Legendary rock frontman David Lee Roth stopped by the Citizens House of Blues in Boston over the weekend as part of his Don’t Love Me, Rent Me World Tour. Fans of all ages made their way to Fenway, looking forward to what would be an evening completely dedicated to Van Halen classics.
Diamond Dave made his grand entrance once the band took their spots, making his presence known from backstage. With a big smile, the frontman greeted the crowd warmly, kicking the night off with the powerful “Panama.” One song in, and David Lee Roth already started telling stories about the city, taking his time before moving on to “Drop Dead Legs.”
Campy, witty and always smiling, Roth is the ultimate showman: from introducing his beloved backing band to showing off his dance moves, the singer’s stage persona demands attention. The crowd would go from chanting his name to cackling at his very self-aware jokes, growing more excited with every deep track or classic hit; the room was lit up, or as David would describe it, “a scorcher.”…