David Lee Roth, also known as Diamond Dave, (born October 10, 1954 [1] in Bloomington, Indiana) is an American rock vocalist, best known for his work with Van Halen. The son of Nathan, a prominent ophthalmologist, and Sybil, Roth moved to Pasadena, California in his teens after living in Swampscott, Massachusetts and Bloomington, Indiana. Roth was educated at The Webb Schools in Claremont, California, and later at Pasadena City College, although he graduated from neither. Roth's grandparents emigrated to Indiana from the Ukraine. Roth's uncle, Manny Roth, is an influential New York City nightclub owner, (the famous Cafe Wha?) and entertainment entrepreneur. |
