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Foreword by Neil Peart.ÞÞTalent energy dedication discipline passion innovation education drive mind body spirit vision honor truth and ÊdrumsÊ make the man: Kenny Aronoff. Voted by ÊRolling StoneÊ magazine as one of the greatest drummers of all time Aronoff is arguably the most sought-after recording and touring beat master ever. Ignited by the Beatles' appearance on ÊThe Ed Sullivan ShowÊ 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 ä his heroes ä and beyond.ÞBut none of this would have been possible without his fierce work ethic and unique approach to drumming ä an integration of all parts of his being along with meticulous attention to note-for-note detail feel and Êwhat the song needsÊ. Both a leader and a team player in the mission to realize a greater good ä an unforgettable recording a riveting show ä Aronoff brings it every time. Through any setbacks ä heartaches failures injuries or plain fatigue from the rigors of the biz ä Aronoff has stayed the arduous and wild rock 'n' roll course. His tale of what is possible with unrelenting dedication to one's bliss is an inspiration to all.ÞÊSex Drums Rock 'n' Roll!Ê details Aronoff's youth in the Berkshires and the Midwest from his early inspirations to his serious classical and jazz study which gave him the foundation to be able to play ä anything. 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 life ä John Mellencamp. His work with Mellencamp catapulted Aronoff to the top of the charts with such hits as Hurt So Good Little Pink Houses and Jack and Diane and paved the way for session and recording work with droves of remarkable artists: Melissa Etheridge John Fogerty Bon Jovi Stevie Nicks Smashing Pumpkins the BoDeans Paul Westerberg Celine Dion Iggy Pop Elton John Bob Dylan Alice Cooper Brian Wilson Meat Loaf Joe Cocker and countless others.ÞIn addition to his work as a world-famous recording and touring drummer Aronoff finds time to be a dedicated teacher and has shared his expertise with students all over the world teaching clinics for Tama and Zildjian. Heading into his fourth decade of rocking hard Aronoff shows no signs of slowing down. Featuring rare photos testimonials from major artists and from those who know him best a chronology of live performances a discography and a foreword by Neil Peart this book is the story of one of the greatest musicians of all time.
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Hardcover: 340 pages
Publisher: Hal Leonard (October 1, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9781495007934
ISBN-13: 978-1495007934
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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 Kenny's new book concerns his first recording with John Cougar Mellencamp, the "Nothing Matters and What If It Did" album. Kenny had only recently joined the band, and was used to playing very busy jazz rock fusion on a big kit. (That's how I initially heard him back in Bloomington -- he was a monster!) Anyway, the band flies out to LA to record with legendary producer Steve Cropper (of Stax Records fame), and it was Kenny's first time in a big-time LA recording studio. Unfortunately, Cropper only had a limited time to record the album, and Kenny just wasn't cutting it. So they "fired" Kenny from the recordings and brought in session drummers Ed Greene and Rick Shlosser to cut the rhythm tracks.Instead of getting all pissed off like anyone else would have, Kenny took this as a humbling and a learning experience. He begged Mellencamp to let him stay in LA (they were going to fly him home) and attend the recording sessions as a fly on the wall, which he did. Kenny learned a ton from the session pros and applied it to his own style going forward, turning a negative experience into a positive one.I don't know too many other musicians who would have sucked it up and taken it the way Kenny did in that situation. This solidifies my opinion of Kenny has not just a great drummer but a true stand up guy and role model. (FWIW, I interviewed Kenny for my Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums book, and he was a joy and an inspiration to talk to. As busy as he is, I'm glad he found the time to talk to me!)In any case, if you want an inside look at the music business from a legendary drummer's point of view, check out Kenny's book. It's a good read!
This book is incredible so far, and Kenny's stories are a lot of fun to read through!! He goes into great detail about his time with Mellencamp, and gives a unique perspective into what it means to be a session player. Kenny is probably the most qualified drummer to give that perspective, and the book proves it!I say "so far" up above because the publisher has REALLY screwed something up: pages 213-260 are missing and 261-308 are repeated! This makes the book an incomplete product, and obviously, not worth the full price. I have not sought a refund yet, but intend to do so.I would still recommend buying the book, but maybe give the publisher a call first to see if they fixed the problem. I ordered this in the fall of 2016, so maybe they have addressed the issue by now.
I read a ton of musician books and this one is up there. Well written, exciting and you do not want to put it down. When I heard John Cougar as a teen I was immediately drawn to the drum sound. Very few people understand how important a drummer is and how it’s the backbone of the band, music and sound. Kenny had the it factor back then, despite the Friar Tuck hairdo he had going on you could tell he had the IT factor and stood out. Really it was John Mellancamp and him that were the band and the vibe.I doubt no one has been on more albums, songs, hits, gold records than Kenny. Chances are most people do not know him but I can guarantee they have heard a song he played on.Look at Jack and Diane or Hurts so good, sound simple but its not, each beat, sound, drum has a place and its perfect. Like the stones, you do not focus on Charlie Watts but without him you probably would not even listen to the Stones as they would be nothing.Kenny is the backbone and soul to so many hits. He is my pick for my next solo album!
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 get him to stop. He learned by sheer determination. It was when he first saw Ringo Starr that he knew the sounds of rhythm would be his calling. While reading I was fascinated by how he believed a band should be formed like a team. Like his family. Good drummers are very hard to find. When he first auditioned for John Cougar Mellencamp. However, Mellencamp did not think he was the right drummer for the band. He soon found out otherwise. He played on John's best recordings while he and bassist Toby Myers played amazingly together. A brilliant team.When he left the Mellencamp band he soon got calls from everyone. In my opinion, the more simplistic (Mellencamp) a tune is, the harder it is to play. Especially, to keep the sound and beat in the pocket. Kenny, I could say is the Mozart of drum playing. He can play anything. As a student at UMass he played classical percussion and of course tympani's. While playing with an orchestra it is valuable to count out the rhythm with precision. Kenny's big mistake was that he came in at the wrong time which left him humbled and embarrassed in front of his peers. A lesson learned but a valuable one. He later went to Indiana University, Bloomington and the rest is musical history. I will not tell you everyone he has played with because you wannabe drummers or lovers of other instruments need to read this.Not only is he a highly disciplined player, like above he is a humble one. If you are into sleazy autobiographies on rock stars this is not for you. Kenny is a musician's musician. And he has shown it by giving lessons to students while recording with Mellencamp and being creative with his art. I was also fascinated how much he loved Bloomington. And how he described it. A young boy who idolized Ringo Starr from the East Coast ends up in the heart of the United States, Indiana, and becomes one of the most famous, versatile drummers of all time. What made me teary eyed was when he was granted his childhood wish to play with Ringo Starr. He is so versatile that he has played rock, country, jazz and symphony. He is an unbelievable and rare artist and from what I read a very kind and giving man.Neil Peart in the Forward said it best: "Hold on to that thought for when you get to John Mellencamp's acid comment about Kenny and his "ambition." As if there is something wrong about wanting to play with everybody in the world--and then doing it. As Dizzy Dean said, "It ain't braggin' if you can back it up. Kenny Aronoff can back it up."
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