David Lee Roth (born October 10 1954 in Bloomington, Indiana) is an American rock vocalist, songwriter, rock climber, adventurer, actor, author, and former radio personality, perhaps best known for his work with the band Van Halen and his fast-talking, oversized personality. He left Van Halen at the pinnacle of his tenure with them in 1985 (being replaced by Sammy Hagar (Montrose, HSAS) and formed a solo band. After some time spent performing lounge jazz to small audiences, Roth recruited a super group of Steve Vai (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass) and Greg Bisonette (drums), and released the wildly successful 'Eat 'em and Smile' album in 1986. For a while, Roth's success equaled that of his own band; but while Van Halen became huge with Hagar behind the mic, DLR's star faded over time. After the impressive dream-team line-up of the David Lee Roth band imploded due to ego, guitar prodigy Jason Becker (formerly of Cacophony) was bought into the fold in 1989. Sadly, Becker contracted Lou Gehrig's Disease (a form of paralysis) and can no longer play, having only performed on one DLR album A Little Ain't Enough (1991). Since then, Roth has employed a revolving line-up of musicians, and has never risen back to his former level of success. In 2007, David Lee Roth rejoined Van Halen for a semi-reunion with the Van Halen brothers, along with
1 | Shy Boy | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
2 | Hot Dog And A Shake | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
3 | Land's Edge | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
4 | It's Showtime! | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
5 | Goin' Crazy! | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
6 | She's My Machine | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
7 | Big Trouble | Eat 'Em And Smile |
8 | Sensible Shoes | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
9 | Stand Up | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
10 | Skyscraper | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
11 | Easy Street | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
12 | Big Trouble | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
13 | Don't Piss Me Off | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
14 | Ladies' Nite In Buffalo | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
15 | That's Life | Eat 'Em And Smile |
16 | I'm Easy | Eat 'Em And Smile |
17 | Shyboy | Eat 'Em And Smile |
18 | Tobacco Road | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
19 | California Girls | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |
20 | Big Train | David Lee Roth: The Best (1985-1997) |