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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.
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.
6 days ago · The loss was particularly immense for Alex Van Halen, Eddie’s younger brother and co-founder of the rock band Van Halen. The siblings shared everything , from a deep love of music to the ...
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.
