David Lee Roth: Strummin' on the Tonight Show

[POJO_Risin]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 6, 2006

David Lee Roth: Strummin' on the Tonight Show

David Lee Roth, bringin' it on National Television, and thanks to Dave's PA Rental, complete with THE PERFORMANCE via youtube

(A.P.) Hell, Mich. - Roth Army World Headquarters


Well...I'm sitting here...literally 3 minutes away from Roth performing on Leno's show, and I have to admit, I'm pretty excited about it. Roth will be doing what he does best, performing on a national stage. More than likely...this is something that a reunion with Van Halen wouldn't even provide him.

It's interesting, as I'm waiting, thinking about the Roth naysayers, talking about how washed up he is. Funny thing is, is that Roth always finds a way to reinvent himself in some form or fashion. So to the naysayers...we here at the Army want to throw you a big fuck off. You have no fucking idea what you are talking about. More than likely, you are tuning into "The Gay Chef" cooking some Buffalo Balls dipped in Cabo Wabo Teguila.

Time for the performance:

Roth...with Jeans on...and the yellow oxford...crowd is getting into it...and look who's playing on guitar...a familiar face for sure...Brian Young...

He's performing Jump...and it's fantastic...a great little mix of music in the backround...and even though Jump isn't one of my favorite VH tunes...it's damn good to hear on TV again.

It sounds great, great crowd reaction...clapping in the background. Roth is toned down for it...but still Roth...listen to the CROWD! They are going nuts!....

Roth, is pointing over to the chairs, and said, "Don't Hurt Yourself Over There Boys..." to the Blue Collar crew, who were going nuts...their own kinda music...

Holy hell ladies and gentleman...can you believe this shit...Roth brings himself to the forefront with bluegrass VH...

A great performance from top to bottom, and Roth looked like he wanted to jump right the fuck out of his skin, but kept it cool, and did a great job. He coulda, shoulda performed a different song, but no doubt wanted to play a song that the general public has heard before.

Welcome back Dave...again...the Roth Army salutes you...

Feel free to post your comments Right Here.

For the Youtube version of this brought to you by Dave's PA Rental...click on the comment link below, where you will find it posted as soon as possible!

Coming Soon: Elvis Reviews 'Strummin' with the Devil'

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[Shnide]

Watched it. Pa-thetic. Dave, you're a washup. Reworking a tired old tune with a bunch of hillbillies and a silly grin on your face? Groan.

[POJO_Risin]

Ladies and gentlemen...you can always tell a good performance...when less than 20 minutes later...the outperformed start posting negative reviews...

Hope your Buffalo Balls turned out alright...

[vhrulz1]

Originally posted by Shnide
Watched it. Pa-thetic.

You registered just to say that? THAT's pa-thetic!

[POJO_Risin]

Don't worry...it's an old time poster...with a new "look."

and expected...

to the the old timers here...

that poster was "Sammy Roy Hagar."

He was probably up all day with that cued up...

[Dave's PA Rental]

[jhale667]

That was awesome (this from a guy who's not even a little bit country)! And the dude doing the keyboard solo arpeggios on the banjo? Smokin'!!!

Thanks!

[POJO_Risin]

And just remember...you got it first here...at the Roth Army...

[binnie]

Originally posted by Shnide
Watched it. Pa-thetic. Dave, you're a washup. Reworking a tired old tune with a bunch of hillbillies and a silly grin on your face? Groan.

It's sad that you either registered to say that, or that you're an alias for someone who doesn't have the balls to say it under their usual username....

[DavidLeeNatra]

fuck you! dave is doing what he does best...perform and entertain...and going places...

[bru87tr]

let me tell ya.....

for one, Dave sounds better than ever!!!! I dont know if some who bashed this know how hard it is to sing and sound good with little music behind you and your vocals way up front. Dave bashed a home run for sure and sounded excellent, his voice sounds as good as ever.

#2- I love the new twist on the song and something new is always good. it worked!

#3- someone must have gave dave some pointers of todays fashion cause he def is dressing better. this will def get him points and acceptance more to the new crowd. dave looks great!!!!!


good for you Dave, nice showing. loved it!!!!!! excellent!

[binnie]

It was killer!

[LvGod]

Watched it. Pa-thetic. Dave, you're a washup. Reworking a tired old tune with a bunch of hillbillies and a silly grin on your face? Groan.

I'll admit this is my first post, and I'm only a marginal VH fan; I more enjoyed DLR as a solo performer.
I have to agree with everything in the above quote, except for the 'bunch of hillbillies' comment. These are some of the best bluegrass performers in the world today assembled to back up that fiasco. I was embarrassed for them.
Really, guys - he looked uncomfortable, contrived, and desparate - and sounded even worse.
Help me to understand the good in that trainwreck.

Bill

[binnie]

Ok, I'm guessing you are an alias for someone LvGod...


Well first of all, "Jump" is a great song in any format.

Dave owns the stage there, you can hear the fucking audience clapping and screaming along

That's genuine not contrived!

He's smiling because he is enjoying it, and that makes me enjoy it too.


But maybe it's not for everyone?

But Dave ain't no washup....

[LvGod]

Ok, I'm guessing you are an alias for someone LvGod...

Uhhhh... don't you ALL post using an alias? Is your real name 'binnie?'

Well first of all, "Jump" is a great song in any format.

I think I can speak for a great many bluegrass fans when I say this one ain't workin'.

