Alex Van Halen

Alexander Arthur "Alex" Van Halen is a Dutch-born American musician, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen. Originally, his brother Eddie had taken lessons for drums, while Alex practiced guitar. After spending time playing Eddie's drum kit, Alex became more skillful at the drums than Eddie. In 1974, the Van Halen brothers, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony formed a band, simply called Van Halen. They were sig... More

Date of birth:

  • May 8, 1953 (age 59 years)

Height:

  • 1.73 m (5.68 ft )

Religion:

Also known as:

  • Alexander Arthur Van Halen,
  • Alex Van Halen,
  • alex_van_halen,
  • Van Halen, Alex
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