Lackowski-On the Beaten Path (Book w/CD)

On the Beaten Path: The Drummers Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them is the must-have guide to the legendary drummers who made YOU want to play the drums! It will lead you on an exploration of the styles, licks, and grooves that made artists like John Bonham, Neil Peart, Chad Smith, and all your favorite drum heroes famous. You'll learn about the biggest drum legends in history, their approach to the instrument, the gear they used, the bands they played in, and the drummers that influenced them. You'll even learn how to play some of the most well-known and inspiring drum parts ever written!

On the Beaten Path: The Drummers Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them includes authentic transcriptions and easy-to-follow lessons for 85 legendary beats and solos from songs including "Rock 'n' Roll" (Led Zeppelin), "Won't Get Fooled Again" (The Who), "Tom Sawyer" (Rush), "Roxanne" (The Police), "One" (Metallica), "Sing, Sing, Sing" (Benny Goodman Orchestra), and many more. It provides insight into the history and development of a wide selection of genres, including Funk, Alternative/Punk Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Jam Band, Fusion, Jazz, and Reggae. It also includes an audio CD containing all the beats and solos presented in the book, dozens of amazing photos, and a listing of essential recordings for each genre.

Aimed at drummers of all skill levels, from enthusiasts to advanced players, this 250 page book provides a beginner, intermediate, and advanced lesson for each drummer.

Drummers covered include Travis Barker (blink-182), Carlton Barrett (Bob Marley and The Wailers), Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band), John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Danny Carey (Tool), Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Tré Cool (Green Day), Stewart Copeland (The Police), Sly Dunbar (Sly & Robbie, Black Uhuru, Peter Tosh), Topper Headon (The Clash), Bill Kreutzmann & Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead), Gene Krupa (Benny Goodman Orchestra), Keith Moon (The Who), Vinnie Paul (Pantera), Neil Peart (Rush), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Buddy Rich, Max Roach (Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ringo Starr, Clyde Stubblefield & John "Jabo" Starks (James Brown), Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Dave Weckl (Chick Corea), Tony Williams (Miles Davis), and many more!