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Amazing photos are included, as well as a listing of essential recordings. All the beats and solos in the book are performed on the accompanying recording. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*****\u003cb\u003eDrummers: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e* Barriemore Barlow \u003cbr\u003e* Terry Bozzio \u003cbr\u003e* Bill Bruford \u003cbr\u003e* Danny Carey \u003cbr\u003e* Vinnie Colaiuta \u003cbr\u003e* Phil Collins \u003cbr\u003e* Michael Giles \u003cbr\u003e* Gavin Harrison \u003cbr\u003e* Carl Palmer \u003cbr\u003e* Neil Peart \u003cbr\u003e* Mike Portnoy \u003cbr\u003e* Jon Theodore \u003cbr\u003e* . . . and more! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn the Beaten Path: Progressive Rock\u003c\/i\u003e is a much-anticipated extension to the highly acclaimed, award-winning book \u003ci\u003eOn the Beaten Path: The Drummer's Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them\u003c\/i\u003e, voted No. 1 Educational Book in the 2008 \u003ci\u003eModern Drummer\u003c\/i\u003e Reader's Poll!, and voted No. 1 Book in the 2008 \u003ci\u003eDRUM!\u003c\/i\u003e Reader's Poll! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Capturing the essence of prog drumming in an educational book isn't easy, but Lackowski does a fine job. 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This book will lead you through the styles, licks, and grooves that made each artist famous, with insight into their approaches, the gear they used, the bands they played in, and the drummers who influenced them. The easy-to-follow lessons delve into authentic transcriptions of 85 infamous beats and solos from songs by Led Zeppelin, The Who, Rush, Metallica, The Police, Dream Theater, and others. Dozens of amazing photos are featured as well as a listing of essential recordings. 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