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December 20, 2020 at 5:55 pm Quote #63290

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“Come the late 70s, the rock music landscape was littered with the bloated carcasses of bands who partied too hard, burned out or became complacent in success. The door was open for something fresh, wild and enrapturing. Enter Van Halen. Made up of two Dutch-born brothers, one on drums and the other whose guitar was an extension of his very being, a bass player with a golden throat and a frontman who made up for his lack of singing ability with attitude and gravity defying acrobatics onstage, they were unlike anything ever seen before.

Alex and Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth put a cap on one decade and exploded into the next with a brand of music not quite punk, not quite metal and not at all subtle. They went from headlining backyard keggers to top billing at the US Festival in front of 300,000 people within five years. Then, right when it looked like there wasn’t an obstacle created to slow the Mighty Van Halen ascent, the group imploded from the inside out, only to rebound stronger than ever with ex-Montrose howler Sammy Hagar leading them to four consecutive number one albums.

Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock tells the story of how one of America’s greatest bands weathered arguably the most dramatic soap opera in rock and roll history with songs that would weave themselves into the fabric of every musician who heard them, alongside an incendiary and unrivaled live show. Featuring exclusive interviews with insiders, fans and artists who were there to witness the rise, the tumult and the making of legends, it’s a story that has to be read to be believed.”

Author : Michael Christopher
Release : October 1, 2021
Publisher : Backbeat
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1493062093
ISBN-13 : 978-1493062096
Possible alternate title : “Van Halen: The Eruption and Resilience of Hard Rock Legends”


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September 4, 2021 at 9:41 am Quote #64529

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http://www.guitarworld.com/news/van-halen-eruption-aftershock-book

Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock tells the story of the band with input from Black Sabbath, Pantera and Alice in Chains
By Matt Parker
2021-09-03 15:24:55

“Exhaustively researched” new book from Michael Christopher includes interviews with rock royalty and Van Halen insiders

Backbeat Books has announced it will publish Van Halen: The Eruption And The Aftershock this October.

The new 264-page biography from music journalist and author Michael Christopher features exclusive interviews with members of Pantera, Black Sabbath, Alice In Chains, Velvet Revolver and Ratt.

There are also previously unpublished interviews with Van Halen members Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Gary Cherone.

Backbeat says the book goes into extensive detail on key areas of the band’s history, including the band’s legendary 1981 shows at the Oakland Coliseum, Dave Lee Roth’s arrest (during the Van Halen II tour) and the issues surrounding 2007′s Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame induction.

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“This book has been passion project from the beginning, and you’ll be hard pressed to find another writer who has covered Van Halen so comprehensively over the years and with such reverence,” says Christopher.

“But after the passing of Eddie Van Halen, the news cycle eventually moved on. As it says in the introduction, I wasn’t ready to, and felt like there was still much to say, not just from myself, but the fans, musicians, and so, so many more who have been affected by Van Halen.”

Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock is the second Van Halen book to be announced in recent weeks, following the arrival of Faber’s new full-length Eddie Van Halen biography Eruption (by Paul Brannigan), which is due out this month.

For more information, head to Backbeat Books.
http://www.backbeatbooks.com/


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September 4, 2021 at 9:42 am Quote #64530

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http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/van-halen-the-eruption-and-the-aftershock-book-due-in-october-1/

VAN HALEN: ‘The Eruption And The Aftershock’ Book Due In October
September 2, 2021

Backbeat Books has announced the October 1, 2021 release of “Van Halen: The Eruption And The Aftershock” by Michael Christopher. The book is available now for pre-order in multiple formats.

This is the epic story of how one of America’s greatest bands weathered arguably the most dramatic soap opera in rock and roll history with songs that would weave themselves into the fabric of every musician who heard them, alongside an incendiary and unrivaled live show that wowed audiences worldwide.

Featuring exclusive interviews with insiders, fans and artists who were there to witness the rise, the tumult and the making of legends, it’s a story that has to be read to be believed. The book includes input from members of BLACK SABBATH, ALICE IN CHAINS, VELVET REVOLVER, PANTERA, RATT, STRYPER and many, many more, alongside never-before-seen photos and previously unpublished interviews with VAN HALEN alums Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Gary Cherone.

Come the late ’70s, the rock music landscape was littered with the bloated carcasses of bands who partied too hard, burned out or became complacent in success. The door was open for something fresh, wild and enrapturing.

Enter VAN HALEN.

Made up of two Dutch-born brothers, one on drums and the other whose guitar was an extension of his very being, a bass player with a golden throat, and a frontman who made up for his lack of traditional singing ability with attitude and gravity-defying acrobatics onstage, they were unlike anything ever seen before.

Alex and Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth put a cap on one decade and exploded into the next with a brand of music not quite punk, not quite metal, and not at all subtle.

They went from headlining backyard keggers to top billing at the US Festival in front of three hundred thousand people within five years. Then, right when it looked like there wasn’t an obstacle created to slow the mighty VAN HALEN ascent, the group imploded from the inside out, only to rebound stronger than ever with ex-MONTROSE howler Sammy Hagar leading them to four consecutive Number One albums.

