David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth is known the world over for loudly ushering in a new era of flamboyant and over-the-top frontmanship in rock and roll as the singer of Van Halen, which he fronted from 1974 until a famously acrimonious split from the band in 1985. He carried on his antic-laden performance and recording style through several successful solo albums through the 1980s and 90s, surrounding himself with word-class musicians such as Steve Vai. Roth reunited with Van Halen for a 2008-2009 tour through the United States and Canada which grossed $93 million, a band record, and there is a rumored tour for 2009-2010.