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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 original 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 · Family Affair. 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...
Nov 15, 2021 · This Is Alex Van Halen's Life Today. The death of Eddie Van Halen on October 6, 2020, marked the end of the legendary band that bears his last name. The group was infamous for their myriad lead vocalist changes — David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar had multiple stints with Van Halen, and the less said about Gary Cherone's time as frontman, the better.
Feb 28, 2024 · February 28, 2024 —by VHND Leave a Comment. Photo by Neil Zlozower. 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.
Jul 27, 2023 · The prospect of Alex Van Halen performing live without his brother is slim, according to Wolfgang Van Halen. During a recent Q&A interview with AllMusic’s Greg Prato, Wolfgang addressed the current status of Alex and the possibility of future releases from the Van Halen vaults.
Sep 5, 2023 · January 26, 2024. ALEX INDUCTED INTO MODERN DRUMMER HALL OF FAME. September 5, 2023: Alex Van Halen’s place in the pantheon of rock ’n’ roll drummers is legendary. The incredible body of work that he created alongside his brother Eddie is memorialized in Van Halen’s historic catalog of genre-defining music.
On May 8th, 1953, Alexander Arthur Van Halen was born in Amsterdam Holland. Later the family moved to Nijmegen, where they lived until they moved to the U.S. when Alex was about 9, through a government-incentive program to reunite families. Because the family spoke little English, Alex and Eddie formed a bond during this time that has lasted ...
