Van Halen Rising

Greg Renoff’s book “Van Halen Rising” is the first to reveal the little-known tale of how Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Eddie and Alex Van Halen, and others reached a global audience. Based on over 230 original interviews, this book tells the untold story of these rock legends’ journey from Pasadena, California, to the world stage. Interviews include those with power players like Pete Angelus,

Marshall Berle, Donn Landee, Ted Templeman, and Neil Zlozower, as well as former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony. It explores the dedicated youths. The book explores the dedicated youths who combined heavy metal and pop to create a novel sound that revolutionized the music industry.