David Lee Roth on DeBaser: reviews, highlights and works

David Lee Roth

Musician

Forfans of van halen, ’80s hard rock and glam metal, guitar-hero devotees, and curious listeners of roth’s solo years.
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The Profile

David Lee Roth is an American rock singer best known as the original and longtime lead vocalist of Van Halen and for a high-energy solo career as “Diamond Dave.” His solo highlights include Eat ’Em and Smile and Skyscraper, featuring virtuoso collaborators and a flamboyant stage persona.

Original lead vocalist of Van Halen; successful solo artist; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (with Van Halen, 2007); notable solo hits include California Girls, Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody, Yankee Rose, and Just Like Paradise.

Three DeBaser reviews track David Lee Roth’s post–Van Halen arc. Eat ’Em and Smile is praised as his standout solo shot with Vai, Sheehan, and Bissonette. Skyscraper is sleek, virtuosic pop-rock yet seen as lacking the raw spark of early days. Diamond Dave leans heavily on covers, read as skilled but emotionally distant. Overall tone: respectful, nostalgic, and selectively critical.

Notable Quotes

❝ The first solo album from the former Van Halen singer, Eat 'em And Smile is undoubtedly the best (solo, I must clarify!) record of the legendary Diamond Dave!

❝ David's desire for revenge must have been truly high, as he wisely chose the Ace of Spades when picking the guitarist for his band, none other than Steve Vai, certainly not a Mr. Nobody.