as everyone here already knows - you’re looking at the greatest frontman in live music history … you’ll never see anyone who’s more fully comfortable and confident thinking on his feet (or seated 😉) in front of thousands of attentive eyes & ears.
These last two weeks since Eddie's passing, I've been listening to Van Halen a lot, more than I ever did before, and man, I used to think it was all Eddie, but they were all exceptionally good. Growing older, it's much harder to keep your voice in shape than it is to keep up with any other instrument, but DLR is still a true frontman. Gotta give him credits for that. 😊
Alex is just off the charts. I ALWAYS thought he was top 10 for sure, but like the rest of the band, he lives in his brother’s shadow. And man was it a big shadow.
Got to love Diamond Dave throughout his career he has sung and played with a smile on his face and his tongue firmly in his cheek, they are looking and sounding great into their 60's, Van Halen always make me smile thinking back to those Summer days of my youth and like he says a song takes you right back there
I’m sorry, but that was AWESOME! Holy shit, goddamn and pass the biscuits, this is why Van Halen will be relevant for years to come. Eddie May be gone (May God rest his soul) but his music and influence will forever be etched into our ever music loving souls. This is Roth being the frontman we love, Alex being the driving force of the rhythm section, and Wolf showing that musicianship is alive in the family.
Dave reminiscing about some awesome times and Mr. Van Halen is 100% spot on about a song taking you back to a particular moment in time. God bless you Dave.
Dave was the smarts in the band...he made sure contracts were followed thoroughly and their stages were electrically safe and sound. Dave is no dummy...he made sure vh never got ripped by the music industry.
I don't think Dave got the credit he deserved. He was arrogant but who wouldn't be if they were him. Good, you acknowledged him. I first saw them in 1978 at the Armadillo world headquarters in Austin, Texas. Then many times after.
Seems that way. I saw an interview from a while back where Sammy said he basically ran the band, in terms of their touring decisions during his tenure.
I remember reading an interview with DD when he put his first solo album out in the 80s. He talked about vaudeville and burlesque even then. He may not be the rocker that Sammy is but he sure is a showman!
Sammy is a top 40 artist, which is fine if you like rock ballads. Dave’s VH was among the greatest and most entertaining rock bands of all time, their songs weren’t designed to be popular… they were popular because they were so good they couldn’t be ignored.
Saw them on last tour was the best show I've seen of them 5 times with dave since 1984. Dave was good on point eddie better than ever smiling the whole time at wolfie great memories!!!!
I don't know if ego was ever the thing...At lot of it was probably an image thing. But also,most people probably couldn't comprehend the life this dude's had.
He has always entertained and enlightened me and now that he's getting older he has added dimension hopefully he won't get added dementia. I still find him an outgoing and extroverted person however I always got a kick out of him and he was always funny and entertaining and that voice I love his voice and everything he sings comes out perfect. I don't even know how anyone can criticize any of the band members from Van Halen that was the most amazing band in the world with whoever was in it at the time.... It didn't matter whoever was part of the band was phenomenal
This guy can absolutely kill it on a guitar. Great blues musician /artist. Thanks Diamond Dave for writing one of my favorite songs ever. I put this up there with live Hallowed be thy name, 157 Riverside Avenue, I could go on. He's not just an excellent front man he's a great entertainer.
He's more in shape than 90 percent of one his age. He's always played harmonica He sings well on things songs made for his voice. He's very interesting and you guys downing him have not a clue. He was and will go in the history books.. Will any of you haters that think ones don't age.. You guys are the ones that are deranged.. His personal stuff is fit more for his voice now People just hard on all people except themselves
It is a rock n roll vaudeville show!!! Dave is the showman, and Edward is the music.....it is kinda like Louis Prima meets Les Paul!!! These two were born to be on stage together.....Period.
Let's just celebrate this guy and every note he's given us..first heard van Halen when my friend played me 1984... You'll miss him when he's done...i guarantee you that!
The 1984 tour was the first concert that I ever went to... I was in grade 10. What an awesome introduction to rock concerts! Not too many concerts lived up to the standard that Van Halen set for me!
Is it? I know it is here, but the acoustic guitar part of 'Ice Cream Man' on the album, was that DLR? I'm not saying he isn't, but I'd be surprised and I never knew. 😊
@@GRude420 ; You’re probably right. Why would DLR play a sloppy slide guitar part if he could play it the way he supposedly would have done it on the album? Doesn’t make much sense to me.
