{"product_id":"born-to-drum-the-truth-about-the-worlds-greatest-drummersfrom-john-bonham-and-keith-moon-to-sheila-e-and-dave-grohl-isbn-9780062307859","title":"Born to Drum: The Truth About the World's Greatest Drummers--from John Bonham and Keith Moon to Sheila E. and Dave Grohl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pulse of rock’n’roll—the drummer—finally gets its due in this unique, all-encompassing inside look at the history, artists, instruments, and culture of drumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeating the hell out of a drum kit is hard, sweaty, demanding work. Yet instead of being showered with respect, drummers are often viewed with derision—stereotyped as crazy, borderline psychotic, or just plain dumb. But as every musician knows, to have a great band you need a great drummer: Ginger Baker. John Bonham. Chad Smith. Stewart Copeland. Lars Ulrich. Neil Peart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, journalist Tony Barrell shines a long overdue spotlight on these musicians, offering an exciting look into their world, their art, and their personalities. In \u003cem\u003eBorn to Drum\u003c\/em\u003e, Barrell explores the extraordinary history of the world’s most primitive instrument and the musicians who have made it legend. He interviews some of the most famous and revered and well-known drummers of our time—including Chad Smith, Ginger Baker, Clem Burke, Sheila E, Phil Collins, Nick Mason, Patty Schemel, Butch Vig, and Omar Hakim—who share astonishing truths about their work and lives. He investigates the stories of late, great drummers such as Keith Moon and John Bonham, analyzes many of the greatest drum tracks ever recorded, and introduces us to the world’s fastest drummer, the world’s loudest drummer, and the first musician to pilot a “flying drum kit” on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFascinating and filled with little known details, \u003cem\u003eBorn to Drum\u003c\/em\u003e elevates drummers and their achievements to their rightful place in the culture of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“An engaging journey into the wild and wonderful world of drumming.”—CLEM BURKE, Blondie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo have a great band you need a great drummer. For the first time, Tony Barrell shines a long-overdue spotlight on these musicians, offering an exciting look into their world, their art, and their personalities. In \u003cem\u003eBorn to Drum\u003c\/em\u003e, he interviews some of the most famous, revered, and influential drummers of our time—including Chad Smith, Ginger Baker, Clem Burke, Sheila E., Phil Collins, Nick Mason, Patty Schemel, Butch Vig, and Omar Hakim—who share astonishing truths about their work and lives. He investigates the stories of late, great drummers such as Keith Moon and John Bonham, analyzes many of the greatest drum tracks ever recorded, and introduces us to the world’s fastest and loudest drummers, as well as the first musician to pilot a “flying drum kit” onstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with fascinating insights into the trade and little-known details about the greats, \u003cem\u003eBorn to Drum\u003c\/em\u003e elevates drummers and their achievements to their rightful place in music lore and pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As \u003cem\u003eBorn to Drum\u003c\/em\u003e proves, there’s a lot more to be told about drums and drumming than the Rolls-Royce in the swimming pool and the pyro beneath the bass drum.”—NICK MASON, Pink Floyd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Everyone should read this book—especially if you’re not a drummer. A great insight into a great sport.”—Joey Kramer, Aerosmith\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Interesting, entertaining, and insightful. Barrell finally gives drummers their due—it’s more than we’re all a little crazy and just want to make some noise.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChad Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An engaging journey into the wild and wonderful world of drumming.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClem Burke, Blondie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As \u003ci\u003eBorn to Drum\u003c\/i\u003e proves, there’s a lot more to be told about drums and drumming than the Rolls-Royce in the swimming pool and the pyro beneath the bass drum. It’s still the fundamental part of the ensemble that remains a complex set of acoustic instruments requiring tonal adjustment far beyond the button-pressing available to other musicians. The contents of this book are such that some good advice may be found within... 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