One of 2007's Most Intriguing Books
—LA Weekly

"Highly recommended for Van Halen completists."
—Chuck Klosterman, Esquire

"Respect is due to author Ian Christe. His book is perfectly pitched, capturing both the flamboyant excitement and inherent absurdity of the rampant ego collective known as Van Halen."
—Geoff Barton, Classic Rock

"Written in jubilant, elastic prose, Ian Christe's Everybody Wants Some is a sort of Day-Glo fairy tale . . . savvy, sympathetic, expert, funny ha-ha."
—The Boston Phoenix

"[Christe's] not fooling around. And his prose is always playful."
—Los Angeles Times

"A new biography of the band that made metal marketable doesn't disappoint the fans."
—The American Prospect

"Christe chronicles the sweeping scope of the Van Halen saga."
—Chicago Sun-Times

If you’ve ever wondered how two Dutch boys trained in classical music grew up to form America’s greatest hard rock band, find the naked truth in Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga. Learn all the juicy details, from the secret of Eddie Van Halen’s guitar mastery to the truth about groupies, midgets, and contract riders and the details of Van Halen’s explosive entrée to California’s hard rock scene. Read about all the strife between Eddie and the singers and find out how Eddie’s drinking affected the band and his personal relationships.