John 5's Untold David Lee Roth Story | The Kenny Aronoff Sessions Clip

[@I-Libertine]

That retracking story is what makes John5 exceptional. Any entrepreneur knows that quality, that commitment, right away.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Thanks for watching my podcast.

[@shaunmason3243]

It's also a tribute to his regimen. If you've ever seen him live, the dude never makes a mistake.

[@MC5EVP1981]

​@@shaunmason3243 Him and Bucket are insane like that. They've practiced so much they don't even have to think about what's next. John seems Iike a really good dude.

[@sardawg7665]

He acts gay...

[@sardawg7665]

Is this the best DLR could come up with?

[@jimmyjames7946]

I love this guy! John 5!! What an incredibly versatile player! Class act and deserves all the success he has and continues to have 🤘🤘

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Yessssss!!

[@richspizzaparty]

Met Dave a few years back near his home in South Pasadena and he couldn’t have been nicer. Shook my hand and introduced himself to me which was a surprise after I said hello. Had a quick chat and he was very cool. Then, when folks realized he was around he took photos with whoever asked.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Hi Rich.. Great story. . Thanks for watching my podcast.

[@uniquelines]

So, I’m two minutes into this video and Dancing the Night Away begins playing in the background from my other phone on the Bluetooth speaker in the shop. Life! Classic!

[@squirrel-1969]

Kenny is just one of the greatest drummers of all time!

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

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[@davidristic3800]

Agreed! His energy comes out through the drums like no one else.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

His work on the Iommi/Hughes album smoked.

[@seanm3226]

Kenny would agree that. Just ask him.

[@drumz700]

TODD SUCHERMAN IS A GREAT DRUMMER. KENNY IS A BASIC FLATLINE DRUMMER

[@fasteddievh2072]

This is by far THE BEST music podcast out at this time. Kenny asks all the right questions. I’m addicted to the content. I just can’t get enough! Thank you Kenny!!!! 🙏🤘👍

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Thanks for watching : ) You Rock.

[@brucesmith1544]

nice try Kenny : P

[@johnnolan4312]

Kenny always asks the questions you want to as a musician! Bravo!!

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

THanks John.

[@teeroee]

After watching your John 5 interview, I really have a new respect and live for this guy! He is definitely my top guitarist….and he is such a seemly cool guy!

[@orvil9223]

4:39 is all it takes for you assess someone's character and say you have a love for them? A whole new respect in 4:39?

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

yessss. Thanks for checking out my podcast.

[@cazgerald9471]

1:10 I experienced that exact scenario - Anaheim Stadium 1978: Boston / Black Sabbath / Van Halen / Sammy Haggar - Van Halen started their set by parachuting town into the arena - it was actually stunt doubles but nobody knew that at the time - what a friggin' show.

[@tommitchell4570]

Dave dreamed up the parachute idea --- the guy always had the wheels turning in his head

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

That sounds amazing.

[@doorbrake]

Too funny regarding not wanting to go on stage after Van Halen in a club back in the day... I experienced a similar feeling when John was like 15 and he opened for my band in a small club near Detroit (the Token Lounge). I had no idea who this young guy from the other side of town was, but when I caught a glimpse of him playing on stage I was blown away. The kid played better with his teeth during his solo than most of us could with our fingers. When he walked backstage after his set I remember telling him "damn dude... I seriously don't want to go on stage now, I've never seen someone play like that in my life". He simply responded with something like "Thanks man". I never talked to him before or after that, but am glad to see that he got the notoriety and respect that he so deserved as one of the best of all time.

[@hussard2062]

Love hearing Aronoff and John 5 talk about DLR and Van Halen, they truly understand Van Halen

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Thanks for checking out my podcast

[@porterhouse7260]

Went to High School with John, Grosse Pointe South '89, cool AF then, same today!

[@MrBrindleStyle]

I didn’t know Roth was a writer of the songs until recently. The performer part of the narrative is so strong.

[@walterevans2118]

David Lee Roth to be honest was the most physically dynamic rock vocalist in rock History ....He made all his predecessors look like vague figures dancing behind frosted glass. For me he was the visual stratosphere the way Eddie was the SONIC stratosphere. But I don't know what the hell Dave thinks he's doing with all these recent lyrics (Like in ' The Sh*t that Killed Elvis') Don't have a problem with anything else. JOHN is one of the most pristine, on target guitar players in the business whether he's playing to a click track or not. & he TOTALLY gets Eddie's history on expanding the instruments vocabulary.

