Dave issues Statement

[Diamondjimi]

DAVID LEE ROTH Issues Low-Key Statement On VAN HALEN ROCK HALL Induction - Jan. 10, 2007

Launch Radio Networks reports: The normally outrageous David Lee Roth is staying decidedly low-key regarding this week's announcement that VAN HALEN will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Instead of some classic "Diamond Dave" quotes, Roth has issued a very simple statement that reads, "It is an honor and a privilege to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." The singer did tell Launch a few years back that the band's musical legacy had earned them a spot in the Hall. "That music is a part of American culture, beyond just a stack of tunes," he said. "It represents a whole lot to a lot of people, and I'd be one of the very first to sign up (to appear at the band's Rock Hall induction)."

There have been a lot of rumors that Roth is back in VAN HALEN for a summer tour, though nothing's been confirmed yet.

VAN HALEN will be joined by R.E.M., PATTI SMITH, the RONETTES, and GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE at the annual Rock Hall ceremony, which takes place March 12 at New York City's Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

[jgdrag]

Thanks for the post

[Diamondjimi]

Low key for sure. This is'nt typical Dave. Something's up...
But wtf is it!

[btoner43]

Ok, I've been a lurker on here for 2 years, it's time to break the silence. Why is he being so low key????

[MAX]

I truly think Dave is going to and planning on handling this thing with the upmost respect and he's really understanding how fragile of a scenerio this truly is.

Also, we already have Hag being THE FIRST to blab off at the mouth about it. Big surprise...

I'm also curious regarding the attire for this event. I haven't seen one in ages. Aren't they like tuxedo events, well rock and roll style anyway? Meaning, Ed can't show up looking homeless nor can Hag be there in a yellow (grease stained) t-shirt with capris or can they?

[DLR'sCock]

Davei s being kool for a reason, and he isn't going to play into anyone's game. I expect Dave to be quite kool and respectful about all of this.

[Vinnie Velvet]

Great to hear from Dave!

[jhale667]

Interesting.

[btoner43]

Do you think that this is proof that Dave is already with the band and Eddie has told him not to stir things up?

[Diamondjimi]

Originally posted by btoner43
Do you think that this is proof that Dave is already with the band and Eddie has told him not to stir things up?

I was thinking the same thing. Keep it on the low down and then hit us with the big news......

[Pasadena Bunnie]

Unsurprisingly ....DAVE is A CLASS ACT.


It's ROTH n' ROLL at it's finest. Dave won't make a mockery out of this honor....he's always been about class and won't get involved in the Circus of his collegues.

[diamondsgirl]

Dave's contributions speak for themselves, IMO.

Nothing more to say but its an honor and a privilege to be inducted.

Way to be, Dave,.

[Isaac R.]

Originally posted by Pasadena Bunnie
Unsurprisingly ....DAVE is A CLASS ACT.

Got that right.
The Man said EXACTLY what needed to be said, no more, no less.
Gotta respect a guy who knows how to take a compliment

[jharp84]

Diamond has EXPERIENCE!! Knows how to play the game! Knew he was already out at "96" mtv awards! So he got goofy! BFD! Know FUCKING way ed tells HIM to be low key this time w/15 year old kid in the "MIX"?????????????????????????????????

[Ellyllions]

And that's exactly how Sam should've handled it.

Sometimes if you don't talk about it, it doesn't happen....


Does it matter to anyone that I'd like to stick my tongue down that man's throat whether he liked it or not?

Didn't think so.