He might seem off the wall with his answers, but you can see that he has manners when he turns around and shakes the other guys hand and then goes and gets her gentle kiss at the end. He has very good manners. I like him.
David is able to harness all of his hyperactivity and channel it into electrical charisma. Extremely articulate with a constant spark that never disappoints. He’s truly a one of a kind gem. Love you Diamond Dave 🥰😘
Just ......love him. I've been fascinated and entertained by his music and performance. Charismatic, sexy, athletic, entertainer...excellent singer...good looking... And karate expert. Now tell me you guys..... Who has all this Beautiful qualities these days??????
A rock legend musically with more charisma than most celebrities. He's the most likeable hair band star that ever lived. No wonder he won so many awards.
You people can talk bad about him all you want, but he set the standard along with some other guys to the quintessential rock star lead man, Dave could do no wrong in his day. Even if he was on Coke, he still had some solid answers for Joan, was very positive guy and could make people laugh. He truly lived the dream most of us have in our minds as the "rock star".
+Chadnmurfreesboro Come on dude I'm not trying to give you grief or piss you off but Roth can't be the standard when he blatantly ripped off Jim Dandy ( Hair, clothes, stage persona, makeup & Roth even adopted parts of J.D's personality into his alter ego Diamond Dave ) Jim Dandy took that creation as far as he could & D.L.R picked it up & just took it a lot further than J.D could have ever taken it & I'm glad that he did because I've been a fan since Women & Children First but in this case Jim Dandy set the standard... I say that & I'm not even a fan of Jim Dandy or his music ( I hate that fucking song, Jim Dandy to the rescue ) but I have to give credit where credit is due
Jim Dandy was the lead singer of a southern rock group called Black Oak Arkansas. You can see lotsa their stuff on TH-cam. The "California Jam" footage of them (1974) is a good example of him looking like Roth. Well, he was at least a few years before Roth, lol. :D
Totally agree. That guy is one in a million. He did an interview with Joe Rogan not too long ago (2 hrs. 40 min!) where he is totally calm and you can see his level of being well read at the very least. He has a level of intellectualism and comedy that is missed by the copiers. Rock bands never smiled until Van Halen showed up and showed how it could be fun.
Back in the day, the "standard" that Jim Dandy set was called "crotch" rock. But, in my opinion, the biggest influence on the "hair band" look and stage persona were the various acts that performed alongside Dandy at the California Jam including Ted Nugent & ELP. Roth is the comedic Lounge Lizard version.
The thing about Ross is you can tell he enjoys his life and he exudes that, that’s what we need more of in this world - people who really live life to the fullest and enjoy showing it. Is the definition of the showman!
im not sure if Joan realized how smart the guy she was speaking to actually was. Listen to what he said.... he walked on foot for 37 days in New Guinea. She just let that go right past without even flinching. DLR is a very deep individual...... it just gets lost because he is such a showman.
God never would say that. He more than likely said quit your fornication, and treat your body as my temple because I gave you life. Worship me, and not this world! Repent! For the Kingdom of God is at hand!
DLR, the epitome of,livin the dream. I never went and seen him perform,as I am approximately the same age, but I had friends that seen Van Halen shows, they rocked and David put on an outrageous performance. What else could the fan ask for.
one of the greats, usually when I see more than 3 minutes on the video timer i know i wont finish watching it but with DLR it went by so fast I thought it was a much shorter clip
Still remember an interview he did on KLAQ when I was a kid. Probably like 17 years old. I’m in my 50s now. The funniest, smartest rock interview ever. Dude is a champeen.
i remember when David used to sub as a radio personality for the Howard stern show in the 1990's. I thought he was entertaining and very intelligent. I find him to be very interesting, the quintensential extrovert.
David is the 2nd best front man ever only after Jim Morrison. David played the role, did the jumps, got the girls, and left everyone for dead. I saw him live in 1985, he was amazing.
I'm pretty sure this is from the taping of the Johnny Carson Show that I attended on Halloween in 1985. Joan Rivers was the guest hostess and the guests included Pee Wee Herman, Elvira, and Phyllis Diller. Because it was Halloween, Pee Wee was dressed as Dracula, Phyllis Diller was impersonating Dr. Ruth Westheimer, and Elvira was Elvira. It was a great show! Thanks for posting the video!
The best rock showman EVER. Also, I don’t think the average VH fan has any idea how hard these guys worked in the early days. They sounded so good because they constantly performed. It’s the only true way to get better at your craft. Ain’t no shortcuts.
