Listen "Van Halen - Van Halen (1978)"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textVan Halen's self-titled debut celebrates its 46th anniversary this month (today in fact, as this is being posted). Jeff and Matt celebrate by welcoming journalist Steve Rosen to discuss this legendary album.Steve brings unique insights to today's discussion as someone who was covering Van Halen from the moment that the album hit the shelves. He became friends with Eddie Van Halen, kicking off a series of conversations that lasted more than two decades. Those discussions have now been collected into a book, Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen.Now entering its third printing, Tonechaser is not just a collection of interviews -- Rosen has gone far beyond that, taking the original conversations, adding in additional context and details. Folks who love a fly on the wall perspective, you'll love this book.Our thanks to Steve for taking time to hang out and talk VH with us!Support the show
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