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Alexander Arthur Van Halen (Dutch pronunciation: [aːlɛkˈsɑndər fɑn ˈɦaːlə(n)]; born May 8, 1953) is an American musician who was the drummer and a co-founder of the rock band Van Halen, which was formed in 1972 by Van Halen and his younger brother Eddie under the name "Mammoth" before adding Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth in 1974 ...
Nov 15, 2021 · Apart from his well-documented life as the drummer of one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time, Alex Van Halen is also an ordained minister; according to Rolling Stone, he officiated his brother's wedding to Janie Liszewski in June 2009.
Jan 25, 2021 · Alex Van Halen discussed his band's unconventional relationship with frontman and co-founder David Lee Roth in a newly published interview, given prior to Eddie Van Halen 's death this past October. Alex described the Van Halen brothers' relationship to Roth in a conversation with Modern Drummer.
Feb 29, 2024 · Alex Van Halen Tells All About Life With Eddie in New Book: ‘I Was With Him From Day One’. Van Halen's new memoir, Brothers, due Oct. 22, will tell the story behind one of the closest...
Feb 28, 2024 · A memoir by Alex Van Halen titled Brothers is set for an October 22nd release via HarperCollins. Brothers is categorized under “Biography & Autobiography”. It’s a 384-page hardcover with a list price of $32.00. It will also be available as a 720-minute audiobook and an eBook.
Aug 18, 2022 · August 18, 2022. A new photo of VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has emerged online. On Wednesday (August 17), Josh Freese, a top Los Angeles session musician who has played with DEVO, THE...
Sep 5, 2023 · As much as any drummer in the history of rock, Alex Van Halen helped define the signature sound of his band—which is all the more startling given the fact that his guitar-playing brother is among the most influential players in the history of the music.
Not much is known about his personal life. No other drummer in his generation has a technique that is as distinctive. As early as his late teens, Alex was baffling the other musicians with his skill, including in his music theory class at Pasadena City College.
Alex Van Halen is selling his personal instrument and gear collection in a new auction, which Backstage Auctions, Inc. announced as "The Alex Van Halen Collection." Alex Van Halen 5150 tour used legendary acrylic Ludwig drum kit. The company stated: The ….
Sep 28, 2022 · Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s Last Days, Trying to Make Peace With Alex, and a (Possible) Vegas Tribute to Eddie. The Red Rocker says he was approached about a Las Vegas residency in honor of...
