ON THE ROAD AGAIN — David Lee Roth the classic voice of Van Halen… is back!
Roth, 70, has just announced a string of 21 tour dates starting in late July through mid September.
The iconic showman extraordinaire recently appeared in concert at the annual M3 Music Festival after he officially retired back in 2021.
Roth aka Diamond Dave announced his retirement to the Las Vegas Review Journal, roughly 1 year after Eddie Van Halen succumbed to throat cancer on October 6th 2020.
Metal Sludge covered the singer’s retirement in our article ‘GOOD NIGHT … David Lee Roth has officially announced his retirement: “I am throwing in the shoes. I’m retiring”’ back on October 1st 2021.
But, like Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss and Mötley Crüe among others, it appears the retirement is over.
Roth in his official return to the live stage played a full set of Van Halen classics last Saturday night (May 3rd) at the Merriweather Post Pavilion and not a single solo career track was to be heard.
As usual, Roth showed up and showed out appearing in an all leather – all revealing outfit during his big comeback.
The flamboyant rocker let it all hang out and did not leave much to the imagination for the fans in attendance. (watch the full concert embedded below)
The classic voice of Van Halen brought an 8-piece band, which included guitarist Al Estrada, Ryan Wheeler (bass), Francis Valentino (drums), a keyboard player and a quartet of male back-up singers.
Roth appears to have sent a message to Van Halen fans everywhere, that if you want to hear the classic era hits from the mighty VH, then you’ll have to go see him in concert this summer.
David Lee Roth set-list from Saturday May 3rd 2025
1. Panama
2. Drop Dead Legs
3. You Really Got Me
4. Unchained
5. Dance The Night Away
6. Runnin’ With The Devil
7. Mean Street
8. Atomic Punk
9. And The Cradle Will Rock…
10. Jamie’s Cryin’
11. I’m The One
12. Everybody Wants Some!!
13. Romeo Delight
14. Hot For Teacher
15. Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
16. Jump
David Lee Roth 2025 tour dates:
July 22nd – Paso Robles, CA – California Mid-State Fair
July 31st – Davie, FL – Hard Rock Live
Aug. 3rd – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center
Aug. 6th – Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Live Bristol
Aug. 8th – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Aug. 10th – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
Aug. 13th – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Aug. 15th – Verona, NY – Turning Stone Resort Casino
Aug. 17th – Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center
Aug. 18th – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern India
Aug. 21st – Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Outdoor Arena
Aug. 23rd – Du Quoin, IL – Duquoin State Fairgrounds
Aug. 25th – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
Aug. 27th – Kansas City, MO – Grinders KC
Aug. 29th – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live At WinStar World Casino And Resort
Aug. 31st – Catoosa, OK – Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa
Sept. 4th – Chandler, AZ – Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
Sept. 8th – San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay
Sept. 10th – Temecula, CA – Pechanga Resort & Casino
Sept. 12th – Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery
Sept. 14th – Napa, CA – Blue Note Summer Sessions
David Lee Roth in concert – TIX
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