Thanks for sharing the news! I will definitely buy this book and will consider this the final word on what happened in VH. Awesome pics. You always make me laugh. 🤗♥️
The brothers always kept press and product to a minimum so I'm very eager for this book. I always wanted a book by Eddie but this will be just as cool. I'm selfish but I want to see Alex play again, even if it's a one off show. Either way, I hope he has peace. EVH and AVH are my two favorite musicians
Im not expecting a dish the dirt kinda book. Love to hear bout the relationships and his thoughts on the albums . Its a shame it prob wont be a tell all book but ❤ Alex! Hes made my life a better place. Cant wait!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Alex was great especially during the Roth era. For me there are 5 rock drummers that had their own sound. Like you listen to a song and can tell who it was 1. John Bonham 2. Ian Paice 3. Neil Peart 4. Bill Ward And 5. Alex Van Halen loved his sound and drumming on the Roth albums
Eddie did once say that the "brown sound" was Alex's drumming! He's definitely in my top 5 of great drummers. I wonder if Michael Anthony will write a book. That would be something!!
Mike kind of alluded to wanting to write his memoirs if he had the time. Though he did stress that he wouldn’t include any VH dirt if he ever wrote a book. True class act, that guy.
The guy thats bang'n my mother loves Slammy Slagar 😂😂😂😂 Stay heavy !! Listen to the RMCP featuring Dr Fukk of Thrash or Die and Ian Wadley aka Wadzilla !!!! bam bam bam diddlee dee Thanks Ralph you rule !!!🤟🤟🤟🤟
The backstory on Alex’s parents is pretty interesting, so I’m sure that will be in the book, Dave’s talked about sitting for hours with Jan talking about being a Dutch POW playing for Nazi officers. Their mom resented Jan’s music career (up to 1972 when he lost his finger) because they were always broke and he was always drinking, and I’m sure he’ll get into his mom trying to discourage the boys to play, as well as dealing with racism being half Indonesian - for some reason it was never as noticeable with Ed as it was with Alex (no doubt factoring why he wore shades a lot). I’m sure stories about making the records, the clubs to the arenas, some of the debauchery and band drama will be in there. When it comes out,Sammy’s only going to read the parts that mention him in it. Dave will probably get an advance copy….and Sammy will have to PAY for his copy! 😄 Sammy tried to convince Eddie not to have Alex get publishing royalties because he didn’t co-write, but Eddie said that was not up for discussion, end of story. Def. looking forward to this book because Alex was to VH what Malcolm Young was to AC/DC, he didn’t say much in interviews either, but fans know they were both major decision makers in those groups. There’s also the possibility he might change his mind and decide not to release it so, fingers crossed.
Btw-I only see Big Al ever play again with Wolfie,thats it. They have that family bond,and Al ain't playin' with anyone else. I think in the coming years he and Wolfie will release Ed's music,clean it up,maybe have Wolfie sing on it,maybe Dave too. But I dont think Hagar will ever be welcomed as a friend to Al ever again. I remember reading that Ed and Sam spoke before he died, but never with Al. Too many bullshit words hurled from Hagar,plus that book sealed his fate. He probably just prefers to forget Sam even exists nowdays, and never speak to him if he can avoid it.
I read Van Halen Rising, it was quite good. I'm about to read, Unchained: The Eddie Van Halen Story and My Effin' Life (Geddy Lee). Sammy Hagar Rules!! Ha ha ... I actually don't mind Van Hagar. Of course, the best years were with Dave.
Geddy’s book mentions Ray Danniels, who managed Van Halen when Peart took a long break, and for some reason, Hagar really hated. I’m sure Ray will be mentioned in Alex’s book because they had been brothers in law.
I agree about "Van Halen III" bombing really taking the wind out of their sails. It seems like Eddie and Alex (though, mostly Eddie) got it into their heads that they alone were the appeal of Van Halen and that they could make great and/or commercially successful music without Dave or Sammy. When that turned out to not be the case, they probably felt pretty embarrassed reuniting with singers they thought they didn't need and got less outgoing as a result. That said, even if they don't sound like great bandmates to non-family members, I do appreciate how loyal Alex and Eddie were to each other. When you compare them to bands like CCR, The Kinks, or Oasis, it's really refreshing to see musical siblings getting along with each other and rarely if ever going for each others' throat. Because of that, I'm pretty interested to see Alex Van Halen's memoirs and see his perspective on things.
The problem with these books is everyone is the hero of their own story. Keith Richard’s book Life for instance. I love Keef but he did no wrong in his eyes even when he was junked out for years. Motley Crue’s Dirt was the guys slinging on the other guys. I imagine Al and Ed will come out smelling like roses at the end of the story.
