Alex and Eddie Van Halen were named the second best sibling act in rock by Van Halen at 50 author Martin Popoff.
Popoff listed the 20 best siblings in a recent article for Goldmine magazine. The VH brothers finished second behind the Angus brothers Angus and Malcolm. Below is what Popoff had to say about Eddie and Alex:
Ticking many of the boxes, brothers Alex and Eddie were fiercely loyal to each other and had played together since early childhood. They were also in a band of only four members, all the way through. Alex is one of the most respected drummers of all time, and also way up the list in terms of having his own style and sound. Eddie was responsible for the vast majority of Van Halen’s music, and, to my mind, is the only “guitar hero” there is that can be on a list of the two most important and legendary, along with Jimi Hendrix.
The Top 20 Sibling Acts, Ranked
20. Karen and Richard Carpenter
19. Colin and Jonny Greenwood
18. Bachman-Turner Overdrive
17. Ron and Scott Asheton
16. David and Mark Knopfler
15. Dean and Robert DeLeo
14. Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul Abbott
13. Don and Phil Everly
12. Chuck and John Panozzo
11. Duane and Gregg Allman
10. The Jackson 5
9. Chris and Rich Robinson
8. John and Tom Fogerty
7. Bee Gees
6. Liam and Noel Gallagher
5. Dave and Ray Davies
4. Ann and Nancy Wilson
3. The Beach Boys
2. Alex and Eddie Van Halen
1. Angus and Malcolm Young
Alex Van Halen’s Brothers is set for an October 22nd release via HarperCollins. Categorized under “Biography & Autobiography”, this is a 384-page hardcover book with a list price of $32.00.
Ordering Details: People can pre-order the book wherever books are sold. But fans who order this book directly from VanHalenStore.com will receive a collectible item as a special bonus. Pre-order details will become available as we get closer to the October 22nd release date but you can join Van Halen Store’s Waitlist now!