The very amusing and nostalgic autobiography from music journalist, teacher of percussion and author Ray King. Disastrous tours, personality clashes, funny anecdotes, the reasons bands split up, messed up musos, the hard road to success, crazy stuff – it’s all in there, warts n’all! The “Bluesgroove” drummer’s eye view of the world and the music business, for gigging musicians everywhere. Currently writing his continuing autobiography "Twice a muso", he compiles his "Boogie Nights" page for the ex pats magazine "Brittany Life".
And now you can learn about the Franco music scene, as Ray is now the topic host for the Frenchentree site "French Music Zone" so click onto:
Well reviewed by: Classic Drummer (USA) and Drummer magazine in the UK.
Quotes:
Drummer magazine UK - October 2006.
“Having a groove, keeping it solid, and respecting time, are the major factors in the equation”...........it’s not about how many notes you can play”.
"A band without a tight rhythm section is the pits”
Connexion France - November 2006.
“I think at the point you realise you are not going to be a pop star, you start taking music seriously”
Frenchentree France – January 2007.
“When I finished the book in 2004, I was convinced I would never play again but then I heard John Mayall’s live album and I was hooked again”
On drums and drumming:
“My mother wanted me to play the trumpet, mainly because my Dad played drums and she didn’t want another drum kit stacked up in the hallway”
"If you could be a star in the music business, who would it be ?"
Ray Cokes when he was presenting MTVs Most Wanted, he was brilliant!
Comments by musicians who bought the book:
« A great read...It's inspired me to write one »
Dave Pegg – Bassist – Fairport Convention/Jethro Tull
..................................................................................................
« It's nice to know there are still guys like us out there doing it »
Bruce Winters – Solo performer and guitarist
..................................................................................................
« Amazing stuff.....I loved the anecdotes »
Brian Summers – Drummer – Cool Dudes
...................................................................................................
« Loved the stories about the bum gigs, reminded me of my own
experiences »
Gary Haslett – Session Keyboard player
.........................................................................................................
|
