Industry Apr 20, 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

Originally published by MusicRadar
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David Lee Roth clarifies creative role in Van Halen

David Lee Roth has stated that he wrote all the lyrics, melodies, and harmony stacks for the songs he sang as a vocalist in Van Halen.

Roth described the Van Halen catalog as being akin to "West Side Story." Originally reported by MusicRadar.