Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll!: The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (819 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01M5LF9Z2 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 501 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Voted by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Aronoff is arguably the most sought-after recording and touring beat master ever. (Book). Foreword by Neil Peart. His tale of what is possible with unrelenting dedication to one's bliss is an inspiration to all. Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff. Heading into his fourth decade of rocking hard, Aronoff shows no signs of slowing down. 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. 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 l
--Desert Star . This aspect transcends drumming and becomes an overriding theme in his life. From his early classical studies to competing with other drummers for work, he never gives up, always pushing himself to practice harder and do better. So many rock or celebrity autobiographies only focus on the successes and glories; Aronoff has certainly had his share of those, but he balances out those stories with descriptions of the hard work and challenges, making this a valuable read for anyone wishing
Great drummer, great guy, great book Amazon Customer I just started reading the new book by drummer Kenny Aronoff, "Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll: The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business," which Kenny definitely is. He's a tremendous drummer, has played with just about everybody, and hails from my old stomping grounds of Indiana University. (In fact, he used to play with some pals of mine in a jazz-fusion group called Streamwinner, which gets a few shout outs in the book.)My favorite story from Kenn. While reading I was fascinated by how he believed a band should be formed like a team As a musician and a lover of drums, Mr. Aronoff has given this reader a rare window on how much discipline and motivation it takes to literally master this incredible instrument. This is a true musical history which starts in the womb where Kenny heard his twin brother Jonathan's heartbeat. It left an imprint. His relationship with his family is a loving one. They provided him with a platform and encouraged him to play. In truth, they could not. This book is amazing even if you aren't a drummer You've heard his grooves a million times but did you know what went on behind the scened to produce that music? This book is amazing even if you aren't a drummer. If you are a drummer, it is a must read. Mr Aronoff is a yet unexpected, but incredible writer who shares first hand accounts of his medlings with the world's finest musicians and all the drama behind the music.His story is a struggle to make it to the top of an industry and become on
He lives in Los Angeles. Aronoff remains one of the most active and in-demand live and session drummers in the music business. Kenny Aronoff is one of the most famous rock n roll drummers alive. He has held many posts, from house drummer for the Kennedy Center Honors to kit man for Paul McCartney and R