I won’t knock Sammy. But Diamond Dave is in a class by himself. Perfect rock frontman, and brilliant as well. I think that is what surprises most, how intellectual Dave truly is. I think Joan is a bit surprised by David as well. Love it. Long live Dave!
Oh christ everyone that adores Dave can’t understand why people might not care for him lol … they probably mostly are not coming here tho lol .. i am semi ok woth Dave he is entertaining but he said stuff himself about other entertainers so he has ruffled feathers, called Ozzy a clown?? ..and for a guy often dresses like a clown he could try the mirror on the clown statement, Dave does have decent distinctive singing chops but not the caliber of some truly great range singers and his high pitched scream sometimes is like scratching chalkboard to me , he is entertaining, but did start the whole rockstar wearing spandex and girl crap .. i just threw up in my mouth gotta go
Some clarification as to the source. Air date was 10/31/85, JR was guest hosting The Tonight Show. Halloween night, all guests were 'in costume'. JR ("I am... a WASP!"), DLR ("...my Maui Wowie Powie motif..."), Pee Wee Herman as Dracula, Elvira as... herself, and Phyliss Diller was Dr. Ruth. Maybe I will post all if I can't find it, and figure out how :-)
Dave your tops... Loved your radio show had you so made at me you were gonna come through the phone and choke me out until I told you I was your number one fan on 3/06/06
I grew up seeing Dave in those videos, especially his solo album 'Eat Em and Smile', and thought he was like this cool bad-ass, "Give me a...bottle of anything--TO GO." Then years later, I find him online, gabbing up a storm, like Quinten Tarrantino on a bender! lol Dave still rocks though...
John L Don't you remember him on Friday Night Videos or other interviews back then? The guy would never STFU. This interview he was actually pretty charming, but sometimes Dave was just out there and rambled, haha. Of course when I was 14 I thought it was amazing. In fact he was my first concert, Tesla opened.
Like I said, I remember him as this 'cool' bad-ass, and my only reference point were the music videos. I think the first time I ever watched him give a straight interview was only like 5 years ago!! lol I think I searched over 20 interviews looking for Dave as this cool, non-challant, doesn't-say-much type but to no avail!! Like I said, Dave's still cool though. When did the DLR band open up for Tesla? "Little Suzie's on the up!"
this guy no booze no drug's some 1 I heard called him a fag and he kicked out the back window and fed it to him just a very conceded dude he's ridiculous
@@326cher cigarettes weren't addictive either they have killed many many people nicotine and all the other 100 chemicals in them same with booze stick with weed if its for you and you like of course a good deed is a friend with weed
“I’m gonna abandon my spirit to them which is exactly what I attempt to do. You work yourself up into that state and you fall into the supplication of the demon gods.” - David Lee Roth (Rock, April 1984, page 30)
this is a great video and makes me feel like a youngh kid again and all i can say is, and now ladies and Gentlemen, HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE's JOAN RIVERS!
Both of them are awesome....For 2020 be sure to book a flight and get a hotel January 9,2020!!!Check the net for dates and times!!!!He will be in Las Vegas, Nevada...Look at those clothes, shoes and his voice!!Wow be sure to play at the casino and win big bucks too!!!!Wow he might not tour again!!!!David Rocks!!!!
Before I get to my comment, I just wanna say that when it comes to VH, I prefer Sammy. That said, Roth has to be one of the most entertaining, quotable people ever to grace the biz. The guy is hilarious. And people forget just how interested he likes to keep himself. Hiking, rock climbing, sailing expeditions, karate, learning 5 different languages, he may be a "mile a minute", but you can't say you're not entertained when watching him.
Lot's of comments here about Dave on drugs and acting effeminate, well, that maybe but did you ever see Robert Plant back in the day? the heaviest rock band of all time and every bit as effeminate as Dimond Dave, also remember it's show business and Dave is always putting on a show, I just saw a 2 hour plus interview with him on Joe Rogan and he seemed just as high then as here, but he wasn't high on coke or anything, it's just his way, he's full on all the time, that can get old but for an interview and telling stories, it's great. He's one of a kind, no one will be able to copy him or his lifestyle. How many Rock super stars become ambulance drivers at age 50 just for the heck of it, worked as a first responder for 4 summers, that is amazing, but he never stops, has more energy than anyone I've seen. He never married and I like that, some people are made to stay single, I can relate to it and he never comes close to showing regret of apologizing for his style.
