Tag Archives: Joel Selvin

Book Dissects the Music—and Madness—of A-List Classic Rock Drummer Jim Gordon

He was arguably rock’s greatest drummer, or at least on the short list. An inventive percussionist who lifted about everything he played on, he often came up with his drum licks, beats and fills on the spot in the studio … Continue reading

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The Hard Road and Hot Music of Sly Stone

Maybe things started to get out of hand when the cocaine magically appeared on every possible spare bathroom countertop or mirror. Or when the huge amounts of cash arrived in suitcases. Or when the heavy dudes with gangster vibes and … Continue reading

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