I think his solo album Eat’Em and Smile was his best. He got tired of the haters and tried to be pop on the next one which was a mistake. I understood from a minority perspective of why he pursued other ventures like climbing, surfing and what he is doing now. You can be talented and good at your occupation but pushed into these elements and you can be thrown off. You couldn’t do it to this guy. He really wanted to take on the world.
@@TheDizzleHawke sorry but Dave's time in the band was the legendary era. The band became a household name with Dave at the mic. Sammy's great but he was handed a supergroup. Dave made the band a supergroup.
Dave is good people. If you notice, outside of band tensions, he was never in the news. No arrests. No major drug busts. And no accusations of rape or sexual misconduct or paternity suits. And one of the things I noticed in interviews with Dave is that he always referred to Eddie and Alex's parents as "Mr. and Mrs." Van Halen. In fact, it was his many years long desire to get Mr. Van Halen to record clarinet on an album with them....and he did. (Diver Down - Big Bad Bill) Dave came from a wealthy family but someone taught him manners. And he extended those good manners to poor Dutch immigrants who worked as a janitor and maid, respectively.
@@JohnDoe-gk7ok if that "drug bust" would happen today he wouldn't have even received that citation. Having visited NYC recently, the streets smell of skunk
@@doberchic Been following,and then searching a bit deeper on DLR for a couple of years now, as l liked what he was talking about, this lead me to video upload during a time he took up Sheep Dog Trialing. I left a comment there, saying something along the lines of "this guy has caused me to open my mind, wide open". I got a highlighted reply for that, which l think only the author can award, so l like to think it may have been from him,or at least the content administrator, and he maintains he NEVER replies to comments. So if true it left me thinking, this was exactly how he personally wanted to approach life, and encourage others to do the same. To have 32 stamps in your passport , and to have decided to live this way from 19 years of age, shows some forethought,as to what you want from life, never married, buying his Father's house 'Rothwood', and living there to this day, with his sister close by, demonstrates to me at least, we are all playing catchup here. I don't claim to understand this Japanese Art, in fact , it does nothing for me, but l can admire the discipline it took, not only to learn, but to live in a place whilst being taught.
@@YllaStar95970 Wow, I had NO idea about the dog trialing! Thank you for sharing that! If you have a link anywhere would love to see it. Being in dog world myself that just adds another layer to his charm for me. I'd not figured him for having any time for an animal. So forgive me for that *whoosh* what moment :)
@@shellbellbutterfly ... and what are you hiding in that closet of skeletons you think no one knows about? ITs clear that you preach to others because that what you need to hear for yourself. Heres a tip, you worry about yourself and becoming a better person and let others do the same for themselves. You dont hold the key or knowledge to anything despite what you think a book or some guy who was smarter than you told you what to think every Sunday.
@@shellbellbutterfly my father didn’t do drugs or smoke and only drank on occasion yet died from cancer at 62. His father did all the above and lived in his 90s. Ya never know.
@@doberchic Whorish behavior (adulterous sex, underaged sex, fornication) & ONGOING, LIFELONG drug use with filthy language & disgusting, ungodly content in the much of the music is "sick." So, what's wrong with you that you CAN'T see it? LORD, have mercy. It's a poor example to follow. Wake up. You're obviously dangerous with a VERY low standard & lacking of ethics & morale. Blessings to know YAHSHUA/JESUS before it's too late. 🙋🏼♀️ 💔🙏🏻👣👣💝💖🦋 PS I'm not angry at these lost people. I feel super sorry for them for being duped & following evil until they die (it actually kills them). They think evil is normal (apparently, you do, too). Sorry for your blindness. Be well.
There's only one David Lee Roth. A guy who truly has a love for life. Still jumping after all these years, participating in everything he can. It's called having spirit and being COLORFUL. Does anybody know what that means anymore? Or just take themselves too seriously? This man is a real inspiration for anybody who wants to "get into it," as he says.
I am speechless... Wait...no...I am in awe of what this man has accomplished with his life. Most people don't accomplish this much because of various reasons. He took his stardom and used it as a passport to become educated (EMT) and then travelled to Tokyo and completely committed himself to the art, craft and culture. This is so unexpected and wonderful at the same time. I am so proud of the man you have become, Mr. Roth. I am sure that Eddie feels the same. Thank you for this story.
