Eat 'Em and Smile
David Lee Roth
Hard rock
Glam metal
Roth's first album after leaving Van Halen, and a statement in itself — he assembled a virtuoso backing band in guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan, and drummer Gregg Bissonette, widely regarded as one of the great backing bands of the era.
- Released
- July 7, 1986
- Label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Producer
- Ted Templeman
Tracklist
- 1. Yankee Rose
- 2. Shyboy
- 3. I'm Easy
- 4. Ladies' Nite in Buffalo?
- 5. Goin' Crazy!
- 6. Tobacco Road
- 7. Elephant Gun
- 8. Big Trouble
- 9. Bump and Grind
- 10. That's Life
Credits
- David Lee Roth Vocals, backing vocals
- Steve Vai Guitars
- Billy Sheehan Bass, backing vocals
- Gregg Bissonette Drums, backing vocals
- Ted Templeman Producer
Chart Performance & Sales
- US Billboard 200 #4
- UK Albums Chart #28
- RIAA (US) Platinum
- BPI (UK) Gold
Tour
Eat 'Em and Smile Tour
1986–1987
Roth's flamboyant solo stage show, backed by his new virtuoso lineup, was widely seen as a direct answer to his former bandmates in Van Halen, who were touring the same year behind 5150.