Because most people are miserable hacks with a life they hate and take it out on people putting them down only thing that makes them happy..Dave is extreemly intelligent over allot of peoples heads are more so than allot of people realize.
I was one of the people who helped train him! He came to California for a Tactical Medicine class then came and shadowed in the base ER with us a couple shifts. Great guy, funny as hell. Still have the picture he took with me and my buddy at the training site!
I used to think D.L.R was a spoiled arrogant rock star f$%k. But the closer i look and listen.. im envious and in awe of him.. he really is a genius and just a totally good hearted person who just lives and loves life..
@joy mar teens Agreed. For a long time I used to think Dave's "wired" persona was just an act, a wild rock 'n' roll stereotype, as if someone could be THAT "on" all the time. But over the years after watching/listening to him in interviews, I realized that "wired" persona is actually who Dave really is...and I've come to greatly respect him for being who he is. Now does that mean I'd wanna be around Dave night & day? LOL HELL NO! But nonetheless I find VH's front man to be a fascinating dude.
I think there’s an adrenaline junkie element to it too. With someone like DLR who wants to do good in the world I think he still is drawn to high-octane things. What a fascinating human being he is.
Who says he was still a millionaire let alone a multi one?! His career dried up completely by 1990 and he did the EMT gig more than 15 years after that. A guy who spends a lot can go through a multimillionaire bank account in no time!
You get to be a certain age when your own mortality comes into play. You start to measure your time left by the number of summers you have left. It sharpens the mind. Life is shorter than you think. For many, too short.
Dave should be the Dos Equis “most interesting guy in the world”. He goes on and on, but he’s making good sense and I’m learning good shit. Thanks DLR.
@@Chefmike7545 It called being a troll. Their entire purpose for writing comments is to aggravate, annoy and anger total strangers without provaction. It amuses them. Think about the type of grown adult who still gets a kick out of irritating other people for no good reason. What useful purpose could they possibly serve in this world? Don't you think they do the exact same thing to their friends, family and coworkers? Why wouldn't they? This is not a persona or an act. It's just who they are. The world would be better place if they ceased to exist.
I always thought David lee roth and Ted Nugent would make the core of one Rocking band. Still to this day. I know they know each other. Different philosophical ideals though. I am much,much closer to Uncle Ted personally, I am even more conservative actually, but they would make a great band.
id heard years ago that hed done the emt thing but i hadnt realized .... 4 years? i thought hed done a few ride alongs for grins and called it a day. solid. been a medic 28 years myself and even though hes his spastic self here .... it rings true. new respect.
Dave seems to be a really CARING guy. Sure he's totally just hyperactive, but I have a feeling that anyone he had in his care while EMTing, he took amazing care of them and they knew he was going to make sure they were OK.
Rode the ambulance for some years. Sometimes amazing. Sometimes absolutely horrific. Sometimes you lie and say it'll be ok when it won't. You truly see the absolute best and worst of humanity. Sometimes your amped for the next twelve hours. Sometimes you just cry in disbelief. Repeat.
Imagine getting taken to hospital in an ambulance and you realise that David Lee Roth is the driver...you'd be wondering what kind of drugs they gave you....
Sometimes David Lee Roth seems like he’s crazy person but deep down he’s more complex then what is used to showing thank you David Lee Roth or being an EMT shows that you’re human like the rest of us
The guy washed #1 front man in history ( yes that includes Mick). Dude goes lives in Japan and learns the language. Goes and becomes an EMT at 50 as a Superstar and you do not see an ounce of cynicism in this Gentle-man. What an absolute shining light he is. His energy is soo good & positive. AWESOME
I’m a retired firefighter paramedic with nearly 30 years on the job and I did the opposite of what Dave did. I wanted to keep challenging myself to get uncomfortable in my surroundings cuz that’s where you learn the best. I became a professional baseball scout trained by MLB scouting program did stand up comedy, went and took improv classes everything and anything just to keep moving forward. I seen a lot of death so I wanted to make sure I lived life. Thank god I did, cuz 5 years ago I had an exposure which got me sick and had to retire. But was able to live 3 life times. Now I’m just an old guy who games waiting for my first grandchild to be born.
