You want to know if we're animals? When I'm on stage with the volume rippling my body like a glass of water and thousands of people are generating heat in my direction, there's no time for thought. My basement facilities take over completely. Sure it's animal. People might like to talk about art, but look where art is, in the gutter.
David Lee RothMany of the critics have kids of their own. It scares the hell out of them to think that their kids could be anything remotely like David Lee Roth.
David Lee RothMy ambition is to further create a signature sound, a signature spirit, that makes some kind of contribution to music in general.
David Lee RothWhen you can spell subpoena without thinking about it, that's when you know you've made it.
David Lee RothYou want a hero in the music world? James Brown. He brought a feeling to music without really using words. He's just famous for his sound.
David Lee RothMy visions and fantasies are pretty standard. The only difference is I got to do it, while most of us haven't. Beyond that, I'm a pretty standard guy. Give me a gal with a sense of humor, acidic wit, who's read a few books and has a body like a Swedish speed skater, and I'm quite content.
David Lee Roth