
This week, we dive into the explosive chaos and genius behind David Lee Roth's Eat 'Em and Smile. From the ashes of his split with Van Halen, Roth assembled a wild supergroup—Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan, Gregg Bissonette—and unleashed one of the most flamboyant, hard-hitting rock albums of the 1980s. We'll break down the Hollywood dreams that sparked the record, the raw, live recording sessions, the arena-destroying tour, and the unfiltered madness that made Eat 'Em and Smile not just an album, but a neon riot. We'll cover the true stories behind Yankee Rose, Goin' Crazy!, the secret tracks that never made it, and why this moment in time was lightning in a spandex-clad bottle. Kindly like and subscribe—it really helps this channel a lot. I do appreciate it!
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