Van Halen broke through the sound barrier of hard rock. They lived faster than others, played with more passion, and knew no taboos. The often-cited trinity of "Sex, Drugs & Rock'n'Roll" was not an empty formula for them, but represented the life motto of the incomparable band. Even before their worldwide hit "Jump," Van Halen filled stadiums around the globe and captivated audiences with their unique and wild show. However, a pact with the devil demands its toll. Before becoming the manager of this hard and heavy institution, Noel E. Monk had already gained extensive experience in the music business: from stage setup at Woodstock to being a companion of Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead, as well as tour manager for the Sex Pistols in the USA. But what he experienced with the quartet from Pasadena, California, overshadowed everything that had come before.