at some of the stuff in retrospect, after Eddie passed. It seems like Dave at that point in his life had matured a good bit and had come to terms with how things were and even understanding how that led to their sound to begin with. I’ll let others argue vocalists for the rest of eternity, but for me Dave’s voice and monstrous stage presence was the perfect complement to Eddie’s revolutionary guitar playing. I think as a front man Dave shined every bit as bright as Eddie did which in my opinion probably Led to the headbutting but again it wouldn’t have been what it was had that not all been there together. Rest in peace Eddie

[@hoosfoosfull]

Dave is hysterical and lights up the whole room.

[@44style1]

He definitely lights up something

[@zoch3421]

Dave & Eddie really loved each other. The way Dave stands up for him & puts himself under the bus at times really shows the type of relationship they had as kids

[@soggypaws4944]

He's never really said anything mean about Eddie but the two brothers sure vented their spleens about him.

[@knightfall9394]

Talk to andrew bennet about how ed felt about dave, lets just say he tolerated him

[@marythompson3658]

Whether I like David Lee Roth or not/He was a great front man for Van Halen!!!!! TRUTH

[@djn6007]

I think he was the BEST !

[@i.m-r0d]

Dave or Sammy it all rocks for me but what I can not stand about Van Halen is what they did to Michael Anthony and I am and always will be a VAN HALEN FAN!

[@markyost9037]

What did they do to Michael Anthony?

[@Kuhlyedascope69]

its like randy meisner in the eagles. the head guys always think the bassist is easily replaceable but they arent.

[@VisionElectricAus]

Rod 2 .... I totally agree man

[@jjbv2147]

Michael was a good bassist and great guy but replacing him with the son? That’s taking it a bit too far.

[@MrOmar..86]

DLR era is the best...

[@Patrick_B687-3]

One of the very best O&A interviews of all time. Loved this one a lot.

[@misong3708]

Love you DLR, always will. It's a shame there are so many people who don't get you! You and Van Halen were the soundtrack to my youth. Rock On!!

[@Mff48]

i second that!!!! love the guy!

[@BiteTheCurbNow]

Third

[@TomWhaley621]

I could listen to Dave talk all day haha such an engaging conversationalist. He knows how to make everything and anything seem interesting, and he doesn't pull any punches.

[@FixxxerKH202]

+Tom Whaley He sounds like a used car salesman to me, and I'd rather hear him sing than talk.

[@Ednerd]

+Tom Whaley I could only listen for about 2 minutes. DAVE could listen to himself talk all day

[@brianjones8432]

"I'd rather hear him sing than talk." Not anymore.

[@btnonsense7713]

I used to love Dave, but now.... Wow! Stop talking, please!! WTF.... What a weirdo.

[@jimmyboy131]

He's still pretty much the same kind of talker/interviewee today that he was back then. In that sense, nothing's changed.

[@FraterOculus]

I honestly think he's sober, he really is just that energetic and that manic, but that's where this comes from man.

[@buckgoodley6206]

My father and I went backstage and met Van Halen at the now defunct Cape Cod Coliseum around 1981. The three of us hung out and chatted for about 20 minutes after the show. Dave was a real nice guy and it is a nice memory. They were big time by then but the whole band was really nice and had no rock star airs. Probably as alcoholic as Eddie is/was, however, it seems like Dave became impossible to negotiate with; he became totally obsessed with himself and totally inconsiderate to the needs of the others. BTW, his father (now dead) was a real nice guy and his two sisters were nice, too.

[@eddiecoyle9152]

I think Dave mentioned it in his book but he was a Brookline/Swampscott kid ,his late Dad was a doctor and I also hung out with the band after a Boston Garden show and have to say they we're all really cool guy's, it seemed like I was in the middle of Peru(Wink,Wink,) but it was /is a good moment from the early 80s...

[@veerchasm1]

Dave is gonna be that dude in the old folks home that will talk everyone’s head off

[@rmzzz76]

His wit (which implies high intellect) is off the charts for a rock star. I have little doubt that Dave is the smartest of all former and current VH band members. He talks like he writes, in metaphor and always has the optimism dial turned up to 10. He's a character, but he's a character hard not to love.

[@ADayInTheLifeofMrsPerkins]

Yup.... Lennon is the same...

