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David Lee Roth

Musician

Born: American

David Lee Roth known as "Diamond Dave" is an American rock singer. Known for his wild and energetic stage persona, he was the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Van Halen for three separate periods: from 1974 to 1985, during 1996, and from 2007 to when they disbanded in 2020. He has had a successful solo career, releasing eight albums, four of which have been RIAA-certified Gold or Platinum. After more than two decades apart, Roth re-joined Van Halen in 2006 for a North American tour that became the highest-grossing in the band's history, and one of the highest-grossing of that year. In 2007, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Van Halen. Roth had solo hits with the songs "California Girls", "Yankee Rose", and "Just Like Paradise" in the late 1980s.

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American rock singer

David Lee Roth's Historical Timeline

  1. David Lee Roth is born

    David Lee Roth, American musician, known for american rock singer, was born on 1955-10-10. David Lee Roth known as "Diamond Dave" is an American rock singer.

  2. Rock singer David Lee Roth announces his retirement following a five-concert residency in Las Vegas in January 2022

    David Lee Roth known as "Diamond Dave" is an American rock singer. Known for his wild and energetic stage persona, he was the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Van Halen for three separate periods:...

  3. Rock singer David Lee Roth cancels his pre-retirement residency in Las Vegas due to "unforeseen circumstances related to

    Rock singer David Lee Roth cancels his pre-retirement residency in Las Vegas due to "unforeseen circumstances related to COVID"

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David Lee Roth was born on 1955-10-10 (American).
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American rock singer
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