I've never really been a big DLR fan. Yeah, I saw VH in their prime a couple of times, but DLR takes patience to deal with his personality. That said, it is undeniable that he grabbed life by the balls and set out to experience as much as humanly possible. For that, much respect.
Deflated Basketball - memorization and regurgitation. avalanche of information but if you keep up youll be fine. fall behind youre fucked. been decades but i recall doing a year of college level anatomy and physiology in 5 days. the entire gd book. warn your signif. other before you go in.... if you arent dedicated youll fail. id also recommend at least a year of 911 as a regular emt before upgrading to paramedic .... having precepted a shitload of students i can honestly say youll be much more successful. good luck :)
Hats off to David Lee Roth! If everyone spent just one year responding as an EMT or Paramedic it would provide a perspective that last a lifetime. You made a difference sir 👍
The respect level I have for David couldn't be higher 100percent.He's a free spirit and wants to do something and just does it.Quality Human being and a Dreamer,world needs more like him
It's interesting how rockstars like Keith Richards have lived entire adult lives living solely as "rockstars". They inevitably become disconnected from the world. Roth is a fucking nut, but I respect the fact that he has left his comfort zone. It's gives him a grounding sliver of life that would otherwise escape him.
I love that DLR is alot more humble than I expected. He went thru the self obsessed superstar in the 80s. He seems very genuine. He seems like he'd have a beer with you and just talk like a regular Joe. I think he's a really good person inside.
Dave has always came across as a total summer guy......always has some songs about sun and the beach. Paradise, California Girls, Beautiful Girls.....on and on.
DLR rocks.... No matter how "tweaked" you might think he is. Rock on brother. "You don't get to choose your audience". Love Diamond Dave. Give me more!
To all the EMTs out there, APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!!! Like my Grandfather told me, “ The world can’t afford for everyone to be a candy a$$ someone has to help make the world go round!!”
One of the best books I’ve ever read is DLRs autobiography Crazy From the Heat. He can talk about an elderly bar owner that treated his band and road crew like her own children with the same passion as a trip into the most remote regions of the Amazon river. This man has truly lived and just doesn’t give a damn about anyone’s opinions. There is no Soy in this guys life.
I just looked at his wikipedia - barely mentions schooling beyond 'Webb Schools' - my guess would be that he was home schooled for part of his life, and that is part of how he is so different.
For me personally, I'm going to miss DLR much more than EVH when he dies. I grew up with VH, and when DLR left I was sad. Then he came right back with Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan and Gregg Bissonette and made 2 great albums with them. Time went on and I bought his book. The two things that always stuck with me about DLR, he has lived his life his way. And he has a great sense of humor. Always admired him for the first and always appreciated him for the second. His music got me through a lot of tough times when I was a kid. He is truly one of a kind.
I'd like to shout out a BIG Thank-you to EMT's, Ambo's, Paramedics, etc. I owe my life to them many times! Dave is so awesome to join that challenging role!
Dave is a trippy dude but he is very interesting.... he has done alot of things in life. Saw him when he was with Van Halen at the cow palace in San Francisco... awsome show....
Oh! he's only "trippy" to you! Yeah, there's an entire group of people out here that don't see him as trippy at all. FYI Musicians are FREAKS OF NATURE, and those that get to indulge their genius in other ways than just one, are the ones that live a balanced life. Roth needed to become a medic in order to save his own life.
@@Mister006 I dont think he is dismissing the variety of experiences DLR has had at all or diminishing his whole being into a single word. Im thinking the "tripppy" part might be more about how Dave is always "on" - he is always in showman "Im selling you a party on QVS at 3am" mode. It can get a little exhausting - but shit, maybe thats just Dave and he is like that all the time. Which would be a little.....trippy. BTW - Im a fan, but Dave really aint a musical "genius" is he? Cmon now.. Like KISS - he is a great marketer and an epic showman and delivers a product that he knows will sell. That dont make him a Miles Davis or Mozart though. It makes him a good businessman though
I can see why he and Eddie ultimately couldn't cut it. Eddie was trying to be happy but really wasn't. Eddie's genius drove the band, but his joy was forced. Dave really does love living life and is a truly happy guy.
