Alex writes, by the burden of being called the greatest guitarist on the planet. Van Halen was diagnosed with neuropathy in his legs a few years ago and no longer plays drums. But his old band is ...

For those wanting a little something extra to prove their VH fandom, the ultimate opportunity has presented itself: you can now own Alex Van Halen’s tour-used drum kit from the 1980 ‘Invasion’ run, ...

Alex Van Halen recalled the time ... that only the moment counts,” Van Halen wrote about his regular trick of playing while his drum kit burned. “I mean, the flame is there and poof, it ...

It was decided that Eddie Van Halen would play guitar, and Alex drums. Van Halen's legacy: Known for their extravagant, high-energy performances, Van Halen would go on to produce 12 studio albums ...

and Cornell while considering the Soundgarden singer for the Van Halen position. “Chris was in a very fragile part of his life, so to speak,” remembered Alex. “I got behind the drums ...

That, of course, was guitarist Edward Van Halen — Eddie to his fans, Ed to his familiars — who, along with his older brother Alex on drums, founded the band in ... talking to you (yelling at you) in ...