Step into the electrifying world of rock and roll journalism with this exclusive interview featuring Steve Rosen-a name synonymous with in-depth, behind-the-scenes storytelling in music. With a career spanning over five decades, Rosen has chronicled the lives and artistry of rock’s greatest icons, offering fans unparalleled access to the legends who shaped the soundtracks of generations. Eddie Van Halen, Jeff beck, Jimmy Page, Steve Ray Vaughan, Guitar World Magazine, Alice Cooper, ZZ Top, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, David Gilmour, Michael Jackson, Randy Rhoads, Ritchie Blackmore, Brian May, Lee Sklar, The Kinks, The Animals, Joe Cocker. ACDC, Brian Wilson, Pete Townsend. Rosen shares vivid anecdotes from his storied career, recounting encounters with rock legends and the unforgettable moments that defined his journey.

• Go behind the scenes of his iconic interviews, including his rare conversations with Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin in 1977 and 1986, and his unique access to the notoriously press-shy band.

• Discover how Rosen’s approach to music journalism set him apart-his relentless pursuit of stories, ability to gain artists’ trust, and knack for uncovering the human side of musical icons.

• Hear about the creation of Tonechaser, inspired by hundreds of hours of intimate conversations with Eddie Van Halen, and the “Twilight Tapes” that captured the late-night thoughts of the guitar legend. • Rosen reflects on the evolution of music journalism, changes in the industry, and what it takes to write a 500-page book about a single artist. • Learn about the challenges and triumphs of chronicling rock history, the interviews that got away, and the stories that remain untold

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