Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Originally broadcast Oct. 29, 2024.

Singer Sammy Hagar, who took the band’s reins at the height of their mid-’80s fame, recently took exception to drummer and former bandmate Alex Van Halen leaving out any acknowledgment of Hagar’s time ...

Loudwire reports how Van Halen — who performed with his late brother, Eddie Van Halen, in the iconic 80’s rock band bearing their name — mainly wrote about his life and times with his brother and the ...