Having recently seen an interview with Eddie in which he talks about his dad, I found myself really appreciating Dave's story about him here. Best place / audience he ever played for, indeed. Imagining that audience huddled underground, not knowing if the next bomb dropped by Hitler's goons would be their end, brought a tear to my eye. Because fear is one of the most destructive emotions on Earth. And even in the face of this horror, Mr. Van Halen's audience chose to laugh, sing and dance like there was no tomorrow. Which ties in with my other favorite bit from Dave's monologue here- "Listen to as many songs as you possibly can (so that) 10, 20 or 40 Summers from now, when you hear that song, it will take you RIGHT BACK'. David Lee Roth has done and experienced more in his time here on Earth than some folks would if they had TWENTY lifetimes. Judging by the fact that he chose to share these particular bits of story / wisdom with the audience, it sounds to me as if he is VERY conscious of his own mortality. He KNOWS we only get one shot at this, so he has chosen to LIVE. Okay, so he still drinks. But if you pay attention, he does NOT down the whole bottle in one shot, as he might have in his younger days. Instead, he takes a few small sips, ENJOYS them, screws the top back on & puts the bottle down. Is the harmonica playing awful? Well, maybe not "Bob Dylan awful", but not the greatest representation of his talent, to be fair. It honestly sounds like he might even be trying it out for the first time. But it is better to try and fail than to NOT try and succeed. Does he talk too much? Not if you pay attention to what he is saying. I get the sense that, while his mannerisms APPEAR to be those of a typical "burned out rock god", he is anything but that. He seems to not have an "off" switch for his brain, which is absolutely SWAMPED with an incredible volume of thoughts and EXPERIENCES. Because he has always paid attention to what he sees and hears, and has a NEED to unload it. This can be mistaken for "someone who loves to hear himself talk"- he very well might have a bit of that, but I don't think ego is the driving force in his case. I find him fascinating, and I believe if others could re-think their perception of him, they might, too.
So many songs "take me back", some happy, my idiotic naivete, sadness. It's my emotional release. The first song I remember really liking was "96 Tears" around the ages between 5 or 7, while holding my father's hand as my family walked in a tourist village in St. Augustine, FL. A local band was playing it and my brother began dancing with a little girl - a happy "take back". Music has been an intergal part of my life from that day on. Missing my loving Daddy now. happy "take backs" his handkerchief everytime I cried, watching him shave his face, sitting near as he repaired cars or anything else- (electrician - there wasn't anything he couldn't repair). One more song -my Dad- "Working in a Coal Mine" My mother said he carried me on his shoulders as he walked through the woods to hunt. We all have are lists. Hoping everyone's are mostly full of love and joy.
Amen to that I love David Lee Roth for so many reasons and I don't compare him to Sammy or anyone else I think they are all fantastic. I hate when anybody puts down Sammy David or anybody else that has ever graced us with their talent as a member of Van Halen
@@JoyfullOne ....beautiful memories my father also carried a handkerchief even though we work for Con Edison and he was totally blue collar it's because he was born in 1916 and I'm sure a lot of people carried handkerchiefs which people today don't even remember but yep ....you brought back memories of my dad and his ever present handkerchiefs!!!! He died when I was 20 and my mother died when I was 24 but I think of them every day. And I also talk to them. I love music more than anything and Van Halen is on my top 10 list for sure.... Whether it's Sammy or David Lee Roth or anybody else. I love every member of Van Halen that ever was
Well....wasn't expecting this. The most beautiful, thought-provoking, haunting, "what the...", "I'll never hear the song the same way again" rendition of a fun rock classic I've ever experienced. Wow.
James H I know what you are saying but have you watched THIS❓ Totally changed my mind & understanding about him. ua-cam.com/video/auFbWJx-niE/v-deo.html
I missed Van Halen when they came to Cleveland on this tour because I couldn't make it the night they played here. I remember thinking "I'll just see them the next time they come". Same thing happened with Tom Petty. They came to Cleveland a month before he died. I am so disgusted with myself. Proof that life is precious and we should never take a second of it for granted.
