Alex Van Halen And His New Book Brothers Might Have Some Artists Nervous
Alex Van Halen And His New Book Brothers,’ due Oct. 22, will tell the story behind one of the closest family partnerships in rock.
Michael Anthony Speaks His Thoughts
Michael Anthony, former Van Halen Bass player, was ‘Very Surprised’ When He Heard About ALEX VAN HALEN’s Upcoming Book during the August 22 appearance on SiriusXM.’
Michael Anthony was asked if he has been in contact with Alex Van Halen since the former VAN HALEN bassist launched a tour with singer Sammy Hagar, transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
“No, I haven’t. In fact, the last time I tried to get ahold of Alex, I tried to get ahold of him on his birthday in May, but I did not hear back from him. So, I don’t know. I didn’t wanna push it or keep trying to get a hold of him or whatever. I figured he knew that I tried to get ahold of him, I think, so I just kind of left it at that. God, at this point, I’m just waiting for his book to come out so I can read that.”
Why Has David Lee Roth Been So Quiet?
I know David Lee Roth’s quiet is like an oxymoron. It’s well known that Alex was a bully, intimidated Ed into doing what he wanted (like cutting Mike out of his share of the band), and drank like a fish. Plus, he’s been married three times. Not an easy guy to be around.
David Lee Roth hasn’t said squat so far about the book, he will probably wait till after the book comes out to refute or backstep Alex’s words. Something tells me some mud is coming to Dave’s ego.
On his webcast, The Roth Show, David hinted a little on this subject. Time mark at 5:57
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Does Sammy Hagar Have A Bullseye On His Back?
When Sammy Hagar joined Van Halen, he went to the Van Halen camp to jam with the boys. What happened after was magic. Hit after hit, and record sales and tours were incredible.
But with every magic trick, you find out how it’s done. Sammy has said to the press that it had to deal with a different manager that the brothers put in place. Maybe the new book will shed some light on that storyline.
Sammy Hagar is not shy about talking to the press. Sammy was happy to patch things up with Eddie Van Halen before his passing.
But Sammy is now floating the idea that Alex is ignoring him because he will publish his autobiography, Brothers, this fall. “I’m sure when he made his book deal, they said, ‘You cannot talk to Dave [Lee Roth], and you cannot talk to Hagar,” says the Red Rocker.
Screamin's Favorite 8-Tracks
Electric Light Orchestra - A New World Order
A New World Record is the sixth studio album by Electric Light Orchestra. It was released in October 1976. A great tune is the song, “Do Ya”. A song left over from Jeff Lynn’s former band The Move. Radio favorites, “Living Thing”, “Telephone Line”, and “Tightrope”. Album widely received by music critics.
8 Track of ELO
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band - LIVE BULLET
Bob Seger * Track
How could you go wrong with, “Live Bullet”? The 8-Track squeezes 2 8-Tracks onto one 8-Track! Non-stop music with all the favorites from Cobo Hall.
" The Beatles " - REVOLVER
The Beatles Revolver 8 Track
One of many Beatles 8-Tracks in my collection. This happens to be one of my best ones and gets played the most. The cotton pressure pads need to be replaced sometime soon. Many of the 8-Tracks need a bit of TLC after so many years of play.
The FACES - A Nod is as good as a wink ... to a blind horse...
The Faces 8 Track
A Nod’s as Good as a Wink… To a Blind Horse is the 3rd album by the Faces and the band’s second album of 1971. With lead singer Rod Stewart’s recent solo success, it was their most successful album worldwide, peaking at No. 6 in the US, and reaching No. 2 in the UK. Great tunes from start to finish.
VAN HALEN - Women and Children First
Van Halen 8 Track
The most amazing thing about this 8-Track is the price. Cost me only $1.99. Anyone anywhere will tell you that’s a bargain. 1980 was a great year for Eddie Van Halen. Harder edge to the music and style. The only downfall of this 8-Track is the song, “Fools.” The song is stuck in between tracks 1 & 2. As you listen the song fades out then the 8-Track channel switches the song and continues as it fades back to normal. Still love it and a great find.
