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The Inertia

On the sands of the Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, you never know what to expect. Riots in the streets. Some wild parties. Kids smashing watermelons between their legs. And how about a celebrity cameo?

Apparently Diamond Dave, David Lee Roth, rock royalty and original frontman of Van Halen made a showing at this year’s event, and this quick interview did not disappoint.

“What a small world until they lose our luggage at the airport, then it’s a big world,” he starts. What?

The guy’s a character of the highest order, that’s for sure. And his disjointed interview might cause you to forget the most important question you should be asking, “What’s David Lee Roth doing at a surf contest in Huntington Beach in the first place?”

Killing it, apparently.

And hanging with Adriano:

For the uninitiated, take a look at Dave back in the glory days:

 
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