How David Lee Roth Writes a Song | Joe Rogan

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

Everyone making fun of David always laughing. He's just a sweet guy with a happy heart.

[@seancostello2856]

Its good to laugh helps depression

[@samuelstalcup]

kawasaki whip two yeah I agree he also likes having sex with underage girls

[@tColorsinspacerecordings]

Samuel Stalcup I bet you’re a blast to be around

[@mattgarwood9983]

Smiling looking lke fuckin Steve Martin yo

[@GregBird]

He always seems to be really stoked to be wherever he is doing whatever he's doing! Always liked him... always will. Quirky, weird, funny, boisterous and hilarious.

[@Mauldoon5]

How is it possible for one man to be so damn slick. David is the man.

[@robgoren8628]

DLR is like a hyperintellectual, hyperliterate Oxford professor pretending to be a nightclub comedian/lounge singer. He's so weird and fascinating and enlightening all at once.

[@blackie75]

Yeah when he said "i heard it on the tv set....and i thought it sounded cool" i thought of Mitch Hedberg, that was the sort of vibe it had.

[@babayaga1767]

thank you. i've been searching for a way to describe it. you nailed it

[@ShawnMichaelLord]

Why are people always so mouthy about everything...Shut up and just listen lol

[@bill_y4762]

more like destroyed from amphetamines

[@diogocarvalho3481]

true,true,true,true...

[@xXIntoleranceXx]

I’d love to talk with David Lee Roth for an hour, sit down and smoke a joint and just hear his stories. Dude is such a character 🤘

[@emiromiranda1214]

I think you'd almost have to smoke a joint just to follow along and sort of get where he's coming from sometimes. The guy goes off on so many tangents..

[@adrianaprado9527]

Please invite me as well. I would love to share the moment.

[@cashwhitcher1495]

I thought David Lee Roth would be all swagger and BS but, heres an admittedly highly intelligent manic guy with so much drive, having a great time navigating life!

[@bleepblorpp]

I'm surprised to see so many haters in the comments. This is DLR ffs. Do you want a rock star or a normie? Why can't we just enjoy things anymore?

[@stevewelborn8744]

Sing it brother

[@richevans609]

Dave is a Legend!

[@fakirpoo]

@Joe Blow holy fuck that was a fucking stupid thing to write that couldn't be anymore ignorant or irrelevant.

[@randywissler9923]

For Dave, this is normal!!! Long live DLR, fan for life;!!

[@GTUF]

AMEN!!

[@jakemitchell1671]

I was just a kid when I saw Van Halen the first time. But 40 years later I still recall a classic DLR line from the very early in the show. After the first song Dave was being Dave, talking and joking with 15k rabid Memphians, and he told a story about a hot chick he'd met earlier that day, and he lowered his voice, put the mic right on his lips and uttered "This amazing creature was walking toward me wearing pants so tight I could count the change in her pocket." Then he threw a karate high kick and they blasted into "Beautiful Girls." I get chill bumps to this day!! There will NEVER be another Diamond David Lee Roth - THE greatest frontman I've ever seen!

[@shaunclifton5281]

HELL YEAH Live in Memphis

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

Thanks for the imagery. I feel like I was there now. Hahah

[@whataboutrob442]

He used that one on the Women and Children First tour.

[@326cher]

Dave should talk and I do love him dearly, but his pants are so tight I can see he's circumcised. Which to me is a plus!

[@tonyprinc4736]

Great story

[@theprowler31]

If David was an actor, I would love to see him playing the Joker.

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

He played poker in the sopranos...

[@jcavazos4145]

Chaves Junior. Interesting !

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

I think Batman would be more fascinating.

[@skidmore15]

If you could “mask” him and keep it under wraps long enough, yes. He is a natural character. Joker would be fantastix

[@TheJohnnyCotts]

I'm actually a little surprised Dave never got into acting. You'd think he'd be a natural, with his swagger and bravado.

[@bwdrums1]

I love Dave and have always looked at him like this. His brain is wired completely different from everybody and he sees things in a way no one else does. I've heard interviews, read lyrics, seen videos, and have continually come to the same conclusion, "Only Dave sees the world like this."

