Yes, it's Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen -- as if you didn't already recognize those devilish eyes! For over four decades now, he and his guitar playing brother Eddie have built Van Halen into one of the most beloved and successful bands in all of rock music.

In 2012 the group released their first David Lee Roth-fronted album in nearly three decades, the highly impressive 'A Different Kind of Truth.' Following the tour to support that album, rumors have emerged suggesting we're going to get another studio effort, although the band has yet to confirm these reports.

This awesome piece of Van Halen history comes to us courtesy of author Greg Renoff, who's currently hard at work on the book 'Van Halen Rising: How A Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal.' When it comes out we'll be sure to tell you all about it, but in the meantime we suggest you follow the book's Twitter feed and Facebook page for more great photos and stories from the band's early days.

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