Author and esteemed rock journalist Paul Brannigan talks to us about his latest unauthorized biography, Unchained: The Eddie Van Halen Story.
Paul has been the editor of KERRANG! magazine, and has contributed to publications like Metal Hammer, Rolling Stone, Classic Rock, and many others. He is also the author of the best-selling book This Is A Call: The Life And Times Of Dave Grohl.
In this interview, Paul takes us through the details of how the book was prepared, tells us about some of the criticism he’s received, and what his favorite era of Van Halen music is.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
