Articles — Alex Van Halen

Few bands left a bigger mark on rock music—and rock culture—than Van Halen. From Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar work to David Lee Roth's larger-than-life stage presence, the band's combination of musicianship, showmanship, and unmistakable visual style created a legacy that continues to attract collectors decades after the group's debut. It's also worth noting the incredible contributions of Michael Anthony, whose solid bass work and distinctive background vocals helped define the group's sound, and Alex Van Halen, a significantly underrated drummer. Drummers today still debate how to properly play the ground-pounding introduction to "Hot For Teacher".  VH is also one...