Two different personalities that have channelled their intensity differently, both needed each other. Both made a lot of noise in their way. Both likely born with adht
I wish I could adopt this guy as my family member oh my God I'm learning more and more about him every day every week every month since I started paying attention to David Lee Roth God blessing man he's becoming one of my heroes and I'm 56.
Minus the alcohol, cocaine, and thousands upon thousands of sexual partners you are correct. Its more of the mindset, spiritual independence and positivity thats so admirable but I am still backing your comment lol
I was an inmate at Vacaville State Prison, and in the late 90's while working in the minor surgical dept in the hospital section of the prison as an orderly I got a chance to meet Dr. Roth (David's dad). Dr. Roth would fly up to Vacaville to perform eye surgeries on inmates, big tall bowl legged dude cool as hell he would bring in a big box of donuts that would invariably be eaten by us inmates that worked up there,
I'm not positive, but there probably are not a lot of Multi-Millionaires who take EMT Training, and work at it for 4 years just to "Challenge themselves".
Joe this clip is great. My father served as a firefighter for 35 years in Ontario, Canada. When he is alcohol free and has a genuine conversation, he reminds me thoroughly of this man. It was inspirational to watch this video clip and Im curious to know how these situations have or may have complicated things for David mentally. Im wondering if the trauma of this kind of thing/related issues could be the direct result of my father's problem. I have spent most of my life trying to form a proper relationship with him but i believe that may not be possible with the effect these things may have had on it since it seems like he barely remembers his children half of the time. Do you have any thoughts on this?
My sister bought me Van Halen (debut album) on my 11th birthday, March 5th 1978. I learned every word and guitar lick within days and would entertain my family and friends performing air guitar and lip synching. I won a couple of talent shows acting like David Lee Roth. He has always been a unique, eccentric, outlandish, and over the top, but absolutely GOOD MAN for all these years. What a great guy! Happy Birthday To ME! Thanks JOE... Thanks DLR!
It's interesting how rockstars like Keith Richards have lived entire adult lives living solely as "rockstars". They inevitably become disconnected from the world. Roth is a fucking nut, but I respect the fact that he has left his comfort zone. It's gives him a grounding sliver of life that would otherwise escape him.
I had zero clues that David Lee Roth was so deep. Wtf man. Brought a little tear to my eye when he said his dad said " I don't get to choose my patients"
Every time he belly laughs like that only endears me to him....David Lee Roth the entertainer was truly awesome....David Lee Roth the current man is what we can all aspire to: Making a difference.
Takes some onions to be the former lead singer of one of the biggest rock bands in the world, and not thinking you're above being an emt. Dave's mind is going full speed all the time. Good for him for keeping himself busy and trying new things
I love this guy...he was a great performer and I get the sense he truly cares about what he does. ..and he laughs at himself in a way that I cant help but admire him.
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How can so many people make fun of the guy for laughing and being happy ? I find Dave refreshing.
AMEN !!!!! ME TOO !!!! It's inspiring !!
@@devildude64 Dave ruuules!!! He makes me want to do better.
Very sharp individual. Extracts more out of life than most.
Dave has great energy and he aint talking about love.
Because most people are miserable hacks with a life they hate and take it out on people putting them down only thing that makes them happy..Dave is extreemly intelligent over allot of peoples heads are more so than allot of people realize.
I was one of the people who helped train him! He came to California for a Tactical Medicine class then came and shadowed in the base ER with us a couple shifts. Great guy, funny as hell. Still have the picture he took with me and my buddy at the training site!
Very cool, I had no idea he was an EMT until this interview. What a great story you have to share.
