Band Members
- Current members
- Eddie Van Halen – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1972–present), lead vocals (1972–1974)
- Alex Van Halen – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1972–present)
- David Lee Roth – lead vocals (1974–1985, 1996, 2006–present)
- Wolfgang Van Halen – bass, backing vocals (2006–present)
- Former members
- Mark Stone - bass, backing vocals (1972–1974)
- Michael Anthony – bass, backing vocals (1974–2006)
- Sammy Hagar – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1985–1996, 2003–2005)
- Gary Cherone – lead vocals (1996–1999)
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