Totally agree about Tom, Joe. I didn't try hard enough for tickets when he played in Indiana thinking I'll just catch him next time around. Biggest regret of my live concert life! 💔
Ever the showman gotta love him , ya know the other thing on the live shows he really loves watching eddie play, then again who doesnt lol LONG LIVE VAN HALEN 🤘🤘🤘🤘
During the *Van Hagar" era, I bought into the hype that Sammy was the better of the two. As I've gotten older and looking at the whole setup, now sadly from start to finish, I now realize I didn't give Diamond Dave his due. #respect #atrueshowman RiP Eddie ❤️
..Yes, RIP, Eddie :(...I had hoped for the last few years, that somehow VH could do a tour with both singers..that way, you didn't have to choose between(and exclude) music from either the *Van Roth* or *Van Hagar* Eras....plus, everybody is (much) older now, and I think giving each singer a break would give better vocal performances...Sadly, now, that can never be.. :(
@@dyer2cycle I too was hoping for that. Would've been phenomenal. I'd love to see Wolf carry on in Pops footsteps and maybe that could still happen. Sure it'll be more like a tribute band, but it'll be the next best thing and it'll keep everybody working.
You should have seen them in 82-83 was so loud So EPIC😄 My ears were ringing till Monday after noon After the last of 2 concerts. We were so very lucky back then🙏🤘😎
I am amazed he is still alive, all that booze cocaine and hard living. Upper and lower back fusions, ripped his arm out of the socket had to have that re-attached Never be another front man like him. He played Diamond Dave to the fullest and knew a successful band was more than a great guitar player.
Wow, that’s amazing harmonica and blues guitar. It’s easy forget that behind all the flamboyance and showmanship Dave is actually a damn good musician.
I live in St. Louis and was at this show. I almost didn't go because I was unemployed at the time. I'm sure glad I went. That was the last time I saw Van Halen live. I'm so happy to have all the memories of concerts and seeing the band when they came through town. A many great summers! Eddie you always brought joy to me and my friends. RIP sir!
My wife’s favorite VH tune. Whenever she’d come see the band perform we had to play it and I had to sing it and dedicate it to her. I’ll be her Ice Cream Man ‘til my last breath! 😷🤘
Stop doing satan's signature horns. Unless you want to end up like the deciever satan in the lake of fire and brimstone afterwards. Denounce satan and willingly accept God=Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior and repent from your wrongdoings while there is time. As wrongdoers we all are we must do so.
Oh snap !!! I thought this was a one man concert. I remembered watching the infamous " Jimmy Kimmel Incident" when Dave knocked himself in the nose with the metal pipe thing. I had no idea this was part of the tour. Cool! Mr. Van Halen was wise beyond his years. That comment about how a certain song will take you immediately back to the time in your life when you first heard it is absolutely 100% true. 🌹
I give Dave all the props some stars don't even make it to his age like Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison , Prince , and he's still rocking but what I didn't know is that he could get down on guitar and harmonica that's a super plus
Dave playing slide guitar and harmonica at the same time, all while telling stories about his youth and reminiscing on his time with the band is right in his element. Truly a remarkable frontman.
After so many years, and memories, how many of us followed the Golden Rule, and steped on the gas pedal ever so slightly when Van Halen came on the radio. STILL THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. VAN HALEN ROCKS!
DLR has been right all along, there was a different demand for what he wanted to give his fans - his endless banter, stories, talking, showboating with props when not performing a song... it’s obvious from reading comments here that some people eat that stuff up!!! He could pack bars all week long with people that would pay good money for his kind of show. I’d probably go a couple of times myself, cause he’s really a character! Ed said lots of times that he felt early on that three of them were trying to go in one direction, and one in another. The early years were a launching pad for all of them, then they got to choose their paths. I think it worked out well for everyone except the fans, who all had their own personal favorite groupings. I think they all had something special to offer, we just had to keep an open mind and let the music talk to us.
Van Halen 1984 Jump, was my first concert ever. I remember pulling into the place in a Ford Falcon blue metal flake, and looking up at the words, "Van Halen SOLD OUT" All the friends, all three of them are gone now. What electric times. What a learning experience.
I'm glad that Dave was able to patch things up with Eddie and Alex and do one more album and tour. As much as they didn't get along at times, they were all brothers and made fantastic music together.
This is tremendous!!! David Lee Roth is our Louis Prima man!!! Even Edward understands Roth's contribution....there is no Love songs, no politics, just pure fun and great musicianship!! There will NEVER be another team Like David and Edward.....PERIOD.
it was open tuning [anyone can play with one finger when tuning to an open key...Johnny rznick plays all open tunings and even said if Icant play with 2 fingers I aint playing lol
just read about darrell dimebag killing and it made me think what makes fans who once loved so much their idols,to turn their back to them in such a harsh way,so many filthy unjustified words said,instead of honoring those really great artists like david lee roth.
