Alex Van Halen’s upcoming memoir, ‘Brothers,’ is generating buzz with newly uncovered details about the life and times he shared with his late brother, Eddie Van Halen.
Scheduled for an October 22 release by HarperCollins, ‘Brothers’ is not just any memoir; it’s a 384-page homage to the bond between Alex and Eddie, priced at $32.00. The book will also be accessible as a 720-minute audiobook and an ebook. Until now, information about the book has been scarce, but thanks to the Van Halen News Desk, enthusiasts now have something to look forward to.
A Glimpse Into The Van Halen Brothers’ World
The memoir promises an intimate look into the brothers’ lives, from their early days sharing everything from a record player to the highs and lows of fame and personal challenges. Alex noted in the official blurb:
“I was with him from day one. We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800-square-foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic. Later, we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming famous, of becoming fathers and uncles, and of spending more hours in the studio than I’ve spent doing anything else in this life. We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime.”
Alex’s intention with ‘Brothers’ is clear: to provide an accurate account of their lives and the band, setting the record straight on Eddie’s life and untimely death. The book will also feature never-before-seen photos from Alex’s private collection.
Alex Van Halen’s Current Stance On Reunions
Amid discussions of a Van Halen reunion or tribute, Alex has maintained a distance, notably absent from Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds tour, which celebrates Van Halen’s music. Hagar openly invited Roth and Alex to join him, though he acknowledged Alex’s reluctance to play without Eddie. Hagar stated the following, understanding Alex’s position:
“Mike and I, 20 years ago, did a reunion. And it’s been 20 years this year. I’m going, I don’t have another 20 years to be waiting on Alex Van Halen, who’s the only guy left. So he didn’t want to do it? You know, he, I guess, just doesn’t like playing without his brother. Don’t blame him. God bless him.”
In a touching tribute earlier this year, Alex broke his social media silence to honor Eddie with an Instagram post, simply stating he missed his late brother.
