"Rock and roll thrives on rhythm, but the drummers who drive that pulse often stay in the shadows. In Backbeats, acclaimed music historian John Lingan brings these unsung heroes into the spotlight, delivering a fascinating journey through six decades of rock history. Drawing on deep research and vivid storytelling, Lingan explores the lives of fifteen pathbreaking drummers and their fellow timekeepers--men and women who together laid down the beat of an era. ... Packed with insider stories and exclusive interviews--from Robert Plant's reflections on Led Zeppelin's legendary sessions to superstar recording engineer Steve Albini's behind-the-scenes accounts--Backbeats offers an eye-opening glimpse into some of rock's most unforgettable moments, including the seismic shift of Bob Dylan going electric at Newport, James Brown's explosive creation of funk in the late sixties, and the birth of LA thrash metal in the early eighties."-- Dust jacket flaps.
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