[@donwon5507]

listen to DLR Band from start to finish (1998). Dave was phenomenal and so was John 5

[@Beecher_Dikov]

Yeah...no...he was an imitation Freddy Mercury

[@leitus7578]

​@@donwon5507 yeah, is one my favorite David Lee Roth's albums. Johnny Lowery on guitar pre John 5

[@kevinwalsh4652]

I have a DLR story: near the end of 1985, or early 1986, I was working as a bouncer at the Hollywood Palace on Vine. All the other bouncers and security lived in the valley, I lived on Highland in Hollywood, about a 5 minute walk to the Palace. My boss Julio calls me up around 7:30am, I got home from work at 5:00 am that Friday night. He needs me to go provide security for DLR who announced an open casting call for his upcoming movie, Crazy From The Heat, which I don't believe was ever made. Instead of walking down Highland to Hollywood Blvd., I took Franklin to Vine, what I saw blew my mind: a line from the Palace all the way up past Franklin to the on ramp to the freeway. Young, hot girls all in leather, fishnets, and pumps. Dave has a trailer in the parking lot. I knock on the door, intoduce myself, after exchanging pleasantries, he hands me a $100 bill to go the Rite Aid to buy him rubbers. Some "auditions" took a little longer, girl would exit trailer disheveled. Around noon, another $100 bill for Chinese Food, across the street. Finally, around 5:00pm, he's had enough, tells me to inform the line auditions are over. Invited me in to smoke a joint, I declined, I did do a few shots of JD with him. Gives me $300 and says thank you. What I saw him do that day, before Viagra, and how he treated me, made me see rock stars in a whole new light. What a life.🤔🤑💰

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

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[@CP-kb1du]

Epic Era being a Rock FAN 78-84 .....Great Kid memories ..May 12 1981 Fair WARNING Kicked off in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada 1st time the band played Unchained ,,Hear about it later Live

[@geester2123]

I was at that same concert at the Metro Centre in 81. Just turned 16. To this day the best show that I have ever been to.

[@cherobinson6371]

84-88 was pretty good too I caught GNR with Maiden May 88 Vancouver just before appetiteexploded,The Cult,Rush,Van Halen,Ratt,Triumph, Metallica…

[@hardway1746]

Without Jim Dandy Mangrum and Black Oak Arkansas there’d be no David Lee Roth. Jim Dandy to the rescue. Great video.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

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[@ESLMusicUP]

Thanks for years of amazing entertainment. Shane.

[@ScottDaddyMac]

I have always thought John 5 was a great musician when I first heard "Slam Dunk" back in 98. He's also a very down to earth and professional person from all accounts I have seen.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

I sooooo want that song for karaoke.

[@grd5150]

Honestly that album with John 5 is aewsome! I had it on tape when it came out. It's just as good as eat'em and smile.

[@donwon5507]

without a doubt. May be his best album and he cut that quick!

[@grd5150]

@@donwon5507 Yes he did! 2 weeks I think? I like blacklight, lose the dress keep the shoes, little Texas, slam dunk. I mean the whole album is loaded.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

cool. : )

[@mikewallace1270]

Kenny, keep asking the good questions. That's what makes your interviews very enjoyable and interesting.

[@NYVoice]

When it comes to Dave, that's what you get. Nothing but stories. The reality is far more telling.

[@kgdrummerboy]

I love everything you do Kenny! I'm looking forward to much and many more! I hope you come back to Calgary, would love to see you again! Take care, sir!

[@wcreview8227]

Ken you are just one of the mmost versatile and talented drummers on the planet.. I have grown to know John 5 through your channel and he seems to be an AWESOME dude and also a Super super talented guitarist and artist! John I wish you a lifetine of success!! you deserve it.. I havent watched the clip yet!!lol I hate what VH Did to Mike!! So Unfair. Just Listened and that further shows your character!! That must have sucked but you did it!! great story and vid!

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[@christian19701]

So good. Great vibe. Plz do more of these.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Christian.. Thank you.. lot's more coming.

[@LrdsWrk]

Great story! I think Dave is underrated as a lyricist. He has wit and humor in spades. I mean crafting lyrics to Light Up The Sky,I’m The One,Hang ‘Em High… the list goes on. Clearly not the greatest pure vocalist but his writing and phrasing cannot be denied

[@BenCarling-z9l]

I saw Kenny do drum clinic in guitar center in GA a few weeks back - he was amazing !! Great job !!

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Thanks for checking out my podcast.. : )

[@C_H_1972]

I just love J5 with Dave! I wish that they had toured together at some point.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Yes John 5 is a wonderful person and he can obviously play guitar

[@timothycornell3032]

I saw John 5 in Rochester N.Y. in 2019 He was Great!

