Industry Apr 19, 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 stated that he wrote all the lyrics, melodies, and harmonies for the songs he sang from the Van Halen catalogue. He described the band's work as being akin to "West Side Story." Originally reported by MusicRadar.