I absolutely LOVE THIS. Roth understands what so many people with money don't, money is simply a tool. As he implied, after you buy the big boat what's next?, just keep buying more? Why? For what purpose? Roth lives his life to the fullest. He does whatever he wants. This guy has traveled all over the world, and not just staying in hotel rooms either. He's studied different cultures, he's voluntarily become an EMT at one point, which is truly admirable, and he never seems to have lost his sense of adventure despite getting older. Absolutely love it. When Roth eventually passes away he will have lived the epitome of a FULL life. This interview was taped before Eddie passed away, and as great as Eddie was the only thing I disagreed with that the reporter said was about Eddie being the "heart" of the band. I think Eddie was easily the most talented musician of the band, but after Roth left Van Halen, and it was DAVE'S idea to call the band Van Halen if you'll remember, it wasn't really Van Halen anymore. I saw them in 1986 and I remember thinking to myself "it's over, it's done". That feeling of intense energy and abandon and throwing caution to the wind was gone. Eddie was playing keyboards for at least half of the show in 86', Alex was playing an partial electronic drum kit, and it was just...........like being deflated. I knew the REAL Van Halen was DEAD. My only solace was that I had grown up with the real version fronted by Roth and had been able to see them live. It was regrettable that Eddie died as young as he did, but not unexpected if you read between the lines of what Roth had said earlier this year about his health. And for those who will inevitably whine and complain about Eddie & Dave's relationship, or lack thereof, Tyler & Perry don't get along, Jagger & Richards don't get along (read Richards' autobiography), and Ozzy and Iommi clearly don't really like each other much, Ozzy just recently said he doesn't want to do anymore shows with Sabbath, but does it really matter? What these guys do/did together is what matters. It's ALL that matters. Van Halen have sold 34 MILLION albums with Roth as compared to 18 million with hagar. There is a REASON FOR THAT. That "tension" if you will, that drive to outdo the other from both Roth and Eddie is what made them so individually great, and in turn made Van Halen so great as a band. When I saw van hagar it was like Eddie was on auto pilot, and I'm sure it was partly due to the fact that he knew hagar couldn't possibly upstage him because hagar is not and was never a great frontman. No charisma. hagar is an everyman as far as the music world goes. Talented, but unmemorable. Whenever I saw Eddie with Roth in the REAL VH Eddie was different. He was MOTIVATED. Motivated to give a great performance, not wanting to be outdone by David Lee Roth. Same with Roth. And who benefited? WE DID. The fans who paid money to see them. I'm glad VH's last real concert was with Roth in L.A. It was fitting. It was in the town where they started, and where they finished. The way it should be. Eddie has his own legacy as a guitarist that is undeniable. Van Halen's legacy as a band will always lie with DAVID LEE ROTH. I've said it before, anyone who claims different is either naive, lying, or stupid. Or a combination of all three. If I could have lunch with any "celebrity" in the world past or present David Lee Roth would be at the top of my wish list. He's truly a fascinating individual who lives life to the fullest. Just plain damn cool as can be.
Dave is awesome! It’s hard to follow him sometimes with his ADHD/Hyperactive socializing, but he’s a legend with a great voice and at least keeps busy.
Back in the eighties I was living in Fargo, ND and there was a fund raiser of some sort. Celebrities were asked to send in donated drawings of their own to auction off. Roth had donated one and it was a really nice sketch that I've always figured had been done for him as a favor by some artist friend. After all these years the mystery is solved.
I don't think you would ever experience boredom when you're in the presence of this man! Can you imagine spending even just a single day with him? It would truly be surreal! DLR is living his bestest life! Not very many people ever do!
David lee Roth is one articulate person and good story teller. I could listen to him whole day. In my opinion, dlr was best frontman VanHalen has ever had.
Never judge a book by its cover David is one of these people Brilliant and & you never know what next i is on the edge of his mind. Rest in peace Eddie
And let's not forget Diamond Dave is also Avid rock climber.... Google pictures and videos and it will blow your mind! I'm 56 now and I've been to David Lee Roth fan since I was 13 years old what an amazing colorful character this man is Rockstar, martial artist, rock climber, adventurist, who also is an awesome dog owner and even entered competitions with his dogs herding cattle... what an amazing individual!
