Happy birthday! Alex Van Halen turns 72 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary musician turns 72 on Thursday, May. 8, 2025.

Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Alex Van Halen has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Van Halen, a cultural icon

Born Alexander Arthur Van Halen in Amsterdam on May 8, 1953, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Van Halen's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Alex hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alex Van Halen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Alex, you're the best!

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