[@creepshowcrate]

"Wit implies high intellect." I can live with that. (:

[@fungiblast]

@very droll I don't feel tardy

[@carusohyeah]

@very droll i brought my pencil

[@markgarduno4597]

"Come on Dave, give me a break. . . .hey ,one break coming up!" Diamond Dave.

[@ADayInTheLifeofMrsPerkins]

You know what I like best about Dave........ He ALWAYS has a smile on his face....... He looks like he 💓s LIFE........

[@dwaynewilliams7826]

He answers honestly. That's awesome and rare.

[@guidingmike2823]

Some folks might have been put off by David Lee Roth's cocky attitude at the height of fame, but the reality is that his showmanship and flamboyance is what brought Van Halen to the front line of popularity. Sure, Eddy Van Halen was a superior guitarists, but there were and are many excellent guitarists who could rival Eddy on his own. Eddy was mostly un-spectacular as a visual performer - and the 80's were all about visual with 24 hour MTV when it was all music videos and stadium rock concerts. Without Roth's dynamic stage presence and video appeal, I doubt the band Van Halen would have ever reached the fame that it did.

[@SwampEye1]

Right dude, if Sammy Hagar had been their first singer, they had stayed an average mid seventies rock band, like Montrose ...

[@krisross8818]

+Guiding Mike Van Halen were the band that made the 80's a visual medium. You may be right in your assessment but where your wrong is in the assumption that there were equally skilled and talented rock guitar players. I hate 80's glam music but it did produce many talented players but the those players wouldn't have happened without Edward Van. Eddie ushered in the age of shred guitar, all those guys from the 80's were incorporating tapping and speed picking which was popularized by Eddie. Had Van Halen never of happened the 80's would have produced far different guitar players. In the rock guitar world I can think of only two guys who developed outside of the Van Halen influence. Randy Rhoads and Yngwie Malmsteen the rest were pretty much clones.

[@vanessap6134]

+Guiding Mike Thing is, the band had ALL the necessary ingredients to be the trend-setters they were. There were great guitarists of that era, but ask ANY pro guitarist out there and every single one will tell how they were blown away by Eddie Van Halen's sound and technique - NO ONE was doing what he was doing, until people started figuring out how to sound LIKE him. Eddie Van Halen is every bit as much original and incomparable as was Jimi Hendrix. But without the high energy visuals and vocals that David Lee Roth brought to the stage and to a brand-new MTV (back when it actual showed music videos), who knows what would've become of the band. I was in my teens back then and I know that all the talk was about Eddie Van Halen's guitar work, not David Lee Roth's stage presence. I think David was more the catalyst that made all the other parts work perfectly together. ... until they weren't working perfectly together anymore ...

[@glennmckenzie6799]

Eddie was a great performer and his music is spectacular and unrivaled by 99% of all other musicians

[@Sun2851]

+Liquid bend Eddie plays the same old guitar licks over and over again. He is starting to lose it. David Lee Roth is so unpredictable he was and always must watch! Check out Stone & Digital Dave they expose him.

[@yockyock66]

Dave is always smilin'...LOVE THAT! He can wear whatever the hell he wants...he rocks, literally!

[@univibe23]

A magic combination of that voice and that guitar! I still remember the first time I heard VH on the radio. I had to pull my car over into a parking lot and just listen with my jaw in my lap!!

[@77Aaronw77]

i like Dave, i dont care who ya are, you can learn from this guy and have a good time at the same time

[@19torento]

I went to Van Halen's first concert for their tour in 2012. We were way at the back of the audience, so my dad had us walk down through the aisles to the railing at the very front of the audience. We must've been twenty feet away from the stage and David Lee Roth looked right up at us. Then a security guard asked us to go back to our seats, but it was still a great experience. My dad wanted us to get our money's worth because even the cheapest tickets were damn expensive. Rock on, Van Halen!

[@robertbordevik5072]

Show me anybody, ANYONE, who loves Dave Lee Roth like Dave loves Dave Lee Roth.

[@kimberlypoole5325]

good comment & so true

[@jasonlovier5544]

Your supposed to love yourself first and foremost!!!!