This is why I love Dave he is fearless in the pursuit of life experiences he’s a rock star , ent, rock climber he should do a doc on all his life experiences outside of rock
I love that Dave is not lazy or towing the line with language. He puts thought and expression into how he communicates. This confused me for some years but now I think that it's entirely unique and he's utterly genius! Long live Diamond Dave..the jester and the king!
Kind of rude how she looked at him for studying art abroad, I'm glad he called her out. Today with this fast paced world we live in, I think its amazing what he did. Knowledge keeps you going
I don't think she meant to be rude at all, but moreso, genuinely shocked that this person, who was a constant moving source of energy, would choose to be so still & quiet for 2 years. I know I was shocked & equally pleased to see this different side to him.
@@coldwinter5710 I see where you're coming from but that's kind of what I ment by rude, thinking he is just this one persona like a party rock star. Maybe not rude but closed minded is what im thinking.
RIP Eddie.....the one thing I can say about DLR is at least he's really committed to art....in several forms from music but particuarly Japanese arts from martial arts, caligraphy, and now painting and drawing....wow. Dude is always learning and moving ....i can really appreciate that.
Awesome to hear the guy ground the interviewer by saying what I had been thinking from the start. "When you have the money" He'll never lose the ability to connect with the common human.
Actually Dave didn't grow up in a wealthy family, they became wealthy, but had very humble beginnings . Read the link and you will see, he wasn't born into wealth, that's how he is so grounded and down to earth. "David Lee Roth: 'I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better' | Van Halen | The Guardian" amp.theguardian.com/music/2012/feb/02/david-lee-roth-van-halen
Alot of suicidal rockstars and retired athletes could take inspiration from Roth , alot of celebs get depressed because there bored of having all the materialistic stuff they ever wanted , whilst Roth is like I fancy learning about japanese art and throws himself to the deep and lives in japan for a few years out of his comfort zone , what a legend.
He makes art on the floor, on his knees, hunched over. I'd never be able to do that; I need my tilted drawing table. Must take so much stamina and discipline. And I'm 12 years younger than Dave is, LOL. Respect.
WHAT A TALENT...!....It seems that Dave took seriously the japanesse culture as a part of his whole life.....including the way to paint as well like the better japanesse artist...!...SIMPLY AMAZING........!!
Love his personality! Always thought Dave was the best singer Van Halen had!! I hated that he left the band originally and always hoped they’d get back together and tour near me...Glad Dave has been out there exploring life, and still connecting with people whether as an EMT or his wonderful art!! Love ya Dave!!! 👍💕😎
Nearing my mid 50's, I grew up in the VH era and remember when VH seemed to rule the world of rock and rolled like a speeding freight train. Like him or hate him, DLR was a hurricane force during his run as lead singer of VH and there was nobody quite like him and he truly is the definition of unique. I was never a fan of his personally, but I give him a lot credit for surviving and reinventing himself over the years. He has always marched to his own beat and right or wrong, answers only to himself. Good for him and may he live the last part of his life to his fullest.
This is what I always loved about him. In the end he’s an art guy. Eccentric and weird and offbeat, but a force that can’t be stopped. Love ya Dave! 🤘🏻
Talented in both the visual and performing arts. Good to see he has used his rock stardom to further his personal development. Shine on you crazy Diamond, Dave!
I have to chuckle. Back in the day I would fantasize about being DLR's girlfriend (or groupie). That's what teenage girls do when you see a beautiful man take the stage and I mean TAKE! Now I'm 53 and would like to make him a cup of tea and chat about his trip East and his art.
I'm 57 and could say the same. I was between 8th and 9th grade when the first VH record came out. I had a gorgeous, nearly life-size poster of David behind my bedroom door. I caught my mom looking at it one day. She looked at me and said, "I get it," and walked away. I was stunned! LOL His enthusiasm is infectious. Love him!
"It's great to see me, but not every year - like Family. Haven't seen mine in 8.5 years.. LOL.. Diamond Dave is a National Treasure... He was the perfect compliment / rival / antagonizer / instigator /fuel for Edward. No Roth - No Van Halen
And here I was thinking Bruce Dickinson was alone at being a renaissance man in the world of Rock n Roll. I stand corrected, he has the solid company of Diamond Dave.
I've always loved Van Halen and was a big fan of Dave, but every time I see him in an interview all I can think is if I had to be around that guy for a week, I'd be out of my mind.
Love him or hate him. DLR is always moving forward with this life. I respect him for that.