Hagar comes off like such an entitled prick. He'd be another Ted Nugent if he never joined this legendary band. He shouldnt be even speaking for this band anymore. Only the kid,Al,and Dave,thats it. Not even Mikey should say anything since he's been gone for decades from that band. He got his own ass fired by siding with Sam and going on those tours when he was still a member of VanHalen. He stroked the flames,he knew what might happen,the brothers just said fuck this guy and let him go. You side with Sam Hagar or do you stick with the brothers,the guys who gave you a career? Anyways I'm getting side tracked. When Reverend Al's book comes out I'll be all over that thing. You know its coming,Al and Ed have always said what they've felt,and Al's been quiet for too long. If Hagar thinks he had any chance of mooching off the legendary VanHalen then thats about to change. Al is gonna air out his views on that red tampon. Sam,you had your fun with your book,and now its time Al has his. That book when it releases is gonna break Sam Hagar's mooching tequilla selling black heart. Oh yeah! We'll be there with the popcorn and beer ready to see the melt down when Sam Hagar reacts to it. hahahaha! I love it.
Thanks for sharing the news! I will definitely buy this book and will consider this the final word on what happened in VH. Awesome pics. You always make me laugh. 🤗♥️
Thanks ,Melinda. I am so curious to how the book would be!
Looking forward to this!
I’d also really love it if DLR’s memoirs (Crazy From The Heat) was updated and finally went back into print.
I still have my copy
It’s out of print? Wow glad I own it
Great energy from you, this is what the van halen community needs!!! Keep it up! THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN FOREVER!!!
Alex! The genius behind the curtain! This is great news!!!! Thanks Ralph!
I live for books like this! The book Noel Monk put out was amazing!
The brothers always kept press and product to a minimum so I'm very eager for this book. I always wanted a book by Eddie but this will be just as cool. I'm selfish but I want to see Alex play again, even if it's a one off show. Either way, I hope he has peace. EVH and AVH are my two favorite musicians
Im not expecting a dish the dirt kinda book. Love to hear bout the relationships and his thoughts on the albums . Its a shame it prob wont be a tell all book but ❤ Alex! Hes made my life a better place. Cant wait!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Alex is fantastic ❤
Looking forward to Alex's perspective.
Not gonna lie - I’m interested
Alex was great especially during the Roth era. For me
there are 5 rock drummers that had their own sound. Like you listen to a song and can tell who it was
1. John Bonham
2. Ian Paice
3. Neil Peart
4. Bill Ward
And 5. Alex Van Halen loved his sound and drumming on the Roth albums
Alex would be in my Top Five, along with Peart, Scott Rockenfield, Cive Burr and Tommy Aldridge.
@@acorn-yy1gi yes all great as well 🤘🏻
Eddie did once say that the "brown sound" was Alex's drumming! He's definitely in my top 5 of great drummers. I wonder if Michael Anthony will write a book. That would be something!!
Mike kind of alluded to wanting to write his memoirs if he had the time.
Though he did stress that he wouldn’t include any VH dirt if he ever wrote a book. True class act, that guy.
@@llucero94Fair enough. Can't say I don't respect that!
Very interesting
thanks for the heads-up! this will be great and I guarantee 5x as long as Hagar's.
Hagar’s book was an embarrassment to his kids. I’m so glad Andrew Hagar said that book was full of exaggerations to sell copies.
All the best AVH !
That painting of Sammy😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hm maybe I should read that for my channel, haha. Could be pretty interesting though. It can't top Paul Thtanley of Kithh of course!
Excited for this book!
VH is so damn private, this is kinda shocking but welcomed.
LOVE classic VH, Love Edward & Alex!
Go alex van Halen 😊
The guy thats bang'n my mother loves Slammy Slagar 😂😂😂😂
Stay heavy !!
