A stunning collection of live action photos published in a high quality book
Exclusive Drumming Photos
This large format book brings together some of the finest unseen photographs of legendary drummers. It is a unique collection of pictures brought together by the author David Phillips, who over five years has been given rare access on stage and behind the scenes to many of the biggest bands in the world.
Live Action Concert Photos
A Drummer’s Perspective is all about drummers playing live and features photos taken at some of the most amazing rock concerts and festivals. From stadiums to arenas, and drum festivals to clubs, the photos in this book get up close to the action and will give you a unique perspective and inside view on drummers and their world.
Great Rock Photos
These images capture the raw emotion and sheer excitement of playing live: You’ll be able to see the view from behind the kit on stage in front of tens of thousands of people, get up close to the action at sound checks and see exceptional shots of some of the most amazing rock concerts including Reading Festival, V Festival and Download festival.
Drumming Legends
The book features over hundred artists including drumming legends, session players, master technicians, rock stars and metal gods. It includes acoustic and electronic kit players, percussionists and covers a wide range of genre’s including jazz, rock, indie, blues, progressive rock, metal, fusion, pop, heavy rock, big band, funk, Latin, R & B, grunge, industrial rock players to name but a few!!
Renowned drummer, Terry Bozzio has written the foreword. Each picture is accompanied with details of where and when it was taken, recollections and anecdotes from the author, together with tour memorabilia such as backstage and photo passes.
Below are actual pages taken from the book showing the layout and giving you an idea of what you can expect to see. There are 160 pages of large format pictures, with between one and four pages devoted to each drummer. Rollover the red circles for information on the book layout.
Drummer Name, Band, Venue, city and date
Comments from author on the show
Tour Memorabilia such as Backstage and photo pass, even tour menus!
Click to view Vinny Appice spread
Inset photos such as close up of interesting features on the drums, backstage shots, different angles looking at the show/drummer, other band members or compere.
Large scale photos of each of the drummers either on single pages or across a spread
Click to view Dave Grohl spread