[@NickNicometi]

When you're around Dave, you're in Dave's World! 🌎 🤘😝🎸 If you love it, it's great, but if not, best to get outta dodge.

[@anthonyintexas]

I saw Van halen 5 times with Diamond Dave. Very entertaining fellow.

[@robertruschak7083]

💦👍🏾👍🏾

[@kichigan1]

Best way to describe him.

[@shaftlamer]

That's called insanity.

[@uv777gr]

We don't have many, if any, true rock stars anymore. This guy is a ROCK STAR with an incredible work ethic and intelligence.

[@LuneyTune72]

The rock persona died off because it was a performance style and sometimes an explosive ego. DLR had a fun ego, sometimes embarrassing and cringey that dated itself hard in the 80s but other times so thrilling to watch that you wish you were there to see it live.

[@gregorythompson6521]

Great comment !

[@seanbullock5760]

It’s so weird how he goes from laughing his ass off to dead serious in the blink of an eye

[@lozo2331]

@@EzaVinylAddict okay Dr. Addict

[@jvon3885]

@@EzaVinylAddict is it? My wife is diagnosed bipolar let's ask her what she thinks....she said it's not bipolar. He's enthusiastic. Very different from bipolar.

[@unbalancedlibra9788]

@UCRldWN4UNb6w0bY7tpEIthg you are a 😿🕳

[@BR34NY]

@@EzaVinylAddict Diagnosis? You couldn't diagnose the cause of death in a hanging :'D

[@BR34NY]

@@EzaVinylAddict Not the sharpest tool in the box are you? Bless

[@roystone6402]

This guy has a fantastic mind. A pleasure to listen to. Very enjoyable.

[@crsantin]

Dave is highly intelligent and a lateral thinker, not a logical one. Most people can’t follow his type of thinking and humour for too long.

[@stonephilips9361]

Carlo Santin I could only handle 20sec at a time.

[@jonathanmarcus9628]

Sure, but he’s also annoying

[@crsantin]

@@stonephilips9361 Imagine trying to write an album with the guy, or living on the road with him. EVH probably feels the same way.

[@richevans609]

I can listen to Dave for Days!

[@jakecook716]

He's one of those guys who just talks and in their head think they are being very entertaining. His joke @ 1:15 had Rogan in pure stitches...

[@darrenoetinger7876]

Give me a bottle of anything... and a glazed doughnut... TO GO!

[@LordDarthSmyth]

Oh my god, I'm old. Lol.

[@davidpierce9949]

CA girls. Great song

[@LordDarthSmyth]

I remember watching VH & DLR videos on MTV as a kid and thinking they were so funny. The "just a gigolo" video was amazing.

[@Dustin_Sevin]

🤣

[@tonedowne]

@@davidpierce9949 Yankee Rose

[@hermanhelmich]

What a storyteller What a nutcase What a comedian What an interesting mind Gotta love DLR

[@adamfl7345]

One of the best interviews ever!

[@LuneyTune72]

It’s not normal to be a rockstar, Dave was one of the biggest and most iconic while also very controversial because of his big personality and Van Halen feuds. It’s pretty difficult to have the world analyze you and judge you, put your youth on a pedestal for you and talk about how you as a person have “fallen” since. The reality is, Dave’s impact on music and culture changed the game and he did what most artists fear to do and that’s to be himself. He was an innovator, him and Eddie. To hit the notes he hits past his 20s and 30s is unlikely, the bar is too high and the drugs/alcohol did their damage. Either way, he still brings his A game and entertains. People can make fun of hair loss or a guy in his 60s still taking his shirt off on stage, but I’d rather have that than Dave hide who he is. You pay to see David Lee Roth, this is him. Lounge singer or whatever, he does what he loves and that’s we ever loved him. I celebrate this guy for being a hard worker, a businessman, an artist, and someone who is kind enough to offer his wisdom to others. You can tell he’s still passionate and he’s been humbled with time.

[@Greeanerbeans77]

Your the same way 😁

[@LuneyTune72]

@@Greeanerbeans77 As David Lee Roth? haha. No, I was just sad that Eddie had died and was feeling nostalgic about Van Halen. I think DLR was a brilliant performer. An asshole at times, sure, but he's still brilliant.