You’ve got that right !
The difference between Daves art and some of these other rockstar artists is that Dave can actually draw.
With or without his tongue...if you get my meaning I say right here...
Check out Joseph Arthur.
He's fukkin talented
He's a very educated man
Hey Cookie have you SCEEN any John Lennon,Frank Zappa,Mick Jäger,David Bowie?
Dave is multi talented. He has a lot of haters, but I like him & he was a critical part of what made Van Halen legendary.
He's an amazing guy. Very intelligent & eloquent. More to him than just "Diamond Dave". Sorry people, as great as Eddie was, no Dave, no VH.
I think his solo album Eat’Em and Smile was his best. He got tired of the haters and tried to be pop on the next one which was a mistake. I understood from a minority perspective of why he pursued other ventures like climbing, surfing and what he is doing now. You can be talented and good at your occupation but pushed into these elements and you can be thrown off. You couldn’t do it to this guy. He really wanted to take on the world.
At least the legacy sound. The legendary era belongs to Sammy who elevated the band for 11 years.
@@TheDizzleHawke sorry but Dave's time in the band was the legendary era. The band became a household name with Dave at the mic. Sammy's great but he was handed a supergroup. Dave made the band a supergroup.
@@JR-zv6qm too bad he quit then.
Dave is good people. If you notice, outside of band tensions, he was never in the news. No arrests. No major drug busts. And no accusations of rape or sexual misconduct or paternity suits. And one of the things I noticed in interviews with Dave is that he always referred to Eddie and Alex's parents as "Mr. and Mrs." Van Halen. In fact, it was his many years long desire to get Mr. Van Halen to record clarinet on an album with them....and he did. (Diver Down - Big Bad Bill) Dave came from a wealthy family but someone taught him manners. And he extended those good manners to poor Dutch immigrants who worked as a janitor and maid, respectively.
mindeloman amazing comment, so well said. You are 100% right about everything you said.
He was busted for pot back in the early 90s, but I guess that’s not really “major”
@@JohnDoe-gk7ok if that "drug bust" would happen today he wouldn't have even received that citation. Having visited NYC recently, the streets smell of skunk
I think Dave’s mom taught him well in the manners department.
David Lee Roth possesses a Black Belt in Life and continues to do the extraordinary... RIP Eddie Van Halen!
Well said.
He is a character
He is a 3rd degree black belt and a master swordsman.
@@farrington7971 I always wondered about that especially with the perfect execution of high kicks he does.
I read his book about ten years ago, and I couldn't
Put it down for a minute.
You may not think so but Mr. Roth is a highly intelligent
Human being.
well HIS ENTIRE FAMILY ARE DOCTORS...so there u go.
Give me a bottle of anything... and a glazed donut. TO GO!
Hahahaha 😂, that was a great video
Wowww, that takes me back! Loved that makeup design he had on.
“Not in my store you don’t!”
"My doctor says...
I have to take...
a LAXATIVE!!" 😳😬
And then Steve vai and billy come on. Boom...
Diamond Dave at his best.
This story blew my mind. What a cool guy.
He looks eternally young and really, really old at the same time. I admire his drive to keep learning new things.
Renaissance Man, David Lee Roth.
Renaissance Man is the best description of the force of nature that is DLR. A true restless spirit.
I knew he was an EMT beforehand but to know he’s into deep artistic movements makes me respect him even more. Guy becomes more of a legend each year.
If you only knew more of the story, which is out there for everyone to see. He's an amazing person.
@@doberchic English Sheep Dog Trial Champion too.
@@YllaStar95970 LOL what?
@@doberchic Been following,and then searching a bit deeper on DLR for a couple of years now, as l liked what he was talking about, this lead me to video upload during a time he took up Sheep Dog Trialing.
I left a comment there, saying something along the lines of "this guy has caused me to open my mind, wide open".
I got a highlighted reply for that, which l think only the author can award, so l like to think it may have been from him,or at least the content administrator, and he maintains he NEVER replies to comments.
So if true it left me thinking, this was exactly how he personally wanted to approach life, and encourage others to do the same.
To have 32 stamps in your passport , and to have decided to live this way from 19 years of age, shows some forethought,as to what you want from life, never married, buying his Father's house 'Rothwood', and living there to this day, with his sister close by, demonstrates to me at least, we are all playing catchup here.
