Alex Van Halen Net Worth

Alex Van Halen net worth is
$75 Million

Alex Van Halen Wiki Biography

Alexander Arthur Van Halen was born on the 8th May 1953 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. He is best known around the world for being the co-founder of Van Halen, one of the most successful American hard rock bands, in which he is the drummer. He is also recognized as an ordained minister. He has been an active member of the entertainment industry since the mid- 1970s.

Have you ever wondered how rich Alex Van Halen is? According to sources, it is estimated that Alex’s overall net worth is over $75 million, an amount acquired through his career in the music industry, during which he has released a number of albums with his band. Another source is coming from his job as an ordained minister.

Alex Van Halen Net Worth $75 Million

Alex Van Halen is the son of Jan and Eugenia Van Halen. His father was a jazz musician – he played the clarinet and the saxophone. Alex and brother Eddie spent their childhood in the Netherlands until 1962, when they moved to Pasadena, California with their parents. There Alex attended the Pasadena High School until 1971, during which time under the influence of their parents, both brothers learnt to play the piano. Alex then became a student of music at the Pasadena City College, but didn’t graduated because he met there David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony, so they decided to quit education to form the band called Mammoth.

Mammoth consisted of Eddie, Alex, and Mark Stone; Eddie firstly took microphone in his hands, but later switched to guitar, when David Lee Roth joined the band on vocals. Two years later, in 1974, the band was forced to change their name, as the name Mammoth already existed, and on Lee Roth’s initiation the band assumed the name Van Halen. The band’s self-titled debut album was released in 1978, which proved to be a huge accomplishment, as it was eventually certified diamond. The album contains songs such as “Runnin With The Devil” and “Ain’t Talking ‘Bout Love”, which soon became the hallmarks of the band.

So far, the band has released 12 albums, which became the main source of Alex’s net worth. Some of the albums include “Van Halen II” (1979), which sold over five million copies, and featured songs such as “Danced The Night Away”, and “Beautiful Girls”, in 1980, the band released their fourth album, entitled “Women And Children First”, and the next year released “Fair Warning” (1981), followed by “5150” (1986), “Balance” (1995), and “Van Halen III” (1998)

In 1998 the band went on a hiatus, which lasted until 2003 when they decided to return, and since the reunion, has released their twelfth album, entitled “A Different Kind Of Truth” in 2012.

Overall, the band has sold more than 80 million copies around the world.

If to talk about his personal life, Alex Van Halen has been married three times. He married Valeri Kendall in 1983 and they divorced only two months later. His second wife was Kelly Carter, with whom he welcomed his first son, Aric Van Halen, in 1989. The couple were married from 1983-96. He has one more son, Malcolm Van Halen, with his third wife Stine Schyberg (m. 2000). As an ordained minister, Alex presided at the wedding of his brother Eddie. Free time he spends posting on the website of his band, where we can found information about their tours and upcoming events.


