- Series: Book Publisher: Backbeat Books Format: Hardcover Author: Kenny Aronoff Foreword by Neil Peart. Inventory #HL 00140763 ISBN: 9781495007934 UPC: 888680040994 Width: 6.0" Length: 9.0" 320 pages.
- Voted by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Aronoff is arguably the most sought-after and touring beat master ever.
- Ignited by the Beatles' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, Aronoff's passion for drumming fervently grew and carried him from the kit in his childhood living room in the Berkshires to Bernstein at Tanglewood to Mellencamp, Etheridge, Fogerty, Smashing Pumpkins, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles - his heroes - and beyond.
- But none of this would have been possible without his fierce work ethic and unique approach to drumming - an integration of all parts of his being, along with meticulous attention to note-for-note detail, feel, and what the song needs.
- Both a leader and a team player in the mission to realize a greater good - an unforgettable , a riveting show - Aronoff brings it every time.
(Book). Foreword by Neil Peart. Talent, energy, dedication,
discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body,
spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny
Aronoff. Voted by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest
drummers of all time, Aronoff is arguably the most sought-after
and touring beat master ever. Ignited by the Beatles'
appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, Aronoff's passion for
drumming fervently grew and carried him from the kit in his
childhood living room in the Berkshires to Bernstein at
Tanglewood to Mellencamp, Etheridge, Fogerty, Smashing Pumpkins,
the Rolling Stones, the Beatles his heroes and beyond. But none
of this would have been possible without his fierce work ethic
and unique approach to drumming an integration of all parts of
his being, along with meticulous attention to note-for-note
detail, feel, and what the song needs . Both a leader and a team
player in the mission to realize a greater good an unforgettable
, a riveting show Aronoff brings it every time. Through
any setbacks heartaches, failures, injuries, or plain igue
from the rigors of the biz Aronoff has stayed the arduous and
wild rock 'n' roll course. His tale of what is possible with
unrelenting dedication to one's bliss is an inspiration to all.
Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll! details Aronoff's youth in the
Berkshires and the Midwest, from his early inspirations to his
serious classical and jazz study, which gave him the foundation
to be able to play anything. The failure of a first rock band in
his early twenties had a silver lining: it freed him up for an
audition that would change his life John Mellencamp. His work
with Mellencamp catapulted Aronoff to the top of the charts with
such hits as "Hurt So Good," "Little Pink Houses," and "Jack and
Diane" and paved the way for session and work with
droves of remarkable artists: Melissa Etheridge, John Fogerty,
Bon Jovi, Stevie Nicks, Smashing Pumpkins, the BoDeans, Paul
Westerberg, Celine Dion, Iggy Pop, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Alice
Cooper, Brian Wilson, Meat Loaf, Joe Cocker, and countless
others. In addition to his work as a world-famous and
touring drummer, Aronoff finds time to be a dedicated teacher and
has shared his expertise with students all over the world,
teaching clinics for Tama and Zildjian. Heading into his fourth
decade of rocking hard, Aronoff shows no signs of slowing down.
Featuring rare photos, testimonials from major artists and from
those who know him best, a chronology of live performances, a
discography, and a foreword by Neil Peart, this book is the story
of one of the greatest musicians of all time.