David Lee Roth is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was born on October 10, 1954, in Bloomington, Indiana. He is best known as the lead singer of the popular rock band Van Halen, which he fronted from 1974 to 1985, and again from 2006 to 2020.
Roth started his music career in the mid-1970s when he joined the band Mammoth, which later became Van Halen. With Roth as the lead singer, Van Halen went on to become one of the most successful and influential rock bands of the 1980s, selling over 80 million records worldwide. Some of their most popular songs include “Jump,” “Panama,” “Hot for Teacher,” and “Dance the Night Away.”
After leaving Van Halen in 1985, Roth pursued a solo career and released several albums, including “Eat ‘Em and Smile” (1986), “Skyscraper” (1988), and “A Little Ain’t Enough” (1991). He also ventured into acting and hosting, appearing in films such as “Crazy from the Heat” and “Arrested Development.”
In 2006, Roth reunited with Van Halen for a tour, and the band continued to perform together until 2020, when Eddie Van Halen, the band’s guitarist and co-founder, passed away.
Throughout his career, Roth has been known for his flamboyant stage presence, energetic performances, and distinctive vocal style. He is regarded as one of the greatest frontmen in the history of rock music.
