Industry Apr 17, 2026
David Lee Roth Clarifies Creative Role 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 clarified his creative contributions to Van Halen's music. He stated that he wrote all the vocal lines and melodies for the songs. Roth described the band's catalog as being akin to "West Side Story." Originally reported by MusicRadar.