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Summary: Diamond Dave shines again
Review: A spectacular book by the man who made MTV become part of the rock world. Also the man who drove Van Halen for 10 years before Sammy was able to carry the band quite nicely to their dismall Vh3 album. The book is funny, interesting and it depicts perhaps the best life anyone has really lived
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Summary: Proof of what pot-smoking does to one's brain
Review: Look, there's no denying that Diamond Dave is all over the place in recounting the story of his life, but that's part of the charm: it reads as if you're enjoying a night out at the local five-star strip club with the man. Essential details are forgotten, he veers off-topic in mid-paragraph, sometimes it seems like it's long overdue for you to finsh your drink, shove one final twenty dollar bill into Amber's G-string and call it a night. But just as you're about to do so, Dave grabs you by the arm and says, "Oh, wait, wait, got one more story here, oh, you gotta hear this, you're gonna love this!" And you will. On several occassions you will laugh out loud, sometimes in the most unexpected places - there's a great tale about how the man nearly crapped himself to death in the backwaters of the Thrid World - what more could anyone ask for? There could've been much more about VH and especially his initial solo outtings ('Eat 'Em, Skyscraper) Is too much time spent on Vegas? Well, yeah, but that's what was freshest in the man's mind. Look, just buy it. And, Dave, write us another, will ya?
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Summary: "Ease your seat back back and enjoy the ride"
Review: As you read this book, picture Diamond Dave sitting across the room smoking a Cuban cigar, a bottle of half empty Jack on the coffee table, as he recounts the many chapters from his past. After more than a couple of drinks and few hand rolled cigarettes, you, his friend and audience for the night, "put your hand between your legs and ease the seat back, smoke another cigarette" and enjoy the ride. Every page of this auto-biography is a treat. Unfortunately, if Dave is telling the truth, it confirms every fear I've had about Eddie Van Halen since 1990.Hey Dave - thanks for the ride....
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Summary: A great look inside 80's rock n' roll
Review: David Lee Roth tells his story from birth. This is a great book, and lets the reader know, in detail, about his entire career. Although, I think too much time is spent on discussing Van Halen, it is still a great book. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the music business or rock n' roll music.
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Summary: The Bad Boy of Rock and Roll's Literary Triumph!
Review: Diamond Dave is back, and in full swing in this rock and roll tell all book. Here, Dave is at his obnoxious best as he shares stories on the Van Halens, his solo career, and traveling the world. I never knew Dave was learned of global matters, the environment, and the music business today. Smart, funny, and down right addictive! A MUST read for all rock and roll fans!. Dave tells it like it is, and pulls no punches! A true original!!
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Summary: An A+ rock biography that is tell all...
Review: This book tells the tale of everyones dream of being a rock and roll star. Dave uses alot of comparisons and the f-word to express his opinions of the people he has viewed in life. It is a real tell all book that makes you want to keep on reading. It tells all the Van Halen stories that you will ever want to know.
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Summary: Legendary stories from rock's ultimate showman
Review: No band captured the spirit of the wild lifestyle of rock n' roll better than Van Halen, and David Lee Roth was the ringmaster of it all. The self-proclaimed "Toastmaster of the Immoral Majority" relives all those crazy years while in Van Halen, as well as the years before and after it, and tells it like only he can. Diamond Dave has always moved & talked 3 times faster than anyone else, and this book is a testament to his philosophy on life - live every day to the fullest and make it fun! I have already read it 3 times, and look forward to the 4th! I hope Dave takes time out of his "no rear-view" life and writes another great book. Long live Diamond Dave!!!
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Summary: three words
Review: I got three words for this masterpiece "GO GET IT"
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Summary: An extraordinary look on life on the edge...and beyond
Review: Dave Roth writes in a nostalgic and philosophizing type of way. The book is narrative in nature, pulls the reader in quickly and writes as if he has told a story to a friend minutes after it occured. The book is a blast of crazy tales outlined by personal philosophies.
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Summary: David Lee Roth... under-rated physical intellectualist.
Review: Diamond Dave wrote a book? You bet I wanted to read it... Being a fan of Get in the Van by Henry Rollins (documenting his life on the road with Black Flag), I figured this would be another series of road rash stories from one of the biggest stars of the 80s. Wouldn't you know I was both right and wrong? Right about great road stories, but about the wrong roads. The material about life on the road with Van Halen completely pales in comparison with DLR's experiences and travels while away from the band. Hearing his mountain climbing and Amazon river boat tales, you realize there's FAR more to this man than the music. He does have a brain and shows more insight into life than you might expect from a "rock star." A great and natural read that reminds one of Lenny Bruce and the aforementioned Rollins.
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