He might seem off the wall with his answers, but you can see that he has manners when he turns around and shakes the other guys hand and then goes and gets her gentle kiss at the end. He has very good manners. I like him.
DLR is KING...often imitated, never duplicated. Simply the BEST!!!!
Ive been obsessed with these Roth interviews..so smart
@Thora Friganza haven't really got into his music yet ??
Joan was a terrific talk show host, Dave one of the best frontman ever. Cool video.
They Were Both Great!
Such a funny, entertaining guy. What a life he's led.
Until he's ransacking your room at 3am looking for the playboy magazine he lost the night before. - Eddie Van Halen.
@@UptempoMusicLessons
You sure about Playboy?
@@travzimmerman1340 Eddie said it. I have the interview right here.
a master of words and never at a loss for words; valways well loved david lee roth
David is able to harness all of his hyperactivity and channel it into electrical charisma. Extremely articulate with a constant spark that never disappoints. He’s truly a one of a kind gem. Love you Diamond Dave 🥰😘
"part pirate, I sail under no flag " what an original, dude was too cool
Coolest dude in rock history
IS too cool!
Never underestimate Dave, he not only formed VH, he is super sharp.
How can you not love David Lee Roth?!
Just ......love him.
I've been fascinated and entertained by his music and performance.
Charismatic, sexy, athletic, entertainer...excellent singer...good looking...
And karate expert.
Now tell me you guys.....
Who has all this Beautiful qualities these days??????
@@juliojaquez3536 me
@@juliojaquez3536 ALSO......he became a medic when he turned 50. He actually went out on calls. I'm with you on this one. He's the WHOLE package!
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Average singer at Best....most agree with that, I'll give ya some of the other stuff.
Its impossible! Hes great!
A rock legend musically with more charisma than most celebrities. He's the most likeable hair band star that ever lived. No wonder he won so many awards.
YES
VH wasn’t a “hair band.”
Van Halen a hair band? Are you kidding me? You must be a millennial.
You people can talk bad about him all you want, but he set the standard along with some other guys to the quintessential rock star lead man, Dave could do no wrong in his day. Even if he was on Coke, he still had some solid answers for Joan, was very positive guy and could make people laugh. He truly lived the dream most of us have in our minds as the "rock star".
+Chadnmurfreesboro Come on dude I'm not trying to give you grief or piss you off but Roth can't be the standard when he blatantly ripped off Jim Dandy ( Hair, clothes, stage persona, makeup & Roth even adopted parts of J.D's personality into his alter ego Diamond Dave ) Jim Dandy took that creation as far as he could & D.L.R picked it up & just took it a lot further than J.D could have ever taken it & I'm glad that he did because I've been a fan since Women & Children First but in this case Jim Dandy set the standard... I say that & I'm not even a fan of Jim Dandy or his music ( I hate that fucking song, Jim Dandy to the rescue ) but I have to give credit where credit is due
+rweghg3 It's cool. I don't know you or this Jim Dandy guy, but Roth rocked. Everything builds on something else to some level, right?
Jim Dandy was the lead singer of a southern rock group called Black Oak Arkansas. You can see lotsa their stuff on TH-cam. The "California Jam" footage of them (1974) is a good example of him looking like Roth. Well, he was at least a few years before Roth, lol. :D
Totally agree. That guy is one in a million. He did an interview with Joe Rogan not too long ago (2 hrs. 40 min!) where he is totally calm and you can see his level of being well read at the very least. He has a level of intellectualism and comedy that is missed by the copiers. Rock bands never smiled until Van Halen showed up and showed how it could be fun.
Back in the day, the "standard" that Jim Dandy set was called "crotch" rock. But, in my opinion, the biggest influence on the "hair band" look and stage persona were the various acts that performed alongside Dandy at the California Jam including Ted Nugent & ELP. Roth is the comedic Lounge Lizard version.
The thing about Ross is you can tell he enjoys his life and he exudes that, that’s what we need more of in this world - people who really live life to the fullest and enjoy showing it. Is the definition of the showman!
Joan was so entertained that she made DLR the first guest on her Fox show the following year.
He's wearing my mom's favorite curtains from when I was a kid.
+Big Hush LOL That is a hysterical comment lolololol-------
Right! Thats hilarious
Big Hush - You wish!
