David Lee Roth made headlines in 2004 when he started work as a paramedic. "I have been on over 200 individual rides now," he told The New York Post at the time. The former Van Halen star described his experience as "an eye-opening adventure." He even saved the life of a woman who had a heart attack. However, this wasn't the first time Roth worked in a healthcare setting.
The star was employed as a hospital orderly during his teenage years, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. In this role, he assisted patients with bathing, feeding, dressing, and other day-to-day activities. Hospital orderlies also transfer patients from one room to another, provide companionship, and perform routine cleaning. Moreover, they are responsible for keeping track of inventory and assisting with surgery setups.
Roth also worked at a horse stable. "The job we have is a privilege. The Van Halens and I have had steady jobs since we were 12 years old. Mine was working before and after school at a horse stable. For them it was paper routes," he said in an interview with The Guardian.
If you think about it, Roth's first job may not be that surprising after all, considering his father, grandfather, and uncles worked in the medical field. But his passion for music took over. "Diamond Dave" started his career as a solo singer in the early '70s and then later joined Red Ball Jets, Mammoth, and, of course, Van Halen.
