We all know that David Lee Roth made it pretty big in Van Halen. Question is : Did he hold his own as a Vocalist or did he just get by on his Showmanship skills and wild rants. We surveyed 5 random people in a public library. Here's what they said :
DID DLR MAKE IT ON VOCAL OR SHOWMAN TALENT ?
- I'm just here to get a book. I've got to go.
- I don't know, His singing style fit the band but he was also damn cute. Emphasis on was.
- The dude rocked man. He kicked ass. He had that kung fu stuff and the cool clothes. Plus chicks. Busloads of chicks !
- He was a better singer than some of that cookie monster crap we're getting these days.
- David Lee Roth ? Isn't he like that Wayne Newton guy in Vegas ? I've never been there. I haven't seen any of his Shows. Sorry.
Based on the response from person 5 we take it that Dave made it on neither vocals nor showmanship. He just got lucky. After all, random person 5 at least knew who Wayne Newton was.
(actual responses from the public not necesaarily reflecting the opinion of Metal Monthly)
