Rollins states, in the introduction, that he began work on compiling the book some time in 1990. One of the afterwords mentions a journal authored by Rollins' friend Joe Cole, who had been murdered when the two were robbed in 1991, and published by 2.13.61 titled Planet Joe which offers an alternate recount of the same dates as the Rollins offering. It includes extra journal entries, artwork and two afterwords, dated 19. The back cover features a photo taken by Peter Gruchot at a Februshow in Berlin, Germany at the SO 36 club, depicting everyone-band and crowd-singing along to the song "TV Party" after the PA was turned off.Īn appendix of Black Flag line-ups and tour dates, starting with Rollins' joining, is included.Ī re-issue of the book was made available in late 2004.
The cover photo, taken by Gary Leonard, depicts a squad of Los Angeles police officers marching on a show featuring The Ramones and Black Flag on November 17, 1984. Friedman, Ed Colver, and Naomi Peterson as well as flyers by Greg Ginn's brother, Raymond Pettibon, and drawings by a member of Black Flag's crew called Davo. Photos are prominent in the book, and include work by Glen E. Following it is an afterword by Rollins describing the effects that his experiences with Black Flag had on him and the time immediately following the band's breakup. As the narrative continues, Rollins describes the band as being alienated by its audience and how he alienated himself from the band. A major part of the writings about 1982 is dedicated to the band's first tour of England, which Rollins paints as a mostly ugly affair. From there, Rollins recounts a string of violent shows, long hours on the road, and abuse by police while immersed in the poverty-stricken bohemian lifestyle the band had maintained. The entries begin in the spring of 1981, and document the time surrounding Rollins' personal introduction to and joining of Black Flag. Sections of the book were read and recorded by Rollins and released as a 2-CD set, which won a Grammy in 1995 for Best Spoken Word Album. Other text includes recollections of times when he had yet to start, or had lapsed in, his journal-keeping. The book is composed of journal entries that Rollins kept while he was lead singer of the band Black Flag from 1981 to its breakup in 1986.
Get in the Van is a memoir by singer, writer and spoken word artist Henry Rollins first published in 1994 by Rollins' own company, 2.13.61 Publications.
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