Industry Apr 18, 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 detailed his creative contributions to Van Halen's music. He stated that he wrote all the lyrics, melodies, and harmonies for the songs he performed with the band. Roth described the band's back catalogue as being akin to "West Side Story." Originally reported by MusicRadar.