Backstage Pass: The Frontman

by Rob Harvilla

Who are frontmen? They’re those charismatic, narcissistic, sometimes talented performers who spell success for a band. Answering such burning questions as who was the better frontman for Van Halen, David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar, this book tours these superstars’ world close-up, from concerts and tours to recording studios. Wittily analyzing such topics as the props they employ — tambourine, cowbell, the random babe or dude pulled onstage — Backstage The Frontmen includes interviews with frontmen of all genres, making it an informative, entertaining read for music fans.

176 pages, Paperback

Published February 28, 2007

About the author

Rob Harvilla is a staff writer at The Ringer; he’s also written for Deadspin, Village Voice, SPIN, and dearly departed Columbus alt-weekly The Other Paper. He currently hosts the podcast 60 Songs That Explain the 90s.

He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the Ohio University in 2000. He lives in Ohio with his family.