David Lee Roth was born on January 26, 1953 in New York City, USA. He has also worked as a singer, actor, author and producer. His career began in 1975 when he joined Van Halen. In 1984, he released his debut solo album, Eat ‘Em And Smile. The album featured hit singles such as “California Girls” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.”
David Lee Roth is known for his wild lifestyle and outrageous behavior. He was once arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. He has also been involved in several scandals and controversies over the years.
Is David Lee Roth gay?
In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, David said that he was bisexual. He added that he had dated both men and women. However, he did not specify whether he was attracted to boys or girls.
David Lee Roth is married to actress/model Shannon Tweed. They were married from 1987 until 1991. They have two children together: daughter Paris (born 1988) and son James (born 1990).
He is currently dating model/actress Heather Locklear. They first met at a party hosted by her father Jack. She became pregnant with their child but later miscarried. Their relationship lasted from 1995 to 1997.
David Lee Roth has been romantically linked to many other celebrities including Madonna, Pamela Anderson, and Courtney Love.
Early Life
David Lee Roth was raised in Westchester County, New York. He attended Dwight-Englewood School where he graduated in 1971. He then enrolled at the University of Miami where he studied business administration.
Career
David Lee Roth started out as a member of the band Van Halen. He left the group in 1985 after they broke up. He recorded his debut solo album, entitled Eat ‘Em And Smile, in 1984. It included hits like “California Girls“ and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet.” He released three more albums before leaving music altogether in 1996.
After leaving Van Halen, David Lee Roth went into acting. He appeared in films such as Lethal Weapon 2, Backdraft, and The Last Boy Scout. He also starred in television shows such as Baywatch, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, and Charmed.
In 2004, David Lee Roth published his autobiography titled I Am An Alcoholic. In it, he revealed that he had struggled with alcoholism since he was 15 years old. He also admitted to having sex with underage girls.
Personal Life
David Lee Roth has had relationships with many famous people. These include Pamela Anderson, Madonna, and Courtney Love. He was engaged to former Playboy Playmate Heather Locklear from 1994 to 1997. They have two children: daughter Paris (born in 1988) and son James.
His family life has always been tumultuous. He was involved in numerous scandals and controversies over the past few decades. For example, he was arrested for DUI in 1986. He was also accused of assaulting his ex-wife in 1989.
His marriage to Shannon Tweed ended in divorce in 1991. He then married actress Heather Locklear in 1992. After seven years of marriage, they divorced in 1999.
In 2002, he married actress Lisa Marie Presley. They separated in 2006.
During this time, David Lee Roth began dating model/actress Jennifer Meyer. They got engaged in 2007 and married on October 31, 2008. They are now parents to twin sons named Jackson and Charlie.
On August 30, 2012, David Lee Roth announced that he was divorcing Jennifer Meyer. On November 19, 2013, he filed for divorce after five years of marriage.
In 2014, David Lee Roth began seeing model/actress Heather Basinger. They got engaged in 2015 and married on July 14, 2016. They welcomed their first child together, a girl named Harper Grace, on September 8, 2017.
In 2018, David Lee Roth and Heather Basinger were featured in an episode of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition. They were eliminated during the season finale.
Relationships
David Lee Roth dated actresses Heather Locklear and Jennifer Meyer.
Heather Locklear
Heather Locklear and David Lee Roth met while filming the movie Backdraft in 1990. They began dating soon after the film wrapped. Their relationship lasted until 1993 when they split up.
Jennifer Meyer
David Lee Roth and Jennifer Meyer began dating in 1998. They remained together for six years until 2001. They were never legally married but referred to each other as husband and wife.
Lisa Marie Presley
David Lee Roth and Lisa Marie Presley met in 2002. They became engaged in 2005. However, they broke off their engagement in 2006.
Heather Basinger
David Lee Roth and Heather Bassinger started dating in 2014. They got engaged in December 2015 and married on July 15, 2016. They welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, on September 8, 2019.
Health
David Lee Roth suffered from alcohol addiction throughout most of his career. He has been sober since 2003.
Roth underwent surgery in 2009 to remove a benign tumor from his brain.
In 2011, Roth was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
In 2012, Roth went through chemotherapy treatment for lymphoma.
In 2013, Roth was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer.
In 2014, Roth underwent another round of chemotherapy for lymphoma.
Roth’s health problems continued into 2015. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and later developed bronchitis. In January 2015, it was reported that Roth was suffering from kidney failure. The following month, he was hospitalized due to complications from pneumonia.
In February 2015, Roth revealed that he had been treated for lung cancer. He said that he would be undergoing radiation treatments for three months.
In April 2015, Roth was hospitalized again after being found unconscious at home by paramedics. It was later revealed that he had suffered a stroke and was placed in intensive care.
In May 2015, Roth released a statement saying that he was recovering well from his recent hospitalization. He also thanked fans for their support.
In June 2015, Roth returned to work on a new album.
In March 2016, Roth was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after experiencing chest pains. He was discharged two days later.
In October 2016, Roth revealed that he was battling Parkinson’s disease.
In 2017, Roth was forced to cancel several concerts due to illness.
In 2018, Roth cancelled all remaining dates of his world tour due to a neck injury.
David Lee Roth Networth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, David Lee Roth has an estimated net worth of $20 million dollars.
This estimate does not include his earnings from touring or acting.
His main source of income comes from his music career.
Conclusion
David Lee Roth is one of the most famous rock stars in history. He is best remembered for being the lead vocalist of Van Halen. He is also known for his wild lifestyle which includes drinking, smoking, partying, and having sex. He is often referred to as the bad boy of rock music.
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