I don't claim to understand this Japanese Art, in fact , it does nothing for me, but l can admire the discipline it took, not only to learn, but to live in a place whilst being taught.
@@YllaStar95970 Wow, I had NO idea about the dog trialing! Thank you for sharing that! If you have a link anywhere would love to see it. Being in dog world myself that just adds another layer to his charm for me. I'd not figured him for having any time for an animal.
So forgive me for that *whoosh* what moment :)
Not one word of drama, controversy, or politics. What an awesome story about one my favorite entertainers. Thanks, CBS Sunday morning! 💚
I suspect Dave’s IQ is very high which is fitting to play with the greatest genius guitar player ever. Rip EVH.
Yep, you can hear it in his sense of humor and language, he probably is a really bright dude that also wanted to have lots of fun in life
@@shellbellbutterfly ... and what are you hiding in that closet of skeletons you think no one knows about? ITs clear that you preach to others because that what you need to hear for yourself. Heres a tip, you worry about yourself and becoming a better person and let others do the same for themselves. You dont hold the key or knowledge to anything despite what you think a book or some guy who was smarter than you told you what to think every Sunday.
@@shellbellbutterfly It's an evil god that would paint DLR & EVH in any kind of negative light. WTF is wrong with you. Sick.
@@shellbellbutterfly my father didn’t do drugs or smoke and only drank on occasion yet died from cancer at 62. His father did all the above and lived in his 90s. Ya never know.
@@doberchic
Whorish behavior (adulterous sex, underaged sex, fornication) & ONGOING, LIFELONG drug use with filthy language & disgusting, ungodly content in the much of the music is "sick." So, what's wrong with you that you CAN'T see it? LORD, have mercy. It's a poor example to follow. Wake up. You're obviously dangerous with a VERY low standard & lacking of ethics & morale. Blessings to know YAHSHUA/JESUS before it's too late. 🙋🏼♀️
💔🙏🏻👣👣💝💖🦋
PS
I'm not angry at these lost people. I feel super sorry for them for being duped & following evil until they die (it actually kills them). They think evil is normal (apparently, you do, too). Sorry for your blindness. Be well.
There's only one David Lee Roth. A guy who truly has a love for life. Still jumping after all these years, participating in everything he can. It's called having spirit and being COLORFUL. Does anybody know what that means anymore? Or just take themselves too seriously? This man is a real inspiration for anybody who wants to "get into it," as he says.
What a character! There's way more to this guy than the 80s hits & extravaganza
All that talent and personality put into one human being....my favorite entertainer of all time!!! The Man is brilliant!!!
I am speechless...
Wait...no...I am in awe of what this man has accomplished with his life.
Most people don't accomplish this much because of various reasons. He took his stardom and used it as a passport to become educated (EMT) and then travelled to Tokyo and completely committed himself to the art, craft and culture.
This is so unexpected and wonderful at the same time.
I am so proud of the man you have become, Mr. Roth.
I am sure that Eddie feels the same.
Thank you for this story.
And to be fair...his music career was dead.
@J Wil Annnnnnnnd, that’s ok. More power to him.
The best front man in the biz during his time with Van Halen! Guitar 🎸 RIP Eddie ! We’ll never forget you !
