DAVID LEE ROTH
Is he a heartthrob or a rock singer? An actor or a jungle explorer? A bit of video fluff or an accomplished media-manipulator? Actually, David Lee Roth is all this and more. One of the most entertaining rock personalities of the ’80s, Roth helped establish himself and Van Halen as a #1 act—before abruptly shifting gears, recording an EP of old material and then leaving the band amid accusations and controversy.
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DAVID LEE ROTH
Is he a heartthrob or a rock singer? An actor or a jungle explorer? A bit of video fluff or an accomplished media-manipulator?
Actually, David Lee Roth is all this and more. One of the most entertaining rock personalities of the ’80s, Roth helped establish himself and Van Halen as a #1 act—before abruptly shifting gears, recording an EP of old material and then leaving the band amid accusations and controversy.
Striking out on his own. Dave got together a hot combo to back him—Steve Vai on guitar, Billy Sheehan on bass and Greg Bissonette on drums—and recorded a platinum album of his own, Eat ‘Em And Smile. (Dashing Dave also released the album in Spanish, adding another honor to his lengthy list.)
For 1987 and beyond, Roth looks to continue touring, recording and working on that elusive major motion picture. Doubtless we’ll be seeing and hearing a lot from him in the years ahead.
