Brothers

Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music, and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate, Eddie Van Halen. He recounts their childhood, musical politics, infighting, and bad-boy behavior, but mostly his is a story of brotherhood, music, and enduring love. He wants to set the record straight on Eddie's life and death.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Alex Van Halen, in this intimate and candid memoir, shares his personal journey of family, friendship, music, and brotherly love, paying a heartfelt tribute to his beloved brother and bandmate. This remarkable memoir, hailed as a classic rock masterpiece, delves into the brothers' childhood in the Netherlands and Pasadena, California, with their itinerant musician father and their mother, who instilled a sense of pride and practicality in her sons. Alex candidly recounts the musical politics, infighting, and rebellious behavior of their youth, but ultimately, his story is one of brotherhood, music, and enduring love. From their shared experiences of coming to America and navigating the challenges of fitting in, to their shared record player, 800-square-foot house, and work ethic, to their later adventures on tour buses, alcoholism, fame, fatherhood, and uncleship, Alex and his brother shared a depth of understanding that few can attain in a lifetime. With a desire to set the record straight on Edwards' life and death, Alex aims to provide an accurate account of them and the band, offering a unique perspective on their journey.

Weight: 528g
Dimension: 162 x 243 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008706050