Jethro Tull's drummer, Doane Perry in Sticks'n'Skins.
Sticks 'n' Skins: A Photography Book About the World of Drumming makes its debut at www.SticksnSkins.com! Discover the heartbeat of music in this 560 page coffee table book illuminating the eclectic world of drumming over the past 70 years. Fotos By Folletts photographers traveled to 53 cities in four countries and photographed over 500 drummers to be included in the pages of this captivating hardcover book.
Dedicated to the late drumming photographer Lissa Wales, Sticks 'n' Skins opens with a special tribute to her work. Well known to the drumming community, Lissa was a trail blazer in her field, specializing in capturing the heart and soul of drummers around the world. (To learn more about Lissa, please visit DrumPics.com.)
The first of its kind, Sticks 'n' Skins features never-before-seen photos and stories of legendary artists David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Don Brewer (Grand Funk Railroad), Carmine Appice (SLAMM), Doane Perry (Jethro Tull), Louie Bellson (Benny Goodman), Steve Gadd (Barbra Streisand), Jim Keltner (Bob Dylan), Hal Blaine (Elvis Presley), Ginger Baker (Cream), Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones), Stefanie Eulinberg (Kid Rock), Jack Bruno (Tina Turner), Danny Seraphine (Chicago), Anton Fig (Late Night with David Letterman), Nigel Olsson (Elton John), Chad Smith (The Red Hot Chili Peppers), Keith Carlock (Steely Dan), and many more. Stratospheerius' drummer Lucianna Padmore is also highlighted.
Sticks 'n' Skins not only provides visual inspiration with its stunning photos but also preserves the legacy of the diverse and unique drumming community. Sure to become a music lover's collector's item, this extraordinary book offers an opportunity for fans young and old to see a new side of the biggest names in music history.
"This book documents our drumming history, thus preserving our talents and our reasons for why we do what we do for future generations to feel. It is a compelling and moving glimpse into the drumming community" - Dom Famularo, Drumming's Global Ambassador.
“I have been privileged and blessed to have met and photographed this amazing group of musicians... the drummers,” says author Jules Follett. “I thank them all for helping me capture their talent, energy and passion visually.”
For more information or to purchase your copy today, please visit www.sticksnskins.com.
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