Alex Van Halen has written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie. It takes readers from their childhood to the wild ride of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Eddie Van Halen died in 2020. Alex talks with Tonya Mosley about his grief and reflects on their relationship. Also, artist Titus Kaphar talks about his new movie, Exhibiting Forgiveness, based on his life. It's about a celebrated painter whose world unravels when his estranged father suddenly resurfaces. Carolina Miranda reviews the new Netflix film Pedro Paramo Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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From WHYY in Philadelphia, I'm Tonya Moseley with FRESH AIR Weekend Today, Alex Van Halen.
He's written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie, who died of cancer in 2020.
It takes readers from their childhood discovering music through their jazz musician father to the wild ride of sex, drugs and rock and roll, including some close calls on stage during their performance antics like setting Alex's drum sets on fire.
We kind of gotten it down to a science and as we're doing it during the performance, the lighter fluid starts to come down my arm and then I look over and I notice my arm's on fire.
Also, artist Titus Kaffar joins me to discuss his new movie based on his life.
It's about a celebrated painter whose world unravels when his estranged father, a recovering addict, suddenly reappears.
And Carolina Miranda reviews the new Netflix film Pedro Paramo.
That's coming up on FRESH air.
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