Love him or hate him, you gotta admit, Dave always entertains.
Mostly himself while the rest of us are waiting for him to shut the fuck up.
This proves he's still a badass. Vocals always go bad with age
Took him like twenty min. to sing one song 😂
@@passiveaggressivenegotiato8087 His vocals were always shit.
No, I kept skipping ahead to avoid his bullshit. Can't stand Dave.
as everyone here already knows - you’re looking at the greatest frontman in live music history … you’ll never see anyone who’s more fully comfortable and confident thinking on his feet (or seated 😉) in front of thousands of attentive eyes & ears.
I knew there was a reason why I liked David Lee Roth. He always surprises me.
These last two weeks since Eddie's passing, I've been listening to Van Halen a lot, more than I ever did before, and man, I used to think it was all Eddie, but they were all exceptionally good. Growing older, it's much harder to keep your voice in shape than it is to keep up with any other instrument, but DLR is still a true frontman. Gotta give him credits for that. 😊
Alex is just off the charts. I ALWAYS thought he was top 10 for sure, but like the rest of the band, he lives in his brother’s shadow. And man was it a big shadow.
I first saw them in 1978 at the Armadillo world headquarters in Austin, Texas. Then many times after. I will miss him.
I agree. I've always loved DLR. Some people hate him. But that's their problem.
@@publicpoet THE BEST OF ALL TIME
Agreed, all four of them were amazing. Dave pretty much invented the front man "character" that has been copied by so many singers.
Man , I never knew Dave was this soulful. This is awesome.
Got to love Diamond Dave throughout his career he has sung and played with a smile on his face and his tongue firmly in his cheek, they are looking and sounding great into their 60's, Van Halen always make me smile thinking back to those Summer days of my youth and like he says a song takes you right back there
I don't care how much he talks. I could listen all day long. Love him, his voice and his stories!
I AGREE
I will say this I love Sammy Hagar With that being said when it comes to Van Halen Dave is the man Just my personal preference.
I like the Brown M&M story that shit was hilarious
Same here
Absolutely 🤗
I knew Diamond Dave played acoustic guitar
but I didn’t know that he played a mean blues harmonica. Well, damn.
Folks think harmonica is a walk in the park to learn and it is not
Just goes to show what happens when people are harshly judged. Often they will surprise you.
He is the REAL MFer.
...and he's a real life saving paramedic!
He is an incredibly talented man, I just wish he would shut up and play.
I’m sorry, but that was AWESOME! Holy shit, goddamn and pass the biscuits, this is why Van Halen will be relevant for years to come. Eddie May be gone (May God rest his soul) but his music and influence will forever be etched into our ever music loving souls. This is Roth being the frontman we love, Alex being the driving force of the rhythm section, and Wolf showing that musicianship is alive in the family.
Holy shit, What?? and pass the biscuits.
Dave reminiscing about some awesome times and Mr. Van Halen is 100% spot on about a song taking you back to a particular moment in time. God bless you Dave.
Great performance, good times... sad to see an era starting to end... sucks when your childhood hero’s start passing,... mortality.
Dave was the smarts in the band...he made sure contracts were followed thoroughly and their stages were electrically safe and sound. Dave is no dummy...he made sure vh never got ripped by the music industry.
I don't think Dave got the credit he deserved. He was arrogant but who wouldn't be if they were him. Good, you acknowledged him. I first saw them in 1978 at the Armadillo world headquarters in Austin, Texas. Then many times after.
Seems that way. I saw an interview from a while back where Sammy said he basically ran the band, in terms of their touring decisions during his tenure.
He picked the name.
@I was with your mother I was trying to be complimenting.
@I was with your mother I deleted it
Man dave still rockin. Love this guy and his energy for his audience and for life.
That was an awesome performance!!! Dave is such a great story teller!!!
I could listen to dave talk for ever
I remember reading an interview with DD when he put his first solo album out in the 80s. He talked about vaudeville and burlesque even then. He may not be the rocker that Sammy is but he sure is a showman!
Sammy never put forward the vh thàt dave did. I was excited when they annoinced sammy and disappointed in what was released
Sammy is a top 40 artist, which is fine if you like rock ballads. Dave’s VH was among the greatest and most entertaining rock bands of all time, their songs weren’t designed to be popular… they were popular because they were so good they couldn’t be ignored.
Sammy wasn't even a poor man's DLR.
