Alex Van Halen

Alexander Arthur Van Halen was born in Amsterdam, the son of a jazz saxophonist and clarinetist. The family moved to Pasadena, California, in 1962, and Alex and his brother Eddie became naturalized U.S. citizens. In 1972, the brothers formed Mammoth with Mark Stone on bass and Eddie on lead vocals. Their debut album was released in 1978, and they have...