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Van Halen : Exuberant California, Zen Rock'n'roll

Paperback • 2012 • English

Van Halen : Exuberant California, Zen Rock'n'roll

By John. Scanlan

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About the book

Van Halen are known for classic songs like "Runnin' with the Devil," ""Panama," and "Jump," but also for the drama surrounding the exits of its former members. While many have attempted to discover the secrets of Van Halen through an analysis of their musical role models, John Scanlan looks at deeper aesthetic and philosophical influences in Van Halen, a groundbreaking account of this extraordinary band.Following the band's pursuit of the art of artlessness, Scanlan describes how they characteri...Show more

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ISBN

9781861899163

Publisher

London : Reaktion Books

Published year

2012

Language

English

Original title

Van Halen : Exuberant California, Zen Rock'n'roll

Format

Paperback

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