Roth is 1000 times ,more a Rocker lame ass Sammy is
Rest in Paradise EVH my heart is broken...
Saw them on last tour was the best show I've seen of them 5 times with dave since 1984. Dave was good on point eddie better than ever smiling the whole time at wolfie great memories!!!!
Damn man! Wonderful. I've never had the chance. Congrats on having those great memories.
🤘😎🤘
I'm now a fan. This guy's ego always put me off but him getting 'down' to basics playing slide shows alot of heart and soul.
You have to understand what Dave is trying to acomplish. Once you get it DLR is a real superstar.
This song is atrocious though!
@@pizzamon795 I liked it just because
I don't know if ego was ever the thing...At lot of it was probably an image thing. But also,most people probably couldn't comprehend the life this dude's had.
He has always entertained and enlightened me and now that he's getting older he has added dimension hopefully he won't get added dementia. I still find him an outgoing and extroverted person however I always got a kick out of him and he was always funny and entertaining and that voice I love his voice and everything he sings comes out perfect. I don't even know how anyone can criticize any of the band members from Van Halen that was the most amazing band in the world with whoever was in it at the time.... It didn't matter whoever was part of the band was phenomenal
This guy can absolutely kill it on a guitar. Great blues musician /artist. Thanks Diamond Dave for writing one of my favorite songs ever. I put this up there with live Hallowed be thy name, 157 Riverside Avenue, I could go on. He's not just an excellent front man he's a great entertainer.
He's more in shape than 90 percent of one his age. He's always played harmonica
He sings well on things songs made for his voice. He's very interesting and you guys downing him have not a clue. He was and will go in the history books.. Will any of you haters that think ones don't age.. You guys are the ones that are deranged.. His personal stuff is fit more for his voice now
People just hard on all people except themselves
Glad I got to see this show. I was only 14 and barely remember it but thank god I got to catch Van Halen on their last run. Rip
Wow. He’s exactly right !!! Thus I wanted it to be 1987, 18 years old waiting for my ice cream man and found this lil gem of a video !!! Classic !
You sound amazing on that guitar Dave. Love to you sir.
Diamond Dave is still Diamond Dave, the Ice Cream Man !
It is a rock n roll vaudeville show!!! Dave is the showman, and Edward is the music.....it is kinda like Louis Prima meets Les Paul!!! These two were born to be on stage together.....Period.
Let's just celebrate this guy and every note he's given us..first heard van Halen when my friend played me 1984...
You'll miss him when he's done...i guarantee you that!
No I won't
David Pritchard He’s such a tool talented but a tremendous tool
David Pritchard Speak for yourself.
this comment has aged well Thank you Eddie and the band
The 1984 tour was the first concert that I ever went to... I was in grade 10. What an awesome introduction to rock concerts! Not too many concerts lived up to the standard that Van Halen set for me!
Eddie said it...many people think the ice cream man intro is me playing...but its all Dave....
Is it? I know it is here, but the acoustic guitar part of 'Ice Cream Man' on the album, was that DLR?
I'm not saying he isn't, but I'd be surprised and I never knew. 😊
I call total bullshit. It is on this video, but it CERTAINLY isn't on the album.
@@GRude420 ; You’re probably right. Why would DLR play a sloppy slide guitar part if he could play it the way he supposedly would have done it on the album? Doesn’t make much sense to me.
Two chord Dave. Diamond shut the FUCK UP 🖕🏽
@@GRude420 it certainly is lol have you ever seen them play this song? DLR is playing the acoustic and EVH is waiting on the electric to come in
Dave always measures time in "Summers."
