Industry Apr 20, 2026
David Lee Roth Details His Van Halen Songwriting Role
“Our stuff is like West Side Story,” he says of the Van Halen back catalogue
Originally published by
MusicRadar
David Lee Roth has emphasized his extensive creative contributions as the vocalist for Van Halen. He stated that he wrote all the lyrics, melodies, and harmony arrangements for the band's songs.
Roth described the band's music as being akin to "West Side Story." Originally reported by MusicRadar.