Full NameAlex Van Halen
Net Worth$75 Million
Date Of BirthMay 8, 1953
Place Of BirthAmsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
ProfessionDrummer, Musician, Actor, Percussionist, Keyboard Player, Guitarist
EducationPasadena High School in California, Pasadena City College
NationalityDutch-American
SpouseStine Schyberg (m. 2000), Kelly Van Halen (m. 1984–1996), Valeri Kendall (m. 1983–1984)
ChildrenMalcolm Van Halen, Aric Van Halen, Jump, Hot for Teacher, Eruption
ParentsEugenia van Beers, Jan Van Halen
SiblingsEddie Van Halen
NicknamesAlexander Arthur Van Halen , alex_van_halen , Van Halen, Alex
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/alexvanhalen
IMDBwww.imdb.com/name/nm0887006
Allmusichttps://www.allmusic.com/artist/alex-van-halen-mn0000618230
AwardsMTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance, MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction, MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing, MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance, American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album, Jump, Eruption,...
Albums“Van Halen II” (1979), “Women And Children First”, “Fair Warning” (1981), “5150” (1986), “Balance” (1995), “Van Halen III” (1998), “A Different Kind Of Truth” (2012)
Music GroupsVan Halen (hard rock band)
MoviesRock Legends (2016, documentary), Ochéntame... otra vez (2016), Olympic Glory (1999)
TV ShowsMike & Mike (2015-2017), Weekend Today (2017), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2015), The World's Greatest Tribute Bands (2013-2014), Dancing on Ice (2014), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2011-2013), Guitar Hero: Van Halen (2009, video game)
#Trademark
1The Brown Sound (referring to the unique sound of his snare drum)
2Two kick drums
3Ludwig drums
4Frequently wears sunglasses
5Likes to use the hi-hat cymbal prominently in his drum work
#Fact
1Likes to begin his drum solos by banging a gong.
2Described his parents as different in their personalities and approaches. Said in an interview that his father, Jan Van Halen, was a happy-go-lucky, let's-have-a-drink-together type while his mother, Eugenia Van Halen, believed he and Eddie should focus on having a career where they could wear a suit and tie to work.
3Suggested in Van Halen's early days that Eddie give up singing lead vocals and for the band to hire David Lee Roth, saying that David had a great stage presence and it would be cheaper than having to constantly rent his P.A. system for gigs. (Ironically enough, David failed an early audition to be the band's lead singer).
4Did not like the song "Dancing in the Street" and did not want it on the 1982 "Diver Down" album. Has said in interviews that, if up to him, he would never have put the song on the album, adding that the song "Isn't Van Halen".
5For years after the band members became multi-millionaires following the release of their first albums and subsequent tours, Alex said he and Eddie's mother, Eugenia, would still ask them when they would give up their rock-and-roll careers, go to college and get jobs.
6Like his brother, Eddie, Alex spoke very little English upon arriving in America from The Netherlands.
7Sammy Hagar once referred to Alex as "The craziest man I know in the rock-and-roll business.".
8Started off playing the guitar while his brother Eddie played drums. One day, Alex decided to try out Eddie's drums and found he was much better at them than at guitar. Eddie, in turn, tried out Alex's guitar and saw he was much better at that.
9Likes to use the biggest drum sticks available and once described the ones he uses as "miniature baseball bats".
10Following an intervention and a trip to rehab, Alex quit drinking in the late 1980s and has since been sober. According to ex-sister-in-law Valerie Bertinelli, Alex would later encourage Eddie to become sober as well.
11An ordained minister, he officiated at the wedding of his brother, Edward Van Halen, and Janie Liszewski on June 27, 2009. His nephew, Wolfgang Van Halen, was the best man.
12Uncle of Wolfgang Van Halen.
13Brother-in-law of Janie Liszewski.
14Drummer for Van Halen.
15When Van Halen became successful, one of the first things Alex and his brother, Edward Van Halen, did with their earnings was to tell their father he could retire and take things easy for the rest of his life.
16Has a reputation of being a practical joker, such as nailing unattended shoes to the floor.
17Ex-brother-in-law of Valerie Bertinelli.
18Has 1 child with his former wife, Kelly Van Halen (nee Carter), and 1 with his current wife, Stine Schyberg.
19Current member of the rock band Van Halen.
20Older brother of Edward Van Halen.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Mind of a Chef2016TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Strictly Come Dancing2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
Sing2016writer: "Jump"
Everybody Wants Some!!2016writer: "Everybody Wants Some!", "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love"
Ochéntame... otra vez2016TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Eddie the Eagle2016"Jump"
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
