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Alex Van Halen On Eddie, Fire & 'Feeling It'

Alex Van Halen On Eddie, Fire & 'Feeling It'

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Alex Van Halen has written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie, who died of cancer in 2020. The book, titled Brothers, takes readers from their childhood to the wild ride of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about grief, lighting his drums on fire, and what he really thinks of This is Spinal Tap.

Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews the fall TV broadcast season.

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Alex Van Halen On Eddie, Fire & 'Feeling It'

Alex Van Halen On Eddie, Fire & 'Feeling It'