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?

633K views · 16K reactions | One year ago today, we lost Eddie Van Halen - the legendary guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the American rock band Van Halen. Remember his legacy with Sammy Hagar (The Red Rocker) and others as they reflect on his impact on rock and roll and showmanship. What is your favorite Van Halen song? | AXS TV | Facebook

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