Van Halen: A Visual History: 1978 - 1984 (Hardcover)

~ Neil Zlozower (Author), David Lee Roth (Foreword) "It was approximately 1977 when I first met Van Halen at the Whisky a Go Go..." (more)
Key Phrases: Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Warner Bros (more...)

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Product Description

From their eponymous 1978 debut through their colossal 1984 album (they've sold over 75 million albums worldwide), Van Halen rewrote all the rules. Nobody rocked or partied harder. Photographer Neil Zlozower first met the band in 1978, worked with them again on Van Halen II, and soon became their friend, hanging out in L.A. and hitting the road on tour with them. Van Halen collects more than 250 backstage, candid, and full rock-out photos of the all-powerful, spandexed, high-kicking, guitar blazing, stadium-shaking, original Van Halen lineup. Accompanying Zlozower's amazing photos are an introduction about his wild ride with VH, a foreword by David Lee Roth, and testimony from the rock pantheon paying homage to the band, including members of Led Zeppelin, Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, KISS, Motley Cr e, and more. Turn it up!

About the Author

Neil Zlozower's legendary rock photography spans more than 30 years and includes work with the Rolling Stones, Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Motörhead, Tom Waits, Slipknot, and many others. He lives in Los Angeles.

David Lee Roth was founding member and vocalist for Van Halen from the band's inception through their diamond platinum album 1984. He lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (November 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811863042
• ISBN-13: 978-0811863049
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #63,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ONE & ONLY REAL VAN HALEN!!!, November 13, 2007

By	Jeff Williams (Roseville, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Sure, I enjoyed Van Hagar and even some Van Cherone, but nothing ever touched the glory of the MIGHTY VAN HALEN. Van Halen was simply never again as interesting musically or visually after 1984. This book captures Van Halen in all their glory, at their very best and most influencial. The text is icing to this delicious cake. Every picture tells a story indeed. Finally, a quality coffee table book to illustrate the greatest American hard rock band of all time, Cheap Trick being my close second.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!......, November 27, 2007

By	JAMES P MORRISON (APO, AP United States) - See all my reviews

This is THE book for any VH fan. Great photo's (I do wish that each photo at least had a caption of where it was taken) and cool memories from some of rocks biggest names. The best coffee table book I own, and it will stay on my coffee table for a long time. Great conversation piece. You watch them transform from virtually little kids at the beginning and by the time you are near the end of the book, they are truly rock monsters.
I particulary loved the photo's on pg 48, 96-97 (that pic says it all) and a really odd but cool one on page 197. Pick this book up now, it is a must have!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, November 20, 2007

By	LJD (CT) - See all my reviews

As a Van Halen fan since 1978. This book was on my "must have" list. Neil Zlozower does not disapoint.He captures memories in his outstanding photos of a band who's music has brought inmeasurable joy to many lives. It was worth the wait. I recommend this,a great read.

Thanks Neil :)