Lmao
LOL
A true rockstar. The ultimate frontman. Part pizza delivery boy, part Picasso. Perfect. 😂🎤🍕🇺🇸👍
The ultimate up beat,good time personality.
Thank you for posting this treat.
Diamond Dave was not only a great front man BUT a hilarious stand-up comic... his interviews are always entertaining, interesting & enlightening.
ROTH RULES! Glad to finally have seen this!
im not sure if Joan realized how smart the guy she was speaking to actually was. Listen to what he said.... he walked on foot for 37 days in New Guinea. She just let that go right past without even flinching. DLR is a very deep individual...... it just gets lost because he is such a showman.
he says it in every intwrview..i think its only trip hes ever made
And he is a showman because he could do whatever he wanted and chose that.
Right his funny personality shadows in part his wise remarks
He's of the highest intellect
So smart he fuked up the best American hard rock band cuz he thought he was bigger
"It was the cat from Wham in between us" my gosh that was hilarious!
George Michael!!
Say whatever you will about him............... he's definitely one of a kind.
I dont care what anyone says.....David is THEE MAN...
LOL! You mean, 'the clown'.....
_"When you fall out of a major love affair, that's God's way of tellin' you to buckle down and make a lot of money."_
David Lee Roth
The 80s
God never would say that. He more than likely said quit your fornication, and treat your body as my temple because I gave you life. Worship me, and not this world! Repent! For the Kingdom of God is at hand!
Exactly my motto!
That hit home because it is exactly what I did to take my mind off it.
And get your own band🥂
One of the most interesting, entertaining human beings ever.
i dont hate hagar but i love roth
Sammy just isn't Dave. He doesn't have the magic!
One of the greatest frontmen of all time!
this guy is lovin life...and if i had his life, i'd be smilin too
Me too...👍😊
David & Joan. Talk about two people that were made for each other!!!
Joan Rivers was an EXCELLENT interviewer!!!
David is so congenial to everybody luv that about him
I've seen a hundred DLR interviews...I've never not been entertained.
some say he s a genius maybe so
But you watch them huh?
100% facts!
This guy has a very charismatic personality!Like him.
This guy? I suddenly feel old
DLR meets his match with Joan Rivers. Good chemistry!
DLR, the epitome of,livin the dream. I never went and seen him perform,as I am approximately the same age, but I had friends that seen Van Halen shows, they rocked and David put on an outrageous performance. What else could the fan ask for.
If this guy no matter his age doesnt inspire you to live life and accomplish things , not sure what would. Full of life and funny and bright
He's one of my Idols!!!
Love him...
He's amazing!!👍❤👊💪
@@juliojaquez3536 👍
Full of cocaine you dummies
one of the greats, usually when I see more than 3 minutes on the video timer i know i wont finish watching it but with DLR it went by so fast I thought it was a much shorter clip
Can you imagine what that movie could’ve been like? This brought back ALL the memories.
DLR is awesome, his IQ is probably of the charts. A little crazy( like a fox) most genius's are. He makes me laugh, best front man ever!
He's very entertaining , quite a personality, a great interviewee. Don't know if I'd like to live with the guy. But he's all show bizz
Still remember an interview he did on KLAQ when I was a kid. Probably like 17 years old. I’m in my 50s now. The funniest, smartest rock interview ever. Dude is a champeen.
Truly the definition of a badass rocker in the 80s::::: My youth for sure!!!! Running with the Devil baby!!!
If you weren't from here you wouldn't know but this guy is straight up Indiana attitude
He's The Funnest Man ever!! Joan Pushed Him and He was probably a few Captain and Cokes into it. Great Way to start a day.
Great Dave, his 'just a gigolo' is my all time fave vid; and Joan rivers - quite possibly the greatest comedienne that ever lived.
i remember when David used to sub as a radio personality for the Howard stern show in the 1990's. I thought he was entertaining and very intelligent. I find him to be very interesting, the quintensential extrovert.
I think Dave is really brilliant, but deep down an introvert that no one really knows.
I thought the same for Alice Cooper , after listing to a radio show he had on.
"Back to Aluminum siding" was a Rodney Dangerfield reference!
caught that. brilliance
I'd like to see Joan re-interview him again today... good stuff!
David is the 2nd best front man ever only after Jim Morrison. David played the role, did the jumps, got the girls, and left everyone for dead. I saw him live in 1985, he was amazing.
Dave is like a pillowcase full of cats!! Always entertaining to be sure.
