Van Halen Poll

[NeuroTypical]

I only know one thing about Van Halen.  I know it caused one 1980's middle-school bus kid to roll his eyes sarcastically at another 1980's middle-school bus kid, and condescendingly say "You mean Van Hagar?"

I don't know what that meant, what the two opinions were, or why the two kids were so entrenched in them.  But I bet folks in this thread could fill me in.

[Guest MormonGator]

5 minutes ago, NeuroTypical said:

I only know one thing about Van Halen.  I know it caused one 1980's middle-school bus kid to roll his eyes sarcastically at another 1980's middle-school bus kid, and condescendingly say "You mean Van Hagar?"

I don't know what that meant, what the two opinions were, or why the two kids were so entrenched in them.  But I bet folks in this thread could fill me in.

Sammy Hagar took over for David Lee Roth as the lead singer for the band. The result was very polarizing-some fans hated the replacement, some fans love it. 

But all fans agree he's better than Gary Cherone, the third lead singer. 

Edited April 26, 2019 by MormonGator

[mirkwood]

I grew up in the 80's music scene.  Nobody called Van Halen metal. They were hard rock.  Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Ozzy, among others were the metal bands.  Very different sounds then your VH. Aerosmith and AC/DC, Bon Jovi or Ratt.  

[mirkwood]

Sammy Hagar is a better singer and a better songwriter.  When he joined VH, it just became a different band...not Van Halen.

[The Folk Prophet]

3 hours ago, mirkwood said:

Nobody called Van Halen metal.

You must not have hung in the same losers club I did.