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"Without a doubt, Eddie Van Halen is the greatest guitar player who has ever lived." -- Zakk Wylde

"Van Halen 101", by Abel Sanchez, is a comprehensive guide to the amazing history, music, impact & influence of the Mighty VH. From the birth of the VH brothers all the way up to the recent 2004 tour, it's all here. Includes a Foreword by Brian May of Queen, as well as a tribute to Edward Van Halen by over 100 of the world's greatest musicians! From Allan Holdsworth and Steve Vai to James Hetfield and Zakk Wylde, all the greats came forward to personally share their thoughts, memories and stories about the man simply known as "King Edward." The book comes in a handy 6" x 9" format and contains 410 pages entirely dedicated to Edward & the band! The cover shot is by legendary rock n' roll photographer Neil Zlozower."

"I liked what I read a lot. This book is a labor of love and all true VH fans will love it." -- Alan Paul, Guitar World

"Van Halen 101" not only covers and discusses Edward Van Halen and the band in great detail, it also features and gives major respect to many differenty players, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Allan Holdsworth and Randy Rhoads. The book includes a detailed album-by-album discography, as well as an "FAQ" section, which focuses on and breaks down everything from the elements that make Edward Van Halen a great guitarist to the story of the Frankenstrat to the story of Edward's legendary collaboration with Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson on "Beat It" and the story of "Eruption." Along with much more. There's even a chapter dedicated to "tapping," which explains the history of tapping and includes fresh commentary from such legendary players such as Steve Hackett and Harvey "The Snake" Mandel.

Here's a tiny sampling of some of the incredible commentary provided by just a handful of the more than 100 amazing musicians who participated in the tribute.

"I always thought Edward was great. He's a fantastic guitar player." -- Allan Holdsworth

"What a wonderful musician...absolutely the pinnacle of guitar playing in our lifetime." -- Brian May

"EVH is certainly one of the top innovative virtuosos in history." -- Ted Nugent

"I think Eddie Van Halen is the Godfather of shred guitar. He is 'the one'." -- Mark Tremonti

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"Van Halen LIVE"1984 Photo Book:

This rare gem should have been the 1984 Tourbook, as it is far superior to it! Jam packed from cover to cover with incredible photos, all of which are exclusive to this book! Tons of killer concert shots from the 1984 World Tour... Van Halen's biggest tour ever! Also has some pictures of VH goofing around backstage, including some cool pictures of the band destroying a dressing room!

This is a well made book with 64 full color glossy pages, tight binding, and thick paper stock. Size is 7" x 10". Published in 1984. A great value!

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