A spectacular hardback celebration of 100 years of rhythmic power and invention, charting the evolution of the modern drums and profiling the greatest players in all styles of music.

The Drummer is the complete tale of the modern drumset master. From the founding fathers of America's greatest cultural achievement, Jazz, to today's athletic, mind-altering rhythmic wizards, The Drummer celebrates the most vital - yet often least understood - musician onstage.

Published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Modern Drummer magazine, this informative guide is rich in stories and contributions from the knowledgeable drumming experts of today.

Includes a foreword by Chad Smith.

Spis treści:
Foreword by Chad Smith A Glorious Rumble by Adam BUdofsky The View From Hewe by Michael Blair All I Hear Is The Drummer by Meredith Ochs The Drum Gods by Bill Miller Early Jazz by Will Romano Modern Jazz by Jeff Potter R&B / Soul by Robin Tolleson Classic Rok by Adam Budofsky The Journeymen by Adam Budofsky The Studio by Ken Micallef Art Rock by Adam Budofsky Fusion by Mike Haid Latin by Martin Patmos Heavy Metal by Mike Haid Funk by Robin Tolleson Punk Rock by Jon Wurster World Music by Martin Patmos New Wave by Jon Wurster The Bebop Revival by Michael Dawson Post - Punk by Jon Wurster Alternative Rock by Jon Wurster Modern Rock by Adam Budofsky Grunge by Michael Dawson '90s Neo - Bop by Michael Dawson The New Punk Rock by Waleed Rashidi Jam Bands by Michael Parillo New Metal by Waleed Rashidi Hip-Hop by Robin Tolleson Modern Jazz-Fusion by Michael Dawson The History of Modern Drummer by Billy Amendola Index Bios