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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
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Very much your average rock star read through. Not advanced on the writing, but the stories are great, and the affection for his brother shines through.
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Loved reading this book from Alex Van Halen’s perspective. Loved seeing Van Halen in concert over the years!
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sad
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sad
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I read this in three days. My Van Halen obsession shows NO signs of stopping or slowing down. This was a fascinating read. Co-written by Ariel Levy, but clearly focused on Alex Van Halen's voice, this is mostly a memoir of grief and memory. Alex is reflecting back on his earliest memories of his brother, of the boat ride from Holland to the US, and of his experience being an immigrant, and later a rock star. Full of details and stories I hadn't seen before, but also felt too short. I wanted to see more of this. But since it's an exercise in grief, I can't fault him too much for stopping it when he did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use
As a lifelong Van Halen fan, I get very excited for Alex's double bass drum, which kicks off "Hot for Teacher," followed by Eddie's iconic guitar. So yes, I'm biased. Brothers by Alex Van Halen reads like a love letter from Alex to Eddie, honoring their bond. However, it skims the surface in many respects—don’t expect juicy gossip or insider tales here. And if you're new to the band, you might be left thinking Van Halen was just a trio; bassist Michael Anthony barely gets a mention, only popping up once or twice in passing.
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