Steve and Darren have a blast talking with Doug Brod, author of They Just Seem A Little Weird: How KISS, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith and Starz Remade Rock and Roll. Doug talks about the influences those bands had on so many musicians, the artist that connects them all and so much more. And yes, there's a couple of connections with David Lee Roth and Van Halen. At the top: Steve and Darren talk about the recently-released Alex Van Halen interview in Modern Drummer. They Just Seem A Little Weird: How K...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 27
The awesome Steve Brown is this week's guest interview. Steve talks about digging both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar, how Van Halen influenced him to form Trixter, that time (pre-fame) he ran on stage during a Van Halen show, and meeting Dave when Trixter was recording their debut album. At the top, Darren and Steve talk about some various DLR news: Dave donates a cool jacket for a MusicCares auction which segues into a conversation about his evolving aesthetic thru the years; former Dave guita...
Jan 24, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Darren and Steve discuss the latest Van Halen tribute show rumors and more. Then, Darren has a fun conversation with percussionist extraordinaire Sammy Figueroa. Sammy played on David Lee Roth's "Crazy From The Heat, "Eat 'Em And Smile" and "Skyscraper." Sammy Figueroa has long been regarded as one of the world's great musicians and has played on countless records and is well-known for his versatility in a multitude of musical styles. Besides playing with Dave he's also played with David Bowie, ...
Jan 18, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Happy New Year! Its the first episode recorded in 2021 and Darren speaks with the great Stacy Jones (American Hi-Fi, Miley Cyrus, Veruca Salt, Letters To Cleo, Hey Monday, Matchbox Twenty) about a bunch o' cool things and Stacy has a cool Van Halen story, too! Prior to that Darren and Steve chat about the special, all-Van Halen edition of Life Magazine that's on newsstands and VH's "dark period." Follow us at Twitter! @TheDLRCast
Jan 13, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Happy New Year! In this new episode of "The DLR Cast," Darren and Steve speak with Richard Hilton, who played keyboards on David Lee Roth's "Your Filthy Little Mouth" album. Richard gives the details on how he first met Dave (and who was there!), working with the legendary Nile Rodgers (who produced "YFLM"), and working on -- and collaborating with Dave -- while recording the album. Plus, Richard gives details on the lyrics, co-writing "You're Breathing It," his contributions to the background v...
Jan 04, 2021•48 min•Ep. 20
Darren and Steve are thrilled to welcome drummer-extraordinaire Ron Wikso to The DLR Cast! If you saw David Lee Roth on the "Your Filthy Little Mouth Tour" in 1994, then you were digging Ron on the skins! Ron talks about his playing with...a ton of people actually, including Foreigner, The Storm, Cher, Gregg Rolie, Y&T's Dave Meniketti and a slew of others, and how he got the gig with Dave via Gregg Bissonette! Ron also talks about auditioning and rehearsing for the Dave gig at Dave's house,...
Dec 23, 2020•56 min•Ep. 19
Darren and Steve are thrilled to welcome Eric Senich of the mighty Van Halen News Desk! Prior to the interview Darren and Steve talk about Dave's Sammy Hagar-inspired artwork, and Sammy's response. Then Steve and Darren talk with Eric about how Eric first got into Diamond David Lee Roth and Van Halen, Dave the Renaissance Man, Dave's vocals, the fact that "Just Like Paradise" is a pop gem, various takes on the Eat 'Em and Smile, Skyscraper, A Little Ain't Enough and Your Filthy Little Mouth albu...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 18
Darren and Steve talk about Wolfgang Van Halen's recent Howard Stern interview, his new song "Distance" and band, Mammoth WVH. Plus, the news about Diamond Dave around and from all the Wolfgang press. And this week's news-making interview: Darren talks with Michael Starr of Steel Panther. For more of Darren's cool interviews with musicians, actors and more, check out the Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz everywhere you get your podcasts! Follow us on the Twitter machine! @TheDLRCast...
Nov 24, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Steve and Darren take a deep and meandering look at The Roth Project, the dystopian, sci-fi digital graphic novel David Lee Roth recently released via DavidLeeRoth.com. What is it and why? Who is involved? We try and find out! Odds are good that The DLR Cast on Twitter won't be as entertaining as the actual podcast but you can follow us here: @TheDLRCast
Nov 17, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Steve and Darren discuss the surprise David Lee Roth track that just came out, "Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar & Grill." Recorded sometime in the last decade, featuring John 5 on guitar and bass, and Gregg Bissonette on drums, upon release DLR dedicated it Eddie Van Halen. Then Darren talks with Gregg and Matt Bissonette! Greg (drums) and Matt (bass) were the rhythm section on Dave's Skyscraper tour and the A Little Ain't Enough Album. They talk about their careers, doing session work, touri...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 15
