I've heard my share of Van Halen. I never liked rock.
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I have to admit, I do not listen to much rock music.
Frankly speaking, I don't know much about rock music. But I enjoyed some when I was in college or high school. But I stopped listening after Elvis Presley!
Few bands in hard rock history have been so adept at balancing the awesome and trivial as Van Halen in their prime.
There was a period of time where I really hated rock music.
Rock's so good to me. Rock is my child and my grandfather.
I discovered after going to music festivals that I am a rock fan. I love the guitars, the phrasing, and the abandon of rock fans.
For me, the best rock is not what you play - it's what you're not playing.
I got into rock music at thirteen, listening to Van Halen, learned how to play the electric guitar.
There's just no great rock albums anymore. There's a lot of rock music out there, but it's very bland and disposable.
When Van Halen started out, there was no path to fame. We just played what we liked. Even today it always comes down to the simplicity of rock and roll.