Henry Rollins graphic account of life on the road recounts his harrowing exploits with one of the most important rock bands in modern history, Black Flag. From his acceptance into the band in 1981 to its demise in 1986, Get in the Van comprehensively documents his six year "tour of duty" with the band. Primarily constructed from his tour journals, Rollins chronicles his years in the band with brutal candor and incisive humor - years strewn with overzealous fans, truculent policemen, poverty and all-night drives. Contains Rollins' 1981-1986 Black Flag tour journals, nearly 200 photographs and illustrations, and his entire 1981-1986 tour itinerary.
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Geoffrey from Auckland, New Zealand
May 16 2007
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Good book. Definetly worth the read. It's read the struggles Henry went through with both the band and himself. I was kind of let down by this book as sometimes it kind of drags on. Was still worth buying though.
Kevin from Houston, TX
May 18 2005
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Such an amazing book. The story of Black Flag told by Henry Rollins. There may not be another band (to this date) that has a better story than this. What I loved about reading this book is that so many other bands that we cherrish and love some way or another ran into (or toured with Black Flag) during the early 1980's such as The Misifits, Minutemen, The Damned and many more. I loved reading this book. Highly recommended!
