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Summary: Roth's highly energetic rambles and life stories
Review: DLR takes the reader on a wild roller-coaster ride throughout the 400+ pages of his narration of his life's experiences. Although, it is neither written chronologically nor academically sound, it is a fasicinating look into the makings of a true showman and a person not afraid to follow his heart and live each moment to its fullest.Though he does not give much specific info regarding the makings of VH or solo albums & movies, his child-like spirit reigns throughout and does not seem to have diminished with age. DLR shares his many exciting and life-threatening journeys and conveys that he is a man of true substance. It is a shame that VH couldn't continue longer with DLR, but the ego conflict was too much and VH was stalling with the follow-up to 1984. I'm sorry but I think that Ed Van Halen's playing has not improved one bit since 1978, it's only gotten more slick and commercial. This book does not get 5 stars due to lack of continuity and conciseness.
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Summary: DIAMOND DAVE IN THE ROUGH
Review: This is David Lee Roth undressed, unrehearsed, unpredictable, and unbelievable. Filled with wit, humor, outrageousness, sarcasism, intelligence, surprises and some painful stories, hear how Dave got to be known as Diamond Dave, in this wonderful book. Always going out of his way to make that short story long, Dave's Crazy From The Heat is a good read anytime of the day or night. Totally hilarious and highly recommendable.
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Summary: Worth A Read.
Review: I just finished this book after reading it on and off for a few days. I'm glad I read it; Crazy from the Heat on the whole was worth a read. It did have a tendency to fluctuate in how interesting it was though--quite interesting at times, at other times just okay. David Lee Roth no doubt has had an experience-filled life and has much to tell. I was most interested when he talked of his career and times with Van Halen; his trips to places around the world was also cool to read about. I noticed how the writing and grammar wasn't quite proper, but it's got to have been written like that on purpose--whether it's informal writing or not, it added to the story. I think that I was always unclear about the circumstances of why he left Van Halen, but this book cleared that mystery up. Diamond Dave unquestionably is a free-spirited person that's not scared to take chances in life and that's great. This wasn't one of the best books I've read, but it wasn't bad either.
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Summary: If you can't write, hire a writer to help you.
Review: How did this book get published? There isn't one paragraph in the entire book which would have earned a passing grade in any school (any level). Mr. Roth has a great story to tell but lacks the necessary skills to relay it to his reader. From the first passages, he rambles on and on, jumping from topic to topic, unable to maintain a chronological order from one paragraph to the next. There are people who make their living assisting those who have a story to tell by writing it for them. Mr. Roth should have enlisted the aid of a skilled writer to put his thoughts and experiences in a readable format for mass consumption by both Van Halen fans and those who enjoy reading biographies. Instead, he attempted to chronicle his journeys by himself--a disappointment to all who are brave (or foolish) enough to plow through the muddled confusion of this book.
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Summary: Fluctuates between great and extremely tedious
Review: As a big fan of classic Van Halen, I couldn't wait to dive into this read...however, I came away disappointed at times. I appreciate Dave's attempt to not re-hash what he thinks we all know (ie, backstage antics, making of the albums, stories behind the songs), but, as a fan, that's what I'm interested in. Not to say he doesn't touch on topics like the parties and his relationship with Van Halen, but he hardly gives them enough time. In fact, I believe Michael Anthony's name was only mentioned ONE time in the whole book! Sometimes his nonsensical verbiage and analogies caused me to speedily scan over whole pages. I think his travels and post-VH days are what interest him the most, so he gives these subjects more time than I, as a reader, would have preferred. Dave, if you're reading (and we know you are), relive the glory, give us the "tell-all" man! We're a nation of "The Enquirer" and "Hard Copy" - I got Machiavelli and Plato on my bookshelf when I want to read the heavy stuff. I must say, overall, the book is worth reading. We now have Dave's story; combine it with Eddie's and somewhere in the middle you will find the truth.
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Summary: Not great literature, but what were you expecting?
Review: From the very first page, it is obvious (sometimes painfully so) that this book was not ghostwritten. It's Dave, and nothing but Dave, in all of his rambling, schizophrenic, gramatically incorrect glory. This is no Hammer of the Gods. But when it comes to Dave, do we really want a serious, analytical discussion of his life? I don't think so. What we get is a look back through Diamond Dave's eyes at one of the most incredible careers in rock and roll. This book is a lot like his music. It's not meant to be taken all that seriously. It's not meant to be studied and analyzed. But when you look below the surface, you see that hint of brilliance that has made him one of the most talented performers in show business. This book reads a lot like one of Dave's interviews (and if you have ever heard him interviewed, you know what I mean). He just sort of rambles about events of the last several decades that have molded his life. No outline. No plot. The events described aren't even in chronological order. It just sounds like he took a tape recorder and talked about anything that popped into his head. But that just makes the book more enjoyable. Dave's life has been like a roller coaster and this book makes you feel like you are along for the ride. It's twenty plus years of girls, records, arenas and explorations into the deepest, darkest parts of the world like the Amazon and Himilayas. This is an incredible tale, told by an incredible performer. Just hold onto your hat and enjoy the ride.
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Summary: Hey, what can I say...it's Diamond Dave!
Review: I have been a Roth fan for as long as I can remember. This book is walk down memory lane for me. There are passages in this book that I can honestly attribute to my own growing up. Even though he's twice my age, Dave speaks volumes to me and to many others. He's well travled and this book's depictions of his illustrious life only help paint a clearer picture of the man...the real man. Hey, what can I say...it's Diamond Dave!
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Summary: One Word For You: Rothian
Review: In wide-ranging, all-singing-all-dancing, witty fashion, Roth delivers a coup de main of a rock autobiography which is especially welcome in light of today's vapid pop/rock scene. Indeed, as far as celebrity memoirs are concerned, "Crazy from the Heat" is as swashbuckling as they come, as the erstwhile Van Halen frontman spins a formidable web of drinking stories, social commentary, personal boasts, and the odd contretemps with inimitable zest. Even if you haven't thought about the man since MTV's salad days, you should give his story a chance--after all, as he might be wont to say, "...this isn't Bill Murray in a leisure suit singing 'Feelings.'" It's like nothing you've ever read before; in a word, it's Rothian.
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Summary: I'm in love with David all over again.
Review: I discovered David Lee Roth as a young teen. I began to search for anything Dave/Van Halen related. Soon I amassed over 2000 pictures and articles. And ya know what, I learned a lot more in this book, plus it brought back a lot of memories. David Lee raised me and has satiated my spirit. I realized how similar we are and how to apply some of my traits to be a better entertainer. Wouldn't you know he wrote this with Rollins. Another teenage heart throb of mine, turned inspirator. Thank you so much.
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Summary: THE TRUTH BY DIAMOND DAVE
Review: BEING A DAVID LEE FAN SINCE THE BEGINNING, I WAS THRILLED TO FIND THE BOOK ON AMAZON.COM. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CURIOUS ABOUT MY FAVORITE ROCK STAR AND THIS BOOK CERTAINLY DELIVERED. HEY, WHAT CAN YOU SAY? IT WAS GREAT. READ THE WHOLE THING IN ONE DAY. COULDNT PUT IT DOWN!!!
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