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Alexander Arthur Van Halen (Dutch pronunciation: [aːlɛkˈsɑndər fɑn ˈɦaːlə(n)]; born May 8, 1953) is an American retired 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 ...
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.
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.
Modern Drummer Legends: Alex Van Halen is the second installment in the ‘Modern Drummer Legends’ series, and is the one and only Alex Van Halen drum book! Includes Alex’s 1983, 1993, and 2008 Modern Drummer cover stories. Transcriptions of classic Van Halen tracks, beats, and fills.
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.
May 8, 2023 · Alex was the real rocker in the family, partying like a rock star well before Mammoth formed. However, Alex has always remained the most silent member of the band. Not much is known about his personal life. No other drummer in his generation has a technique that is as distinctive.