[@roguecheddar]

"Keep your fork, Honey, there's pie." I like pie.

[@dubgreens123]

Rogue Cheddar cream pie

[@longotwogunz9933]

the "fuck yeah!" after got me

[@mjh5437]

Furry pie

[@tommythetrain1945]

Lmao

[@famaya4314]

Get him while you can. He won’t be around for ever. DLR

[@bellagabbysophia5818]

Yes. Yes. Yes.

[@MegaJan4u]

Love to Mr: Roth,Respect for an intelligent conversation,topics and his part in Van Halen..One of the best bands to come out of the U.S..period.

[@DefendInPlace]

That concept of “banking” I think all creatives do it, but listening to him, sounds like he’s done it consistently and obsessively and hasn’t stopped. Such a great concept. I’m a creative, but not on this man’s level. I bank and stop and start when i am trying to reignite my passions. You can hear his appreciation and passion for the treasures he’s collected when he talked about that “save the fork honey, there’s pie”. Loves this clip.

[@luigisurdo3614]

what does it means "banking" in this context exactly?

[@shadowoftheson5144]

Storing away ideas and moments you experience. In his case, to draw upon later in writing lyrics to songs.

[@edboulter1705]

as a photographer, I'm banking thoughts, ideas for shoots all the time, just waiting for the right people to be available/ready willing to want to go and explore those ideas....

[@chriscarlyle610]

They say that there is a fine line between insanity and genius.........Diamond Dave is that line.

[@wlhansen2068]

I was just thinking the same 😅

[@deucepickle2091]

After DLR and Alex Jones, I'm going to need a few days off to unwind. Jesus Christ, the past few days have been intense.

[@jbonillaguitar]

Blame Dr Phil

[@listener84]

Deuce Pickle “hold my Prozac..” - Kanye

[@SmilingBrim]

😂

[@listener84]

jim eff it slides in easier that way

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Lol

[@JollyDeacs11]

Dave’s communication and thinking are so unique and artistic. I love his passion and perspective. I love how his collective recall and communicative style mesh to exlemptify… disciplined genious! Love this guy!

[@JohnSpo]

Joe Rogan has this look of "what the hell have I gotten myself into?" during this entire interview.

[@tash5540]

David became more socially abstract every year of his life.

[@compoflask6262]

@@tash5540 socially abstract lmfao

[@jowlorenz9555]

Dang what the heck happened to Henry Rollins ?

[@Marco1973est]

Blown away at his ability to laugh ; at himself!! That’s awesome !

[@ronhanisco8697]

Van Halen died when Dave was gone. They went from beach party metal to music for accountants. I loved this guy in the 70's and I think he's even greater today after listening to this series.

[@dandyone_123]

Parking spot on! I did like Sammy Hagar in his own right, but must agree Van Halen did die went days left. He was the charismatic frontman the Entertainer the face of Van Halen. I think the Van Halen Brothers or narcissistic assholes who didn't like diamond Dave stealing all the Limelight.

[@harrisfrankou2368]

tru from bar room to stadium formula ..first 5 albums total classics

[@TDL-xg5nn]

@@dandyone_123 Sammy Hagar was a 1000 times more charismatic than Dave. Anyone who has seen both in concert knows that. Dave loved to stand around and tell 15 minute long stories on stage. Sammy was running and singing the entire time. That is a front man. Sammy shows were much more energetic and Sammy is a much better singer.

[@mariomolina5853]

Ron Hanisco So true. When David left, I honestly didn’t listen to it anymore. Nothing compares to the Original Group.

[@spencerbelcher9688]

When Sammy Hagar showed up a ton more keyboard did too.

[@reggierico]

It is obvious and really great that Joe is enthralled by David. How can you not be drawn into his vision and stories. There is a ton of charisma there... A great series for Joe, that is for sure.

