- Born
- Birth nameAlexander Arthur Van Halen
- Nickname
- Al
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Alex Van Halen was born on May 8, 1953 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. He is an actor and composer, known for Twister (1996), Ready Player One (2018) and Mission to Mars (2000). He has been married to Stine Schyberg since 2000. They have one child. He was previously married to Kelly Van Halen and Valeri Kendall.
- SpousesStine Schyberg(2000 - present) (1 child)Kelly Van Halen(1984 - August 1996) (divorced, 1 child)Valeri Kendall(June 11, 1983 - 1984) (divorced)
- ChildrenMalcolm Van Halen
- ParentsEugenia van BeersJan van Halen
- RelativesEdward Van Halen(Sibling)Wolfgang Van Halen(Niece or Nephew)
- Likes to use the hi-hat cymbal prominently in his drum work
- Frequently wears sunglasses
- Ludwig drums
- Two kick drums
- The Brown Sound (referring to the unique sound of his snare drum)
- When Van Halen became successful, one of the first things Alex and his brother, Edward Van Halen, did with their earnings was to tell their father he could retire and take things easy for the rest of his life.
- For years after the band members became multi-millionaires following the release of their first albums and subsequent tours, Alex said he and Eddie's mother, Eugenia, would still ask them when they would give up their rock-and-roll careers, go to college and get jobs.
- Like his brother, Eddie, Alex spoke very little English upon arriving in America from The Netherlands.
- Did not like the song "Dancing in the Street" and did not want it on the 1982 "Diver Down" album. Has said in interviews that, if up to him, he would never have put the song on the album, adding that the song "Isn't Van Halen".
- Likes to begin his drum solos by banging a gong.
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