- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: 2.13.61; New edition edition (Nov 19 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1880985764
- ISBN-13: 978-1880985762
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 21.4 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
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#160,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #43 in Books > Entertainment > Music > Musical Genres > Punk
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A day-by-day journal from the journals of the ever-volatile Henry Rollins on tour from 1981 to 1986 that captures the irrationality and violence of punk specifically, and the stresses of being on the road in a rock band generally.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Thoughts from inside the mind of a tortured soul,
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This review is from: Get In The Van (Paperback)
I've read this thing about 3 times now, it never gets old. To tell you the truth, I didn't really dig punk rock when it was happening (whether it was East Coast or Euro). I kind of don't dig it now. I am, however, a musician and have spent some time on the road. Nothing like Rollins!! This guy had it bad! Full of wit and somber moments, this is a roller coaster ride. The interesting thing to note is that Henry lived the most jaded life and managed to articulate it perfectly so that you could hear the roar, smell the sweat and feel the pain. Even if you don't like the music that he makes, this book is more than entertaining to read, it is an experience!
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True Tales From The Road...,
By Nemo (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Get In The Van (Paperback)
If You've ever read anything Henry writes, you know that he just writes stuff down as he thinks of it. This tells of his hardships and trials from the road, after first joining BLACK FLAG. On up until they were well-known, in the punk/underground-scene. Some really great stuff. For beginning Henry enthusiasts, check out the "The Portable Henry Rollins". A compilation of some of his works, and some very moving reading material. Not for the faint of heart!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatness is finally given recognition it deserves,
This review is from: Get In The Van (Paperback)
From working in an ice cream store with a best friend whose the lead singer of one of the seminal hardcore bands in the early 80's to becoming the the lead singer for THE punk rock band of the times virtually overnight, "Get in the Van" documents Henry Rollins' blue-collar, underground assault on the American Dream (no, not getting rich and famous, but simply earning a decent living doing what you love).Full of journal entries, black and white photos, humor, brutality, major letdowns, fleeting successes, roadburn, a revolving cast of hardcore characters, relentless playing/touring and seemingly insurmountable obstacles, "Get in the Van" grabs you by the throat and dares you to keep reading. The story is so compelling, that even though the music went virtually ignored in its day, the audio version of this book was honored with a Grammy.
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