Alex's powerful and dynamic drumming style and voice are instantly recognizable. In this video, we'll look at 5 songs from Van Halen that simply wouldn't be the same without Alex's sensational talent.

In "Jump" we dig into the choices Alex is making to accompany Eddie's solo. The syncopation, the voicings; each element perfectly suits that moment of the song. In "Panama" we're looking at an over-the-barline groove that everyone has heard and everyone loves. In "Hot For Teacher" we break down this trademark groove that also happens to feature a Lamborgini exhaust! Next, we dive into "Unchained" and how perfectly syncopated and displaced the kick and snare need to be in order to complement the guitar and vocals. Lastly, we explore "Why Can't This Be Love" and how Alex began to push the boundaries with e-drums and include those "modern" sounds in their recordings and performances.

In conclusion, Alex is an absolute legend and deserves all the credit he can be given. And it should come as no surprise that his band "Van Halen" was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. So sit back and get ready to discover the genius of Alex Van Halen.

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Chapters:
0:00 -- Introduction
0:35 -- "Jump"
2:33 -- "Panama"
3:40 -- "Hot For Teacher"
5:12 -- "Unchained"
6:34 -- "Why Can't This Be Love"
7:37 -- Final Thoughts
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