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David Lee Roth is retiring. “I am throwing in the shoes. I’m retiring,” the former Van Halen singer told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “This is the first, and only, official announcement. You’ve got the news. Share it with the world.”
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Sammy Hagar: Van Halen’s former singer Sammy Hagar says he has “no problem” with David Lee Roth
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Hagar fronted Van Halen on-and-off between 1985 and 2005The post Van Halen’s former singer Sammy Hagar says he has “no problem” with David Lee Roth appeared first on NME.
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David Lee Roth: says he’ll retire after final concerts in Las Vegas: “I’m throwing in the shoes”
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Roth says his backing band for the shows will be the final iteration of Van Halen’s original lineupThe post David Lee Roth says he’ll retire after final concerts in Las Vegas: “I’m throwing in the shoes” appeared first on NME.
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David Lee Roth: turned down offer of supporting Mötley Crüe on tour
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David Lee Roth: Gene Simmons has apologised for comparing David Lee Roth to “a bloated, naked Elvis”
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The KISS bassist said he "didn't mean to hurt" Roth's feelingsThe post Gene Simmons has apologised for comparing David Lee Roth to “a bloated, naked Elvis” appeared first on NME.
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David Lee Roth: Gene Simmons apologies to David Lee Roth after 'bloated naked Elvis' jibe
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Kiss man Gene Simmons offers sincere apology to David Lee Roth, blames 'diarrhoea of the mouth'
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