What Top Professionals & Educators are Saying about the book:
PETER ERSKINE
Weather Report, Steely Dan
“Daniel Glass’ ‘The Ultimate History of Rock’n’Roll Drumming’ is truly a go-to source book in order to understand and appreciate the timeline of contemporary drumming. It’s a fun, informative and highly recommended read.”
HAL BLAINE
Rock Drumming Legend
“Very interesting, and very informative. Every musician’s library should include this book. Get out and buy one!”
CHIP RITTER
www.chipritter.com
“The Ultimate History of Rock’n’Roll Drumming: 1948-2000 is filled with rare information regarding the back story of music in general. It’s a fantastic book and I think every fan of music should own one!”
MARK SHULMAN
Drummer with Velvet Revolver, Pink, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, and Simple Minds
“Just finished the book today! Great body of info…The examples are fantastic and I want to download the songs I haven’t heard. You are an engaging writer. I gave the book to my drumming buddy in Boston- had to pass it on… Actually, I would like to buy a few books for more drumming buds.”
JOHN H. BECK
Professor of Percussion, Eastman School of Music
“Daniel Glass knows the history of rock’n’roll drumming and is an excellent author – an unbeatable combination for writing a book. Comprehensive, factual and easy to read – all make this history a must for the afficionado of rock drumming.”
DAVID STANOCH
Percussion Department/McNally Smith College of Music
“The Ultimate History of Rock ‘n’ Roll Drumming by Daniel Glass is an instant addition to my course curriculum. Daniel’s well-researched and much-needed text comes alive with the passion he has for the subject, outlining drumset artistry from the post-World War II era to the beginning of the 21st Century. It is a gift for helping future generations of drummers to understand their roots. Thank you Daniel!”
JOHN FERRARO
Drummer with Larry Carlton, Rod Stewart, Boz Scaggs, Barry Maniow, David Benoit and many others
“This book is a must read for all musicians. It lets you know where rock grooves come from and who the unsung heroes of this art form truly are. Nicely done and very informative. Great job, Daniel!”
DAVID SLEISHMAN
Sleishman Drum Company, Sydney Australia
The two men that have to be standouts for me are Earl Palmer and Hal Blaine. We have all heard them and have read about them in Modern Drummer, etc, but to be honest, your book hammered home to me just how important they were in shaping not just drumming, but modern music as we know it!”
MODERN DRUMMER MAGAZINE
“Well researched. Glass should certainly be commended on his thorough explanation of rock sub-genres in terms of social and historical issues . . . he finds room to mention many drummers otherwise lost to history.”
WES CRAWFORD
“Drumset Play-Along DVD” creator, Goucher College drumset instructor, Vice-President PAS (MD/DE Chapter)
“I very much enjoyed your Rock and Roll book – couldn’t put it down, actually! It was an easy read – you write very clearly and cohesively. Not only did I learn or confirm much about R’n’R history, I’m sure I’m going to play it differently as well! Good luck to you.”
TONY BRAUNAGEL
Legendary Blues Drummer (Bonnie Raitt, Blues Brothers, Taj Mahal)
“This is a great walk through 52 years of rock and roll drumming. Daniel shows a real working knowledge of who’s who in the rock drumming world.”
JOHN B.
Hutchinson, MN
The best part of a book like yours is that it gives credit to the ‘unsung’ heroes of rock drumming. As kids, we all listened to – and learned from – the records, but a lot of the time we didn’t know who we were listening to. Your book helps to identify these great contributors. I look forward to reading some of your other publications.”