Mike & Mike2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Superkids - Die größten kleinen Talente der Welt2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Minions2015writer: "Eruption"
Furious 72015writer: "Blast Off"
Glee2009-2015TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Love Film Festival2014writer: "Jump"
Today at Wimbledon2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dancing on Ice2014TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Voice UK2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock2014TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Masters Snooker2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues2013writer: "Dance The Night Away"
South Park2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
One Hit Wonderland2013TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Star King2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2011-2013TV Series writer - 22 episodes
Celebrity Splash! Australia2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The World's Greatest Tribute Bands2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Footy Show2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
This Is 402012writer: "Little Guitars"
Argo2012writer: "Dance the Night Away"
That's My Boy2012writer: "And The Cradle Will Rock", "Dance The Night Away"
Late Show with David Letterman2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Green Hornet2011writer: "Feel Your Love Tonight"
Wir sind Kaiser2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Total Wipeout2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Guitar Hero: Van Halen2009Video Game writer: "Ain't Talkin Bout Love", "And The Cradle Will Rock", "Atomic Punk", "Beautiful Girls", "Cathedral", "Dance The Night Away", "Eruption", "Everybody Wants Some", "Feel Your Love Tonight", "Hang Em High", "Hear About It Later", "Hot For Teacher", "I'm The One", "Jamie's Cryin", "Jump", "Little Guitars", "Loss Of Control", "Mean Street", "Panama", "Romeo Delight", "Running With The Devil", "So This Is Love", "Somebody Get Me A Doctor", "Spanish Fly", "Unchained"
Electric Dreams2009TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode
Zombieland2009writer: "Everybody Wants Some"
Rage2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Guitar Hero World Tour2008Video Game writer: "Hot For Teacher"
Superbad2007writer: "Panama"
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey2005Documentary writer: "Eruption" - as Van Halen
Herbie Fully Loaded2005writer: "Jump"
American Dad!2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Gran Turismo 42004Video Game writer: "Panama"
I'm Sammy Hagar2004Short performer: "Why Can't This Be Love" / writer: "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love", "Why Can't This Be Love"
High Chaparall2004TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Little Nicky2000writer: "Running With the Devil"
Freaks and Geeks1999-2000TV Series writer - 4 episodes
Ready to Rumble2000writer: "Runnin' With The Devil"
Mission to Mars2000writer: "Dance The Night Away"
Detroit Rock City1999writer: "Running With The Devil"
Big Daddy1999writer: "Jump"
Lost & Found1999/Iwriter: "Runnin' with the Devil"
Olympic Glory1999Documentary short writer: "Hot For Teacher"
Varsity Blues1999writer: "Hot For Teacher"
SLC Punk!1998writer: "Hot For Teacher"
Private Parts1997writer: "Jamie's Cryin'", "Dance The Night Away"
Twister1996performer: "Respect The Wind" / producer: "Respect The Wind" / writer: "Humans Being", "Respect The Wind"
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie1995writer: "Dreams"
Airheads1994writer: "I'm the One" - as A. Van Halen
Van Halen Live: Right Here, Right Now1993Video writer: "Poundcake", "Judgement Day", "Man on a Mission", "When It's Love", "In 'N' Out", "Right Now", "Pleasure Dome", "Spanked", "Runaround", "Finish What Ya Started", "Cabo Wabo", "The Dream Is Over", "Jump", "Top of the World"
MTV Video Music Awards 19911991TV Special writer: "Poundcake"
Van Halen Live Without a Net1986Video performer: "There's Only One Way To Rock", "Summer Nights", "Get Up", "5150", "Drum Solo", "Best Of Both Worlds", "Panama", "Love Walks In", "I Can't Drive 55", "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love", "Why Can't This Be Love", "Rock and Roll"
Better Off Dead...1985writer: "Everybody Wants Some!!"
WKRP in Cincinnati1978TV Series writer - 1 episode

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Van Halen: Humans Being1996Short co-composer
Van Halen Live Without a Net1986Video
Van Halen: Hot for Teacher1984Video short

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
RoboCop1987Keva Rosenberg (uncredited)
Van Halen: Hot for Teacher1984Video shortAlex Van Halen

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Sydney1990TV Series composer: theme music - 1990

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Guitar Hero: Van Halen2009Video GameHimself (voice)
The Van Halen Story: The Early Years2003Video documentaryHimself
Howard Stern1998TV SeriesHimself
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 11996VideoHimself
Van Halen: Humans Being1996ShortHimself
Van Halen Live: Right Here, Right Now1993VideoHimself
MTV Video Music Awards 19921992TV SpecialHimself - Van Halen Drummer
Van Halen Live Without a Net1986VideoHimself

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