 ron | https://www.moderndrummer.com/2023/09/alex-van-halen-hall-of-fame/ Modern Drummer’s 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Alex Van Halen
The latest induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame is… Alex Van Halen! The original drummer and co-founder of Van Halen has left his mark on entire eras of rock music, from his scrappy early days in Mammoth to the glam metal juggernaut we know him as today. Alex Van Halen joins an esteemed group of Modern Drummer Hall of Famers, including John Bonham, Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Ringo Starr, and 2022′s Hall of Fame inductee, Taylor Hawkins. After forming several bands with his brother, Eddie, Alex Van Halen began his long tenure with Van Halen in 1977 and never looked back. He became instrumental to the band’s electrifying, dramatic sound, leading the rhythm section on standout Van Halen hits like “Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love,” “Unchained,” and “Panama.” His double bass pedal work throughout “Hot For Teacher” was deeply influential, combining technical prowess with a restless, thoroughly original drum composition. Despite their lineup changes throughout the late ’80s and 1990s, Alex Van Halen and his brother remained the heart and soul of the band, and his legacy both behind the kit and in the music world is inspiring and noteworthy. Alex Van Halen has appeared on the cover of Modern Drummer four times: 1983, 1993, 2008, and most recently in March of 2021. He’s appeared various other times in Modern Drummer issues throughout the last five decades. Revisit some of Alex Van Halen’s career highlights and extensive interviews with Modern Drummer here. Advertisement Alex Van Halen’s 2023 Modern Drummer Hall of Fame induction arrives with the release of our 2023 Reader’s Poll, found in our September issue. See below for the complete list of Modern Drummer Hall of Fame inductees. The Modern Drummer Hall Of Fame, 1979-2022 2023 Alex Van Halen |
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