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A custom-designed drum kit owned by Alex Van Halen and used during Alex played the unique kit with articulated bass drums in over 100 Van Halen shows. It's the first kit of his to ever come to auction. It hit the auction block after five years on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Proceeds from its sale will benefit a pair of music-related charities. "It's the only one like it in the world and I'm happy that 100% of the selling price will be going to charity via the Frangioni Foundation and Mr. Holland's Opus," Alex said in a statement.

He joined Van Halen at 16. Now he’s going it alone, with a debut album that was in the making before his father’s death.

Alex's 'Invasion' tour drum kit from 1980 is the only kit of his to ever go up for auction.

Alex's 'Invasion' tour drum kit from 1980 is the only kit of his to ever go up for auction.

By Andrew Magnotta @AndrewMagnotta May 25, 2021 One of the most recognizable drum kits in rock history is up for auction, in the latest 'Music Icons' annual music memorabilia sale by Julien's Auctions. Alex Van Halen's custom-designed, stage-used Ludwig drum kit from Van Halen's 1980 'Invasion' tour is the only kit of his to ever hit auction. It will be up tor sale during the June 11 - 13 event by Julien's. "This kit from the 1980 Van Halen 'Invasion' world tour spent five years on display at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland," said Alex Van Halen. "It's the only one like it in t...