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Roth referred to Alex as the "backbone" of Van Halen, emphasizing that his contributions have been frequently eclipsed by his brother Eddie's renowned guitar prowess. While Eddie took center stage with his artistic genius and electrifying performances, Roth argued that Alex served as the steadfast anchor that kept the band on course. He described Alex as the stabilizing force who ensured the band remained grounded amidst the chaos that often accompanies stardom. “If Eddie was the mad genius, Alex was the guy making sure things didn’t go off the rails,” Roth explained. “He was the rock.”