Did he seem like he was genuinely interested in learning? Did he actually absorb what you were teaching him?
dude thats amazing! hes an amazing guy,actually would have made a great nurse!!!! ladies wudda loved him!!!!
He also has a black belt in judo? If that's true, what made him learn that?
Freaking wow!!! Never knew this about him.
I used to think D.L.R was a spoiled arrogant rock star f$%k. But the closer i look and listen.. im envious and in awe of him.. he really is a genius and just a totally good hearted person who just lives and loves life..
great aint he!! hes a sweetie.....
it's eddie van halen that was the stuck up spoiled piece of shit
@@jacketofthe80s13 Chill man. People have problems no need to slander a dead man
@joy mar teens Agreed. For a long time I used to think Dave's "wired" persona was just an act, a wild rock 'n' roll stereotype, as if someone could be THAT "on" all the time. But over the years after watching/listening to him in interviews, I realized that "wired" persona is actually who Dave really is...and I've come to greatly respect him for being who he is. Now does that mean I'd wanna be around Dave night & day? LOL HELL NO! But nonetheless I find VH's front man to be a fascinating dude.
yea hes actually a great guy, it was eddie who the prick
Being an EMT while you're a multimillionaire is a very selfless thing to do. It shows that Dave is a good person.
Sara Winters It's in his blood. His father and his relatives are in the medical field. I think he did it to reconnect with his father.
I think there’s an adrenaline junkie element to it too. With someone like DLR who wants to do good in the world I think he still is drawn to high-octane things. What a fascinating human being he is.
Who says he was still a millionaire let alone a multi one?! His career dried up completely by 1990 and he did the EMT gig more than 15 years after that. A guy who spends a lot can go through a multimillionaire bank account in no time!
Fucking amazing. I’d never do that if I was as successful as him lol
Sined Dokgnam he’s worth around $60 mil so I think he’s doing fine lol
I love how Dave still measures time in summers. “It was about 12 summers ago.”
Interesting point. I think I lost that around age 12. Not a good thing to lose
You get to be a certain age when your own mortality comes into play. You start to measure your time left by the number of summers you have left. It sharpens the mind. Life is shorter than you think. For many, too short.
It’s the only season he is familiar with.
Dave should be the Dos Equis “most interesting guy in the world”. He goes on and on, but he’s making good sense and I’m learning good shit. Thanks DLR.
Bob Bailey that’s 😆
Someone needs to do a movie about his life.
For real
I love David Lee Roth he's a good soul
Definitely a better world with Diamond David Lee Roth. Hes done more with 1 life then I couldn't do with 20
S S 4:06 is why I love him...he's got a humble innocence
S S well I've loved DLR for 30 years so your opinion will never be mine..how shitty would life be if we liked the same thing
@@Chefmike7545 It called being a troll. Their entire purpose for writing comments is to aggravate, annoy and anger total strangers without provaction. It amuses them. Think about the type of grown adult who still gets a kick out of irritating other people for no good reason. What useful purpose could they possibly serve in this world? Don't you think they do the exact same thing to their friends, family and coworkers? Why wouldn't they? This is not a persona or an act. It's just who they are. The world would be better place if they ceased to exist.
I always thought David lee roth and Ted Nugent would make the core of one Rocking band. Still to this day. I know they know each other. Different philosophical ideals though. I am much,much closer to Uncle Ted personally, I am even more conservative actually, but they would make a great band.
He always seemed like a nice guy. This makes him even nicer. Fellow medic.
This is common knowledge about Dave. It's surprising that you didn't know this
@@brentshira3373 haven't really followed him since 80's lol
@@jimgritty7064 That's obvious
@@brentshira3373 yes. Not a stalker-style fan of his...Brent Shira. Is that your real name btw?
id heard years ago that hed done the emt thing but i hadnt realized .... 4 years? i thought hed done a few ride alongs for grins and called it a day. solid. been a medic 28 years myself and even though hes his spastic self here .... it rings true. new respect.
Dave seems to be a really CARING guy. Sure he's totally just hyperactive, but I have a feeling that anyone he had in his care while EMTing, he took amazing care of them and they knew he was going to make sure they were OK.
