More Non Instructional Drum Books

In the last blog post, we discussed drumming books that give you guidance and motivation for your drumming.  Now, let’s take a look at some books that tell the story of specific drummers. They say success leaves clues. We can learn a lot from the path that these drumming masters have taken to get to where they are. 

Drummers on Drumming isn’t just a collection of interviews—it’s a behind-the-scenes look at the records, stories, and philosophies that shaped some of the most influential drummers alive today. You’ll get real, unfiltered insights into how great drummers think about creativity, feel, and longevity behind the kit. This book goes beyond technique. It’s about inspiration, intention, and the music that changed everything for them.

The long-awaited autobiography from Phil Collins, one of the best-selling music artists of all time. This is the roller-coaster journey from his beginnings as a child actor to his domination of the charts as both a solo artist and part of Genesis. His success is astounding, his music has global reach, and his story is legendary.

The inside story of Chicago, one of the most successful and enduring rock bands ever

With their distinctive blending of soulful rock and horn-infused urban jazz, Chicago has thrilled music fans for more than forty years with their lyrical brilliance. In this no-holds-barred memoir, legendary rocker Danny Seraphine shares his dramatic—and often shocking—experiences as the popular supergroup’s cofounder and longtime drummer.

One of the most recorded drummers in history, Jeff Porcaro became a music superstar held in equal esteem by fans and music professionals alike. A founding member of Grammy-award winning group Toto, Jeff also recorded and toured with a list of artists that reads like a who’s who of popular music in the late twentieth century.

With It’s About Time: Jeff Porcaro, The Man and His Music, author Robyn Flans provides insight into Jeff’s musical career gleaned from a long friendship she shared with him.

In Double Talkin’ Jive legendary drummer Matt Sorum takes music lovers behind the scenes of a remarkable life in rock. Sorum, whose albums have sold tens of millions of copies around the world, provides an honest, engaging account of the highs and lows of superstardom.

A comprehensive look at the world of professional drumming and the women who had the courage and chops to break the barriers of this all-too-male field. Combining archival research with personal interviews of more than fifty female drummers representing more than eight decades in music history, Smith paints a vivid picture of their struggles to overcome discrimination―not only as professional musicians but in other parts of their lives.

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These are just a few of the many great drumming stories available.