Runnin’ with the Tonechaser: A Deep Dive on EVH
Spanning more than two decades of an extraordinary friendship, Steve Rosen's Tonechaser meticulously compiles over 50 hours of content, resulting in arguably the definitive book on the musical life of Edward Van Halen. Befitting one of the pivotal guitarists in rock history, Van Halen's extensive and enigmatic 6-string legacy is documented throughout Tonechaser via countless interviews, phone calls, and conversations — all conducted by Rosen to spotlight EVH's personal influences, goals, and admirable passion for his craft. With more than 50 years of music journalism and a long-standing relationship with the late legend under his belt, Rosen accurately and honestly recounts Van Halen's legacy in unparalleled detail. In this third edition of Rosen's mammoth 580-page biography, Sweetwater EVH fanatics have pointed out that Tonechaser sports an all-new look, featuring brand-new graphics and cover art for dedicated guitar fans and Van Halen collectors alike.
Note: After purchasing Tonechaser from Sweetwater, you will receive two free Tonechaser-related audiobooks. This is a $55 value available for a limited time only. Please contact author Steve Rosen via email and reference that you purchased Tonechaser from Sweetwater. You will then receive instructions on how to retrieve your two audiobooks.
Get the story "in Eddie's own words"
"I love this book because it details in Eddie's own words how much he loved and cared about making great music with his guitar." — Joe Satriani
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Tonechaser Features:
- Biographical hardcover book spanning 25+ years of personal accounts with the late legendary guitar virtuoso Edward Van Halen
- Research-intensive content written and compiled by Steve Rosen, veteran music journalist and personal friend of EVH
- Culls 50+ hrs. of audio content — interviews, phone calls, and more
- Limited 3rd-edition graphics and cover art