I absolutely LOVE THIS. Roth understands what so many people with money don't, money is simply a tool. As he implied, after you buy the big boat what's next?, just keep buying more? Why? For what purpose? Roth lives his life to the fullest. He does whatever he wants. This guy has traveled all over the world, and not just staying in hotel rooms either. He's studied different cultures, he's voluntarily become an EMT at one point, which is truly admirable, and he never seems to have lost his sense of adventure despite getting older. Absolutely love it. When Roth eventually passes away he will have lived the epitome of a FULL life. This interview was taped before Eddie passed away, and as great as Eddie was the only thing I disagreed with that the reporter said was about Eddie being the "heart" of the band. I think Eddie was easily the most talented musician of the band, but after Roth left Van Halen, and it was DAVE'S idea to call the band Van Halen if you'll remember, it wasn't really Van Halen anymore. I saw them in 1986 and I remember thinking to myself "it's over, it's done". That feeling of intense energy and abandon and throwing caution to the wind was gone. Eddie was playing keyboards for at least half of the show in 86', Alex was playing an partial electronic drum kit, and it was just...........like being deflated. I knew the REAL Van Halen was DEAD. My only solace was that I had grown up with the real version fronted by Roth and had been able to see them live. It was regrettable that Eddie died as young as he did, but not unexpected if you read between the lines of what Roth had said earlier this year about his health. And for those who will inevitably whine and complain about Eddie & Dave's relationship, or lack thereof, Tyler & Perry don't get along, Jagger & Richards don't get along (read Richards' autobiography), and Ozzy and Iommi clearly don't really like each other much, Ozzy just recently said he doesn't want to do anymore shows with Sabbath, but does it really matter? What these guys do/did together is what matters. It's ALL that matters. Van Halen have sold 34 MILLION albums with Roth as compared to 18 million with hagar. There is a REASON FOR THAT. That "tension" if you will, that drive to outdo the other from both Roth and Eddie is what made them so individually great, and in turn made Van Halen so great as a band. When I saw van hagar it was like Eddie was on auto pilot, and I'm sure it was partly due to the fact that he knew hagar couldn't possibly upstage him because hagar is not and was never a great frontman. No charisma. hagar is an everyman as far as the music world goes. Talented, but unmemorable. Whenever I saw Eddie with Roth in the REAL VH Eddie was different. He was MOTIVATED. Motivated to give a great performance, not wanting to be outdone by David Lee Roth. Same with Roth. And who benefited? WE DID. The fans who paid money to see them. I'm glad VH's last real concert was with Roth in L.A. It was fitting. It was in the town where they started, and where they finished. The way it should be. Eddie has his own legacy as a guitarist that is undeniable. Van Halen's legacy as a band will always lie with DAVID LEE ROTH. I've said it before, anyone who claims different is either naive, lying, or stupid. Or a combination of all three. If I could have lunch with any "celebrity" in the world past or present David Lee Roth would be at the top of my wish list. He's truly a fascinating individual who lives life to the fullest. Just plain damn cool as can be.
WOW ! My Exact thoughts, as well as many other True Mighty Van Halen fans. 1985 was like a damn funeral.
Dave is a human catalogue of stories and memories. He’s made and is making the most of his life. 👍
@Karson Kalabo quite true! 😃
Dave is awesome! It’s hard to follow him sometimes with his ADHD/Hyperactive socializing, but he’s a legend with a great voice and at least keeps busy.
Uncle Dave! Truly a one of a kind, once a lifetime personality! Wish him all the best.
David Lee Roth is an artist in many ways :-) Stay Frosty :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!
Mellencamp can paint , but ....his music sucks ....so......
Back in the eighties I was living in Fargo, ND and there was a fund raiser of some sort. Celebrities were asked to send in donated drawings of their own to auction off. Roth had donated one and it was a really nice sketch that I've always figured had been done for him as a favor by some artist friend. After all these years the mystery is solved.
I don't think you would ever experience boredom when you're in the presence of this man! Can you imagine spending even just a single day with him? It would truly be surreal! DLR is living his bestest life! Not very many people ever do!
David lee Roth is one articulate person and good story teller. I could listen to him whole day. In my opinion, dlr was best frontman VanHalen has ever had.
Never judge a book by its cover David is one of these people Brilliant and & you never know what next i is on the edge of his mind.
Rest in peace
Eddie
And let's not forget Diamond Dave is also Avid rock climber.... Google pictures and videos and it will blow your mind! I'm 56 now and I've been to David Lee Roth fan since I was 13 years old what an amazing colorful character this man is Rockstar, martial artist, rock climber, adventurist, who also is an awesome dog owner and even entered competitions with his dogs herding cattle... what an amazing individual!
Glad to see the character growth.
He has always been this way. He came from nothing and worked up from the pure energy that is unique to him.
@@doberchic his father was a doctor.
@@warriorwk I know, but he wasn't always well off. And say, even if he was he turned out alright.
This is why I love Dave he is fearless in the pursuit of life experiences he’s a rock star , ent, rock climber he should do a doc on all his life experiences outside of rock
Saw him in concert in 91 and he was brilliant.... best ever...
Roth is 100% certified CRAZY, but Man you got to LOVE this Guy,
KEEP ON ROCKiN DAVE, & DON'T EVER STOP...Peace...
I love that Dave is not lazy or towing the line with language. He puts thought and expression into how he communicates. This confused me for some years but now I think that it's entirely unique and he's utterly genius! Long live Diamond Dave..the jester and the king!
