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David Lee Roth Ends Retirement with Van Halen Classics at M3 Rock Festival

The former Van Halen frontman performed a 75-minute set of hits and announced a 13-date U.S. summer tour, marking his return to live music after five years.

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Overview

  • David Lee Roth performed his first public concert in over five years at the M3 Rock Festival in Maryland, delivering a 75-minute set of Van Halen classics.
  • The setlist included iconic tracks such as 'Panama,' 'Runnin’ With the Devil,' 'Hot for Teacher,' and 'Jump,' performed with a new backing band featuring guitarist Al Estrada and four vocalists.
  • Roth joked on stage about his 2021 retirement, calling the performance 'the end of my first retirement.'
  • He announced a 13-date U.S. summer tour beginning July 31 in Hollywood, Florida, and concluding September 14 in Napa, California.
  • Tensions within the Van Halen camp persist, with ongoing disputes over Eddie Van Halen’s legacy and public remarks from Sammy Hagar and Roth about past conflicts.