Guitar Interactive Magazine | 7 months ago
Find out more about Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen, right here: https://www.tonechaserbook.com/
In this interview, Jonathan Graham chats with veteran music journalist Steve Rosen as he provides an insightful look into his new book, "Tonechaser," which captures his experiences with legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Rosen delves into his journey as a writer, reflecting on his early musical influences and the evolution of music journalism — sharing some never-before-heard stories about interviewing iconic musicians, the pivotal moments in his career, and the personal relationship he developed with Van Halen as well as the missed opportunities that left untold tales on the editing room floor.
Interview chapters
0:00 - Introduction
1:08 - The Origins of the Book 'Tonechaser.'
4:11 - Tone Chasing and the Influence of Eddie Van Halen
8:04 - Steve on developing his writing style and his musical influences
11:40 - The Role of Music and the changing nature of music journalism
16:08 - Early musical influences
22:50 - Era of Rock Music and Its Legacy
28:31 - Steve Rosen's Career Path, including notable interviews.
39:02 - First Meeting with Eddie Van Halen
46:01 - Bringing Eddie Van Halen and Les Paul together
53:02 - Personal Relationship with EVH and Its Challenges
57:02 - How Van Halen III affected Eddie and the band
58:31 - Stories and interviews that didn't make it into the book
1:02:40 - Missing out on interviewing certain artists, like Eric Clapton
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