Having recently seen an interview with Eddie in which he talks about his dad, I found myself really appreciating Dave's story about him here. Best place / audience he ever played for, indeed. Imagining that audience huddled underground, not knowing if the next bomb dropped by Hitler's goons would be their end, brought a tear to my eye. Because fear is one of the most destructive emotions on Earth. And even in the face of this horror, Mr. Van Halen's audience chose to laugh, sing and dance like there was no tomorrow. Which ties in with my other favorite bit from Dave's monologue here- "Listen to as many songs as you possibly can (so that) 10, 20 or 40 Summers from now, when you hear that song, it will take you RIGHT BACK'. David Lee Roth has done and experienced more in his time here on Earth than some folks would if they had TWENTY lifetimes. Judging by the fact that he chose to share these particular bits of story / wisdom with the audience, it sounds to me as if he is VERY conscious of his own mortality. He KNOWS we only get one shot at this, so he has chosen to LIVE. Okay, so he still drinks. But if you pay attention, he does NOT down the whole bottle in one shot, as he might have in his younger days. Instead, he takes a few small sips, ENJOYS them, screws the top back on & puts the bottle down. Is the harmonica playing awful? Well, maybe not "Bob Dylan awful", but not the greatest representation of his talent, to be fair. It honestly sounds like he might even be trying it out for the first time. But it is better to try and fail than to NOT try and succeed. Does he talk too much? Not if you pay attention to what he is saying. I get the sense that, while his mannerisms APPEAR to be those of a typical "burned out rock god", he is anything but that. He seems to not have an "off" switch for his brain, which is absolutely SWAMPED with an incredible volume of thoughts and EXPERIENCES. Because he has always paid attention to what he sees and hears, and has a NEED to unload it. This can be mistaken for "someone who loves to hear himself talk"- he very well might have a bit of that, but I don't think ego is the driving force in his case. I find him fascinating, and I believe if others could re-think their perception of him, they might, too.
couldnt have put it better myself!!!! i LOVE this man sooo misunderstood so clever so entertaining so gorgeous.....so RIGHT!!!!!!!!
So many songs "take me back",
some happy, my idiotic naivete, sadness. It's my emotional release. The first song I remember really liking was "96 Tears" around the ages between 5 or 7, while holding my father's hand as my family walked in a tourist village in St. Augustine, FL. A local band was playing it and my brother began dancing with a little girl - a happy "take back". Music has been an
intergal part of my life from that day on.
Missing my loving Daddy now.
happy "take backs"
his handkerchief everytime I cried, watching him shave his face, sitting near as he repaired cars or anything else-
(electrician - there wasn't anything he couldn't repair).
One more song -my Dad-
"Working in a Coal Mine"
My mother said he carried me on his shoulders as he walked through the woods to hunt.
We all have are lists.
Hoping everyone's are mostly
full of love and joy.
VERY well said. 👍
Amen to that I love David Lee Roth for so many reasons and I don't compare him to Sammy or anyone else I think they are all fantastic. I hate when anybody puts down Sammy David or anybody else that has ever graced us with their talent as a member of Van Halen
@@JoyfullOne ....beautiful memories my father also carried a handkerchief even though we work for Con Edison and he was totally blue collar it's because he was born in 1916 and I'm sure a lot of people carried handkerchiefs which people today don't even remember but yep ....you brought back memories of my dad and his ever present handkerchiefs!!!! He died when I was 20 and my mother died when I was 24 but I think of them every day. And I also talk to them. I love music more than anything and Van Halen is on my top 10 list for sure.... Whether it's Sammy or David Lee Roth or anybody else. I love every member of Van Halen that ever was
Well....wasn't expecting this.
The most beautiful, thought-provoking, haunting, "what the...", "I'll never hear the song the same way again" rendition of a fun rock classic I've ever experienced.
Wow.
I have a new found respect and love for DLR. ❤
This man is incredibly intelligent. He constantly blows my mind how deep he is.
James H I know what you are saying but have you watched THIS❓ Totally changed my mind & understanding about him.
ua-cam.com/video/auFbWJx-niE/v-deo.html
I missed Van Halen when they came to Cleveland on this tour because I couldn't make it the night they played here. I remember thinking "I'll just see them the next time they come".
Same thing happened with Tom Petty. They came to Cleveland a month before he died.
I am so disgusted with myself. Proof that life is precious and we should never take a second of it for granted.
Totally agree about Tom, Joe. I didn't try hard enough for tickets when he played in Indiana thinking I'll just catch him next time around. Biggest regret of my live concert life! 💔
Yeah, I’m kicking myself for not getting to knock them off of my “bands seen live in concert” list, as well.
You are exactly right..dont wait they might not be here tomorrow
Dang!!!!
Diamond Dave is a National Treasure ✊🏾🇺🇲
Dave has a vast knowledge and understanding of American music history from way back. He brought a lot to the band.
I don’t care what anybody says. Dave’s one hell of a performer
didn't realize how talented Dave is, plays and sings (sometimes).....
Well damn he never lets us see it
In the beginning he was always too wasted..Couldnt remember his own lyrics..🤘
I forgot the fucking words maaaan!.wooooosh!
He also plays the squeez box the piano.the harp abit of drum sax chelo n bandjo his well verse go davy
East Haven Connecticut?
