How many albums did eat em and Smile sell?

How many albums did eat em and Smile sell?

Thirty five years ago today David Lee Roth released his debut full-length studio album Eat ‘Em and Smile. Released on July 7th, 1986, the album peaked at #4 on the US Billboard 200 while eventually achieving platinum status for a million sales.

Who produced Eat em smile?

Ted Templeman

Eat ‘Em and Smile
Label Warner Bros.
Producer Ted Templeman
David Lee Roth chronology
Crazy from the Heat (1985) Eat ‘Em and Smile (1986) Skyscraper (1988)

Who played guitar on Eat Em and Smile?

guitarist Steve Vai
The musicians who played with David Lee Roth on his 1986 solo debut Eat ‘Em and Smile—guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan, drummer Greg Bissonette and keyboardist Brett Tuggle—reunited for the first time in 33 years at the “Ultimate NAMM Night” jam on January 26 for a two-song set.

How many Number 1 albums did Van Halen have?

As of 2007, Van Halen has sold 75 million albums worldwide and have gotten 13 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart….

Van Halen discography
Singles 56

Is Avy Lee Roth related to David Lee Roth?

We promised there’d be a porn star somewhere on our list of the hottest rockstar daughters — meet Avy Lee Roth, the reported child of the one and only “Diamond” David Lee Roth of Van Halen fame.

What songs did David Lee Roth sing?

JumpEruptionAin’t Talkin’ ’bout LoveDance the Night AwayHot for TeacherUnchained
David Lee Roth/Songs

Who played guitar for David Lee Roth solo?

Following the tour for Skyscraper, Vai left Roth’s band to pursue a solo career and record and tour with Whitesnake. Roth hired 19-year-old guitar virtuoso Jason Becker to replace Vai prior to recording his third solo LP, A Little Ain’t Enough in 1991.

Who played guitar for David Lee Roth band?

Van HalenThe David Lee Roth Band
David Lee Roth/Music groups

Which Van Halen albums went platinum?

With Hagar, Van Halen had released four studio albums, 1986’s 5150, 1988’s OU812, 1991’s For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, and 1995’s Balance. At press time, all four albums have been certified 25x Platinum in total.

What Van Halen album made the most money?

[3] Roth’s highest-selling Van Halen albums were Van Halen (17 million) and 1984 (17 million). Hagar’s topper was 5150 (11 million). [4] If you take Roth’s 57 millions sales and divide it by the seven albums it took to get there, his “per album sales average” is 8.14 million.

Who sold more albums Sammy Hagar or David Lee Roth?

David Lee Roth era albums brought 57 million sales worldwide while Hagar’s had 27 million worldwide sales. Roth’s per album sales average is 8.14 million, whereas Hagar’s is 6.75 million.

Who was better Hagar or Roth?

Musically the band was stronger with Hagar, leading to even more albums sold; however, the more mainstream sound and commercial success also led to over play of their music in commercials and more commercials. VERDICT: David Lee Roth wins slightly.

  • July 27, 2022