Industry Apr 18, 2026
David Lee Roth Clarifies Creative Input in Van Halen
“Our stuff is like West Side Story,” he says of the Van Halen back catalogue
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MusicRadar
David Lee Roth has detailed his specific contributions to the Van Halen songbook, asserting that he wrote all the lyrics, melodies, and harmonies. He likened the band's catalogue to "West Side Story." Originally reported by MusicRadar.