“This book has been a passion project from the beginning, and you’ll be hard pressed to find another writer who has covered VAN HALEN so comprehensively over the years and with such reverence,” says Christopher. “But after the passing of Eddie Van Halen, the news cycle eventually moved on. As it says in the introduction, I wasn’t ready to, and felt like there was still much to say, not just from myself, but the fans, musicians, and so, so many more who have been affected by VAN HALEN.”

Exhaustively researched, “Van Halen: The Eruption And The Aftershock” examines:

* The arrest of David Lee Roth on the “Van Halen II” tour
* Oakland 1981 and what footage actually exists from the fabled shows
* How close Roth cut making it to the US Festival after falling ill in the Amazon jungle
* What role VAN HALEN played in the 1985 PMRC hearings
* The strangely ignored first public appearance of “VAN HAGAR”
* Why the 2007 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction fell apart

Early Praise for “Van Halen: The Eruption And The Aftershock”

Stephen Pearcy (RATT): “Amazing book. Only a few people will get VAN HALEN’s insides.”

Philip H. Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN): “It’s an explosive legacy. It’s cemented. They kicked every ass that was in front of them.”

Heidi Ellen Robinson-Fitzgerald (HERFitz PR): “I was part of VAN HALEN’s PR team at Warner Bros. in the late ’70s. I cried and I laughed out loud more than a few times while reading this book, recognizing occurrences I hadn’t thought about in decades. The VAN HALEN I knew is on these pages, and Michael has painted a brilliant portrait of them.”

Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH): “There’s only one VAN HALEN, and they were really, really good.”

William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS): “It was just such a steamroller, and those guys were doing that night after night no matter what condition they were in.”

Christopher is a journalist and music historian. He is the author of “Depeche Mode FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the World’s Finest Synth-Pop Band”. A senior writer for the online music magazine Vanyaland, where he was a founding member and later managing editor, he contributes frequently to Ultimate Classic Rock, Loudwire and appears regularly on television, radio, and podcasts as an expert on a variety of music-related topics. He also has a syndicated music and lifestyle column for a series of newspapers in the Philadelphia metro region and beyond under the MediaNews Group banner. His work has appeared in the Boston Phoenix, Boston Magazine, LA Weekly, PopMatters, Rockpile, Ronda, Screen Rant and Diffuser. Michael lives in Boston, building a respectable vinyl collection.

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October 6, 2021 at 9:57 am Quote #64750

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http://vanyaland.com/2021/10/06/out-about-michael-christopher-discusses-his-new-book-on-van-halen/

Out & About: Michael Christopher discusses his new book on ‘Van Halen’
By Michael O’Connor Marotta on October 6, 2021

Exactly one year ago today, as the world learned of the tragic passing of Eddie Van Halen, senior writer Michael Christopher was quick to eulogize the iconic musician with a tribute piece in Vanyaland. Now, a year on from Van Halen’s death, Christopher has gone deeper in exploring the guitarist and his band’s influence and impact with a new 264-page book, Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock, published today (October 6) by Backbeat Books.

To honor the occasion and mark the book’s release, Christopher will hold court this evening with a book signing and discussion at Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge in Chelsea. He’ll be joined in conversation with Light of Day Records founder Chris Antonowich, and the Jamaica Plan label and record store co-hosts the evening with a pop-up shop. Van Halen-themed cocktails are on the menu, and Van Halen will be pumped through the speakers.

The landscape of Van Halen books is crowded for sure, but Christopher’s addition is a welcome one. Following last year’s publication of Depeche Mode FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the World’s Finest Synth-Pop Band, Christopher’s Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock features contributions from input from Black Sabbath, Alice in Chains, Velvet Revolver, Pantera, RATT, and others, with never-before-seen photos and previously unpublished interviews with Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and Massachusetts’ own Gary Cherone.

“This book has been passion project from the beginning, and you’ll be hard pressed to find another writer who has covered Van Halen so comprehensively over the years and with such reverence,” says Christopher. “But after the passing of Eddie Van Halen, the news cycle eventually moved on. As it says in the introduction, I wasn’t ready to, and felt like there was still much to say, not just from myself, but the fans, musicians, and so, so many more who have been affected by Van Halen.”

‘VAN HALEN: THE ERUPTION AND THE AFTERSHOCK’ BOOK DISCUSSION AND SIGNING :: Wednesday, October 6 at Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge, 105 Everett Ave. in Chelsea, MA :: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., , all ages, free with RSVP via EventBrite :: Backbeat Books page
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/van-halen-the-eruption-and-the-aftershock-book-discussion-and-signing-tickets-176668208367
http://backbeatbooks.com/books/9781493062096


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October 26, 2021 at 7:36 pm Quote #64878

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A second round of ‘Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock,” signed by the author, are going out late this week. Email eruptionandtheaftershock@gmail.com for more info on how to get a copy!


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