Gary Cherone is a renowned rock vocalist best known as the frontman for the band Extreme, which hails from Boston. He gained additional fame when he joined Van Halen as their lead singer from 1996 to 1999, during a period when the band was experiencing one of its several splits with Sammy Hagar. Cherone's musical career includes popular songs such as "Need I Say More," "Change My Mind," "Yeah Yeah Yeah," and "Love Got Left Behind." His work with Extreme and Van Halen has solidified his reputation as one of the notable frontmen in rock music.