Kind of rude how she looked at him for studying art abroad, I'm glad he called her out. Today with this fast paced world we live in, I think its amazing what he did. Knowledge keeps you going
Exactly. Good on him. He has the means and it's his life so why not do what he wants with it. Who cares what she or anyone else thinks.
You know she’s a self centered Queen!
@@paddyoak1 yeah
I don't think she meant to be rude at all, but moreso, genuinely shocked that this person, who was a constant moving source of energy, would choose to be so still & quiet for 2 years. I know I was shocked & equally pleased to see this different side to him.
@@coldwinter5710 I see where you're coming from but that's kind of what I ment by rude, thinking he is just this one persona like a party rock star. Maybe not rude but closed minded is what im thinking.
This is what I love about DLR. His genuine curiosity and desire to experience more and more.
RIP Eddie.....the one thing I can say about DLR is at least he's really committed to art....in several forms from music but particuarly Japanese arts from martial arts, caligraphy, and now painting and drawing....wow. Dude is always learning and moving ....i can really appreciate that.
What a character. Rock on mr. Roth.
Awesome to hear the guy ground the interviewer by saying what I had been thinking from the start.
"When you have the money"
He'll never lose the ability to connect with the common human.
Actually Dave didn't grow up in a wealthy family, they became wealthy, but had very humble beginnings .
Read the link and you will see, he wasn't born into wealth, that's how he is so grounded and down to earth.
"David Lee Roth: 'I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better' | Van Halen | The Guardian" amp.theguardian.com/music/2012/feb/02/david-lee-roth-van-halen
Daimond Dave! How wonderful to see his humor and curiosity about life still in full bloom. 😍
The coolest Rock Star ever!!!ILove u Diamond Dave!!!!🎶💖RIP EVH🔩
Alot of suicidal rockstars and retired athletes could take inspiration from Roth , alot of celebs get depressed because there bored of having all the materialistic stuff they ever wanted , whilst Roth is like I fancy learning about japanese art and throws himself to the deep and lives in japan for a few years out of his comfort zone , what a legend.
His art is really good, I've always liked that style. And David Lee, envy him, man lives life to the full
Rest In Peace Eddie. We'll never forget you and your genius.
I ❤️ David ...such a beautiful soul
His artwork is actually amazing! Nicely done, Dave!
i love how he always has a smile on his face, and a possitive atittute
Always great to see Dave back on the screen !
Never a dull moment. The art speaks for itself. Bravo
Now this man has truly lived life.
He's fantastic!!!!
Why does he still warm my heart every day???
He makes art on the floor, on his knees, hunched over. I'd never be able to do that; I need my tilted drawing table. Must take so much stamina and discipline. And I'm 12 years younger than Dave is, LOL. Respect.
WHAT A TALENT...!....It seems that Dave took seriously the japanesse culture as a part of his whole life.....including the way to paint as well like the better japanesse artist...!...SIMPLY AMAZING........!!
Ya gotta love him!
What a long great trip it has been for you David! Keep on living the way you want to live Bro! RIP Eddie
FFS how could anyone hate Dave? He's just got such a wonderful outlook on life, and he's always so energetic. I just wanna give the dude a hug.
Love his personality! Always thought Dave was the best singer Van Halen had!! I hated that he left the band originally and always hoped they’d get back together and tour near me...Glad Dave has been out there exploring life, and still connecting with people whether as an EMT or his wonderful art!! Love ya Dave!!! 👍💕😎
Nearing my mid 50's, I grew up in the VH era and remember when VH seemed to rule the world of rock and rolled like a speeding freight train. Like him or hate him, DLR was a hurricane force during his run as lead singer of VH and there was nobody quite like him and he truly is the definition of unique. I was never a fan of his personally, but I give him a lot credit for surviving and reinventing himself over the years. He has always marched to his own beat and right or wrong, answers only to himself. Good for him and may he live the last part of his life to his fullest.
Wow. Im always & forever a EVH gal. But this side of DLR makes me smile. It's nice to see him happy.
This is what I always loved about him. In the end he’s an art guy. Eccentric and weird and offbeat, but a force that can’t be stopped. Love ya Dave! 🤘🏻
God bless Diamond Dave! Love him or hate him, the guy is always entertaining. Plus, his art is pretty good. Thanks for all the great music 🎵
“Nobody calls 911 to wish you a Happy Hanukkah.” 😂👍
That was great! 😂😅😁
Dave is the king of oneliners!
