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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud
Oh, here's a good one: David Lee Roth, who was famous for being a fantastic entertainer, never wrote a single word of any joke or story he ever said or told onstage.
His jokes and stories were written by a woman, who's had a super successful career at ESPN and Comedy Central (among other networks and programs) and is married to a super successful TV writer/producer. They're still friends with Dave and she wrote his banter for the last Van Halen tour.
We were hanging out just before Van Halen finished up their last world tour at the Hollywood Bowl and I said "I guess I should probably see Van Halen because it's the last time I'll likely have a chance".
Her response? "Don't. Even Dave will tell you that they are DONE. But if you want backstage passes, I'll hook you up".
I decided it would be better to keep my 80's memories intact.
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I went to a show when David and Sammy were touring together back in the early 2000's. Each did their own show. It was almost sad how great Sammy was and how washed up David was. David's set was like an old high school VH cover band getting together for their 30-year reunion.