Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Eddie Van Halen
"Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen" written by rock journalist, Steve Rosen.
Rosen first met Edward in 1977 and had a friendship with him that lasted until 2003. Tonechaser chronicles that relationship and describes in heartfelt detail what it was like to be friends with one of the greatest guitar players ever.
"Tonechaser is a heartfelt and intimate exploration of Eddie Van Halen’s own words—his thoughts on guitars, life in a band, and his journey through music.
What makes this book special is reading Eddie’s words while also experiencing the story through Steve’s perspective—his emotions, reflections, and the insecurities that came with a deep, genuine friendship with a musical legend.
Reading it on the road made me feel more connected not just to Edward, but also to Steve and the spirit of Van Halen.
Steve’s writing felt incredibly relatable—especially his caffeine-fueled enthusiasm and awe at simply being part of something so iconic.
The book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions: joy, sorrow, laughter, and even tears.
That said, I think Steve’s cat Valhalla might’ve been the real scene-stealer.
Thank you, Steve, for letting me read and be apart of something so special."
-Mya Elf, Tour Manager of JUMP.
Now available with JUMP - Americas Van Halen Experience.
"Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen" written by rock journalist, Steve Rosen.
Rosen first met Edward in 1977 and had a friendship with him that lasted until 2003. Tonechaser chronicles that relationship and describes in heartfelt detail what it was like to be friends with one of the greatest guitar players ever.
"Tonechaser is a heartfelt and intimate exploration of Eddie Van Halen’s own words—his thoughts on guitars, life in a band, and his journey through music.
What makes this book special is reading Eddie’s words while also experiencing the story through Steve’s perspective—his emotions, reflections, and the insecurities that came with a deep, genuine friendship with a musical legend.
Reading it on the road made me feel more connected not just to Edward, but also to Steve and the spirit of Van Halen.
Steve’s writing felt incredibly relatable—especially his caffeine-fueled enthusiasm and awe at simply being part of something so iconic.
The book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions: joy, sorrow, laughter, and even tears.
That said, I think Steve’s cat Valhalla might’ve been the real scene-stealer.
Thank you, Steve, for letting me read and be apart of something so special."
-Mya Elf, Tour Manager of JUMP.
Now available with JUMP - Americas Van Halen Experience.
"Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen" written by rock journalist, Steve Rosen.
Rosen first met Edward in 1977 and had a friendship with him that lasted until 2003. Tonechaser chronicles that relationship and describes in heartfelt detail what it was like to be friends with one of the greatest guitar players ever.
"Tonechaser is a heartfelt and intimate exploration of Eddie Van Halen’s own words—his thoughts on guitars, life in a band, and his journey through music.
What makes this book special is reading Eddie’s words while also experiencing the story through Steve’s perspective—his emotions, reflections, and the insecurities that came with a deep, genuine friendship with a musical legend.
Reading it on the road made me feel more connected not just to Edward, but also to Steve and the spirit of Van Halen.
Steve’s writing felt incredibly relatable—especially his caffeine-fueled enthusiasm and awe at simply being part of something so iconic.
The book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions: joy, sorrow, laughter, and even tears.
That said, I think Steve’s cat Valhalla might’ve been the real scene-stealer.
Thank you, Steve, for letting me read and be apart of something so special."
-Mya Elf, Tour Manager of JUMP.
Now available with JUMP - Americas Van Halen Experience.