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When the world's greatest pop band played their final public
concert, in January 1969, there were no tickets or posters printed.
When John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr
emerged at lunchtime from the headquarters of their own company,
Apple, five storeys above London's Savile Row, only a select group
of people knew what the hell was happening.The rooftop concert was
one of the Beatles' most spontaneous acts. Beatles on the Roof
studies the rooftop concert in penetrating detail, uncovering new
truths and debunking old myths about the event. Nobody knew it yet
- not even the band - but this was the last time they would play
live to the public.
London teemed with top-rated singers and musicians during the '60s
and '70s, whether they were squatting, playing gigs or investing in
multi-million pound mansions. Follow McCartney and co. to the quiet
flat on Green Street that was their refuge before the Beatlemaniacs
sought them out. Wind back time to when Loog Oldham locked Mick and
Keith in their flat and demanded they compose a song. From the zany
to the tragic - it was in St Mary Abbot's Hospital, Kensington
where Jimi Hendrix was pronounced dead - this is a guidebook like
no other, a pilgrimage dedicated to the rock 'n' roll greats. Also
in the series: Vinyl London ISBN 9781788840156, London Peculiars
ISBN 9781851499182, and Art London ISBN 9781788840385.
"An engaging journey into the wild and wonderful world of
drumming."-CLEM BURKE, Blondie To 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 Born
to Drum, 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. Filled with fascinating
insights into the trade and little-known details about the greats,
Born to Drum elevates drummers and their achievements to their
rightful place in music lore and pop culture. "As Born to Drum
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 "Everyone should read this
book-especially if you're not a drummer. A great insight into a
great sport."-Joey Kramer, Aerosmith
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