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Alex Van Halen
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Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in May
May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month.
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Alex Van Halen to Publish Memoir
Drummer’s book is expected to detail his life and times with late younger brother Eddie.
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Hagar on Van Halen Not Touring
Jason Bonham will play drums on upcoming Best of All Worlds trek.
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Sammy Hagar Extends Invite to David Lee Roth + Alex Van Halen for Van Halen-Heavy 2024 Tour
Will the other principal Van Halen players return?
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David Lee Roth Is Holding Up Van Halen Tribute Show, Eddie Trunk Explains
The rock radio host got real about the delay.
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Michael Anthony Says He Had Been Involved With Talks Concerning Van Halen Tribute Tour
Anthony says, 'I hope something happens in the future.'
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Jason Newsted Claims Alex Van Halen Contacted Him About Potential Tour
'It kind of just all fizzled,' says the bassist.
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Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen Pay Tribute to Eddie on His Birthday
Late guitar wizard would have turned 67 today.
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Will Alex Van Halen Really Play at David Lee Roth’s Final Shows?
Drummer’s nephew Wolfgang doubts reunion will take place.
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David Lee Roth Recalls His Part in Designing Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstrat
'It's my work,' the former Van Halen singer said.
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Van Halen Drum Kit, Cobain Self-Portrait Expected to Fetch Huge Money at Auction
See what else is on the block as well.