[@tommcfadden5232]

All the best add libbed lines are well rehearsed. (Banking)

[@jimmymeredith5797]

This interview, shows EXACTLY, why we call him Diamond Dave!!!!! Love him, or hate him, no one, can forget him!!!! Rock on Dave!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@leandro.paulasantos4313]

Wow. Life lessons! I am truly shocked because I thought David Lee Roth was a regular rock star, but things go really deeper than that.

[@RossBayCult]

I'm convinced that beneath Dave's zany exterior there is an outright genius.

[@TheJanet4321]

Absolutely.

[@unnameduser1045]

Ya think?

[@326cher]

@@TheJanet4321 I agree!!!

[@joshuapaladini1507]

Ever hear him explain why VH albums were all under 40 minutes? I’m an engineer and I’ve never heard anybody else explain things that way

[@dsadassddasads7841]

for sure hes on another level

[@btdg7282]

Dave's on his own wave for sure. Gotta love him!

[@OfSunFlowers]

This guy is fucking happy. This brightened my mood.

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

I think I just became the biggest Roth fan alive.

[@Fissi0nChips]

Joe Rogan is such a mouth breather.

[@canadasblinky]

He's crazy. But it's f'n DAVID LEE ROTH

[@2legit2Kwit]

Joe Rogan’s podcasts are blips of historical teaching and data that are priceless! Learning the way someone thinks is a gift!!! DLR is shedding his pearls of wisdom. He’s a born teacher.

[@JackRainfield]

He is definitely one of a kind and he was the perfect front man for Van Halen. Kids seeing him now for the first time don't get him but us older folks who followed his career can appreciate The crazy genius of Dave.

[@frankzed4120]

Thank you for the music, Mr. Roth. I have enjoyed Van Halen for four decades - God bless you!

[@musicnotes4755]

DLR is a true genius! Joe, you are an excellent interviewer--at last, someone who never interrupts the guest!

[@mowieboy]

He's the epitome of whacky, manic, thoughtful, happy, insightful wrapped up in a frontman for the best band ever

[@terpag11]

VH and DLR pre 1984 - if you don't know you just don't get it. They were the absolute best. Untouchable. Sure, you had to be there, but truly the best.

[@chrisanderson1515]

And that's what makes him Diamond Dave! A real gem of a human! Brilliant man and strangely humble genius.

[@2nd66tube2]

anyone else see Tony Danza meets Jack Nicholson ?

[@jcavazos4145]

2nd 66 Tube. Hyper cool !🐣

[@jeffmcelroy5364]

those are actors. these are real....wink wink.

[@seanfarrell5341]

Yeah , yeah now I see it

[@Kashmirknight]

NAILED IT

[@23hunter152]

With a hint of Steve Martin

[@milestackettmusic]

Say what you will but they’re only ever been one DLR

[@johnleonard3806]

I saw Dave in SD during his solo career (California Girls Tour). He was fantastic. And shredded like a prize fighter.

[@Facter1a]

WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY GREAT MAN

[@josephramirez557]

Haha, he's wild man. That mock walking off after he told he waitress story had me rolling in the floor. He's very creative, I love that lyric in 'Unchained' where they go 'Hey, Dave gimme a break man' and DLR goes 'One break commmming, up!' You hear this interview and stuff like that and can see DLRs personality and creativity all over that.

[@findJLF]

What a gem of a man. Insights from Dave, very worthy of keeping mindful of, taking these lessons home into my day-to-day.

[@contact1araya]

I do believe 98 percent of VH lyrics came out of this man and not Eddie or Alex......Eddie is a three word sentence man ......and Alex?....I don't even know how his voice sounds....but this guy? he was born speaking and haven't stopped since.

[@BassManDan1018]

Wanna know what VH would sound like without roth, mikey, Ted templeman and landee? Check out VH 3. Tosh

[@NicolasMartinez-ll1no]

Underrated lyricist

[@TheJohnnyCotts]

Even though they all got writing credit, Eddie wrote the lion's share of the music, with whoever was singing at the time (Dave, Sammy or even Gary Cherone) writing lyrics.

[@firewildboy9831]

I’m so glad that he seems really happy

[@mediastarguest]

A mistake would be not to take Roth seriously because of the way he comes across. You can see how his ideas on lyrics took Eddie's guitar and riff masterpiece Panama to another level.

