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bossradio93 · 11-16-2004, 04:08 PM

Famed Rocker Goes From No. 1 To 911

POSTED: 7:51 am EST November 16, 2004
UPDATED: 2:12 pm EST November 16, 2004

NEW YORK -- Rocker David Lee Roth, the former Van Halen frontman, is taking up a new trade.

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 on her.

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."

© 2004 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

KNBC-TV Los Angeles-November 16, 2004

Steve M. · 11-24-2004, 01:27 PM

Cool!

phoebe7165 · 11-24-2004, 07:06 PM

Yeah, I read something about this a few months ago. At first, just about everybody scoffs at the idea. I even remember somebody made the comment, "What's next? Ozzy Osbourne learning brain surgery?". I wish David the best in his future endeavour.

Hey, if Bobby Sherman can do it, why not David? I'm sure some of the 'older' SO members know who Bobby Sherman is!!

vze3t9q9 · 11-24-2004, 08:21 PM

Good for him, I applaud him. Helping people who, hey, might have bought his records.

11-16-2004, 04:08 PM	#1
bossradio93 Game Show Fanatic! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,392	Famed Rocker Goes From No. 1 To 911 Famed Rocker Goes From No. 1 To 911 POSTED: 7:51 am EST November 16, 2004 UPDATED: 2:12 pm EST November 16, 2004 NEW YORK -- Rocker David Lee Roth, the former Van Halen frontman, is taking up a new trade. 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 on her. 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." © 2004 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. KNBC-TV Los Angeles-November 16, 2004
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11-24-2004, 07:06 PM	#3
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	Yeah, I read something about this a few months ago. At first, just about everybody scoffs at the idea. I even remember somebody made the comment, "What's next? Ozzy Osbourne learning brain surgery?". I wish David the best in his future endeavour. Hey, if Bobby Sherman can do it, why not David? I'm sure some of the 'older' SO members know who Bobby Sherman is!!
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11-24-2004, 01:27 PM	#2
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	Cool!

11-24-2004, 08:21 PM	#4
vze3t9q9 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 31, 2003 Location: ROCKCOVE Posts: 548	Good for him, I applaud him. Helping people who, hey, might have bought his records.