I agree. Van Halen was my jam and I still listen but I don't get that, OMG, it's my jam, feeling anymore. To me now they are like the best "garage band" and I think EVH sorta got lost in all the David Lee antics.
I guess, but I think the same can be said for all kinds of music. They're timeless for sure, but the feeling isn't the same. But... that's probably just me getting older, lol.