As an EMT, I think its safe to say this guy would be a blast to have as a partner 🤣
Dude, David Lee Roth would be a blast to fall down fifty stories in a hotel elevator with- the man could make yarn hammocks interesting.
He seems like a fuckin weirdo to me
If you have a good partner every call will be… Epic.
"This guy" 🤣😂
Rode the ambulance for some years. Sometimes amazing. Sometimes absolutely horrific.
Sometimes you lie and say it'll be ok when it won't. You truly see the absolute best and worst of humanity. Sometimes your amped for the next twelve hours. Sometimes you just cry in disbelief. Repeat.
David Lee Roth is a good human being with a sense of humor. Growing old graciously.
He did rotations at my station...very cool dude...humble
I love Dave's laughter - He is a natural born story teller, with an incredible speaking & singing voice mind you..
DLR is one of the greatest characters/front man in hard rock ever! Great interview!
"And now, every one of those folks is in my voice when I sing" - is probably one of the best quotes so far this year.
@onlyfacts It's the thought that counts haha Joey Diaz could've said that and it would be THE quote of the year!
Imagine getting taken to hospital in an ambulance and you realise that David Lee Roth is the driver...you'd be wondering what kind of drugs they gave you....
🤣😅🤣
I’d want him to sign my cast, obviously
ziggity BOP
Lol. Thanks for the laugh that was hilarious.
I saw him in Charlotte NC at 17...And yes, that would be hilarious because he was always driving in the videos...
When you go from big time rock star to EMT...well, let's just say there is no way to criticize a guy like that.
What a comment Dude. So good
Sometimes David Lee Roth seems like he’s crazy person but deep down he’s more complex then what is used to showing thank you David Lee Roth or being an EMT shows that you’re human like the rest of us
Also was an EMT , retired now . It's not a joke , changes how u see everything . My hats off to u Mr Roth .
As a kid growing up a huge Van Halen/Diamond Dave fan, this is by far the most interesting Joe Rogan Experience ever!
"Go where there is no shallow end." Great quote right there.
This guy has lived an amazing life.
the joker
I'm not a Huge Van Halen Fan but when I was 8 maybe 9, Sammy Hagar was Tremendous!
Ain't that the truth.
*is living. He has many summers to go.
The guy washed #1 front man in history ( yes that includes Mick). Dude goes lives in Japan and learns the language. Goes and becomes an EMT at 50 as a Superstar and you do not see an ounce of cynicism in this Gentle-man. What an absolute shining light he is. His energy is soo good & positive. AWESOME
Plant!
I’m a retired firefighter paramedic with nearly 30 years on the job and I did the opposite of what Dave did. I wanted to keep challenging myself to get uncomfortable in my surroundings cuz that’s where you learn the best. I became a professional baseball scout trained by MLB scouting program did stand up comedy, went and took improv classes everything and anything just to keep moving forward. I seen a lot of death so I wanted to make sure I lived life. Thank god I did, cuz 5 years ago I had an exposure which got me sick and had to retire. But was able to live 3 life times. Now I’m just an old guy who games waiting for my first grandchild to be born.
I appreciate the things you did, but how is it the opposite of what Dave did? He isn't minimalizing anything you have done. he is championing it.
Dave lives in his own little world....but it's a happy world.
I've never really been a big DLR fan. Yeah, I saw VH in their prime a couple of times, but DLR takes patience to deal with his personality. That said, it is undeniable that he grabbed life by the balls and set out to experience as much as humanly possible. For that, much respect.
Paramedic here.. this is pretty cool that a guy like him would consider doing an EMS gig
Whats paramedic school like?
Deflated Basketball - memorization and regurgitation. avalanche of information but if you keep up youll be fine. fall behind youre fucked. been decades but i recall doing a year of college level anatomy and physiology in 5 days. the entire gd book. warn your signif. other before you go in.... if you arent dedicated youll fail. id also recommend at least a year of 911 as a regular emt before upgrading to paramedic .... having precepted a shitload of students i can honestly say youll be much more successful. good luck :)
Hats off to David Lee Roth! If everyone spent just one year responding as an EMT or Paramedic it would provide a perspective that last a lifetime. You made a difference sir 👍
Crazy, great and wonderful, very life-affirming listening to Dave Lee Roth. Such a genuine and unique soul.
