David Lee Roth Tickets Continued
Soon after Van Halen's debut, David Lee Roth became
well-known for his acrobatic showmanship, and outrageous off-stage
behaviour. He became a media celebrity; his ribald witticisms were
frequently quoted. Although often noted more for physical than for
technical prowess, David Lee Roth's bluesy baritone voice and
distinctive screams, along with his often humorous and campy lyrics,
were integral to Van Halen's sound. David Lee Roth was able to
take his voice into a multi-pitched wheeze/rasp, almost like a train
whistle, that few can imitate successfully.
Soon after Van Halen released the single "Jump" in 1984, tensions
boiled over between David Lee Roth and his bandmates. In early
1985, while still a member of Van Halen, he released a solo EP of
off-beat standards, which became wildly popular. He left the band
later that year.
David Lee Roth assembled a band that many considered a
supergroup, composed of guitarist Steve Vai, bass player Billy Sheehan and drummer Greg
Bissonette. The band's debut album, Eat'em and Smile, saw
David Lee Roth return to hard rock music and met with
considerable commercial success. The "Eat'em and Smile Tour" was one
of the most successful concert tours of 1986. In 1990, David Lee
Roth released A Little Ain't Enough, a basic hard rock
album, produced by Bob Rock that achieved RIAA gold status.
In 2006, David Lee Roth continues to tour and has stated in
an interview that he wouldn't be surprised if Van Halen reuinted in
the near future.