Talented in both the visual and performing arts. Good to see he has used his rock stardom to further his personal development. Shine on you crazy Diamond, Dave!
✨💎 Diamond Dave💎 sparkles everywhere he goes no matter what he’s doing. He’s fun and fabulous.💎✨
I just wanted to keep listening to him. Who knew?! Still in excellent shape too!
I have to chuckle. Back in the day I would fantasize about being DLR's girlfriend (or groupie). That's what teenage girls do when you see a beautiful man take the stage and I mean TAKE! Now I'm 53 and would like to make him a cup of tea and chat about his trip East and his art.
I'm 57 and could say the same. I was between 8th and 9th grade when the first VH record came out. I had a gorgeous, nearly life-size poster of David behind my bedroom door. I caught my mom looking at it one day. She looked at me and said, "I get it," and walked away. I was stunned! LOL His enthusiasm is infectious. Love him!
@@awarenessvillage He is still pretty awesome. I mean there really is NOTHING like him!
@@lisaclark1181 You got that right! All the best to you.
I'm 51 & I wanted him to be my dad.
So how old is DLR? early 60's?
Fascinating fascinating artist. Diamond Dave is really just a small part of who this guy is. He’s brilliant and always did what Dave wanted to do
Dave’s amazing talent
Still love dave, he's as mad as a hatter, but a good human being! 👏🏻💙😎🎼
So awesome for David Lee Roth. Rock on and Stay Frosty!
What an amazing human you are Dave. Your existence has always been a source of joy that never disappoints. You are FIRE! Love you!
Dude is way more talented than I ever realized, but absolutely nuts, too.
"It's great to see me, but not every year - like Family.
Haven't seen mine in 8.5 years.. LOL..
Diamond Dave is a National Treasure...
He was the perfect compliment / rival / antagonizer / instigator /fuel for Edward.
No Roth - No Van Halen
Diamond Dave 🤗 Will Never Quit Living Life On His Terms Rock On 🤘 RIP Edward Van Halen ❤️
He's a very interesting and cool guy, good for him.
And here I was thinking Bruce Dickinson was alone at being a renaissance man in the world of Rock n Roll. I stand corrected, he has the solid company of Diamond Dave.
Completely crazy cool guy. This graphic art is amazing. ✏️📘👏
I love him. Just love him. Always have always will. He’s a rare gem and I’m glad I’ve gotten to see him. Big monkey love to ya Dave!♥️
Its great 2 c me....but not every year....all my love Diamond, since the beginning in 79,the first time I heard ya .
Ya... The dark. It is the best time for art. But he said why when I could not... Thank you Dave.
We all love you dearly.
💖
EXTREMELY COOL!!! I LOVED hearing about him being an EMT!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE that he is so grounded with art!!!!!! Would love a book!!!!!!!
That was shocking!
He'd make a terrific grandfather
He probably is
The cool crazy uncle you wished had.
None that he knows about... ;)
@@karin1741 he's not gay. Sorry to crush your lie.
@@karin1741 How did you arrive at that conclusion?
Wow, had no idea he was doing this...he could be a graphic novel artist on his own merit. Nice work. Stay Frosty, Dave!
LEGEND
Love DLR.
People should appreciate him because he saved at least one life working as a EMT in NYC. ...
Love me some Diamond Dave, eccentricities and all. ❤️
Beautiful story. Thanks for shining some light on the Diamond's amazing artwork.
I've always loved Van Halen and was a big fan of Dave, but every time I see him in an interview all I can think is if I had to be around that guy for a week, I'd be out of my mind.
you would either be out of your mind, or you would learn a lot...or both
Diamond Dave is a true renaissance man.
Very talented man. Long life Dave, salute.
Not only inspirational but his art is actually pretty damn good!
Yes. I agree. We will miss Dave when he's gone.
Still as captivating as ever! Keep on rockin'
Seems like a great, down to earth guy. Great art work as well, cheers Dave, wish you the best bro!
Very impressed. Go David.....
It's always interesting to see what Dave's up to.
Thank you for this segment. Love DLR!
Cool. Good for him. He's certainly a well cultured individual
That is a one-of-a-kind man right there