ArmyBengal Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 David Lee Roth: ParamedicNEW YORK-November 16, 2004 — Rocker David Lee Roth, the former Van Halen front man, is taking up a new trade. Instead of screaming "Jump," he'll be yelling "Clear!" Roth, 50, has been riding for several weeks with a New York ambulance crew in training to become a paramedic, The New York Post reported Tuesday. "I have been on over 200 individual rides now," said Roth. "Not once has anyone recognized me, which is perfect for me." The singer, who spent a decade with Van Halen before embarking on a solo career, except a collaboration with the band for two new songs on a greatest hits album, has been riding along with crews in the Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn several nights a week. His training seems to be going well. Several weeks ago, Roth saved the life of a heart attack victim in the Bronx by using a defibrillator. He takes his work so seriously that he did not want publicity so that it would not "diminish what I am trying to do here." He has said that he did not want the neighborhoods he was working in named so that he would not draw attention to himself or co-workers. "You would never know you were dealing with a rock-'n'-roll guy," said Linda Reissman, Roth's EMS consultant and tutor. "His commitment really is touching. He wants to help people." (Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)Being that I work in this field, this is quite suprising to me. I always loved the old Van Halen and saw them, as well as Dave solo, many times. I found out yesterday, he is coming here to Fort Sam Houston to train with the combat medics on my team in May. He will be going through the same training I put my soldiers through, to include, training with the Blackhawk Medevac helicopter and taking a few flights with the soldiers. I'm really looking forward to meeting him and putting him through the rigors of what these soldiers do day in and out. Anyway, something else to talk about since Rudi is wrapped up and there's another month until the draft. I'll have to get some pictures on here for you guys.WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 David Lee Roth: ParamedicNEW YORK-November 16, 2004 — Rocker David Lee Roth, the former Van Halen front man, is taking up a new trade. Instead of screaming "Jump," he'll be yelling "Clear!" Roth, 50, has been riding for several weeks with a New York ambulance crew in training to become a paramedic, The New York Post reported Tuesday. "I have been on over 200 individual rides now," said Roth. "Not once has anyone recognized me, which is perfect for me." The singer, who spent a decade with Van Halen before embarking on a solo career, except a collaboration with the band for two new songs on a greatest hits album, has been riding along with crews in the Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn several nights a week. His training seems to be going well. Several weeks ago, Roth saved the life of a heart attack victim in the Bronx by using a defibrillator. He takes his work so seriously that he did not want publicity so that it would not "diminish what I am trying to do here." He has said that he did not want the neighborhoods he was working in named so that he would not draw attention to himself or co-workers. "You would never know you were dealing with a rock-'n'-roll guy," said Linda Reissman, Roth's EMS consultant and tutor. "His commitment really is touching. He wants to help people." (Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)Being that I work in this field, this is quite suprising to me. I always loved the old Van Halen and saw them, as well as Dave solo, many times. I found out yesterday, he is coming here to Fort Sam Houston to train with the combat medics on my team in May. He will be going through the same training I put my soldiers through, to include, training with the Blackhawk Medevac helicopter and taking a few flights with the soldiers. I'm really looking forward to meeting him and putting him through the rigors of what these soldiers do day in and out. Anyway, something else to talk about since Rudi is wrapped up and there's another month until the draft. I'll have to get some pictures on here for you guys.WHODEY !!! GTF outa here!!! Van Halen is my #1 favorite "Rock" band of all time!! (Although don't tell Dave...I prefer Sammy!! ) Well have some fun with Diamond Dave!! Un-F**kin'-Real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 A little insight into why Dave might be doing this. He father is/was some bigtime highly respected surgeon in Southern California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Van Halen is my #1 favorite "Rock" band of all time!! Awww, that explains a LOT of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Van Halen is my #1 favorite "Rock" band of all time!!Awww, that explains a LOT of things. You knew that from my post from wayyyy back here:Billy's Van Halen Infatuation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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