Daryl Hall Confirms He Ever Asked To Replace David Lee Roth In Van Halen

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JAKARTA - Daryl Hall, a member of the Hall & Oates duo, confirmed rumors that he had been asked to replace David Lee Roth as Van Halen's vocalist.

This news had been going on for a long time and was confirmed by Daryl Hall. During an interview with New York radio Q104.3 to promote a solo tour, Daryl Hall laughed when he heard questions from the radio announcer.

"I know (Van Halen) very well. We actually share crews and stuff like that," Daryl Hall told NME on Tuesday, March 15.

“David (Lee Roth) had just left the band and Eddie (Van Halen) asked me, 'Would you like to join Van Halen?' he continued.

The Maneater singer thought Eddie was probably just joking. But he saw Eddie looking very serious.

“He was half joking but I think he was really serious. I believe and I answer it. I said, “I don't think so. I had my own business,” recalls Daryl Hall.

David Lee Roth left the band following the release of the 1984 album to pursue a solo career. He didn't return until 2007 and recorded his last album following the departure of Eddie Van Halen in 2020.

David Lee Roth was replaced by Sammy Hagar who led for four Van Halen albums before leaving in 1996.

Meanwhile, Daryl Hall has been pursuing a solo career while joining Hall & Oates. His first solo album was released in 1980 and he would release the album BeforeAfter.