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You are here: Home / 2021 / Drummer Kenny Aronoff On Van Halen: ‘Every Single Player In That Band Was THE REAL DEAL!’

Drummer Kenny Aronoff On Van Halen: ‘Every Single Player In That Band Was THE REAL DEAL!’

by VHND — updated December 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

Credit: Neil Zlozower

Drummer Kenny Aronoff talked about the influence of Van Halen a.k.a. “The Real Deal” during a recent interview with Sunset Sound Recorders.

Check out Aronoff (John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, Chickenfoot) talk about the genius of Eddie Van Halen, the distinct, identifiable sound of Alex Van Halen, the “Rock God” showmanship of David Lee Roth, the impeccable vocals and bass playing of Michael Anthony and more in the video clip below!

You can watch Aranoff’s entire interview with Sunset Sound‘s Drew Dempsey HERE.

Head to Sunset Sound‘s official YouTube page HERE for more interviews with key figures in Van Halen history including photographer Neil Zlozower, author and Van Halen historian Greg Renoff, engineer Brian Kehew, DJ Rodney Binghenheimer and more.

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Filed Under: 2021, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony, News, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen

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