Alex Van Halen is one of the greatest drummers in rock history. From unpredictable syncopation to groundbreaking hybrid electronic-acoustic drumming, he set the stage for many of today’s heavy hitters🤘 In this video, Brandon Toews breaks down a few reasons why Alex Van Halen is a straight up genius. For example, “Panama” is tougher than it looks, and doesn’t start right on beat 1. With the guitar riffing all over the bar line, you hear a lot of syncopation. Recognize the kit in the video above?

Alex Van Halen, musician and co-founding member of the rock group Van Halen, told Anderson Cooper about how he's still able to "communicate" with his brother, Eddie, who died in 2020. For more of "All There Is with Anderson Cooper" listen and follow the show wherever you get your podcasts. https://link.chtbl.com/9oBP_Q0_ | CNN International