Halen, Alex Van
Brothers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008706050
- author:
- Halen, Alex Van
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 104
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.9 x 2.7 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
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. In this intimate and open account, he recounts the brothers' childhood, their itinerant musician father and a very proper Indonesian-born mother, and the kind of mum who encouraged her boys to "always wear a suit" no matter how famous they became. He also shares tales of musical politics, infighting, and bad-boy behaviour, but mostly his is a story of brotherhood, music, and enduring love. The book is a remarkable tribute to his brother's life and death, and offers an accurate account of their story that has never been seen before. Through his rough yet sweet voice, Alex recounts the brothers' experiences, from coming to America to figuring out how to fit in, to sharing a record player and a work ethic, and to becoming famous and fathers and uncles.