The book also marks one of the first times that Alex has spoken about his brothers death.

Eddie Van Halendied in 2020after a battle with cancer.

To have all that talent was probably the biggest curse he ever carried, he says.

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I was with him from day one, Alex writes in the book.

We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in.

We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime.

Ultimately, Brothers is a love story told through a rock and roll lens.

As Van Halen tellsRolling Stone, he often believes the ghost of Eddie is haunting him, albeit pleasantly.

Eds been around a couple times, he says.

I can tell you that.

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