The Van Halen Story: The Early Years is a 2003 English-language Documentary film. Covers all the years with David Lee Roth, and concentrates mostly on the club days and the first world tour. The van halen story: the early years features J.j. Jackson in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Gregg Emerson, Dave Weiderman, Ron Wikso, Tony Codgen, David Lee Roth and Neil Zlozower. It was released on 9th December 2003. Covers all the years with David Lee Roth, and concentrates mostly on the club days and the first world tour.