I'm pretty sure this is from the taping of the Johnny Carson Show that I attended on Halloween in 1985. Joan Rivers was the guest hostess and the guests included Pee Wee Herman, Elvira, and Phyllis Diller. Because it was Halloween, Pee Wee was dressed as Dracula, Phyllis Diller was impersonating Dr. Ruth Westheimer, and Elvira was Elvira. It was a great show! Thanks for posting the video!
The best rock showman EVER. Also, I don’t think the average VH fan has any idea how hard these guys worked in the early days. They sounded so good because they constantly performed. It’s the only true way to get better at your craft. Ain’t no shortcuts.
I can't stand him
I won’t knock Sammy. But Diamond Dave is in a class by himself. Perfect rock frontman, and brilliant as well. I think that is what surprises most, how intellectual Dave truly is. I think Joan is a bit surprised by David as well. Love it. Long live Dave!
@@lueysixty-six7300 That’s ok. No one can stand you either so what’s your point?? 😂
@@lueysixty-six7300
Empty statement.......WHY can't u stand him?
Oh christ everyone that adores Dave can’t understand why people might not care for him lol … they probably mostly are not coming here tho lol .. i am semi ok woth Dave he is entertaining but he said stuff himself about other entertainers so he has ruffled feathers, called Ozzy a clown?? ..and for a guy often dresses like a clown he could try the mirror on the clown statement, Dave does have decent distinctive singing chops but not the caliber of some truly great range singers and his high pitched scream sometimes is like scratching chalkboard to me , he is entertaining, but did start the whole rockstar wearing spandex and girl crap .. i just threw up in my mouth gotta go
Fantastic interview great questions David keeps you holding your breath listening to what he next will say.
Diamond Dave Always the Best.
Diamond Dave was born to be a rock star and along the way recorded the best of the Van Halen albums and had 3 hit solo albums. That is no mean feat.
This was published on TH-cam right near the beginning of it all!
The man was flamboyant
Some clarification as to the source. Air date was 10/31/85, JR was guest hosting The Tonight Show. Halloween night, all guests were 'in costume'. JR ("I am... a WASP!"), DLR ("...my Maui Wowie Powie motif..."), Pee Wee Herman as Dracula, Elvira as... herself, and Phyliss Diller was Dr. Ruth. Maybe I will post all if I can't find it, and figure out how :-)
Dave your tops... Loved your radio show had you so made at me you were gonna come through the phone and choke me out until I told you I was your number one fan on 3/06/06
Joan Rivers was so personable and I always enjoyed watching her.
Diamond Dave is the greatest...
14 years later !! Your a bigger idiot !!!
@Magical Muse jjjjjjjj you must be one !!! Too !!!
@Magical Muse why don't you fuck your self !!! Now !! and get it over with !?
What I would do to go back to 1981-89.
I was a huge VH fan in the '80s, but don't remember Dave being so freaking talkative!
Dude that's all he did...and still does.
I grew up seeing Dave in those videos, especially his solo album 'Eat Em and Smile', and thought he was like this cool bad-ass, "Give me a...bottle of anything--TO GO." Then years later, I find him online, gabbing up a storm, like Quinten Tarrantino on a bender! lol Dave still rocks though...
John L Don't you remember him on Friday Night Videos or other interviews back then? The guy would never STFU. This interview he was actually pretty charming, but sometimes Dave was just out there and rambled, haha. Of course when I was 14 I thought it was amazing. In fact he was my first concert, Tesla opened.
Like I said, I remember him as this 'cool' bad-ass, and my only reference point were the music videos. I think the first time I ever watched him give a straight interview was only like 5 years ago!! lol I think I searched over 20 interviews looking for Dave as this cool, non-challant, doesn't-say-much type but to no avail!! Like I said, Dave's still cool though. When did the DLR band open up for Tesla? "Little Suzie's on the up!"
I think it was around 1986. Tesla opened for Roth. It was the Eat 'em and Smile album!
Awesome outfit!
He's entertaining and Joan Rivers was excellent as usual.
If you don't like this guy 👉🏿👉🏿you don't like yourself,he is a great talker,singer ,actor&So on, Awesome very intelligent
KEEP ROCKING MR ROTH
The best
OR, maybe you don't like arrogant, self-centered egomaniacs who primarily care about music as a means of achieving celebrity and getting rich.
His dad was a doctor and jewish culture. He has got huge fluid intelligence.
