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Alex Van Halen

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Van Halen, 1978
Van Halen, 1978 American heavy metal band Van Halen, featuring (from left) Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony.

Alex Van Halen is an American musician, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the acclaimed heavy metal band Van Halen. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he moved to California with his family in the 1960s, where he and his brother, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, formed the band. Alex played a key role in the band's sound and success throughout their career, which spanned several decades and lineup changes. He is recognized for his drumming contributions to iconic songs like "Jump" and "Runnin' with the Devil". In 2024, he released a memoir titled Brothers.12

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