On the Beaten Path: The Drummers Guide to Musical Styles

On the Beaten Path: The Drummers Guide to Musical Styles By Rich Lackowski

FORMAT: Book & CD

Insight into the history and development of Funk, Alternative/Punk Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Jam Band, Fusion, Jazz, and Reggae—plus a listing of essential recordings for each genre * An audio CD containing all the beats and solos presented in the book * Dozens of amazing photos * 250 pages!

Drummers include: * Travis Barker * Carlton Barrett * Carter Beauford * Jason Bittner * John Bonham * Danny Carey * Billy Cobham * Tré Cool * Stewart Copeland * Lowell "Sly" Dunbar * Jon Fishman * Mickey Hart * Topper Headon * Bill Kreutzmann * Gene Krupa * Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste * Keith Moon * Vinnie Paul * Neil Peart * Mike Portnoy * Buddy Rich * Max Roach * Chad Smith * John "Jabo" Starks * Ringo Starr * Clyde Stubblefield * Lars Ulrich * Dave Weckl * Tony Williams …and more!

• "On The Beaten Path may be the most interesting book of the year. It's great entertainment, a great read, and great instruction." -Phil Hood: Publisher,
• DRUM! Magazine "Four Stars! It reads like part drum lesson, part drum history lesson. Any drummer would be wise to pick up On The Beaten Path. -
• Modern Drummer Magazine "This is the best book I ever have seen!!! Wow! Love the Buddy Rich and Tony Williams, the John Bonham, the Police, Jon Fishman....just great everything.
• What a masterpiece!!! For me as drummer for 40 years: some mysteries solved...." -Berhnard Castiglioni: Founder, Drummerworld.com