Van Halen is one of Classic Rock's best bands.
Yea, there's been a few personnel changes over the decades, but the music remains the same - awesome!

Let's travel back to the Van Halen of 1981, which consisted of the original four - Eddie and Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony. For me, that's the pure version of the group. I do like Sammy Hagar, and think he did a great job during his years with VH. As for other replacements, not so much.

Here's a concert view of Van Halen in 1984 performing 'Unchained' in Oakland, California, our Classic Rock Throwback Thursday!

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