The Human Drummer: Thoughts on the Life Percussive

By Hal Howland

Book Overview

Hal Howland's respected memoir The Human Drummer: Thoughts on the Life Percussive, which studio great Hal Blaine said "should be in every musician's library" and manufacturer Bill Ludwig Jr. called "truly a masterpiece," has earned praise from major recording artists, symphonic musicians, and music-industry leaders. The book contains in-depth interviews with the Doors' John Densmore and the Moody Blues' Graeme Edge (in the first of which a notorious Ringo Starr rumor is laid to rest); musical and social commentary; advice for students, parents, and professionals; musical memories of America, Europe, the Middle East, and a colorful career in pop, jazz, and classical music; esoteric information for percussionists; groundbreaking timpani research; a professional directory; a satirical glossary; and a comprehensive bibliography.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08JJCN6TX
• ISBN13: 9798689425610
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 8.0"