Teddy Swims Shares How a Chance Meeting Sparked a Friendship with David Lee Roth
Their relationship began during rehearsals near each other ahead of Coachella.
Teddy Swims opened up on Radio Andy’s “The Julia Cunningham Show” about his connection with rock legend David Lee Roth, who joined him on stage at Coachella last month for a surprise performance of Van Halen’s “Jump.”
Teddy described David as a constant force of energy, someone who lives and breathes the spirit of a true rock star at all times. He reflected on how their relationship began during rehearsals near each other ahead of Coachella, leading to an easy, natural bond.
What was supposed to be a quick rehearsal turned into hours of conversation, with Roth sharing vivid, behind-the-scenes stories from his early days — particularly about writing music with Eddie Van Halen in stripped-down, almost improvised settings.
Listen to Teddy Swims’ full interview with Julia Cunningham on the SiriusXM app now, where he also tells the story of the first time he heard “Lose Control” and shares that he wants more children (not more tattoos).
