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Did David Lee Roth Help Write Songs for Van Halen’s ‘5150’?

How much progress had Van Halen made on their seventh studio album before parting ways with David Lee Roth in 1985, and how much of that work made its way onto 5150, the band's first album with singer Sammy Hagar?Naturally, it depends who you ask. Nobody disputes that the band's original lineup had begun writing some songs for the follow-up to 1984's smash hit 1984 before personality conflicts and a […]

todayMay 1, 2024 3

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How David Lee Roth Wrote About Van Halen Split: ‘It Disgusts Me’

David Lee Roth's brief, contentious and unproductive 1996 reunion with Van Halen left the singer wondering if the band had ever really shared the same vision.The following year, in his book Crazy From the Heat, Roth told his side of the original Van Halen lineup's short-lived second and final era. He says that it all began he offered an olive branch to Eddie Van Halen right around the time the […]

todayApril 30, 2024 2

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Michael Anthony Says He Hasn’t Spoken to David Lee Roth in Years

Michael Anthony has opened up about his relationship with former Van Halen bandmate David Lee Roth.In a video recorded last month but only recently posted online, the bassist admitted he hadn’t spoken with his former frontman in “quite some time.”“The last time I actually spoke with him was when [there was talk] about a possible reunion thing,” Anthony noted (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “It's really crazy because I hadn't heard […]

todayApril 18, 2024 2

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Sammy Hagar Sees ‘Tinge of Jealousy’ in Roth Criticizing Wolfgang

Sammy Hagar has chimed in on the recent criticisms David Lee Roth has aimed at Wolfgang Van Halen.Over the past few weeks, Roth has posted two separate rants on YouTube and social media criticizing Wolfgang. In the first, titled “This Crazy Kid,” the singer claimed, among other things, that Wolfgang complained he wasn’t getting enough attention onstage during Van Halen’s 2015 tour and that the bassist had some of Roth’s […]

todayFebruary 6, 2024

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How David Lee Roth Risked His Life for the ‘Skyscraper’ Cover

Some fans found David Lee Roth's synthy Skyscraper stomach churning when it was released on Jan. 26, 1988. But that’s nothing compared to what the former Van Halen frontman endured while shooting the cover for his second solo album.A relatively experienced climber, Roth hadn’t done much aid climbing – that is, ascending with the use of tools such as pitons, which are metal bolts hammered into gaps in the rock […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024 1

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David Lee Roth Slams Wolfgang Van Halen In YouTube Clip – Billboard

Diamond Dave isn’t taking a shine to Wolfgang Van Halen. Founding Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has taken an extraordinary swipe at Wolfgang, the band’s bass player and son of the late, great guitarist Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli. The charismatic singer posts an audio clip to YouTube, in which he fires a barrage of complaints the way of the younger Van Halen, ripping him for unpleasant […]

todayJanuary 25, 2024 5

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David Lee Roth Posts Bizarre Rant About Wolfgang Van Halen

It's no surprise to most that there was some dysfunction in the Van Halen camp over the years, but David Lee Roth has posted a bizarre rant online in which he calls out Wolfgang Van Halen over ejections that he claims occurred on the band's final tour.The post is titled "This Crazy Kid," and was posted with multiple mentions of "The Roth Show," the singer's comedy podcast, throughout. Roth's first […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024 5

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Vince Neil Recalls How David Lee Roth Took Him Under His Wing

Vince Neil has revealed how David Lee Roth provided mentorship early in the Motley Crue frontman’s career.During a recent conversation with SiriusXM host Eddie Trunk, Neil looked back on his early interactions with the Van Halen singer.“Dave would come to a lot of our shows when Motley was playing the Troubadour and the Whisky,” Neil explained. “Dave was right there. Because we had all the girls.”Attractive women may have been […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 4

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Asher Roth Details Working Relationship With Logic

Asher Roth recently revealed that he’s working on a joint EP with Logic, and the Pennsylvania MC has now provided more details on the project.During an interview with Respect My Region last month, the 38-year-old discussed fatherhood, assisting younger artists, and planting his independent flag. During the chat, he elaborated on his bond with Bobby Tarantino, detailing how they first linked up and the project they’re currently putting together.“His manager […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024 2

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