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David Lee Roth’s Skyscraper drove Billy Sheehan out. ”The whole atmosphere changed“
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David Lee Roth’s desire for a slicker sound on his sophomore solo album led to the departure of bassist Billy Sheehan.
But Sheehan was the first to head for the exit, saying Roth’s second solo album drained the joy from making music.
Latest Videos From GuitarPlayer Watch full video here:Billy Sheehan performs in the David Lee Roth Band at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California, June 13, 1988.
Jason Becker succeeded him for A Little Ain’t Enough, but Roth’s solo career never again reached the commercial heights of those first two albums.
In related news, David Lee Roth recently announced he was canceling dates on his tour, prompting a response from his Van Halen successor, Sammy Hagar.