Fans believe David Lee Roth predicted his retirement 30 years ago

David Lee Roth shocked fans when he announced his retirement on Friday, but some fans believe the writing has been on the wall – or rather on screen – for 30 years.

The former Van Halen frontman told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he would “put himself in his shoes” after his five-night residency at the Las Vegas House of Blues in January. The announcement was made on October 1, which eagle-eyed fans noted was only nine days earlier than his scheduled date for his last salute in the “A Lil ‘Ain’t Enough” video. , the title track from his 1991 album.

In the video, Diamond Dave visits a diviner who uses a crystal ball to predict the future. The clip then switches to a photo of the marquee outside Anaheim Stadium, which reads: “Diamond Dave, THE ABSOLUTE FINAL TOUR: SOLD OUT.”

A swollen, double-chinned Roth then rolls – uh, floats? – to the place in a hovercraft limousine, where he is bombarded by an assault from journalists. The date of the show? October 10, 2021, Roth’s 67th birthday.

As would be expected with a showman of Roth’s stature, the singer promises to come out in style with his last concerts in Sin City. “I have a band that does what Al [Alex Van Halen] and I used to call it a ‘block’, that means 75 reps for a show, “he told the Review-Journal.” We bring it in classic VH [Van Halen] style. Alex and I are the only version, that was his message. There is no other variation. There is no passing torch. There is no other side to this coin. It’s a classic, in-your-face Van Halen. ”(Roth has not confirmed whether Alex Van Halen will actually make appearances during the residency.)

“I gave you everything I had to give,” Roth continued. “It was an amazing and great race, no regrets, nothing to say about anyone. I will miss you all. Stay freezing.”