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Chet Falzerano

    Charlie Watts' Favorite Drummers
    Gretsch Drums: The Legacy of That Great Gretsch Sound
    • 2017

      Charlie Watts' Favorite Drummers

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the influences behind Charlie Watts' drumming style, this book features 26 biographies of his favorite drummers, highlighting their unique contributions to music. Through interviews spanning 35 years, Watts shares his admiration for legends like Art Blakey, Ginger Baker, and Elvin Jones, illustrating how their artistry shaped his own approach as a drummer for the Rolling Stones. Each biography offers insight into the talents and techniques that inspired Watts, making it a rich resource for fans and aspiring musicians alike.

      Charlie Watts' Favorite Drummers
    • 1995

      (Percussion). This tribute to Gretsch kits features full-color photos and interviews with sensational players like Louie Bellson, Jimmy Cobb, Chuck Flores, Phil Grant, Jake Hanna, Elvin Jones, Don Lamond, Charlie Persip, Dick Shanahan, and others. Written by Chet Falzerano, a contributor to Modern Drummer, Percussive Notes, and Not So Modern Drummer magazines, plus the books Guide to Vintage Drums and Star Sets .

      Gretsch Drums: The Legacy of That Great Gretsch Sound