The first definitive biography of the ultimate American rock bandHow did a pair of little Dutch boys trained in classical music grow up to become the nucleus of the most popular heavy metal band of all time?
About the Author: Ian Christe is the author of "Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal," the definitive "bible" of heavy metal music and culture.
336 Pages
Biography & Autobiography, Music
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Book Synopsis
The first definitive biography of the ultimate American rock band
How did a pair of little Dutch boys trained in classical music grow up to become the nucleus of the most popular heavy metal band of all time? What's the secret behind Eddie Van Halen's incredible fast and furious guitar solos? What makes David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar so wacky? And, are all those stories about groupies, booze bashes, and contract riders true? The naked truth is laid bare in Everybody Wants Some--the real-life story of a rock 'n' roll fantasy come true.
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The first definitive biography of the ultimate American rock band
How did a pair of little Dutch boys trained in classical music grow up to become the nucleus of the most popular heavy metal band of all time? What's the secret behind Eddie Van Halen's incredible fast and furious guitar solos? What makes David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar so wacky? And, are all those stories about groupies, booze bashes, and contract riders true? The naked truth is laid bare in Everybody Wants Some--the real-life story of a rock 'n' roll fantasy come true.
Review Quotes
"Good band, even better book...Essential reading for fans." (Record Collector, December 2007)
"Respect is due to author Ian Christe. His book is perfectly pitched, capturing both the flamboyant excitement and inherent absurdity..." (Classic Rock UK, February 2008)
About the Author
Ian Christe is the author of "Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal," the definitive "bible" of heavy metal music and culture. He has written about music and technology for "Reuters," "Spin," "Guitar World," "Popular Mechanics," "Wired," "Salon.com," and "Blender." He appears frequently on VH1, VH1-Classic, MTV2, and in documentary films, and he comments often for media outlets like "Fox News," "MSNBC," and "USA Weekend." Since 2004, his Bloody Roots show has appeared weekly on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x 6.6 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.26 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Music
Publisher: Trade Paper Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ian Christe
Language: English
Street Date: August 1, 2007
TCIN: 88266027
UPC: 9780470039106
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-6591
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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