The
Van Halen Encyclopedia
by C. J. Chilvers
Publisher: iUniverse.com;
Guitar
World Presents Van Halen : Eddie Van Halen--In His Own Words (Guitar World
Presents Series)
by Jeff Kitts (Editor), Hal Leonard Publishers Staff (Editor), Brad
Tolinski (Editor), Harold Steinblatt (Editor)
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation;
Van
Halen (Guitar Anthology Series)
by Aaron Stang (Editor)
30 selections include: And the Cradle Will Rock * Beautiful Girls *
Best of Both Worlds * Dance the Night Away * Finish What Ya Started * Hot
for Teacher * Jamie's Cryin' * Oh, Pretty Woman * Panama * Runnin' with
the Devil * When It's Love * Why Can't This Be Love.
Paperback from Warner Brothers Publications
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Halen : Women and Children First/Fair Warning
by Van Halen
Publisher: Warner Brothers Publications;
1984:
The Ultimate Van Halen Trivia Book
by Lucas Aykroyd
For me, it was hearing the symphonic punch of "Jump" at every NHL hockey
game I saw on TV in 1984. For you, it might have been dancing to "Dreams"
with your friends at the high school prom. Or turning up the volume when
"Poundcake" came on the car radio as you sped down the Interstate one day
after work. Or waving your arms frantically in a packed arena as "Unchained"
exploded from the speakers and the lights blazed on to reveal four laughing,
wild-eyed guys making magical sounds.
Wherever and whenever you first heard the music of Van Halen, it's an
experience few of us will ever forget. Just one song can evoke many questions:
"How does he play the guitar like that? How does that singer do his incredible
scream? Is that an earthquake or a rhythm section? What planet is this
band from anyway? And why does their music make me feel so GOOD?"
As a fan, it gets even more intriguing when you discover that guitarist
Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, bassist Michael Anthony, and vocalists
David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and Gary Cherone are as colorful a cast of
characters as have graced any concert stage from Beethoven to the Beatles.
Since the late 1970's, these California hard rock titans have inspired
thousands of people to lock themselves in their rooms and play guitar all
night, or just leap into mid-air for no apparent reason. They've redefined
rock 'n' roll good times with their musicianship and unstoppable energy.
They've given us some of the most famous songs, albums, tours, and offstage
controversies in rock history. And they continue to provide the soundtrack
to the lives of millions of avid fans from Amsterdam to Panama.
Van Halen inspired me to write this book with one thousand, nine hundred
and eighty-four trivia questions about the greatest rock band in the world
today.
1984: The Ultimate Van Halen Trivia Book tests your knowledge of the
classic material Van Halen has committed to record and videotape: lyrics
and titles, album covers, recording techniques and equipment, engineers
and producers, vocal and instrumental oddities, and much more. Just how
closely have you been paying attention? What do you know about those legendary
Van Halen concerts? Check if you can recall quotations from band members
and what others have said about them. There's also trivia on the musical
tributes and critical tongue-lashings they've received over the years.
Some questions put Van Halen in historical context, as you test what
you know about the personal backgrounds and hobbies of band members and
the day-by-day history of the band. Questions on the solo careers of Van
Halen alumni round out the mix. You'll find that Van Halen pops up in places
you'd scarcely expect. You will learn things about the mighty VH which
you wouldn't find anywhere else.
Now here's fair warning (allusion intended) on a few matters. First,
everyone who has ever been in Van Halen is referred to as a "member of
Van Halen" throughout, even if he's not part of the current lineup. Only
a few questions refer specifically to "current" members. Band members are
mostly cited just by their first names to save space. The terms "Dave-era"
and "Sammy-era" denote the periods when those two singers were recording
studio albums with the band (1978-1983 and 1986-1995 respectively), and
"solo song" means a song performed as a solo artist.
Second, the answers to some questions can give you clues to other ones.
Some back-to-back questions are linked as well. It's probably best to read
through the book from start to finish and cover up the response below each
question with your hand as you try to answer. But hey, no rules and no
schools, right? If it sounds good, it IS good! So do whatever you feel
like.
Third, I've made every effort to ensure the information in 1984: The
Ultimate Van Halen Trivia Book is as accurate as possible. If there are
differences of opinion about the answer to a certain question, I've tried
to indicate that too. And why the title of the book? Well, as the band
makes the transition to its third era with Gary, it seemed right to name
this book after a record which marked both a glorious finale and a new
beginning.
You say you don't know? You won't know until you begin.
Late breaking news: All members of Van Halen have received copies of
1984: The Ultimate Van Halen Trivia Book, and tour manager Scotty Ross
says, "the band loved the trivia book!" The Author.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing; Spiral edition (April 21, )
Van Halen 5150 & Ou812
Paperback: ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.50 x 11.50 x 8.75
Publisher: Warner Brothers Publications;
ISBN: 1576237060
Out of Print
Van Halen I and II
Out of Print - Try Used
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Van
Halen I & II
by Van Halen, Colgan Bryan (Editor)
Book Description:
Titles in this dual-album matching folio include: Runnin' with the
Devil * Jamie's Cryin' * Ice Cream Man * Eruption * You Really Got Me *
Dance the Night Away * Beautiful Girls * Spanish Fly * Outta Love Again
* You're No Good and many more.
Classic
Van Halen : Diver Down & 1984
Book Description:
Titles are: Where Have All the Good Times Gone? * Hang 'Em High * Cathedral
* Secrets * Intruder * (Oh) Pretty Woman * Dancing in the Street * Little
Guitars (Intro) * Little Guitars * Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)
* The Full Bag * 1984 * Jump * Panama * Top Jimmy * Drop Dead Legs * Hot
for Teacher * I'll Wait * Girl Gone Bad * House of Pain.
Van
Halen Best of
by Edward Van Halen, Aaron Stang (Editor)
Jam
Jan Jam With Van Halen
Van
Halen : Authentic Guitar-Tab Edition
Publisher: Warner Brothers Publications; (April )
Van Halen : Excess All Areas
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