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David Lee Roth Flexes Action-Hero Muscles in New Short Film

Jeff Giles — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:40:29 +0000

This is one of the cool things about being David Lee Roth: If you feel like starring in a five-minute movie about an anonymous hitman who drinks milk and kicks butt, you don't need to wait for someone else to offer you the part.

20 Years Ago – David Lee Roth Busted for Marijuana Possession

Jeff Giles — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:21:22 +0000

These days, he’s back on top — and back with the band that made him famous — but things were very different for Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth in the early ’90s. In fact, on April 16, 1993, Roth reached what might have been the nadir of his time away from the band: getting [...]

Eddie Van Halen Offers Fans A Positive Update On His Health

Nick DeRiso — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:46:25 +0000

Eddie Van Halen gives an update on his health, while David Lee Roth shows off his command of the Japanese language, in a video greeting for Van Halen fans posted by Tokyo-based concert promoter UDO.

Michael Anthony Flattered by David Lee Roth's Van Halen Reunion Suggestion

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:55:04 +0000

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony says he was flattered by comments his former bandmate David Lee Roth made about wanting him back in the famous group recently. As he jokingly noted, "He never used to talk like that when we were all playing together."

David Lee Roth Opens Up About His Love Life

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:49:19 +0000

Flamboyant Van Halen front man David Lee Roth has a longstanding reputation as a ladies' man, but in a new interview he reveals that he's currently in a serious relationship -- though he stops short of saying he's going to settle down behind a white picket fence.

28 Years Ago: David Lee Roth Quits Van Halen

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:52:43 +0000

Though long-time fans likely hoped it was an April Fool’s joke gone terribly wrong, original frontman David Lee Roth did in fact quit Van Halen 28 years ago today, on April 1, 1985. The group, featuring guitarist wonder Eddie Van Halen were then in the midst of a seven-year run of huge albums and sold-out [...]

Van Halen Brothers Say Working With David Lee Roth Feels Like 'Coming Home'

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:27:07 +0000

Alex Van Halen says he and his brother Eddie's long-awaited reunion with original Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth produced instant sparks. In fact, after recording five studio albums without Roth, Alex said 2012's 'A Different Kind of Truth' boasted the atmosphere of an emotional homecoming.

David Lee Roth on Difference Between Him and the Van Halens: 'I'm Truly a Wanderer'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:59:56 +0000

David Lee Roth doesn't mince words when it comes to what's kept Van Halen from playing Australia in recent years. The group announced they'll play the Stone Festival in Sydney this April. Roth suggests they'd tour the world regularly if it were up to him.

David Lee Roth Wants Michael Anthony Back in Van Halen

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:56:37 +0000

There's once again drama in the world of Van Halen, with singer David Lee Roth complaining about a recent lack of activity and communication within the band, and openly calling for a reunion with original bassist Michael Anthony.

David Lee Roth Posts New Remix for Van Halen's 'Jump'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:00:39 +0000

With Van Halen off the road and out of the studio, David Lee Roth has a lot more free time on his hands lately -- and as a result, he's much more likely to treat his website visitors to things like the new 'Super Floor Whitenoize Remix' of Van Halen's 'Jump.'

David Lee Roth Says Van Halen Would Accept Super Bowl Gig 'In a N.Y. Minute'

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:00:06 +0000

Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has responded to rumors his band will perform at the next Super Bowl with an open letter stating that while they have not been offered such a gig, they would quickly say yes if asked.

David Lee Roth Decries Lack of Stagecraft in Today's Bands

Billy Dukes — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:00:52 +0000

David Lee Roth has always been as much style as substance, and in an interview with the New York Post, he says today’s bands are lacking that proper mixture — an opinion he says is shared by other (unnamed) artists as well.

David Lee Roth Shows Off His Herding Dogs in New Video

Billy Dukes — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:00:37 +0000

In recent weeks Van Halen fans have been reminded of a number of David Lee Roth‘s other passions and he addresses one — sheep herding — in this video from the Van Halen News Desk. The singer takes viewers through the art of training a dog to herd, mixing in quips that only he could think of along the way.

David Lee Roth Teases Van Halen Fans

Kelly Stevens — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:29:39 +0000

Looks like David Lee Roth is returning to his playful self of old. He has been teasing Van Halen fans on both Facebook and Twitter. It appears there might even be some news coming about Van Halen. Click here to get the story!

Eddie and Diamond Dave at Odds … Again

Kelly Stevens — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:17:27 +0000

Reports are circulating on the reason for the delay for the release of the NEW Van Halen material. It appears that Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth are squabbling again. The reports say that Eddie isn’t happy with Dave’s vocals and wants him to re-record them … again. “Eddie is just not satisfied with [...]

New Van Halen This Fall? Roth Says "Get Ready!"

Jeff Holbrook — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:14:28 +0000

You Van Halen fans may have some new music this fall ... with David Lee Roth in tact. His official website simply says "Get Ready ..." It will be the first full album with Roth since 1984. We'll follow

Van Halen Working on New Album with Diamond Dave

Kelly Stevens — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:07:10 +0000

Van Halen has entered the studio to record their first album in 27 years with original front man David Lee Roth. Though no official announcement has been made, producer John Shanks tweeted about starting the project last week and shared a photograph of Eddie Van Halen’s distinctive guitar amp. Shanks, who has recorded albums with [...]