Extremely impressed by David. Now that’s a man’s man. You become an EMT when you are a star.
Love you DLR, being an EMT is an alternate view of reality. Much respect.
The respect level I have for David couldn't be higher 100percent.He's a free spirit and wants to do something and just does it.Quality Human being and a Dreamer,world needs more like him
Former EMT here! This is great!
Blessings to you.
Fellow Worker Gritty I could use them, thank you. Same to you.
current EMT here, its awrsome hearing someone so prestigious do EMT work
Any afterlife testimonies?
It's interesting how rockstars like Keith Richards have lived entire adult lives living solely as "rockstars". They inevitably become disconnected from the world. Roth is a fucking nut, but I respect the fact that he has left his comfort zone. It's gives him a grounding sliver of life that would otherwise escape him.
I bet his ambulance played Yankee Rose instead of the sirens .
Lmfao I just picture an ambulance smashing through traffic blasting Yankee Rose and you just see Dave hangin out the back smiling ahahahah!
I'd injure myself in purpose just to see that happen
Lololo!!!!!!!
I was thinking more Somebody Get Me A Doctor.
Lmao that was good. Made me laugh out loud for some reason. It just suits his personality.
I love that David became an EMT. What a interesting person.. a good guy. ❤️ Rock’n Roll EMT.
There is a Fine Line between genius, and madness. David Lee is one of those lines..... Luv this Guy, so wise, so educated with a firm grip on life!
I love that DLR is alot more humble than I expected. He went thru the self obsessed superstar in the 80s. He seems very genuine. He seems like he'd have a beer with you and just talk like a regular Joe. I think he's a really good person inside.
I was never really into VH but learning about DLR gave me an appreciation for the music. dude is a genius
I just grasped that I love the idea of counting life in summers :-)
Scary how fast it goes when you think of it in those terms.
He also likes to say "The Earth went around the Sun one more time" after he's had a birthday.
"About four and a half summers" :p
makes sence
Dave has always came across as a total summer guy......always has some songs about sun and the beach. Paradise, California Girls, Beautiful Girls.....on and on.
DLR rocks.... No matter how "tweaked" you might think he is. Rock on brother. "You don't get to choose your audience". Love Diamond Dave. Give me more!
This man is unstoppable. He’s larger than life. And now he’s more. Love DLR!!!
The gud thing about diamond Dave. You never have to start a conversation
Hah
John Q Public or worry about it stalling
“I bring two of em just so I don’t have to get involved”. “A glazed donut and a bottle of anything.......to go-o-o-o....”.
Gud?
He's a manic with a purpose. VH was am enormous influence on me and i'm grateful to this hyper artist.
How?
To all the EMTs out there, APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!!! Like my Grandfather told me, “ The world can’t afford for everyone to be a candy a$$ someone has to help make the world go round!!”
thank you, its hard work with shit pay. I could make more working at In & Out
I'm a retired RPN/psychiatric nurse, and I'm a little shocked DLR is an EMT,... I've gained much respect for him as a result.
Thank you!
Your Grandfather seems like a cool dude. I like that quote. Can I use that?
Doodah Man absolutely spread the word!!!
I love how he is hard working and very present and sharp and completely insane at the same time.
One of the best books I’ve ever read is DLRs autobiography Crazy From the Heat. He can talk about an elderly bar owner that treated his band and road crew like her own children with the same passion as a trip into the most remote regions of the Amazon river. This man has truly lived and just doesn’t give a damn about anyone’s opinions. There is no Soy in this guys life.
Zero Soy! I have that book too. Out of print. Hard to find.
I admire his absolute passion for life. And jazz. Interesting guy.