[@robertbordevik5072]

@@jasonlovier5544 Ain’t hate’n. I’m just saying you find me someone who loves you like David Lee Roth loves David Lee Roth 😁

[@mrfrank4583]

Probably some of the people who's lives he has saved working as an EMT. This man is all heart!!

[@tomn.9879]

Good Lord, he looks like Mr Drucker from Green Acres.

[@rayfl502]

Irs called aging.

[@TheIkaika777]

Now he looks like Mr. Haney.

[@swedenoble6083]

Lmao your being kind 😂

[@skipkot5821]

David was definately a factor in this bands success .

[@mikoyanfulcrum1]

Dave !! You are AWESOME!!! Been with the whole thing since 78!! What a great ride!!!! STILL DIG IT ALL!!!! THX!

[@RonJones_eVisibleMarketing]

I have always enjoyed his personality. Now that he's a little older, it's mellowed enough to take off the sharpest of the edges, while still retaining that wound-up sense of adventure and fun.

[@timeboy8770]

Man I thought i would hate this interview but it's classic DLR. Engaging, tongue in cheek, fun...etc all those things that made him what he was and still is. Gotta love that laugh!

[@caliblue2]

Dave always has some cool stories 💜

[@bvg83]

I really love the David lee Roth era, the best for me

[@MrDeadhead83]

He's got a big mouth on him, but he's got a big brain to back it up

[@jeremygeesmothers6379]

Entertaining to be sure but probably why Sammy would be more interesting to talk to. Sammy is more down to earth. Dave is well suited to being the front man of a band though.

[@dirtyharry4649]

@@jeremygeesmothers6379 I love them both though they're very different personalities. But both Dave and Sammy enjoy life and have such a positive vibe.

[@DavidBFeeney]

Diamond Dave is the greatest front-man to one of the greatest groups ever. There will never be another group like that.

[@mallrat11]

dave seems like an incredibly bright and self aware guy. he also seems like he has a.d.d and I can see how a guy like evh would hate his guts since they seem to have opposite personalities. but considering vh has gone through 3 singers, it's pretty obvious that most tensions within the band are a van halen issue, and not a david lee roth issue

[@EQOAnostalgia]

I'm a bit late... ok i'm half a fuckin year late but you nailed it. Roth may have a huge ego but he's also pretty chill and all around a fun going guy. The brothers on the other hand... you can see how two faced they are just by looking at them lol, legends nevertheless but i hate the way people assumed Dave destroyed the bands momentum.

[@davidmathes6730]

ED was jealous of Dave physically

[@soggypaws4944]

He says in another podcast here that yes he's hyperactive but doesn't has attention deficit makes it very clear. I believe him he gets interested in something he really focuses e.g. became a paramedic in NY, got interested in Japanese culture, lived there learned the language studies Japanese martial arts, takes lessons in Japanese style art look at his artwork.

[@glorideefaithperez2858]

@Dr. Fu Manchu In all fairness, Vai has nothing but fond things to say about Dave as a boss. He left because he had a lot of options to go and do his own thing. Hard to keep a talent like him on, as a hired hand.

[@canadasweetie]

He probably does have ADD but that’s what keeps him going. It’s a blessing in disguise.

[@porkypie8714]

Love DLR. Tells it like it is,always laughing, making jokes. Good stuff

[@liontone]

Dave is pure Vaudeville. The ultimate MC.

[@denieledwards6893]

HE'S A CLOWN

[@burg1776]

I remember June 9, 1979 Cotton Bowl, Dallas Texas, David Lee Roth coming out of the tunnel and raises both arms in the air, 85000 motherfuckers go absolutely WILD!!!I'll never forget it!!!

[@Metallion-ol8bc]

Roth's cool as hell, and can care less about his past. David Lee Roth is the soul of Van Halen.

[@derekmoody1358]

Yep. Hagar fronting them was a completely different animal and it was .....not my cup of tea

[@eugvh18]

I want to hear the whole entire interview, dave is fun to listen

[@FancyPantsUSD]

DLR talks with his WHOLE face.

[@dereksmallsuk]

He's a puppet

[@326cher]

I like that, he's very animated.

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

What a great quote, "I think all you learn in therapy is how to lie to each other a little more smoothly." Sooooo true LOL.

[@Lyka-clock]

Dave solo live w/ Via "Eat em and Smile" tour. The best rock show I've ever been to. Tesla was amazing also.

