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David Lee Roth

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    Live Review, 3/24/12: The Magnetic Fields Do Quirk Quietly at the Fox Theater

    The Magnetic Fields Saturday, March 24, 2012 The Fox Theater, Oakland Better than: Whispering at the library. On Saturday, the Magnetic Fields gave the mellowest performance six people have ever given at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Well, anyway, that's how it felt: Like one long, precious, and ver ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2012

    Van Halen's A Different Kind of Truth: A First Listen

    ​Van Halen is about one thing: revenge. Eddie brought in Sammy to get rid of Dave, flirted with Dave again to get rid of Sammy, brought in Gary Cherone to clear out the building, trained his own son to replace his most loyal member, and brought Dave back in for now. Don't be surprised if he cans h ... More >>

  • Music

    January 11, 2012

    Sizzle & Fizzle: Highs and Lows from the Last Week in S.F. Music

    ​Van Halen is about one thing: revenge. Eddie brought in Sammy to get rid of Dave, flirted with Dave again to get rid of Sammy, brought in Gary Cherone to clear out the building, trained his own son to replace his most loyal member, and brought Dave back in for now. Don't be surprised if he cans h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2012

    Van Halen, Including David Lee Roth, Will Play Oracle Arena and HP Pavilion in June

    The incomparable frontman David Lee Roth is on board both for Van Halen's 2012 North American tour -- which stops in the Bay Area in June -- as well as the band's forthcoming album A Different Kind of Truth, the first Van Halen album he's appeared on since the iconic 1984. The tour is set to arrive ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    R.I.P. Warrant's Jani Lane: Top Five Sexist Rock Videos He'd Have Enjoyed

    R.I.P. Jani Lane​Like us, you are probably still reeling from the news that Warrant frontman Jani Lane, died last week. Okay, so maybe it's not a "probably" situation -- maybe it's more of a "maybe" kind of thing. Come to think of it, maybe, if you were born after 1990, you've never even heard of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    Van Halen Reinforces Irrelevance by Playing New Album to Even More Irrelvant Bands

    Van Halen -- Partying like it's 1983 (actually).​ Apparently it's the mid-1980s again: Van Halen has finished recording its new album with David Lee Roth back on vocals for the first time since 1984's 1984, according to Metal Insider. Two lucky souls, selected for their enormous contributions ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    Lose the Groupies: Glitter Wizard Explains How to Be a Rock God on a Budget

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 2, 2011

    March's Literary Events

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • News

    July 28, 2010

    SF Weekly Letters

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 6, 2010

    The New Meaning of Iron Maiden

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Music

    September 17, 2008

    Talking Music series emphasizes the brains behind the songs

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2008

    Correction: Van Halen Will Not Run to Oakland, The Devil Considers Solo Appearance

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Music

    January 16, 2008

    Sketchfest stokes the musician-comedian love affair

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Music

    January 9, 2008

    Elusive folkie Jandek surfaces for a rare live show

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • News

    January 9, 2008

    Readers Respond to Article on SF's New Seismic Standards, or Lack Thereof

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Music

    December 26, 2007

    Van Halen live: Diamond Dave is back! As Dr. Teeth!

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2007

    Margaret Cho Tells SF Weekly the Beautiful Albums of 2007

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2007

    Top 5 Music Turkeys of 2007: Britney Spears, Amy Winehouse ...

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2007

    Van Halen HellBeast Slouches Toward HP Pavilion

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2007

    Van Halen in San Jo: Oh, God, the monster stirs

    As we all know, rock gods are a vital piece of the world's cultural fabric. Think of how much duller Earth would be if Iggy Pop hadn't developed a lust for life, David Lee Roth had never jumped, and Def Leppard had never prompted hysteria. The world needs more rock gods. But how do you become one ... More >>

  • Music

    November 9, 2005

    It's (Not) Only Rock 'n' Roll

    Saxophonist Tim Ries knows how to jazz up the Rolling Stones. After all, he tours with the band.

  • News

    February 9, 2005

    Still They Ride

    A newly minted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame offers an occasion to look back on the career of Journey. That's right, Journey.

  • Music

    January 5, 2005

    Meow Mix

    Tune in, turn on, say "fuck": This is the story of a man named Monkey and his very special Pirate Cat Radio

  • Music

    August 4, 2004

    Right Now

    Older, wiser, and a little less drunk, Sammy Hagar and Van Halen trudge on

  • Music

    April 28, 2004

    Nash Bridges the Gap

    Nash Kato and Urge Overkill were aping cock rock way before the Darkness. Now they're back to reclaim the title.

  • Music

    March 17, 2004

    At the Movies

    In which I take "The World's Most Hated Band" to see The Passion of the Christ

  • Music

    November 19, 2003

    Decisions, Decisions

    Things to do this week: See Rachel's, see the Darkness, form band, rule world

  • Culture

    May 28, 2003

    Dem Blues

    The left, turning right, was plain wrong to attack pop culture

  • Music

    December 24, 2002

    Love Plus One

    Or five ways to make existing groups that much more super

  • Music

    June 27, 2001

    Torch Singers

    The hard-rocking women of the L.A.-based Betty Blowtorch prove their mettle with Are You Man Enough?

  • Film

    April 4, 2001

    A Kinder, Gentler Dope Fiend

    In Ted Demme's Blow, Johnny Depp summons an American snowstorm

  • Music

    March 14, 2001

    Pop Philosophy

    Teensploitation films; "Donna's Domain"

  • Music

    December 20, 2000

    Pop Philosophy

    Riffage.com riffs its last, so the Great American Music Hall’s for sale. Again.

  • News

    October 4, 2000

    SF Weekly Wammies 2000

    Your choices of the top local bands

  • News

    May 26, 1999

    The Red Menace

    Bad music. Bad press. Bad hair. Sammy Hagar's heard the insults. But for the Bay Area's Red Rocker, the best revenge is living well.

  • Music

    December 30, 1998

    1998: The Year in Lists

    Bad music. Bad press. Bad hair. Sammy Hagar's heard the insults. But for the Bay Area's Red Rocker, the best revenge is living well.

  • News

    June 17, 1998

    Thirty-two years of Satan in popular culture

    Bad music. Bad press. Bad hair. Sammy Hagar's heard the insults. But for the Bay Area's Red Rocker, the best revenge is living well.

  • Calendar

    April 1, 1998

    Night Crawler

    Bad music. Bad press. Bad hair. Sammy Hagar's heard the insults. But for the Bay Area's Red Rocker, the best revenge is living well.

  • Calendar

    February 11, 1998

    Night + Day

    Bad music. Bad press. Bad hair. Sammy Hagar's heard the insults. But for the Bay Area's Red Rocker, the best revenge is living well.

  • Music

    April 23, 1997

    Racket

    Bad music. Bad press. Bad hair. Sammy Hagar's heard the insults. But for the Bay Area's Red Rocker, the best revenge is living well.

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