| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 322 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [311]-312) and index. |
| Contents |
California dreaming -- Riot on the Sunset Strip -- Musical interlude: a conversation with Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, part I -- On fire -- Musical interlude: a conversation with Eddie Van Halen and Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi -- Warning signs -- 1984 -- Musical interlude: a conversation with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather -- A tale of two singers -- Musical interlude with former David Lee Roth guitarist Steve Vai -- In and out -- Musical interlude: a conversation with Van Halen manager Ray Danniels -- Who the fuck is Eddie Van Halen -- Musical interlude: a conversation with Van Halen III vocalist Gary Cherone -- The lost years -- Musical interlude: a conversation with Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, part II -- The whole truth -- Musical interlude: a conversation with Edward and Wolfgang Van Halen -- The art of guitar -- Musical interlude: the SoCal guitar triangle: Edward, Les, Leo -- Can't get this stuff no more. |
| Summary |
The life of the late groundbreaking musician is recalled through over fifty hours of interviews and delves both into his musical legacy as well as his lifelong issues with social anxiety and substance abuse. |
| Subject |
Van Halen, Eddie, 1955-2020.
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Van Halen, Eddie, 1955-2020 -- Interviews.
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Guitarists -- United States -- Biography.
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Guitarists -- United States -- Interviews.
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Rock musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Rock musicians -- United States -- Interviews.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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Interviews.
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| Added Author |
Gill, Chris (Music journalist), author, interviewer.
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Van Halen, Eddie, 1955-2020, interviewee.
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| ISBN |
9780306826658 (hardcover) |
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0306826658 (hardcover) |
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