[@MrMark7462]

I seen that concert. Hollywood fl. Awesome show. 80s arena rock at its best

[@wolfgangpoole1482]

thank you dave... we love you the most

[@manicmurph]

remember when he was on that episode of the Sopranos? LOL. that was funny.

[@anthonybaruch8618]

yeah that was a great episode man.. I think it was a poker game.

[@ReyAce00]

"I used to be able to write-off condoms." Classic

[@clubredken13]

I was living in Kamloops in '86. And got the ticket to see my first big concert, Van Halen. 2 weeks after Expo 86. Which I didn't tell my Dad. I remember when he found out. But it didn''t matter, I got on the bus, and saw Sammy hanging from the rafters. And Eddie had a beard. But it rocked.

[@kenarthur6253]

Diamond Dave is great, but Eddie was the ultimate talent of the Band. RIP, Eddie.

[@canadasweetie]

Don’t forget, David Lee Roth had a lot to do with a lot of the writing of the songs and the reality is yes, Eddie Van Halen is an awesome guitarist however, you can’t have a band without a lead singer

[@gbr5199]

I think without this conflicts you will never make it in this business. Look at what they reached in music, beautiful! Thanx David that you kept it up... yes radio is laughing about it but they don’t have your job and are Jealous!

[@Norminator1]

My first intro to VH was when one day was in a record store, at this point in my young life I never heard of VH. I asked the salesman I was looking for a record something I could play at a wanting to get evicted party.He handed me VH 1st album I looked at it and said ok cool I;ll give it listen,it worked got my notice the next day.I seen them live on the promotion tour for that album the very same year I think.

[@ADayInTheLifeofMrsPerkins]

That was one of the first albums betrothed to me as a young kid of 8 from my brother who gave me his record collection (I still have 40yrs later).. When he "hit the road". It blew the speaker out of my little kid record player......................

[@Paul-dw2cl]

4:22 When DLR says “Heyyyy” it sounds like “Heyyyy man, that suit is you.”

[@shannoncasper8670]

No one like Dave. Truly one of the greatest frontmen of all time.

[@TheLucasViews]

The dude is from my hometown of Bloomington, Indiana! That garners my respect, for starters.

[@gdub454]

Dam...I wanted to hear the rest of it...grrrrr...

[@MisterGuitarItalia]

Dave's just awesome. What a brilliant mind.

[@muskokamike127]

MisterGuitarItalia DLR is nothing if not highly intelligent...he is NOT a dummy......

[@MisterGuitarItalia]

michael C I agree!

[@muskokamike127]

David F probably has a higher IQ than you do.....

[@MisterGuitarItalia]

David F doubtful...

[@flipgirlnarie2292]

He is a bit arrogant but I must say, he is physically and mentally well-rounded. He tries things and does what he loves. Can't beat that. He looks healthy too.

[@icanfartloud]

He's a multi-discipline martial artist, still practicing.

[@JohnnyBeane]

Love this!!!!

[@animalyze7120]

This interview shows just why Dave was so.....Dave! His charisma and general demeanor commands attention...Dave regardless of all the BS spoken is still one of the great Entertainer Front men. Yes his voice has left but his energy and enthusiam remains strong as ever.

[@29render]

Great interview!

[@josephhampel5002]

Dave and Jim Morrison are two of the best front men of all time!

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Joseph Hampel You're fucking insane. DLR is a loser.

[@josephhampel5002]

I disagre infact from78-84 D.L.R.'s voice was considered to be recognised as univerally cool by just about everyone. I know hipsters love to put him down now but their was a time he held weight.

[@Biggermack20]

Axl Rose is the best frontman of all time.

[@josephhampel5002]

Biggermack20 I don't think he had enough longevity to be put there though.

[@Biggermack20]

I said frontman. Not musician.

[@Slayer-xc1ug]

Massive thrash fan myself but the first van Halen album pre thrash era. WOW. Still amazing now but I'll never forget hearing it for the first time. Eruption. There aren't words to describe the feeling hearing that for the first time. Total respect for Van Halen. And without doubt the smartest most awesome band name ever. VAN HALEN. class. 🤘. RIP EDDIE 🙏🇬🇧

[@LiquidLightning1]

lol how can you not like DLR.... He's great and approachable in this interview

[@Piaseczno1]

I with you, Brother. My memories are free, and I can recall them whenever I get the urge.

