Don Drummond

The Genius and Tragedy of the World's Greatest Trombonist

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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This is a comprehensive biography of a brilliant musician who forever shaped the course of ska, reggae, and popular music worldwide, only to take the life of his lover and in so doing, destroy his career at the age of 30. In his short life Don Drummond created an enduring legacy despite poverty, class separation, mental illness, racial politics, and the exploitation of his work. The words of Drummond's childhood friends, classmates, musicians, medical staff, legal counsel, and teachers enliven this story of his "unusual mind."They recall the early days in the recording studio, playing the instrumental backup for Bob Marley and others, and the nights in the Rasta camps where musicians burned the midnight oil and more. They remember the gyrations of his lover, Margarita, the Rumba Queen, as she tantalized audiences at Club Havana; tell what happened that tragic night when Drummond stabbed Margarita four times; reveal details of the trial (delayed more than a year as Drummond was ruled mentally unfit) and offer insights into Drummond's death in a mental asylum at age 35.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2013-08-16
Mått152 x 229 x 12 mm
Vikt336 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor244
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786475476

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword by Delfeayo MarsalisPreface: The Known and Unknown1. Barefoot Boy2. Upward and Onward3. The Monkey Tambourine Tree4. Downtown Musician5. Rhumba Queen6. The Dark Destroyer7. Ska Authentic8. This Man Is Back9. The Wareika Hills10. Love in the Afternoon11. Rusden Road12. Tear Up13. Her Majesty’s Pleasure14. Bellevue15. Burning TorchDiscography by Michael TurnerEssential AlbumsBibliographyIndex

“recommended”—Blues & Rhythm; “in this provocative and well-researched account, U.S. journalist Heather Augustyn aims to reach behind the myth of Don D, to place his life and work within their proper contexts...the book is a must-read for all ska fans, or anyone interested in Jamaican music in general”—Mojo: The Music Magazine; “Once again, author Heather Augustyn hits hard and deep...painstaking...Augustyn is to be commended for making this as thorough and complete as she was able to do”—PopDose.com.