Industry Apr 18, 2026

David Lee Roth on His Van Halen Role

“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 on His Van Halen Role

David Lee Roth has stated that he wrote all the lyrics, melodies, and harmony stacks for the songs he sang as the vocalist for Van Halen. He described the band's catalog as being akin to "West Side Story." Originally reported by MusicRadar.