Ever the showman gotta love him , ya know the other thing on the live shows he really loves watching eddie play, then again who doesnt lol LONG LIVE VAN HALEN 🤘🤘🤘🤘
During the *Van Hagar" era, I bought into the hype that Sammy was the better of the two. As I've gotten older and looking at the whole setup, now sadly from start to finish, I now realize I didn't give Diamond Dave his due. #respect #atrueshowman RiP Eddie ❤️
..Yes, RIP, Eddie :(...I had hoped for the last few years, that somehow VH could do a tour with both singers..that way, you didn't have to choose between(and exclude) music from either the *Van Roth* or *Van Hagar* Eras....plus, everybody is (much) older now, and I think giving each singer a break would give better vocal performances...Sadly, now, that can never be.. :(
Sammy always sucked.
@@dyer2cycle I too was hoping for that. Would've been phenomenal. I'd love to see Wolf carry on in Pops footsteps and maybe that could still happen. Sure it'll be more like a tribute band, but it'll be the next best thing and it'll keep everybody working.
I always liked the original band.
Hagar BETTER? 😱🤢🤮
Diamond Dave !! Love You
You should have seen them in 82-83 was so loud So EPIC😄
My ears were ringing till Monday after noon
After the last of 2 concerts.
We were so very lucky back then🙏🤘😎
Greatest Front Man Ever !
Watch the documentary on him he's something else,no dummy that's for sure ✌🏻🎸🇺🇸
One true whole front Man... Long live VH, keep going, Mr. Diamond Dave, Sir!!
Dave..Knew how to be a Rock Star!
What an education we had. Wild nights . Mispent youth. RIP.EDDIE V H.
Give DLR a slide guitar and a harmonica, and he's Howlin' Wolf's bastard child all of the sudden! LOL!
What?
Except it comes off as incredibly phony.
@@TheJollyMisanthrope Only to someone who's constantly looking for something to criticize about Dave.
@@chriszelez7970 U obviously dont know or heard of HOWLIN WOLF. just go listen to some early ROLLING STONES or LED ZEPPELIN & you`ll get it!!
I am amazed he is still alive, all that booze cocaine and hard living. Upper and lower back fusions, ripped his arm out of the socket had to have that re-attached
Never be another front man like him. He played Diamond Dave to the fullest and knew a successful band was more than a great guitar player.
Wow, that’s amazing harmonica and blues guitar. It’s easy forget that behind all the flamboyance and showmanship Dave is actually a damn good musician.
I live in St. Louis and was at this show. I almost didn't go because I was unemployed at the time. I'm sure glad I went. That was the last time I saw Van Halen live. I'm so happy to have all the memories of concerts and seeing the band when they came through town. A many great summers! Eddie you always brought joy to me and my friends. RIP sir!
I had a poster above my hed. I went to bed dreaming of DLR, and woke to DLR. I still adore this man! 💕🍦🤓💋🥋💕
Sweet! Diamond Dave back on the stage! Awesome.
My wife’s favorite VH tune. Whenever she’d come see the band perform we had to play it and I had to sing it and dedicate it to her. I’ll be her Ice Cream Man ‘til my last breath! 😷🤘
Awesome man 🤘
Stop doing satan's signature horns. Unless you want to end up like the deciever satan in the lake of fire and brimstone afterwards. Denounce satan and willingly accept God=Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior and repent from your wrongdoings while there is time. As wrongdoers we all are we must do so.
How can you not Love this band ? VH has touched us all.
I remember him playing decent acoustic in 87 on the "eat 'em" your. What a legend.
TOP OF HIS GAME !! ALWAYS !
"Dedicate one to the ladies!", was lucky enough to have seen them twice, this tour with DLR, and front row for the Balance tour! 😀😀😀
Oh snap !!! I thought this was a one man concert. I remembered watching the infamous " Jimmy Kimmel Incident" when Dave knocked himself in the nose with the metal pipe thing. I had no idea this was part of the tour. Cool! Mr. Van Halen was wise beyond his years. That comment about how a certain song will take you immediately back to the time in your life when you first heard it is absolutely 100% true. 🌹
Never knew he played any instruments that's a first
Me either that's news to me
He played the acoustic guitar part on their first record.
Jay Gilling thanks for lett in me know he's pretty good
harmonica guitar on original recording and some live performances
Dave likes mens ice cream in his mouth. Wanker.
Seen Van Hallen in Motreal city in1984.....Roth blew my mind apart....now its 2020 still remember to this day friends.....RIP Eddy.