Rock n Rolls Best David Lee Roth
Gorgeous exchange between them 😍
KING DAVE
I wonder if there were any restaurants at the time missing a table cloth.
I don't think he is coked up........just really odd. He is the best!
That was his schtick.
this guy no booze no drug's some 1 I heard called him a fag and he kicked out the back window and fed it to him just a very conceded dude he's ridiculous
He was diagnosed as hyperactive when he was a kid.
Maybe a little coke too! Just sayin'. Back in the day, we didn't think coke was addictive.
@@326cher cigarettes weren't addictive either they have killed many many people nicotine and all the other 100 chemicals in them same with booze stick with weed if its for you and you like of course a good deed is a friend with weed
exactly right. his whole life was performance art.
Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it. ~ David Lee Roth
He is so quick.
He's a great interviewee, Every Show hostess dream.
Peace*
That outfit never goes out of style.
A genuine eccentric! Love him!
Doc looked thrilled.
" She's a nice girl, which you are probably not used to".
“I’m gonna abandon my spirit to them which is exactly what I attempt to do. You work yourself up into that state and you fall into the supplication of the demon gods.” - David Lee Roth (Rock, April 1984, page 30)
The press always gushed over Eddie but David was the best front man ever!
Until you hear him lol!
Roth was one of the last great music entertainers of our time....who was never properly medicated....lol
Mallory's Ex He was hilarious in many ways. Never out of his mind. Good singer and writer. But, his humor is his best trait. Seco d,00000 jump
Keith Carey He used to creep on uz younger girls in West Hollywood... Was gross!
BUT if he was medicated then he would never be Diamond Dave :)
@@KeithCarey33 He's a terrible singer.
He was a crazy guy ..and for a guy who's not meant to be able to sing, he did pretty well for himself as he's worth 70 million dollars
The kids from these days that know about the 80's/90's,this is what they missed!...
So great in interviews.
He was a legend in his own mind!!🤔😉
Damn. Shout out to Paris Texas. I live 15 miles from it.
this is a great video and makes me feel like a youngh kid again and all i can say is, and now ladies and Gentlemen, HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE's JOAN RIVERS!
2 flamboyant JEWS.... Luv it !!😁👍🏻👍🏻
only dave could respond like dave. did this movie ever come out? i know he had several videos on mtv with the "picasso brothers"
DLR is awesome
These two were fun
(R.I.P.) "Joan Rivers"
Right after she said that Michel Obama was a MAN . Joan is dead.
Somebody missed a trick here, the Rivers and Roth show would have been huge.
Lima Peru!!! South America!!!
I love that. Every 2-3 years take a 6 week or so vacation! He knows how to live!
three…six weeks every two years.
They work hard in between time off. Probably harder than most people: rehearsing, creating, planning ….
Both of them are awesome....For 2020 be sure to book a flight and get a hotel January 9,2020!!!Check the net for dates and times!!!!He will be in Las Vegas, Nevada...Look at those clothes, shoes and his voice!!Wow be sure to play at the casino and win big bucks too!!!!Wow he might not tour again!!!!David Rocks!!!!
Before I get to my comment, I just wanna say that when it comes to VH, I prefer Sammy.
That said, Roth has to be one of the most entertaining, quotable people ever to grace the biz. The guy is hilarious. And people forget just how interested he likes to keep himself. Hiking, rock climbing, sailing expeditions, karate, learning 5 different languages, he may be a "mile a minute", but you can't say you're not entertained when watching him.
HaHa! The real inspiration for Fast Times At Ridgemount High.
Best impersonator of a tipsy lion brought up on Al Jolson records....
Lot's of comments here about Dave on drugs and acting effeminate, well, that maybe but did you ever see Robert Plant back in the day? the heaviest rock band of all time and every bit as effeminate as Dimond Dave, also remember it's show business and Dave is always putting on a show, I just saw a 2 hour plus interview with him on Joe Rogan and he seemed just as high then as here, but he wasn't high on coke or anything, it's just his way, he's full on all the time, that can get old but for an interview and telling stories, it's great. He's one of a kind, no one will be able to copy him or his lifestyle. How many Rock super stars become ambulance drivers at age 50 just for the heck of it, worked as a first responder for 4 summers, that is amazing, but he never stops, has more energy than anyone I've seen. He never married and I like that, some people are made to stay single, I can relate to it and he never comes close to showing regret of apologizing for his style.
Facts!!!
Copy that , well said.