Alex Van Halen is an American musician and songwriter best known as the drummer and founding member of the rock band Van Halen. Born in 1953 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, he moved to Pasadena, California as a child and alongside his brother Eddie Van Halen, formed the iconic band in the 1970s. Alex's drumming style and technique have been highly regarded, earning him accolades as one of the greatest drummers in rock music.