[@CHUMPTYTRUMPTY]

Roth cracks himself up like no one else can.

[@slowemm]

DLR is just mind blowing. He is such a technician it's scary.

[@michaelmitcheltree2120]

Such charisma such presence the one and only david lee roth

[@JohnBarrylizard]

Before watching this entire interview I never thought I'd learn so much from David Lee Roth on such a wide variety of musical subjects. I thought he was a mindless Southern California party dude and he turns out to be this deep sage overflowing with wisdom. The packaging was incredibly deceptive.

[@Ammon6]

I will always admire this man

[@MikeLowry59]

David's a cool guy, I'd like to see him on the podcast again

[@RawleighLeeRoth]

His book “Crazy From Heat” is like the rock and roll Bible to me…..he strikes me as SUPER intellectual and yet there seems to me that something is slightly “off” as well…as if there has been or is an undisclosed medical issue…. I can’t put my finger on it, but definitely one of a kind 🤘🏻🔥

[@goathair33]

I am a fan of Dave but I can't imagine being on a tour bus with him 24/7 lol

[@philobetto5106]

He's that guy who gives you the inspiration to take escape & evasion training

[@davedecker1725]

It would be like having a bird flying loose in your apartment

[@painhertz]

David Lee Roth is batshit insane and I love him for it.

[@trevorwarner1322]

Solid advice from DLR. I've always liked his lyrics. There was always a little twist. He's right that so many bands treat the lyrics as secondary. Though I loved and love 80s rock music, much of the lyrics sound like bad high school poetry. Don't care much for 90s grunge/alternative music, but at least the lyrical content was given a bit more consideration.

[@jonjones971]

Great interview Joe ..awesome you let him talk ....DLR is a great guy ...I only knew him as singer ..he is so much more ..my highest respect !!

[@stygianphantasm8761]

I'm finding that there's so much more to DLR. I just feel like he's so damn insightful.

[@ArtemousJimmy]

Joe, how intense was it to sit across from David and look into that person that was on such a different world. Enjoyed this one.

[@MarcPlaysDrums]

I'm a hip hop producer(who's played drums in countless rock and country bands) and goddamnit Dave is absolutely right. They come up with the lyrics when they hear the track, no clear idea's on what they're gonna talk about nothing. And it cheapens the lyrical content.

[@Cru16saders]

He's a cheerful man, indeed!

[@ComicBookCovers]

It's like a David Lynch scene.

[@Herfinnur]

Yes! And the drapes sure help

[@ComicBookCovers]

HA!

[@seanseanston]

It really is. It's captivating. The phrase "hanging on his every word" comes to mind. My favourite part is how you get the feeling that, despite his obsession with DMT and just about being able to handle hosting a podcast with Alex Jones for over 4 hours, even Joe Rogan knows he's out of his depth here somehow and doesn't know what to make of what's going on. With Alex Jones he kept some sort of order, but here he seems to just be a passenger for large stretches. It has that subtle rather than overt strangeness you get from something like Twin Peaks where you sometimes just can't quite place what's so off about it, and that makes it more intense.

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

David Lynch Roth*

[@kcb5336]

Love Dave. Yes absolutely, I write down song lines /titles/ ideas all the time. Sometimes they finish themselves instantly. Sometimes just 3 words phrases sit for years then something comes back to wake them up and complete them.

[@JBrooksNYS]

What's the problem here? I'm a music and artist and this is great stuff. and he seems like a fun guy to be around.

[@guzziguy2011]

Highly intelligent guy. What a life he’s lived. Iconic dude, full of stories we wish we were part of a little lol If he were to write a book about his life adventures and escapades, it’d be a best seller. He sure demands your attention when conversing with. Don’t dare ignore Dave!!

[@Rand_al_Thor372]

Master Craftsman. Nobody owns a stage like DLR!!

[@gusargoan]

Angus Young, he was good enough that it didn't matter who sang.

[@SonnyGTA]

Gustaaf Argoan did you really just write that???? Wow....prob the dumbest comment on KZbin.

[@gusargoan]

@@SonnyGTA yes, I wrote that. The only popular front man that isn't the singer......guess you are a tard if you don't get it.