Not for everyone? Yeah, your right, I'm sure. The majority of the DLR fans seemed to enjoy it; I guess that's what's important.
My bet is that he won't be doing the bluegrass circuit anytime soon, though.

On second thought, it might just be crazy enough to work. I guess I'm interested enough to hear what the rest of the stuff sounds like.

[binnie]

Ok, by alias I meant someone who regurly posts here who is too much of a pussy to come out and say what they really think.

Yes my real name is Binnie. (long story)

I don't think Dave wants to do the Bluegrass circuit, he was in one of the biggest bands of all time, why would he want to play to a handful of inbreds who have just developed thumbs?

This is an experiment, I don't think he is trying to conquer the world of Bluegrass....

[LvGod]

Ok, by alias I meant someone who regurly posts here who is too much of a pussy to come out and say what they really think

Um, you don't believe I said what I really think? Why would anyone hide from giving an opinion? Do you people lynch folks here?

why would he want to play to a handful of inbreds who have just developed thumbs?

True - he's used to playing to intellectuals who only have index fingers and pinkies...

[POJO_Risin]

lmfao...

I'm not a bluegrass fan...and would register to guess that Dave doesn't sound bluegrass in the least...so I get BLUEGRASS fans not liking the singing aspect of it...

although I thought it sounded good...

but to be honest...of all the tunes on the album...that one was the worst...he did it on the show...because it's a popular tune...

and you are right to an extent...Roth fans liked the vocals...and I actually loved the bluegrass musicians...

overall...for a Roth fan...it gives us the vocalist that we enjoy...along with a new style of music behind him...

overall...a good thing to say the least...

but no...all opinions are welcomed...pro or con...

[Dave's PA Rental]

Youtube just deleted the video for copywrite infringement...it had over 32,000 views...

[Leadsinger777]

So, where can I see it now?

[Shnide]

Originally posted by binnie
It's sad that you either registered to say that, or that you're an alias for someone who doesn't have the balls to say it under their usual username....

FROM SHNIDE,
This was my first post, ever. I'm a huge Van Halen fan, and Roth was their best frontman, by far. But this? Lose the hillbillies Dave, and let a great song stay great. This, for me was like listening to Frank Sinatra sing "My Way" as a Latin opera.

[binnie]

Originally posted by LvGod
Um, you don't believe I said what I really think? Why would anyone hide from giving an opinion? Do you people lynch folks here?


True - he's used to playing to intellectuals who only have index fingers and pinkies...

LOL!

Not a bad comeback there!


did your wife or sister give you that one? Or is that the same person?
I'm guessing your family tree looks like a stump?


Well if you aren't an alias, it's pretty sad that you would register on a DLR website for the sole purpose of telling us you think his blugrass tunes suck.

Is there not a Bluegrass forum you can go on, or have you not got the technology down there?

As far as I am concerned they are Dave's songs and he can do whatever he likes with them, and if you don't like then kindly fuck off!

[POJO_Risin]

Shnide...you and I both know that wasn't your first post here...just your first post here under that name...

[binnie]

Originally posted by POJO_Risin
Shnide...you and I both know that wasn't your first post here...just your first post here under that name...

Exactly Pojo.

We've got some pussy's out there who don't wanna come out and say what they really think.....

[POJO_Risin]

They want to sound legitimate...and not like the Cheese-Curdled, Bette Midler fans they really are...

I don't mind not liking the performance...

just fucking admit why...

[binnie]

Exactly....

[LvGod]

did your wife or sister give you that one? Or is that the same person?

Well... you got me there.

[Shnide]

What's to hide?

I've come right out and said it. Roth sucked with the hillybilly version of Jump.

You guys see a conspiracy behind that, then you really are a bunch of
fuckups.

[LvGod]

As far as I am concerned they are Dave's songs and he can do whatever he likes with them, and if you don't like then kindly fuck off!

So much for the "forum" aspect of this forum. For your info guys, "forum" means to air an opinion. Apparently this is not an opinion board as much as a two-fingered starry-eyed DLR suck-up fest.

Oh, binnie - Those "hillbillies" are literal musical virtuosos (four have degrees in music - one a PHD) in the real music world; I'm not sure you know what that means, but it's why DLR couldn't keep up. They reduced him to a finger-snapping Wayne Newton wannabe who couldn't even identify the soloists.

[Matt White]

DAVE sounded good...

The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band is a stellar collection of musicians........

First time in AGES VAN HALEN music has been performed on NATIONAL TELEVISION.........

Sour grapes from the expected.............

Same 'ol "dog & pony show"....


Who woulda thunk?

[WARF]

Right On Pojo!!
Dave was onfire...
And believe it or not..
He did even better last night...
He looks and sounds great...
I love his toned down rocker look!

[gcjerry]

I came into this forum just to see if there was link to a website featuring Dave's "Tonight Show" appearance. I really dug the bluegrass stuff! The YouTube clip in post #6 has been removed -- anywhere else I can find it?

BTW, if you liked the bluegrass make-over of "Jump", you should hear a similar re-do of "Stairway to Heaven" by .... wait for it .... Dolly Parton! No shit, you heard that right! Actually, it isn't half so bad, if you can handle the slight desecration of a Led Zep classic.

[1984dlrvh12]

im not much of a blue grass fan myself but i thought that one sounded good in my opinion.

[LvGod]

They want to sound legitimate...and not like the Cheese-Curdled, Bette Midler fans they really are...

So my quest for legitimacy lies somewhere between Van Halen, cheese curds and Bette Midler?
Man, you gotta get out more...