David Lee Roth issues low key statement about Rock Hall of Fame news

The normally outrageous David Lee Roth is staying decidedly low-key regarding this week's announcement that Van Halen will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Instead of some classic "Diamond Dave" quotes, Roth has issued a very simple statement that reads, "It is an honor and a privilege to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." The singer did tell us a few years back that the band's musical legacy had earned them a spot in the Hall: "That music is a part of American culture, beyond just a stack of tunes. It represents a whole lot to a lot of people, and I'd be one of the very first to sign up (to appear at the band's Rock Hall induction)."

There have been a lot of rumors that Roth is back in Van Halen for a summer tour, though nothing's been confirmed yet.

Van Halen will be joined by R.E.M., Patti Smith, the Ronettes, and Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five at the annual Rock Hall ceremony, which takes place March 12th at New York City's Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
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