{"product_id":"backbeats-a-history-of-rock-and-roll-in-fifteen-drummers-hardcover","title":"Backbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Lingan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn electrifying journey through the history of rock and roll, told through the lives of fifteen iconic drummers and their percussion rivals--from John Bonham and Charlie Watts to Ringo Starr and Questlove.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRock and roll thrives on rhythm, but the drummers who drive that pulse often stay in the shadows. In \u003ci\u003eBackbeats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eacclaimed music historian John Lingan brings these unsung heroes into the spotlight, delivering a fascinating journey through six decades of rock history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Lingan's deep research and vivid storytelling explores the lives of fifteen pathbreaking drummers and their fellow timekeepers--men and women who together laid down the beat of an era. From Bernard Purdie's legendary work with Aretha Franklin to Dave Grohl's funk- and punk-indebted swing for Nirvana, these drummers redefined what was possible in pop music. Iconic figures like Ringo Starr, whose inventive style transformed the Beatles, and Charlie Watts, the steady backbone of the Rolling Stones, take center stage. But Lingan doesn't stop there--he also shines a light on groundbreaking, underappreciated talents like Maureen Tucker of The Velvet Underground, whose minimalist beats rewrote the rulebook, and Sam Lay, a pivotal figure in rock's evolution from the blues. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Packed with insider stories and exclusive interviews--from Robert Plant's reflections on Led Zeppelin's legendary sessions to superstar recording engineer Steve Albini's behind-the-scenes accounts--\u003ci\u003eBackbeats\u003c\/i\u003e offers an eye-opening glimpse into some of rock's most unforgettable moments, including the seismic shift of Dylan going electric at Newport, James Brown's explosive creation of funk in the late sixties, and the birth of LA thrash metal in the early eighties. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e More than just a tribute to an unrecognized group of virtuosos, this book is a love letter to the art of drumming itself. \u003ci\u003eBackbeats \u003c\/i\u003eshows how these remarkable artists not only kept the beat but drove rock and roll forward. It's a must-read for any music lover, offering a fresh and thrilling perspective on a story we only thought we knew.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Lingan\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eBackbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eHomeplace: A Southern Town, a Country Legend, and the Last Days of a Mountaintop Honky-Tonk\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eA Song for Everyone: The Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival\u003c\/i\u003e, named one of the Best Music Books of 2022 by \u003ci\u003eVariety\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Oxford American\u003c\/i\u003e, among many other publications. He lives in Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53337191022957,"sku":"9781668056240","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/2yUfJIOBT69781668056240.webp?v=1778926460","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/backbeats-a-history-of-rock-and-roll-in-fifteen-drummers-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}