I’m not really a fan, but I though Roth left because they were becoming too keyboardy, then Eddie asked Patty Smyth to be the singer.
No, roths official statement was he “wanted more control” got frustrated and left VH....that I DO believe......narcissists are very often control freaks.
Sorry if I hijacked your post my friend but I lived VH first hand as I was in my 20s, very much into 80s rock and remember it very well.
Roth reminds me of problem child athletes that have exceptional talent....their behavior is very often overlooked because they can perform.