DAVID LEE ROTH REVEALS THAT HE SOLD HIS PUBLISHING CATALOG EIGHT MONTHS AGO

Original Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth spoke with the Associated Press on April 10th at this year’sCoachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in Indio, California, where he joined singer Teddy Swims for a rendition of Van Halen classic song Jump.

Roth said, as per blabbermouth.net, “I sold my publishing eight months ago, ask me how I feel.” After the Associated Press interviewer obliged, Roth replied, “[I feel] rich. [Laughs] For the first time in my life I can rub two coins together and create a little interest. No, really.”

Earlier this year, Roth announced a 30-date solo tour of North America. He tour will make stops in California, Arizona and Texas later in the month before playing in Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina and Ontario, among others, in May. June will see Roth hit New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Minnesota and Wisconsin, among other states. In August, David will play at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota. See Roth’s schedule, and purchase tickets, here.

Last year, Roth reversed his decision to retire from the touring circuit, announcing a U.S. tour which took place over the 2025 summer.