So, I see someone wired completely differently than most and his intensity and drive obviously set him apart from the masses.
I just looked at his wikipedia - barely mentions schooling beyond 'Webb Schools' - my guess would be that he was home schooled for part of his life, and that is part of how he is so different.
can relate to him so much
Imagine lying on the ground waiting for emergency responders & Diamond Dave shows up & gets in your face. 😂
For me personally, I'm going to miss DLR much more than EVH when he dies. I grew up with VH, and when DLR left I was sad. Then he came right back with Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan and Gregg Bissonette and made 2 great albums with them. Time went on and I bought his book.
The two things that always stuck with me about DLR, he has lived his life his way. And he has a great sense of humor. Always admired him for the first and always appreciated him for the second. His music got me through a lot of tough times when I was a kid. He is truly one of a kind.
I never knew any of this stuff about Dave. I like him even more than before after this show, a very interesting artist.
I'd like to shout out a BIG Thank-you to EMT's, Ambo's, Paramedics, etc. I owe my life to them many times! Dave is so awesome to join that challenging role!
David is The Man , much respect !! He knows how to live.
Dave is a trippy dude but he is very interesting.... he has done alot of things in life. Saw him when he was with Van Halen at the cow palace in San Francisco... awsome show....
my very first big time concert was the 1984 Tour at the Cow Palace. So glad I got to see Dave and Michael Anthony = the real, OG VH lineup
I agree he is very interesting kind of like an explorer always taking chances. Never afraid to try new things. Never boring.
Oh! he's only "trippy" to you! Yeah, there's an entire group of people out here that don't see him as trippy at all.
FYI Musicians are FREAKS OF NATURE, and those that get to indulge their genius in other ways than just one, are the ones that live a balanced life. Roth needed to become a medic in order to save his own life.
@@Mister006 I dont think he is dismissing the variety of experiences DLR has had at all or diminishing his whole being into a single word. Im thinking the "tripppy" part might be more about how Dave is always "on" - he is always in showman "Im selling you a party on QVS at 3am" mode. It can get a little exhausting - but shit, maybe thats just Dave and he is like that all the time. Which would be a little.....trippy. BTW - Im a fan, but Dave really aint a musical "genius" is he? Cmon now.. Like KISS - he is a great marketer and an epic showman and delivers a product that he knows will sell. That dont make him a Miles Davis or Mozart though. It makes him a good businessman though
What a great artist, always learning.
3:45 DAYAM! That was the deepest shit I ever heard and the way he said it stunned me!
Gotta admit. That moment totally lived up to your hype.
seemed pretentious to me.
Such a happy and joyful soul. He's laughing the night away.
What a great interview, I'm just so impressed with the real Dave. He's honest , caring , and believe it or not humble. Grilled Cheese 🧀?
There ain’t nobody like Diamond Dave!!
I was fortunate to be able to work with DLR’s dad at Corcoran State Prison. He was the prison eye doctor. What a polite gentleman.
What did he have to say about Dave?
I can see why he and Eddie ultimately couldn't cut it. Eddie was trying to be happy but really wasn't. Eddie's genius drove the band, but his joy was forced. Dave really does love living life and is a truly happy guy.
Two different personalities that have channelled their intensity differently, both needed each other. Both made a lot of noise in their way. Both likely born with adht
He matured. The journey of life sometimes makes us better.
I wish I could adopt this guy as my family member oh my God I'm learning more and more about him every day every week every month since I started paying attention to David Lee Roth God blessing man he's becoming one of my heroes and I'm 56.
great dave... he's happiness is just contagious
Worth 20 million dollars and he wants to be an emt and help people that says it all.
I never understood why people hated on Dave other than jealousy. I've loved Dave since 1978. Always saw a cool genuine side to him...
WOW...DLR is my new Tony Robbins. What a great inspiration!!!
I mad e a mock comment early into this interview
He’s one of the most interesting people I’ve listened to
Good role model for a life well lived
Minus the alcohol, cocaine, and thousands upon thousands of sexual partners you are correct. Its more of the mindset, spiritual independence and positivity thats so admirable but I am still backing your comment lol
Former emt psyched to hear my favorite lead singer and I have something in common
This dude is a deep thinker.