[@43loudman]

KENNY, + THIS IS THE BEST, WE LOVE THE INTERVIEWS, , = JOHN 5 ; IS THE BEST, =THE VERY BEST, THANK YOU ,................................

[@timcummiskey1178]

Killer! My new favorite. Thanks for all the great music.

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[@KAOS777]

Cool story 🤘🎸 And of course he did. I would. Additionally, as a professional whenever composing and especially while recording I always write down instruments used, rig setups, track levels, and I make other notations. And I add and edit some notations while mixing. I expect John and probably you as well, do the same to some extent. That way it’s always possible to redo something if necessary. Additionally, I save each mix along the way to the final mix of each track. That way; For example, while mixing you spend a night editing, and it sounded great. The next morning, you realize it’s not so great. Rather than having to click undo↩️ 100 times. You still have the previous mix 🤘🎸

[@jonnuanez7183]

I write down what pedals I used, what setup they were in, and what levels they were at; what amp I used and its settings; what guitar I used for whatever track; and the date and time. Because you never know what's gonna happen with a mix or take or "oops, did I press the right button?" (I've had that happen, years ago). Or someone in love with a mix and the next morning, meh let's do it again, only *this* time...

[@KAOS777]

@@jonnuanez7183 💯%🤘🎸 The more detailed your documentation along the way to the final mix the better your final mix will be. It’s a lot easier to fine tune every detail whenever you have the specifics of everything 🌟🤘 You never really know what the majority of listeners will prefer, so often I will complete several different final mixes, and then let my most trusted colleagues and friends listen first. I can be stubborn regarding my ideas etc. I might not use it though, I will always listen to my colleagues advice. Additionally, regarding having several final mixes of songs and regarding songs / compositions. You never know what will connect with your audience. Typically the more diligence and time, the better the song and final mix. Though on rare occasions that’s not the case. There have been tracks that I spent months working on that are good and well received by the audience, though not as well received as I had expected considering the time and hard work. And there are tracks that I have completed literally in a single night, and those tracks, surprisingly are very well received. 🌟🤘🎸 I have shelved many demo songs and things I stopped midway because I just wasn’t pleased with them, only to find out later from others’ opinions, they are quite good.🌟🤘🎸 Finally, some additional advice. As agreed, document and save the notations while working, and save each mix etc. Certainly, I always back up each mix (and everything else) to the hard drive. I also recommend backing up each mix file(and everything else of importance) to several external drives or USBs. In case there are unexpected tech problems. I will also email each mix file (and anything of importance) to myself. That way I will always have permanent copies in cyberspace 🤘🎸

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

I knew John 5 by name since the 90s.. I just wish I paid more attention! Few dudes and bands I WISH someone pointed me to earlier

[@jet7327]

I saw a young AC/DC, followed by Van Halen (1st record tour), then Pat Travers, followed by Foreigner and Aerosmith headlined. This was at the Oakland Coliseum. Day on the Green 1977 /1978 timeframe. Amazing concert!

[@craigrheberling]

i've heard about that concert from several people- DAMN- what a lineup! all of them maybe peaking right at that time- wow!

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

wow.. That's bad ass

[@MrReddog1970]

5 ROCKS ! MUCH RESPECT !!!

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Cool. Thanks for checking out my podcast. : )

[@rofflestomp684]

Always a good vibe from John 5. I was hooked the first time I caught his playing style and I'm truly impressed by his endlessly gracious and professional demeanor. Top fucking marks, all the way! Thanks KA! Gonna deep dive this one for sure.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Thanks for checking out my podcast.

[@wanderingfeet3053]

John is as laid back as they come… such a cool dude

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

I totally agree

[@billwilenski]

Just found your channel man. Awesome that’s all I’m gonna say.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Thanks for checking out my podcast Bill.

[@LDM662]

DLR took lessons from Jim "Dandy" Mangrum of Black Oak Arkansas. There's stories about it.

[@greggrant502]

Exactly, saw Black Oak, back in the day

[@SGED392]

That DLR band album 1998 is fire

[@LuisRodriguez-cf4tf]

💯🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@brianallen8091]

I think it’s the VH that never was. I dig it just a little better than the debut-and THATS sayin something 🔥

[@SGED392]

@@brianallen8091 like it better than Eat ‘em and Smile?

[@brianallen8091]

Neck & neck. Depends on the mood. Both so Fn good

[@brianallen8091]

He was definitely correct-and it makes total sense, at least on the J5 tracks, being EVH was his hero. I can’t tell you how many hours I clocked in on that DLR Band cd, when I was suffering from classic DLR VH😵‍💫.