Listen to the RMCP featuring Dr Fukk of Thrash or Die and Ian Wadley aka Wadzilla !!!! bam bam bam diddlee dee
Thanks Ralph you rule !!!🤟🤟🤟🤟
The backstory on Alex’s parents is pretty interesting, so I’m sure that will be in the book, Dave’s talked about sitting for hours with Jan talking about being a Dutch POW playing for Nazi officers. Their mom resented Jan’s music career (up to 1972 when he lost his finger) because they were always broke and he was always drinking, and I’m sure he’ll get into his mom trying to discourage the boys to play, as well as dealing with racism being half Indonesian - for some reason it was never as noticeable with Ed as it was with Alex (no doubt factoring why he wore shades a lot). I’m sure stories about making the records, the clubs to the arenas, some of the debauchery and band drama will be in there. When it comes out,Sammy’s only going to read the parts that mention him in it. Dave will probably get an advance copy….and Sammy will have to PAY for his copy! 😄 Sammy tried to convince Eddie not to have Alex get publishing royalties because he didn’t co-write, but Eddie said that was not up for discussion, end of story. Def. looking forward to this book because Alex was to VH what Malcolm Young was to AC/DC, he didn’t say much in interviews either, but fans know they were both major decision makers in those groups. There’s also the possibility he might change his mind and decide not to release it so, fingers crossed.
Spammy, better run and hide!!!
The TRUTH is finally coming out!!
Bout time
I'm surprised he's putting out a autobiography because he's a very private person
😮 I miss d.l.r. with van Halen!
When I saw farm aid with Sammy and Eddie it was great.
Still my fav drummer of all TIME!!
Btw-I only see Big Al ever play again with Wolfie,thats it. They have that family bond,and Al ain't playin' with anyone else. I think in the coming years he and Wolfie will release Ed's music,clean it up,maybe have Wolfie sing on it,maybe Dave too. But I dont think Hagar will ever be welcomed as a friend to Al ever again. I remember reading that Ed and Sam spoke before he died, but never with Al. Too many bullshit words hurled from Hagar,plus that book sealed his fate. He probably just prefers to forget Sam even exists nowdays, and never speak to him if he can avoid it.
I read Van Halen Rising, it was quite good. I'm about to read, Unchained: The Eddie Van Halen Story and My Effin' Life (Geddy Lee). Sammy Hagar Rules!! Ha ha ... I actually don't mind Van Hagar. Of course, the best years were with Dave.
Geddy’s book mentions Ray Danniels, who managed Van Halen when Peart took a long break, and for some reason, Hagar really hated. I’m sure Ray will be mentioned in Alex’s book because they had been brothers in law.
I agree about "Van Halen III" bombing really taking the wind out of their sails. It seems like Eddie and Alex (though, mostly Eddie) got it into their heads that they alone were the appeal of Van Halen and that they could make great and/or commercially successful music without Dave or Sammy. When that turned out to not be the case, they probably felt pretty embarrassed reuniting with singers they thought they didn't need and got less outgoing as a result.
That said, even if they don't sound like great bandmates to non-family members, I do appreciate how loyal Alex and Eddie were to each other. When you compare them to bands like CCR, The Kinks, or Oasis, it's really refreshing to see musical siblings getting along with each other and rarely if ever going for each others' throat. Because of that, I'm pretty interested to see Alex Van Halen's memoirs and see his perspective on things.
Alex doesn’t want to talk to me well,duh
I actually liked when Sammy Hagar joined Van Halen. In fact no offense but I prefer the Sammy Hagar era over the David Lee Roth, or Gary Cherone era.
Definitely looking forward to Alex's book.
these meme's have me dying of laughter, I can't take it
The problem with these books is everyone is the hero of their own story. Keith Richard’s book Life for instance. I love Keef but he did no wrong in his eyes even when he was junked out for years. Motley Crue’s Dirt was the guys slinging on the other guys. I imagine Al and Ed will come out smelling like roses at the end of the story.
I'm glad Alex hasn't done anything with VH. Just leave it alone. No tribute, etc. I love Dave, but I don't want to hear him sing ever again.
Hagar comes off like such an entitled prick. He'd be another Ted Nugent if he never joined this legendary band. He shouldnt be even speaking for this band anymore. Only the kid,Al,and Dave,thats it. Not even Mikey should say anything since he's been gone for decades from that band. He got his own ass fired by siding with Sam and going on those tours when he was still a member of VanHalen. He stroked the flames,he knew what might happen,the brothers just said fuck this guy and let him go. You side with Sam Hagar or do you stick with the brothers,the guys who gave you a career? Anyways I'm getting side tracked. When Reverend Al's book comes out I'll be all over that thing. You know its coming,Al and Ed have always said what they've felt,and Al's been quiet for too long. If Hagar thinks he had any chance of mooching off the legendary VanHalen then thats about to change. Al is gonna air out his views on that red tampon. Sam,you had your fun with your book,and now its time Al has his. That book when it releases is gonna break Sam Hagar's mooching tequilla selling black heart. Oh yeah! We'll be there with the popcorn and beer ready to see the melt down when Sam Hagar reacts to it. hahahaha! I love it.
Alex has always been a class act.
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