Van Halen

Finished version of song appeared nearly a decade later on 1995's 'Balance.'

“At that point, I just wanted to keep my dad alive."

Mammoth WVH leader was looking forward to sharing stage with late father during solo sets.

First single from 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' arrived with some new six-string tricks up its sleeve.

Band's first nine albums were all released in the now-extinct packaging format.

Their initial 11-year association ended slowly, and then all at once.

David Lee Roth's replacement eventually helped the group to four consecutive chart-topping albums.

Guitarist thinks he formed his band to avoid “growing and evolving” like his heroes.

Let's make some educated guesses based on history and artistic trajectories – and a little bit of wishful thinking.

Guitar legend died last October after a long battle with cancer.