# David Lee Roth era musician reflections and projects

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/david-lee-roth-era-musician-reflections-and-projects
> Updated: 2026-08-20T14:33:25.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Musicians associated with David Lee Roth’s solo career have shared reflections on their past collaborations and are planning new projects related to that era.

Guitarist Jason Becker noted the personal challenges faced during the recording of the 1991 album ‘A Little Ain’t Enough’, specifically regarding his ALS diagnosis and subsequent inability to tour. Additionally, bassist Billy Sheehan reflected on the shifting collaborative dynamics during the ‘Skyscraper’ era, noting a move toward a more segmented recording process compared to earlier sessions.

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1986 album ‘Eat ’Em and Smile’, Sheehan announced plans to release a new musical project. This release will include unrecorded or nearly completed tracks from those original sessions, as well as re-recordings, featuring collaborations with musicians such as Korn’s Ray Luzier.

## Claims

- Billy Sheehan is recording a new project featuring songs from the David Lee Roth 'Eat 'Em and Smile' era. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The new recordings include four or five songs that were almost recorded during the original sessions but never completed. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The project involves collaborations with Ray Luzier from Korn. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Sheehan intends to release the new project in approximately one month. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The new project includes re-recordings of a couple of songs from the original 'Eat 'Em and Smile' album. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Billy Sheehan to release new tracks from David Lee Roth era

Bassist Billy Sheehan is set to release a new project featuring unrecorded and re-recorded tracks from David Lee Roth's 1986 'Eat 'Em and Smile' era.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/billy-sheehan-to-release-new-tracks-from-david-lee-roth-era

### 2026-08-05: David Lee Roth's Solo Albums Reveal Musicians' Challenges and Reflections

Jason Becker recorded David Lee Roth's 1991 album after an ALS diagnosis and now composes via eye‑signals; bassist Billy Sheehan left Roth's 1988 album Skyscraper over its polished direction, which still sold >

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/david-lee-roths-solo-albums-reveal-musicians-challenges-and-reflections

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