David Lee Roth performed his first full live performance in 5 years on the M3 Rock Pageant in Columbia, Maryland, on Saturday evening (Might third). The singer carried out a 16-song set consisting fully of Van Halen classics along with his solo band.
Diamond Dave’s earlier full present happened opening for KISS on March tenth, 2020, only a few days earlier than the pandemic shut down the live performance business. Since then, DLR canceled a deliberate Las Vegas residency and seemingly retired from the stage earlier than taking part in a few mini-sets at company gigs.
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On the M3 Rock Pageant, DLR kicked issues off with “Panama,” and proceeded to sing different Van Halen favorites like “Runnin’ with the Satan,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” “Scorching for Trainer,” “Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love,” and the set-closing “Bounce.” The one non-original Van Halen track he did was The Kinks’ “You Actually Bought Me,” which VH famously coated on their first album.
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DLR sported an all-leather outfit on the M3 Rock Pageant gig, and appeared to be in a jovial temper within the fan-filmed footage posted on YouTube.
Main as much as his hiatus from the stage, Roth’s performances have been typically criticized, particularly for his vocals, however feedback on YouTube are overwhelmingly constructive for his set on the M3 Rock fest.
One individual wrote, “Clicked this with a morbid want to see and listen to a trainwreck, however DAMN…he’s bought himself a comeback!!! By no means been a fan of his singing, however this sounds pretty much as good as he’s ever sounded,” and one other commenting, “As DLR fan from the early days, didn’t know what to anticipate, however was pleasantly shocked by his new band, vocals, backup singers, and general efficiency. HE’S BACK.”
Maybe DLR was motivated by Sammy Hagar’s criticism, as the 2 have continued to feud over the previous few years. Hagar is presently doing his personal set of primarily Van Halen songs as a part of his “Better of All Worlds” Las Vegas residency.
David Lee Roth has two extra exhibits on his 2025 schedule, an August twenty ninth live performance in Thackerville, Oklahoma, and a September twelfth gig in Saratoga, California. Tickets for each dates can be found right here.
Watch David Lee Roth’s present on the M3 Rock Pageant and see the setlist under.
Setlist:
Panama (Van Halen track)
Drop Lifeless Legs (Van Halen track)
You Actually Bought Me (Van Halen model of The Kinks track)
Unchained (Van Halen track)
Dance the Night time Away (Van Halen track)
Runnin’ With the Satan (Van Halen track)
Imply Avenue (Van Halen track)
Atomic Punk (Van Halen track)
And the Cradle Will Rock… (Van Halen track)
Jamie’s Cryin’ (Van Halen track)
I’m the One (Van Halen track)
Everyone Needs Some!! (Van Halen track)
Romeo Delight (Van Halen track)
Scorching for Trainer (Van Halen track)
Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love (Van Halen track)
Bounce (Van Halen track)