MATT BISSONETTE REFLECTS ON HIS YEARS WITH DAVID LEE ROTH
From Dave & Dave Unchained Van Halen podcast by Dave & Dave Unchained
November 29, 2025 · 3h 32m
About this episode
Matt Bissonette reflects on his years with David Lee Roth and discusses his musical experiences.
EPISODE #119 - From 1988 to 1991, Matt Bissonette played bass in David Lee Roth’s solo band. His tenure included the Skyscraper World Tour as well as the recording of the “A Little Ain’t Enough” album. In this interview, Bissonette discusses his experience in full detail as well as playing with Joe Satriani, Elton John, ELO. his brother Gregg Bissonette and making his new jazz album, “Common Road.” The Daves also serve up a stacked VH News segment that includes a review of Mammoth’s new album, “The End.” Plus, a new mailbag segment completes this November episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com
People in this episode
Host: Dave
Guest: Matt Bissonette
Topics covered
- Matt Bissonette
- David Lee Roth
- Skyscraper World Tour
- A Little Ain't Enough
- jazz album
- VH News
- Mammoth
Keywords
- Matt Bissonette
- David Lee Roth
- Skyscraper World Tour
- A Little Ain't Enough
- jazz album
- Mammoth
- VH News
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mammoth, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine, iTunes, Twitter, Facebook
Books & works: A Little Ain't Enough, Common Road
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