08/16/2025
So, I went to see David Lee Roth in Huntington on 8/10, and let me tell you—it was like watching your favorite uncle try karaoke at a family reunion… except the family reunion had leather pants and a bullhorn.First off, credit where it’s due: Dave hit the stage on time (8:10 for an 8:00 start—basically German punctuality by rockstar standards). He looked good for 70—no extensions, no dye, just pure “AARP chic” in a vest and leather pants.Performance-wise, the high kicks are gone, but the mic-stand twirls and endless grinning are still alive and well. He even busted out a tambourine like he was auditioning for the world’s coolest marching band. The bullhorn? Let’s just say sirens don’t really scream “rock god” so much as “fire drill.”Now, the singing… oof. Imagine Van Halen hits performed by a man who just discovered the joys of dramatic reading. He had five backup singers (so basically nine if you count the band), but still managed to turn “Panama” into a slam poetry session. His range swung from Barry White to helium balloon at lightning speed.The crowd was into it, but the backup singers were doing the real heavy lifting. And in the end? Only Van Halen songs. Zero Dave solo stuff. Maybe he needs the money, maybe he just wanted to relive the glory days—but it felt less like a concert and more like a tribute show starring… well, Dave.Come on, Diamond Dave—we wanted a break, but not like this!