[@streamofconsciousness5826]

I watched The longer version Where John is playing and I bet they would not have needed to redo those tracks, his timing is solid. A good drummer practicing a few times should be able to do it. That would have kept the "live" sound and the ebb and flow Dave wanted.

[@berinmind]

Really enjoy your content....keep crushing

[@laurdessvalentino5849]

Davis used to be more of a showman than singer. He also had literally the greatest band of all time behind him. If we are being honest here that would give anybody confidence

[@misstigermilk]

Actually that does not grant confidence, anyone in front of a monster band like that better come in already having confidewnce or they will be eaten alive and spit out.

[@CarcPazu]

But why they didn't record with a click in the first place? Why the engineer didn't speak up right at the beginning?

[@edwardbrands3271]

I was a bit confused about this as well...when dave said when your gone we will do drums...what was john playing to for 7 hrs in the first place.

[@CarcPazu]

@@edwardbrands3271 Yeah, exactly! Was he just playing 12 full songs to the beat of his foot tapping? That's pretty stupid. That story doesn't make much sense unless everyone in the room are retarded.

[@GggA.T.-music]

That would be one unemployed engineer 😆

[@jefflyon2020]

What a great attitude from an amazing dude and git fiddle master.Even though he musta been red in the face and not speaking,angry but still,a fawking pro and a trooper,more people in music biz should emulate John 5 attitude, and respect he shown for DLR.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Hey Jeff, Thanks for checking out my podcast.

[@Slotsessions]

John 5. Impressive story. True Pro

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Yess he is.

[@mikewallace1270]

Very cool.

[@zusanli251]

Kenny Aronoff. Master of rock beat 1

[@supadupahilton6848]

Diamond Dave - best voice in Rock!!

[@jay4vice]

I can sync live to a click wit or without tempo changes flawlessly(almost). I have used Vocals from a Phone's Voice recorder. Hasn't EVERYone??!?!

[@pochojoe]

Whatever happened to that DLR/John 5 album??

[@ShellyManne1]

Love your interviews!

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Thanks Shelly.. : )

[@Danny-fs1hk]

What a cool story!

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Hey Danny Thanks for checking out my podcast..

[@sbrave]

Where are the recordings?

[@robbierobinson3966]

Saw VH open for Sabbath

[@JoseGarcia-eadgbe]

Good God 🤘🏼💫🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@Linda-ww1uu]

David was best rock singing n performer.

[@fmbighair]

Kwnny or kennys web guy... This vod also has the same prob as the don was interview. The audio is getting wvee so slightly cut off too early....almost sounds like you have a noise gate with to strong of a gate. Please fix. Love the content!

[@pjb4653]

Kenny and J5 🤘

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

I have a DLR story first hand, I'm friends with the guy that was there in 1984 on tour with them. It wasn't anything like this story though. Oh goodness gracious nothing like this story. lol

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

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[@rightarmofwyoming]

I saw Van Halen open for Journey and Montrose. Van Halen was last minute add, their name was not even printed on the ticket. Was Buffalo NY in a theater. The show was promoted by Harvey Weinstein before he went out to Hollywood. I wouldn't say Van Halen blew the headliners away, but they were unknown and as good as the two seasoned headliners. (Journey was newish but all seasoned guys from other bands).

[@neillenet291]

I saw Van Halen on their first tour open for Ted Nugent and again with Black Sabbath. Great times.

[@markpaiste]

van halen was my generations beatle moment back in around 1978.

[@Pointsbeingmade]

Great story.

[@kevincollins6383]

What is henson that he mentions?

[@jjohnson8977]

Mike Anthony rules

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

I totally agree. As a bass player, singer and person.

[@mathtrixmusiclix4248]

Mission accomplished

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Matt.. Thanks for checking out my podcast.

[@insideinfo2355]

I saw them in the ‘80s - Roth and Eddie were Gods. Period.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

Exactly.. I never saw Zeppelin live.

[@WinterWoolies]

One band could easily follow that. And they originally were called Blizzard Of Ozz.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

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[@mosin9105]

Heavy

[@rayerscarpensael2300]

Well that shows a lot of disrespect of DLR for not bringing out the record after so much work.

[@navaskin]

Pretty cool dude.

[@savage1469]

What's with the sunglasses indoors?

[@ivc5150]

Kenny asks a question and then answers it himself.

