vˈæn klˈiːv hɐz plˈeɪd ɐ mˈeɪdʒɚ ɹˈoʊl ɪnðə səksˈɛs ænd pˌɑːpjʊlˈæɹᵻɾi ʌvðə bˈænd, æz wˈɛl æz ɐ dɹˈaɪvɪŋ fˈoːɹs ɪn kɹiːˈeɪɾɪŋ mˈoːɹ kˈɑːmplɛks mjˈuːzɪkəl ɚɹˈeɪndʒmənts.
Van Cleve has played a major role in the success and popularity of the band, as well as a driving force in creating more complex musical arrangements.