I was an inmate at Vacaville State Prison, and in the late 90's while working in the minor surgical dept in the hospital section of the prison as an orderly I got a chance to meet Dr. Roth (David's dad). Dr. Roth would fly up to Vacaville to perform eye surgeries on inmates, big tall bowl legged dude cool as hell he would bring in a big box of donuts that would invariably be eaten by us inmates that worked up there,
This is so inspiring. I love this guy.
I suspect DLR is on the spectrum to some extent, very clever intense guy. But you gotta luv him. Wish I had that much energy
I keep thinking that he’s going start singing Ice Cream Man.
Mad respect to Roth for this, hope Joe realized what a tough job it is to try to save people’s lives and put your sanity on the line for others.
This a a highly intelligent human being with an incredible heart.
"Medic - the patient has no heartbeat!"
*Attaches ECG to patient's chest and presses down* "JUUUUUMP"
David Lee Roth seems like the coolest most down to earth flakey dude ever. I would love to hang out with him!
I'm not positive, but there probably are not a lot of Multi-Millionaires who take EMT Training, and work at it for 4 years just to "Challenge themselves".
This guy is damn entertaining. Truly the real deal.
Not only a great entertainer, but an EMT, OUTSTANDING.
David is much more likeable after watching these interviews. He's a deep, smart guy.
Joe this clip is great. My father served as a firefighter for 35 years in Ontario, Canada. When he is alcohol free and has a genuine conversation, he reminds me thoroughly of this man. It was inspirational to watch this video clip and Im curious to know how these situations have or may have complicated things for David mentally. Im wondering if the trauma of this kind of thing/related issues could be the direct result of my father's problem. I have spent most of my life trying to form a proper relationship with him but i believe that may not be possible with the effect these things may have had on it since it seems like he barely remembers his children half of the time. Do you have any thoughts on this?
My sister bought me Van Halen (debut album) on my 11th birthday, March 5th 1978. I learned every word and guitar lick within days and would entertain my family and friends performing air guitar and lip synching. I won a couple of talent shows acting like David Lee Roth. He has always been a unique, eccentric, outlandish, and over the top, but absolutely GOOD MAN for all these years. What a great guy! Happy Birthday To ME! Thanks JOE... Thanks DLR!
It's interesting how rockstars like Keith Richards have lived entire adult lives living solely as "rockstars". They inevitably become disconnected from the world. Roth is a fucking nut, but I respect the fact that he has left his comfort zone. It's gives him a grounding sliver of life that would otherwise escape him.
I had zero clues that David Lee Roth was so deep. Wtf man. Brought a little tear to my eye when he said his dad said " I don't get to choose my patients"
Thanks for everything, Dave.
For better or worse...there is no on like David Lee Roth'!
Dave is a very unique dude.
Every time he belly laughs like that only endears me to him....David Lee Roth the entertainer was truly awesome....David Lee Roth the current man is what we can all aspire to: Making a difference.
Dave is an absolute legend!! Thank you for my teenage years man!!
When David Lee ends up owning the ‘interview’
The David Lee Roth show with Joe Rogan
As a Nurse, id like to say: I have Huge Respect for YOU Dave
And you 🙏🤗🪔
I wanna drink a beer with DLR.. my fav!!!
The guy is actually very wise. His philosophy on life in general is something we can all learn and benefit from.
Takes some onions to be the former lead singer of one of the biggest rock bands in the world, and not thinking you're above being an emt. Dave's mind is going full speed all the time. Good for him for keeping himself busy and trying new things
What a great story! "That REALLY will sharpen your vision..." Love it
Best interview on the show
Nice 👍 Dave you did something from your ❤️ you didn't need the money I was glad to hear this peace ✌️ bro
I love this guy...he was a great performer and I get the sense he truly cares about what he does. ..and he laughs at himself in a way that I cant help but admire him.