[@natestakely1478]

Its funny the interviewer says can you imagine opening up in a new club...I don't have to imagine. Cincy, 79/80??? Peeps were hitting the door after VH set on of all headliners. Black Sabbath.....This is during? right after? Blizzard of Oz tour?????

[@austindurham5736]

God damn, 12 songs?? Thats fucking brutal man. Im sure that feeling he had when david told him he had to retrack was terrible lmao

[@paulvon2378]

Van Halen was a proper American Rock in Roll band.

[@Annunaki_0517]

Shame what Eddie and Alex did to Michael Anthony. He got a raw deal from the brothers VH. He was so talented and they still sh-t on him.

[@TOMG12XU]

And then there was PANTERA.🔥

[@SCOOTERWEED]

cool.

[@MKE_Mike]

All that work for an album that disappeared without a trace.

[@hoochrocks]

Team Mick Mars

[@mattkaustickomments]

I think that’s ridiculous that they couldn’t work with the tracks already laid down.

[@SpookyRedz]

VH was the new Zeppelin

[@1badjesus]

LET. GUEST. SPEAK.

[@ontheroadwithyode390]

listened to DLR interview w/Joe Rogan today for the 3rd time. First Dave got Joe high ( weed ) then proceeded to pour on the Dave thick! Poor Joe couldn't keep up!

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

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[@RobertSmith-lg7jp]

I dont think John has to worry about being one of the greats.

[@AranRinzei]

He's an exceptional musician.

[@Rjensen2]

He's probably one of the most overrated guys out there. Stealing Mick Mars' spot in Mötley Crüe isn't a good look, and just joining that band in the first place tells you he's not that great of a player.

[@RobertSmith-lg7jp]

@@Rjensen2 You should get that head wound checked out.

[@Rjensen2]

@@RobertSmith-lg7jp Care to refute what I said?

[@AranRinzei]

@@Rjensen2 he's a better musician than you will ever be.

[@vs4571]

Why couldn’t they just get a drummer to track it till he gets it right? And just overdub and patch the stuff John 5 may have rushed or dragged? Seems to take the feel and steam out of the performance redoing multiple passionate guitar performances.

[@waychunky]

So you guys went in and tracked guitars just hit record and you just played and didn’t use a click? Also, they could’ve at least tried to put drums to it. Maybe the timing was pretty good..

[@NealVio]

Then Dave jumped out of a box with 3 hot chicks in bikinis. He jumped on the console and started dancing while the smoke machines were turned on and the room filled with smoke. Then the Fire Department came and joined us! The shots were flowing and then we realized we didn't have someone to do the dishes, so we went to the pool and the next day the pool boy had to clean up all the shot glasses and dinnerware in the pool. Good times, good times. That's the second half of the interview they had to cut out. Dave didn't want you to know. LMAO

[@TomWagemaker]

Saw VH during their ‘1984’ tour, in San Diego. They were amazing!!! Saw them 3 more times with Hagar, but it lacked the ‘it’ factor that Diamond Dave brought to the show.

[@crabtrap]

Not a David Lee story. Its a John5 work ethic story.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

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[@whatarefriends4]

You never hear any of these musicians that worked him talk about Dave being an egomaniacal jerk. They all clearly have respect for him. Crux is Eddie was the problem not Dave. And John 5 is top tier badass too. Retrack everything. You better be good

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

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[@headbrown5629]

Ole mr 5 wears more make-up than my two ex wives combined

[@joshmartin1938]

Saw them open for Black Sabbath @ the Hollywood/FLA Sportatorium I think 78'. We left after Sabbath 1st song. Boring...lol

[@joelaichner3025]

Van Halen wanted Darryl Hall to be lead singer , he said ? Nah ! But thanks for asking me

[@Kyussprophet]

very coy john 5

[@Kru-r5l]

He looks like will farrow in zoolander

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

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[@ozzyozzy2207]

David Lee Roth is a jerk in Pittsburgh in 1984 friends of my wife we’re walking in Pittsburgh by the river in the morning they had tickets for the show Dave was out walking they came up to him and he spit in there faces sad but true

[@Ohionortheast]

David lee late 70s early 80s awesome David lee 2000s horrible waste of money to see him

[@daviddelarosa7420]

Van Halen was amazing, however, they aren’t Led Zeppelin. With as much talent Van Halen had, they didn’t really change their range of music, where Led Zeppelin did. Both great but, like the Beatles vs Stones, they are different bands with different styles.

[@KennyAronoffOfficial]

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[@jjohnson8977]

Yeah i remember at my job working over time. But i wasn't in white zombie or motley crew or david lee roth band. Cry me a river

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