Wild Tales of David Lee Roth

Wild Tales of David Lee Roth

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History

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the wild antics of David Lee Roth, lead singer of Van Halen. It covers his influence on band behavior, including the creation of 'Diamond Dave's Bonus Program' to incentivize roadies, a rumored insurance policy for his private parts, and a notorious food fight with Journey. The video also discusses Van Halen's relationship with MTV, a controversial solo photo shoot by Roth, and an incident where Roth was put in a straitjacket during a tour.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of 'Diamond Dave's bonus program'?

To reward roadies for finding groupies

To organize post-show parties

To promote Van Halen's new album

To ensure the band's equipment was safe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did David Lee Roth allegedly want to insure his private parts?

To secure a financial investment

To follow a trend set by other celebrities

To increase his public image

To protect against a paternity suit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual activity did David Lee Roth and Steve Perry get involved in during a tour?

A food fight

A dance-off

A prank war

A singing competition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did David Lee Roth select women from the audience during concerts?

By asking them to come on stage

By using colored barriers to mark their location

By having them fill out a form

By drawing names from a hat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the relationship between Van Halen and MTV in the early 1980s?

They had a professional and recreational connection

They were rivals in the music industry

They collaborated on a movie

They had no significant interaction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the photo shoot with Helmut Newton?

The photos were lost

The photos were used for the album cover

The photos were sold at auction

The photos caused tension within the band

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the road crew have on hand for David Lee Roth during the 1981 tour?

A first aid kit

A backup guitar

A straitjacket

A special microphone