David Lee Roth: Still Got It

Today's content comes from regular poster and conversation starter HIM. 

To the chagrin of some posters on here I am a David Lee Roth fan. Always have been and always will be. Odd Christmas songs? Fine with me. Strange trailers for completely nonsensical Japanese revenge movies that will never exist? If that is what you fancy. Less than stellar vocal delivery? I will take what I can get and get what I can take. Yes, I am a fanboy.

I believe, however, that this video (and there are better versions out there) helps me emphasize a point I made a few months back: in limited doses, in controlled settings, DLR still brings it, crushes it, and makes a fool out of those who say otherwise (remember: I am a fanboy).

I admire David Grohl. I just don’t like much of his music. He strikes me as forthright and talented, dealing with a humongous legacy and carving out his own path. He loves the music of his youth. So do I. He also did something magical when he decided to make himself and the Foos a backing band (and a great backing band) for DLR. In the process, DLR honored the Foos and the Foos reciprocated. I can’t think of a recent event I would have paid plasma to be at and have witnessed live.

Oh, the bald thing? Yes, finally (I buried the lead). Great head to go along with a great persona. Wish more people would do this when the going gets tough and the hair gets going. Sure, the mighty mane is missing.  But it has been for years, replaced by plugs or glue or comb-overs (a modified-Mellencamp for the Dirty Little Mouth era). Yes, the floppy hat belongs on a certain lead singer of AC/DC’s head (his pate suits it and it suits him). But the “Ed Hardy slapped my butt” jeans and the matching jacket are a step up from the OshKosh B'gosh overalls he has been sporting.  And that tattoo that he is rolling out? Ink on, you crazy 60-year old Diamond. Ink on.

 

While his head will likely get the headlines, it is DLR’s vigor and Grohl’s largesse that deserve them. When the present feels like the past, it is hard to worry about the future.

Comments

[GNR]

What a great post. What a fun concert to be at. Makes me be jealous of Californina even more :)

Give me a bottle of anything and a glazed doughnut.... TO GOOOOO !

As for Foo/Dave Grohl... they play some kick ass rock songs, their own and everyone they cover. Every hugely popular group has lead singers or band members that don't appeal to everyone, but with time you realize that is what made them unique and special. They sell out ARENAs everywhere and keep on putting out rock n roll music. Nothing wrong with that.

[Metalboy!]

This is also the only place I post, HIM. You're right, Metal God Bless Allyson for creating such a forum.

Playin' the Lotto, too, HIM. When we hit the bigtime, get ready to roll big!

[fletch]

HIM and Mb!: I actually know and am on great, friendly terms with someone who did "hit the lottery" of sorts-very successful businessperson. Unlike Ace Steele, I am not going to namedrop, but this person and family is easily found googling the Internet and are mentioned in publications such as Forbes, Money, etc..., who donates millions of dollars annually for human rights causes and spends countless personal hours harvesting their investments.

But despite their wealth and prosperity, they are one of Thee most down-to-earth, sincere, caring, dedicated and most generous "rock stars" whom I've ever met.

And, despite some of our philosophical differences, particularly in religion and/or politics, they also gave me something that money can't buy- they restored my hope, my faith and made me believe again at one of thee lowest points in my life. In a true sense of the term, they are miracle workers. Always.

It's not about winning the lottery, although that would be nice; it's about truly living it everyday, which I believe many of us on this board do; yes, even you, Ace.

[Him]

I figured we were like-minded when it came to this site, Metalboy! It is something special.

And you are right too, Fletch. The lotto win is a fantasy, a moon-shot. But it never hurts to dream. People on the ground, when things get rough, make more of a difference than money will ever make. I often ramble on about context. You brought some, Fletch.

Though I can't help but add: I bet you would be welcomed with open arms on that fantasy BBM tour bus/plane. This is a motley crew (pun and jab intended) that gets along even when we don't. I would hate to think that a bit of dreaming and a bit of reality can't co-exist, at least on a site like this.

[fletch]

***cultivating their beliefs and harvesting, too. again, they "gave me something to believe in" I can't say why or how, I can just sing what happened for me and I keep singing thanks for them and thanks for all of you who make this happen...everyday.

[fletch]

and finally, HIM' I believe that a lot of the reason that we remain on such good terms is due, in part, that they placed a tremendous amount of trust in cathy and me. they believed in us, and trusted us not to fail them.

for those who know me personally, you know (some of) the story. for those who casually read this; you just gotta have hope, faith, trust and believe. It took me some time to "let go" as well, but rock stars do exist. I've seen 'em up close and personal.

and, in a few years when my boys are more semi-self-centered, instead of M3 or rocklahoma, I plan on taking them with me (with them, actually) to help further advance their cause and help their mission. God and health willing! peace.