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b'From John Bonham and Keith Moon to Sheila E. and Dave Grohl, the pulse of rock\\u2019n\\u2019roll\\u2014the drummer\\u2014finally gets its due in this unique, all-encompassing inside look at the history, artists, instruments, and culture of drumming. Playing a drum kit is hard, sweaty, demanding work. Yet instead of being showered with respect, drummers are often viewed with derision\\u2014stereotyped as crazy, borderline psychotic, or just plain dumb. But as every musician knows, to have a great band you need a great drummer: Ginger Baker. John Bonham. Chad Smith. Stewart Copeland. Mitch Mitchell, Bill Bruford. British journalist Tony Barrell shines a long overdue spotlight on these musicians, offering an exciting look into their world, their art, and their personalities. In Born to Drum, Barrell explores the extraordinary history of the world\\u2019s most primitive instrument and the musicians who have made it legend. He interviews some of the most famous and revered and well-known drummers of our time\\u2014including Chad Smith, Ginger Baker, Clem Burke, Sheila E, Phil Collins, Nick Mason, Butch Vig, and Omar Hakim\\u2014who share astonishing truths about their work and lives. He investigates the stories of late, great drummers such as Keith Moon and John Bonham, analyzes many of the greatest drum tracks ever recorded, and introduces us to the world\\u2019s fastest drummer, the world\\u2019s loudest drummer, and the first musician to pilot a \\u201cflying drum kit\\u201d on stage.\\nThe interview with Tony Barrell was originally recorded on August 11, 2015.'