Remember the guy in spandex who could jump higher than a rock star's ego? That’s David Lee Roth. The original frontman of Van Halen. He was a whirlwind of martial arts kicks, giant bow ties, and blinding smiles.
He hasn't calmed down. Not one bit. Diamond Dave is still doing his own thing, far from the Las Vegas strip and the classic rock nostalgia tours.
So, what’s the man doing now? Buckle up. It’s weirder, cooler, and way more fun than you’d expect.
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He’s a Radio Host. Wait, What?
Yep. David Lee Roth has his own internet radio show. It’s called “The David Lee Roth Show.” He broadcasts from a log cabin in upstate New York.
It’s pure, unscripted Diamond Dave chaos. One minute he’s reading poetry. The next, he’s telling a story about a ninja he once trained with.
He interviews guests like UFO researchers and conspiracy theorists. No rock stars allowed. It’s absolutely bonkers.
The Paramedic Phase: A True Story
Here’s the wildest fact. He actually trained as an emergency medical technician. He worked on a real ambulance in New York City.
He did it for years in the early 2000s. People would call 911, and David Lee Roth would show up. Can you imagine? “Is it a heart attack… or is it just the spandex?”
He said it was his most important job. He wasn't joking. He even earned a special commendation for saving a life.
Painting? And I Mean Really Painting
David Lee Roth is a serious painter. Not just doodling on tour bus windows. He creates large, expressionistic artworks.
His art is bright, loud, and full of movement. Surprise, surprise. He calls it “visual music.”
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He had gallery shows in Manhattan. The prices? Hundreds of thousands of dollars. That’s a long way from “Hot for Teacher.”
The Cowboy Boot Collection
This guy doesn’t do things halfway. He owns over 300 pairs of cowboy boots. Each pair is a custom, museum-quality piece.
He stores them in a climate-controlled room. He calls it “the boot library.” He can tell you the exact story behind each one.
One boot is made from alligator skin. Another has a tiny diamond in the heel. Pure Diamond Dave logic.
A Hardcore Martial Artist
He’s been studying martial arts since the 1970s. He has a black belt in Taekwondo. But he doesn’t just talk about it.
He trains daily. He’s 70 years old and can still do a high kick to your face. He practices with swords and nunchucks out in his backyard.
He’s even taught self-defense classes. Nobody ever messes with the man wearing a top hat and a martial arts gi.
He Lives Off the Gridish
Diamond Dave isn’t in Bel Air. He lives in a cabin in the woods of Pasadena, California (yes, the woods there). It has a creek and a lot of quiet.
He grows his own food sometimes. He chops his own wood. “I like the silence,” he says. Until he puts on a Van Halen record, of course.
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He has a pet parrot. The parrot whistles “Jump.” I am not making this up.
The Shocking Van Halen Legacy
He doesn’t talk much about his old band. He and Eddie Van Halen had a famously rocky relationship. But he has nothing but respect for the music now.
He once said he listens to “Panama” to get pumped up. Yes, even the singer listens to his own songs. That’s confidence.
He still owns the original red and white striped microphone stand. It sits in his living room as a lamp.
Why This Matters (and is Fun)
David Lee Roth is proof that rock stars don't have to fade away. They can just get weirder and more interesting.
He’s a paramedic. A painter. A radio host. A ninja. A boot collector. He’s living his best, most ridiculous life.
He’s not chasing the spotlight. He’s just being relentlessly, unapologetically himself. That’s why we can’t stop looking. It’s a beautiful ball of chaos.
So next time you hear “Runnin’ with the Devil,” remember: he’s probably running with a chainsaw in the woods. Or doing a flying kick while wearing a top hat.
David Lee Roth is out there. Having the time of his life. And he’s probably reading this in his boot library right now. Kick on, Diamond Dave.