'How DAVID LEE ROTH Changed The World': New Book Due In January

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  • twonabomber
    formerly F A T
    ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

    • Jan 2004
    • 11189

    'How DAVID LEE ROTH Changed The World': New Book Due In January

    via Blabbermouth:

    Backbeat Books has set a January 1, 2024 release date for "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World" by Darren Paltrowitz.

    Book description: What do you do after leaving one of the world's biggest bands? If you're David Lee Roth, you write a memoir, become a radio host, sell a screenplay to a major studio, get certified as an EMT, play Vegas, become a certified helicopter pilot, put out bluegrass versions of your biggest hits, and learn a few languages. And then you rejoin VAN HALEN for a reunion tour.

    Encompassing the highs and lows of a truly unusual career, "DLR Book" is an intimate look at the force of nature that is David Lee Roth, from his start with VAN HALEN to his highly publicized departure from the band and his triumphant return. Drawing on nearly one hundred exclusive interviews, author Darren Paltrowitz delves into Diamond Dave's many extracurricular activities, including his unclassifiable video series "The Roth Show", the rise and fall of his syndicated radio program, and his line of tattoo skincare products. Included are conversations with some of Roth's most popular collaborators (among them Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan, Gregg Bissonette, Travis Tritt, John 5 and KORN's Ray Luzier) and contributions from figures influenced by Roth, including Jason Aldean, Billy Corgan, Butch Vig and legendary sumo wrestler Konishiki.

    Filled with photographs never published in book form — including exclusive photography from LIT bassist Kevin Baldes — and an introduction by WWE Hall Of Fame inductee Diamond Dallas Page, "DLR Book" is not simply the first book about Roth to be published in several decades. It's a front-row seat to one of the wildest and most unpredictable artists of all time.

    For more information, visit BackbeatBooks.com

    About the author: Darren Paltrowitz is a licensed private investigator who began working around the music business as a teenager. Since then, he has worked with numerous influential recording artists, including OK GO, THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS, Tracy Bonham, Mike Viola, Amanda Palmer, TNT and LOUDNESS. "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World" is his third book, a follow-up to 2019's "Good Advice From Professional Wrestling: Full Contact Life Lessons", as co-written with prolific author D.X. Ferris and published by 6623 Press. Darren is also the host of "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", which airs regularly on over 150 television stations and OTT carriers, in addition to key podcast and digital outlets.

    When not busy with writing, investigating, or co-hosting the world's only Roth podcast ("The DLR Cast"),he and his wife Melissa — co-host of the "Paltrobox" unboxing video series — enjoy their adopted hometown of Long Beach, New York.

    Backbeat Books has set a January 1, 2024 release date for "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World" by Darren Paltrowitz. Book description: What do you do after leaving one of the world's biggest bands? If you're David Lee Roth, you write a memoir, become a radio host, sell a screenplay to a...
    Writing In All Proper Case Takes Extra Time, Is Confusing To Read, And Is Completely Pointless.
  • ZahZoo
    ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

    • Jan 2004
    • 8966

    #2
    Another article withe an excerpt from the book... Due out Monday January 1st.



    More with links for ordering it...

    Last edited by ZahZoo; 12-28-2023, 10:24 AM.
    "If you want to be a monk... you gotta cook a lot of rice...”

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    • twonabomber
      formerly F A T
      ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

      • Jan 2004
      • 11189

      #3
      Got the Kindle version yesterday
      Writing In All Proper Case Takes Extra Time, Is Confusing To Read, And Is Completely Pointless.

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      • Vinnie Velvet
        Full Member Status

        • Feb 2004
        • 4577

        #4
        Ordered the paperback just now.

        (yes I'm old school.....or just old lol)
        =V V=
        ole No.1 The finest
        EAT US AND SMILE

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        • twonabomber
          formerly F A T
          ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

          • Jan 2004
          • 11189

          #5
          In my case, "old" means easier to read on the iPad because I can magnify the text

          Easier to read in bed in the dark, too
          Writing In All Proper Case Takes Extra Time, Is Confusing To Read, And Is Completely Pointless.

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          • ZahZoo
            ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

            • Jan 2004
            • 8966

            #6
            I'm proud of you knotheads™ finally embracing your "old"... punks...
            "If you want to be a monk... you gotta cook a lot of rice...”

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            • Nitro Express
              DIAMOND STATUS
              • Aug 2004
              • 32794

              #7
              Everyone in the Eat Em and Smile band speak highly of David Lee Roth. I think Dave and Eddie butted heads because they were complete opposites. Dave is half mad like all great artists are.
              No! You can't have the keys to the wine cellar!

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              • Seshmeister
                ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

                • Oct 2003
                • 35157

                #8
                The book is excellent especially on parts of the Roth solo years that aren't well documented elsewhere. It's also very accurate and you will learn new stuff.

                Von and I talked with the author for 2 1/2 hours tonight and with be posting a feature soon.

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                • Kristy
                  DIAMOND STATUS
                  • Aug 2004
                  • 16336

                  #9
                  Oh dear, you and Von are not going to start a podcast are you?

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                  • Seshmeister
                    ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

                    • Oct 2003
                    • 35157

                    #10
                    It would be hilarious and a huge internet hit but that's not the current plan.

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                    • Kristy
                      DIAMOND STATUS
                      • Aug 2004
                      • 16336

                      #11
                      Bummer

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                      • twonabomber
                        formerly F A T
                        ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

                        • Jan 2004
                        • 11189

                        #12
                        Finished the other day. Did learn a couple things that (somehow!) were never documented here.

                        Dave musta fucked Bobby Slayton's girl...
                        Writing In All Proper Case Takes Extra Time, Is Confusing To Read, And Is Completely Pointless.

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                        • Seshmeister
                          ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

                          • Oct 2003
                          • 35157

                          #13
                          LOL I missed that line in the book.



                          AUTHOR AND COMEDIAN BOBBY SLAYTON,
                          OCTOBER 30, 2021, INTERVIEW


                          I have nothing to say about David Lee Roth

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                          • DLR Bridge
                            ROCKSTAR

                            • Mar 2011
                            • 5470

                            #14
                            I thought the book was quite decent. Few big takeaways.

                            Definitively places what songs were ready to go in 2000. 4 or so ADKOT cuts that probably would’ve sounded more like VH because, well, you know.

                            I actually feel like I have a better understanding of what Dave was going for with No Holds Barbecue. Sadly, it never had a chance of coming together as initially intended. Probably why it had zero marketing and was only available on VHS at a few t-shirt stands.

                            Dave’s no bs approach towards his band rehearsals, exclusively towards the pre-Covid Vegas run was pretty fascinating.

                            The author is a private investigator, so he did a fairly decent job of digging deep. That said, I’m pretty sure Dave is not a fan of this book.
                            Last edited by DLR Bridge; 02-07-2024, 12:26 PM.

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                            • DLR Bridge
                              ROCKSTAR

                              • Mar 2011
                              • 5470

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Seshmeister
                              Von and I talked with the author for 2 1/2 hours tonight and with be posting a feature soon.
                              Did this happen yet?

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