Talonz Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Famed Rocker Roth Goes From No. 1 to 911 Nov 16, 10:14 AM (ET) (AP) Singer David Lee Roth poses for a photograph at a gala following the Tony Awards on June 6, 2004,... Full Image NEW YORK (AP) - Instead of screaming "Jump," David Lee Roth will be yelling "clear!" The former Van Halen frontman is taking up a new trade - paramedic. Roth, 50, has been riding for several weeks with a New York ambulance crew in training to become a paramedic, The New York Post reported Tuesday. "I have been on over 200 individual rides now," said Roth. "Not once has anyone recognized me, which is perfect for me." The singer, who spent a decade with Van Halen before embarking on a solo career, except a collaboration with the band for two new songs on a greatest hits album, has been riding along with crews in the Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn several nights a week. His training seems to be going well. Several weeks ago, Roth saved the life of a heart attack victim in the Bronx by using a defibrillator on her. He takes his work so seriously that he did not want publicity so that it would not "diminish what I am trying to do here." He has said that he did not want the neighborhoods he was working in named so that he would not draw attention to himself or co-workers. "You would never know you were dealing with a rock-'n'-roll guy," said Linda Reissman, Roth's EMS consultant and tutor. "His commitment really is touching. He wants to help people." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Man Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I can just picture a Van Halen video with Diamond Dave in an EMT suit. It's cool he's doing that...but him and the Van Halen bro's need to get back together one last time before they're all 90 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talonz Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 Yes, I very much miss classic VH.. Van Hagar was OK... What came after was HORRIBLE.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Oh yeah....meant to tell you guys this. My buddy is in med school in NYC, and working at one of the hospitals. He said he saw DLR in the ER last month and said he was training to be a perimedic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 ....I went to the edge and there I stood and looked down. You know I lost a lotta friends that way baby I got no time to look around. Ain't talkin' bout love!!! DLR was the best in VH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I'm your Ice Cream Man, stop me when I'm passin' by... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 hell, i'll "JUMP" in front of a car just so i can "DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY" after getting an IV from the "ICE CREAM MAN" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 You better call me a doctor, baby, no pain Overloaded, down the drain Somebody get me a doctor You better call up the ambulance I'm, deep in shock Overloaded baby, I can hardly walk Somebody get me a doctor (Ooh!) Somebody get me a doctor Yeah! I'm feelin' over fine And I'm speedin', down that line Woo, woo! (Guitar Solo) Ya better call up a doctor, feelin high I'm overloaded baby, I say "Bye-bye!" Somebody get me a doctor. Oh, yeah! Somebody get me a doctor. Ooh, ooh! Somebody get me a doctor. Ah, yeah! Ooh! Somebody give me a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfmeister Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 When Diamond Dave left Van Halen he took the party with him. Somehow he also took EVH's "brown sound" as well. I have seen DLR solo a few times and it has always been a good show. I can't stand Van Hagar but that is just my opinoin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 When Diamond Dave left Van Halen he took the party with him. Somehow he also took EVH's "brown sound" as well. I have seen DLR solo a few times and it has always been a good show. I can't stand Van Hagar but that is just my opinoin. 120362[/snapback] DLR was hedonism personified. Having seen VH with Dave and with Sammy, they were both fun shows but very different. Everybody Wants Some is still my all-time "turn it up to 11" song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I recently got a dopy of the 83 US Festival on tape. Its Van Halen at their absolute peak....and they played EVERYTHING that night. An AMAZING show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Everybody wants some...how 'bout you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfmeister Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I recently got a dopy of the 83 US Festival on tape. Its Van Halen at their absolute peak....and they played EVERYTHING that night. An AMAZING show. 120370[/snapback] I have a copy of that tape. As much as I love DLR he did botch the lyrics a few times. The band did their part but for a million dollar pay day I can see why they were pissed at him after the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I have a copy of that tape. As much as I love DLR he did botch the lyrics a few times. The band did their part but for a million dollar pay day I can see why they were pissed at him after the show. 120385[/snapback] Cocaine is a hell of a drug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Coke...booze..pills...weed....gasoline....they were all OUT OF THEIR MINDS that night....high as kites. The best part hands down is during Romeo Delight where Dave yells "I FORGOT THE !@#$ING WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!" Even with the gaffes, an amazing show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Everybody Wants Some is still my all-time "turn it up to 11" song. Everytime I hear that song, I picture a claymation hamburger playing an EVH style guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Everytime I hear that song, I picture a claymation hamburger playing an EVH style guitar. 120416[/snapback] MYER!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Everytime I hear that song, I picture a claymation hamburger playing an EVH style guitar. 120416[/snapback] two dollars... I want my two dollars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF_in_Indiana Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Diamond Dave is one of my musical heroes!!!! EVERYONE LOVES DIAMOND DAVE!!!! RUNNIN' WITH THE DEVIL!!!! YES I AM!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 two dollars... I want my two dollars... 120430[/snapback] I just think it would be in my best interests if I dated someone who was more popular, better looking, and drove a nicer car. Gee, I'm sorry your mom blew up, Ricky. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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