Billy Sheehan has David Lee Roth Video! ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ Detroit
David Lee Roth’s first outing solo away from Van Halen. Van Halen grabbed Sammy Hagar, so David Lee Roth answered back with violins shot from cannons. I had my ticket to the first of two sold-out shows at Cobo Hall. I’ve got to tell you, my jaw dropped to the floor. David was heavier then Van Halen, which I love, but with Sammy it was a bit on the light side.
David Lee Roth armed himself with a super group with Gregg Bissonette, Billy Sheehan, and a guitar player that was so wild and known from the movie “Crossroads”- Steve Vai.
What a high energy show, I think David Lee Roth was sending a message to the Van Halen boys, loud and clear. The competition between the two bands was awesome, and for a short time, we all enjoyed the rivalry.
David Lee Roth followed up with the LP “Skyscraper,” which was a little tamer, but it’s still one of my favorite produced albums. Enjoy the hometown footage, and it brings back so many memories.
In a new interview with We Go To 11 (below), Sheehan said he has professionally filmed video of a show by David Lee Roth and the band for his “Eat ‘Em And Smile.” Now, that I want to see!
