This book is well written and satisfies the curiosity to see what happened behind the curtain during the band’s rise, including the good, bad, and the ugly.

This was a very well written really entertaining read.

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It’s a fan’s must read, but it prominently demonstrates that my favorite band was composed by a bunch of petulant children (save for Michael). Not a surprise. It’s a necessary historical account, but you come away with the same empty feeling as the author. Noel displays incredible objectivity in this book despite his treatment. I think Van Hagar (only mentioned due to epilogue) could have been the happy ending, but the VH brothers managed to F that up too. Oh well... You’ll need a happy book to read after this one. Thanks for writing it Mr. Noel, it had to be done.

I got a good sense of what touring with Van Halen was like. The ultimate party! But it really showed the relationship between the guys in the band. And the outside looking in of a band on verge of destruction. Which made for great music! Wish I was old enough to have seen Van Halen in their hay day but I did get to see them on the reunion tour in 2007.

I’m not much a reviewer but I’m a huge Van Halen fan. Noel Monk, Van Halen’s manager circa 78-85 nails it with this one. Most of what you probably thought about the band is true... having it chronicled in thoughtful and well written detail was a pleasure on every page. This guy was there from the beginning and through the 1984 tour and subsequent 1985 departure of DLR. if you’re a fan.. just read it. You’ll be glad you did.

This book I found to be the Best true book about Van Halen. I was there from '78-'85. First as road manager in '78, then as personal manager from '79-'85. No hear say, but rather I lived with the band and experienced everything first hand. What an exciting time we all had. All truth and no fiction! Enjoy reality and have an amazing ride! All the Best, Noel

Great, breezy read about Van Halen in the David Lee Roth years. Just interesting to hear the stroies of the music (some great rock and roll) and the debauchery of a rock band in the 80s. Sad, too given the dysfunction of the Van Halen brothers and the abuse they endured and how childish they both were (wonder if they still are?). Michael Anthony was just the typical bass player (Luke warm water) and got abused because of it (losing his publishing and writing money). David Lee Roth - well, he’s exactly as you’d figure.

Love this book could not put it down.

I can’t imagine anyone more suited to write a book about a band than a band’s manager. Well worth the money for this great book.