He's always been a great front man!
Dave was just the BEST, a true entertainer. He has never been given the credit he deserves.
I give Dave all the props some stars don't even make it to his age like Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison , Prince , and he's still rocking but what I didn't know is that he could get down on guitar and harmonica that's a super plus
Dave playing slide guitar and harmonica at the same time, all while telling stories about his youth and reminiscing on his time with the band is right in his element. Truly a remarkable frontman.
DLR, will always love to hear himself talk. ;)
Great story about Mr VH...
Thanks for sharing this! 👍👍
Remembering him in his prime all I can say is what a drag it is getting old.
After so many years, and memories, how many of us followed the Golden Rule, and steped on the gas pedal ever so slightly when Van Halen came on the radio. STILL THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. VAN HALEN ROCKS!
Always absolutey loved him
DLR has been right all along, there was a different demand for what he wanted to give his fans - his endless banter, stories, talking, showboating with props when not performing a song... it’s obvious from reading comments here that some people eat that stuff up!!! He could pack bars all week long with people that would pay good money for his kind of show. I’d probably go a couple of times myself, cause he’s really a character!
Ed said lots of times that he felt early on that three of them were trying to go in one direction, and one in another. The early years were a launching pad for all of them, then they got to choose their paths. I think it worked out well for everyone except the fans, who all had their own personal favorite groupings.
I think they all had something special to offer, we just had to keep an open mind and let the music talk to us.
Best American front man ever....this is a modern day rock and roller.....hands down everyone....and a great story teller.Bless you David.
The whole band still having fun and Dave still had his voice!
VanHalen seriously improved my youth. So did Nuge. Loves me some Dave.
@Dan Foreman you must be a libtard sissy
Van Halen 1984 Jump, was my first concert ever. I remember pulling into the place in a Ford Falcon blue metal flake, and looking up at the words, "Van Halen SOLD OUT" All the friends, all three of them are gone now. What electric times. What a learning experience.
Buddy, how lucky we are to still see these guys doing live shows again, after the lives they've led. Keep it goin, boys! GET SOME MERIKA!
Awesome David, what a talented man. Stay safe David Lee Roth!
Showed me all his greatness. He is the frontman of this band
These guys are really talented and so fun to watch!
He still works the crowd!!
The more I see and learn the more I learn about van halen the more I lovem even more rip Eddie Van Halen
Mr. Self Actualized Diamond David Lee Roth
He was one of my heroes decades ago, nic e to see he's still a great musician!
When your guitarist is Eddie Van Halen, people forget that you can kinda play as well. I'm sure Dave was okay with it.
I'm glad that Dave was able to patch things up with Eddie and Alex and do one more album and tour. As much as they didn't get along at times, they were all brothers and made fantastic music together.
Jenny and I did shots with him in early 75 at “My Sweet Lass” in Cherry Creek Colorado. They were Mammoth back then
WOW!!
Yes. At that point. He was the greatest guitarist, I’d ever seen
I see them as mammoth in van Nuys in 75 .and in 82 took shots with him at the troubadour
Fuckin'...Wow.
Dave is the man♦
I dont recall seeing Dave pick guitar. Awesome
This is tremendous!!! David Lee Roth is our Louis Prima man!!! Even Edward understands Roth's contribution....there is no Love songs, no politics, just pure fun and great musicianship!! There will NEVER be another team Like David and Edward.....PERIOD.
Dave's still a baller even in his old age! :D
I was at that show. Took my kids. They loved it.
Never knew David Lee could play as well as sing. Nice!
What?
I didnt see much playing going on.
Tattooedandketo if what he is doing could be considered singing. I guess so.
He can´t
it was open tuning [anyone can play with one finger when tuning to an open key...Johnny rznick plays all open tunings and even said if Icant play with 2 fingers I aint playing lol
you give me so many of them memories dave
Yes David can play the guitar!always has.
We were in the 8th row for that show
we were there. 15th row slight left center. awesome show !!
Your expectations are pretty low, huh?
Dave speaking some truth on how music is a time capsule of your life.
Dave's guitar and harmonica work is great !
This guy has awesome stories I could listen all night
just read about darrell dimebag killing and it made me think what makes fans who once loved so much their idols,to turn their back to them in such a harsh way,so many filthy unjustified words said,instead of honoring those really great artists like david lee roth.
EVH and DLR complete each other artistically. So cool!!