[@johnhasso8908]

I like how Jogan is pretending not to be terrified for his life

[@pandapancakes37]

7:42 Wow this was a great podcast that Joe had with The Joker himself.

[@vinceagosta7967]

Always loved vh.....now that I've seen his interviews what an interesting man.....David you rock man

[@travelcontext8507]

*Rock N Roll*

[@tomflores5281]

Go Dave Go! This is DLR being himself. Thanks Kawika for letting it fly. Thank you Mr Rogan for hosting graciously.True: a lot of cats out there can’t follow DLR too long. Look at his life, his experience and background. He’s that guy because he’s THAT GUY! Rock on peeps.🤙😎

[@cskibb67]

W.T.F. Dave a deep abstract dude!!!!

[@manvsroad7691]

i cant get over how absolutely brilliant DLR is....amazing....binge watching every clip

[@larrysnipes7113]

There's three types of people who I kind of want or expect to be "cocky" Jet fighter Pilots, Gunslingers, and front men lead singers for rock bands, Cockyness is not necessarily arrogance as so much as confidence in one's ability, So yeah DLR a.k.a Diamond Dave not cubic zirconia Dave or opal Dave it;s diamond Dave for a reason.

[@juliusstriecher7319]

D.L.R is a genuine Metal god,an eclectic mind and a sense of humor that comes from way out in left field.Hilarious! Loved the band,appreciate the man.Thanx David Lee...

[@sparkynm156]

Rest In Peace Eddie VanHalen... Your Silence will Forever Be Deafening.... I can't help but to Wonder how massive of an Influence Davie was on Eddie... Eddie was Incredible and the Greatest Rock Guitarist of All Time... then Dave , The Greatest Front Man of a Rock Band .... Plus his Personality rubbing off all around Eddie.. what a Great Band.... I can't believe Eddie is Gone.. tho He will Never be forgotten. Thanks for all the Music and Making All the Good Times Better !

[@1crunchy2]

Its always interesting to here dave talk... 50 shades of dave. hes an open book, sometimes practiced or second take with a reply... always hits home and always as close to the truth as he sees it.

[@bodditech]

Joe Rogan is apparently sneaking theme weeks into the podcast. This week's theme, "The Twilight Zone".

[@jcavazos4145]

Ian Densmore. Alien from planet 9🐣

[@muzaic2362]

Love you Dave! After 35 years of being a VH fan, I still have no idea what you're talking about. But you're the best!

[@ariarc]

Quintessential DLR and JR. Can't get enough of both.

[@qmbyqmby]

"Hey-o, hey you, who said that? Baby how you been? They say you won't know, you won't know until you begin." It all makes sense now.

[@matthewferguson7084]

How old are you...not Hey o

[@Mistertwist.]

This is great! Dave is funny and the real deal. Love the laughter and just his love of life. Plain to see just watching this.

[@SpeedSeekerMoto]

This guy and Alex jones have completly diffrent brains then mine. They just jump from topics fast and shit its like a whole diffrent wave length I listen but cant keep up.

[@MrPhotodoc]

I could listen to this guy all day.

[@Sickofsociety1]

DLR in emoji form : 😐😁😐😁😐😁😐😁😐😁😐😁

[@ryanbarton72]

Just incredible, the round about thinking that get him there.

[@RollDeBonz2112]

DLR sure does crack himself up.

[@billyb8795]

"Banking" -DLR 🙏 Rogan podcast overload. 😮👍

[@samiam6771]

Rock GOD !

[@chickengod9184]

VH w Dave was my favorite band crom my childhood. Dave is smart as hell.

[@mcarlkv53]

Used to love van Halen...I went from Running with the devil to living for Jesus Christ!

[@zombiemolly9711]

Joe you have the best DLR interview ever. Please interview DLR again soon!

[@davidwilcox153]

David Lee Roth & Henry Rollins on the same show...look out.

[@mattstrat4209]

I’d pay to see that

[@dougmedina4619]

Look out! lol!!!!!

[@jcavazos4145]

David Wilcox. Rollings is a smart cat !🐱