[@tonyb2337]

Roth is the man!

[@maxcohen13]

One thing's for certain; Dave is NEVER at a loss for words.

[@markflemmer7993]

I agree that Sammy was the better vocalist, at least in terms of range and consistency. However, it's not fair to Dave to say that he was merely a "hanger-on" and that Sammy "made it real". I agree with many of the usual criticisms of Dave, and that the Sammy years took them in some good, different musical directions, but there's one feeling I can't get past---this may sound shallow, but Van Halen with Roth was just more fun. The early albums were more fun. The songs were more fun, with more personality. Van Halen with Hagar was often more polished, layered, formulaic, and predictable, whether that's good or bad.

[@MGarrison]

your absolutely right.van halen became more of a chick band with sammy hagar.dave was the quintessential front man in the fact that all the girls wanted him and all the guys wanted to be like him.he had a truckload of charisma.

[@TomWhaley621]

Mark Flemmer I agree. DLR Van Halen, to me, is Van Halen. I think the band will go down in history for songs like "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" "Hot For Teacher" "Runnin' With the Devil" etc. They were fun and sporadic. Eddie's playing was on fire, and Dave had the show in the palm of his hand. He could literally say anything on stage at any moment and shock and surprise anybody in the room, including the band! Some of Dave's best moments are when he just talks. He brought excitement. Sammy was always kind of stale to me. Where Dave might tell a story in, say, the bridge of "Panama," Sammy would just riff on "Oh it's getting hot tonight! It's getting hotter! It's getting hotter! IT'S GETTING HOTTER!!!!" To me, Sammy was a formulaic front man, and that wasn't what Van Halen needed. I like the chemistry between Roth and Eddie clashing for the spot light. It strengthened the band, where Sammy just kind of sat in the back seat.

[@bookemdano9105]

Mark Flemmer That's a good way to sum it up. Music is so subjective, that it is pointless to say one is "better" than the other. The material they did was different, you can chose whether you like it or not. As far as Dave's voice goes, if you google some really old concert stuff from the '70's, his voice was actually quite good and somewhat faithful to the albums, but I imagine years of boozing and pot smoking sealed his fate. Sammy had better vocals to begin with and took far better care of himself in general, so he can still sing quite well.

[@Dogheadj]

Mark Flemmer I really don't care for Dave, he's a pretty strange, egotistical dude. But he was, WAS, a first class frontman, and does have a sharp wit. He's never at a loss for words, that's for sure.

[@StarletAndTheHoods]

Awesome lyricist, one of the best...

[@julienceaser]

A great interview with DLR that most likely rings true still even today in the VH camp.

[@careing57587]

I saw Van Halen twice back in the early 80's....absolutely brilliant shows. 20-30 bucks a ticket, everyone standing as close to the stage as possible. One show I was no more than 15-20 feet from them. To pay 100 to 500 for a seat to watch this farce now, is criminal. No thanks, I'll stick to the memories I already have.

[@warriorcycles1569]

roth should have been a funnyman or comedian .i love it!

[@fnrebel]

I dont know but just being a VH fan fm the 1st album , Dave is always so positive and honest umm respect goes out to DLR

[@MightyGreedo]

It boggles my mind how anyone could NOT like Dave. Yeah, he's kind of bizarre, but the guy is so cheerful all the time. He always has the most positive view on any situation. I hope he'll be active for many more years to come. I want a new album with all new material!

[@canadasweetie]

I think it’s his ego they don’t like. Too bad as he is always cheerful

[@roamlikekane]

look, we dont go nd see reunion shows for the performance, we go to see the original line-up of band members playing the songs of our youth, which is a more of an emotional or spiritual reasoning, period. It's hard to describe, but it's definitely nostalgic, and some would say bittersweet. It's like restoring an old car. You want to get the original part for the model of the car. It's not the same to get a replica, so you'll polish it up best you can and hope it works. Same thing with VH.

[@jimmyfreeman5714]

Diamond is well read and therefore very well spoken. An estute man from a family of learn-ed doctors. Uncle Manny, the legendary club owner not to be slighted!

