Book · 1994 · Biography & Autobiography
Get in the Van
Get in the Van by Henry Rollins has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Henry Rollins (1 episode) on The Joe Rogan Experience (1 episode).
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Oh I would tell you to read blood meridian by Cormac McCarthy oh just tell you read a real writer get in the van my tour journals from Black Flag is just a people like that book.
Why people recommend it
Get in the Van by Henry Rollins is a raw and visceral collection of tour journals documenting the author's years fronting the pioneering punk rock band Black Flag. On an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience in August 2018, Henry Rollins appeared as a guest to discuss his life, career, and creative philosophy. When the conversation turned toward literature and writing, Rollins shared his personal recommendations for compelling books and real writers, pointing the audience toward authors like Cormac McCarthy. In the context of discussing his own written output, Rollins brought up Get in the Van, noting that many people enjoy his tour journals as an entry point into his body of work. Rollins presented his book not as a traditional literary masterpiece, but as a genuine account of life on the road that resonates with readers who appreciate his gritty and direct style of storytelling. The exchange provided listeners with insight into the punk icon's literary tastes and his own assessment of his biographical writings.
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Henry Rollins oh I would tell you to read blood meridian by Cormac McCarthy oh just tell you read a real writer get in th… 1
“oh I would tell you to read blood meridian by Cormac McCarthy oh just tell you read a real writer get in the van my tour journals from Black Flag is just a people like that book”