[@aerlial360]

Small world. One of my close friends works for The Viera Company for the guy who founded Viera. Cool. The Pineda extension has been huge for me becuase I live right off the beachside exit to the base and S. Patrick. I also surfed out in CA alot, including spots around Malibu.

[@skullduggery3377]

i liked his work on HEE-HAW!...

[@nigolt.4345]

David is such a Diamond!!!!

[@AmielRocker]

Dave looks Happy!..

[@matthewneff6920]

Reuven Amiel be cause he's gay

[@jayfrenell8202]

Lets not forget Cherone. He was a small part of vh history too. I saw vanhagar in Vegas in 03 and never heard so many people criticize Gary in one room.

[@rch6650]

Anybody that has a single complaint about VAN HALEN...What have you done with YOUR life?!

[@bbb462cid]

A lot more than try to put people down with existential mumbo jumbo on youtube, pal. You're a VH fan. Fantastic, they kick ass. The rest is horse shit.

[@BlockchaininChina]

I've watched a lot of videos with DLR and I'd have to say he's definitely an acquired taste. At first I didn't like him, but the more I watch the more I like him. Brilliant entertainer and methodical communicator. Keep spreading the love David:)

[@markmnorcal]

If it wasn't for Dave's dad allowing little Eddie and Alex come over and practice as loud as they wanted after school in their giant home, there would be no Van Halen. Believe that. Kudos to Mr. Roth or more like Mr. Van Halen.

[@Ednerd]

+markmnorcal poor logic. Yeah, I guess Eddie would have given up guitar if not for Dave's Daddy. LOL

[@Marco1973est]

So self aware, such a experienced balanced man, so critically thought out and honest - yet, in his own way crazy like a fox. Nice interview, classy respectful, informative & real.

[@mikeorlich4025]

This part of the interview shows that occasionally Dave acts like a normal person.

[@rubbersole79]

The first Van Halen album was a game changer for our gang when we were......16 or so. Gave us some serious swagger.

[@lighthouse44]

Dave is always a great listen

[@bbb462cid]

I actually loved DLR when he was a DJ in the Boston area market about12-14 years ago. Loved his show and loved how he kept it breezy and fresh and I loved it when he'd get his sister on the show.

[@davidsamueld2015]

You cant replace Roth. He was the fun in VH

[@Tarantulisimo]

DLR pretty much sums up the history of the band & the essence of their sound -- And I knew there was always conflict betwwen them since they were kids. The brothers never cared for his personality, but realized he was what they needed out front, then a bond & respect grew over time. Never a love-fest, but a brotherly bond & respect

[@roamlikekane]

And I might add, as a twist, to imagine that there could have been more mass appeal to the reunion had they stuck to the original blue-print of Van Halen I. Michael Anthony's absence really irked a lot of original fans out there, call them purists, but I call them purveyors of taste. I'm a fan, (and a collector) partial to the Roth years, and decided not to attend because of this. So it's imperative not to label it as a reunion. They could've sold so many more tickets!

[@bradlafferty6076]

David Lee....the best

[@pdistler]

Led Zeppelin is my favorite band of all time, but there is no better front man than DLR 1977-90. Or more intelligent.

[@peaceloverock6959]

Paul Distler bruh Steven Tyler is by far way better!

[@markpreston6930]

Greg Graffin

[@bakersfieldmusicnow]

most awesome..! thanx for posting.! much love

[@stevenmarrone1526]

Eddie has always been the problem, Dave is actually a good guy.

[@racerx2348]

i agree! and for those that say he was too over the top? HE HAD TO BE! in order to shine on stage with Alex, Eddie, and Miike otherwise he would have got lost in all that talent. the ultimate frontman!!!!

[@CelestialWoodway]

Read Noel Monk's book and you will change your mind.

[@cheothegeo2742]

here's the truth, they're both seriously fucked up in different ways. I would say dave and alex (yes alex) even more so then ed. None of them are “the good guys” except mike. That’s why mike got stepped on. Cuz he was the only good guy among them.

[@andrewkoines6389]

@@cheothegeo2742 Agreed. I love the whole band, but let's not kid ourselves. DLR was probably a nightmare for the rest of the band in the early 80's.

[@SOregonRob]

He's just showing you all they're like everyone else. Everybody has problems, just older and wiser.