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No Beethoven: An Autobiography & Chronicle of Weather Report
No Beethoven chronicles the life and times of drummer Peter Erskine, with the legendary band Weather Report being the nexus to this first-hand account. Erskine was in the midst of the modern American jazz music scene as it underwent its most dynamic change. Peter Erskine is a musician of his times with incredibly rich stories to tell in this autobiography. Including never-
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320 pages
Published
August 1st 2013
by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
(first published July 31st 2013)
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This is primarily a biography by drummer Peter Erskine and is only very partially a "Chronicle of Weather Report" as given in the subtitle. Erskine's performances and recordings with Weather Report between 1978 to 1982 are certainly covered but that is a relatively small portion of the book. It is also a very small portion of Erskine's musical life but as Weather Report was probably the group with widest commercial success (esp. the years with bassist Jaco Pastorius which mostly overlapped with
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No Beethoven: An Autobiography and Chronicle of Weather Report
Peter Erskine
320 pages
ISBN: 978-0316194754
Fuzzy Music
2013
Drummer Peter Erskine's No Beethoven reads like the random travelogue of a touring band. Quotes, letters, personal vignettes interspersed with many photographs, the book is a stream-of-conscience wave of memory and analysis. Written thus, it may be read in fits and starts with no loss of story. Pick this book up, turn anywhere, read, lay back down, and after a bit the book ...more
Peter Erskine
320 pages
ISBN: 978-0316194754
Fuzzy Music
2013
Drummer Peter Erskine's No Beethoven reads like the random travelogue of a touring band. Quotes, letters, personal vignettes interspersed with many photographs, the book is a stream-of-conscience wave of memory and analysis. Written thus, it may be read in fits and starts with no loss of story. Pick this book up, turn anywhere, read, lay back down, and after a bit the book ...more
Great Read!
If your a drummer a musician or a lover of music you will enjoy Peter's stories of life on the road with one of the world's most amazing musicians. He also has much to say about his many projects and life experiences. All very positive and enlightening. What a life! What a contribution to the world of music. A man of true passion and it shows in his playing. One of the few living teachers and masters of the art of percussion. Also great insights into all the greats he has shared the s ...more
If your a drummer a musician or a lover of music you will enjoy Peter's stories of life on the road with one of the world's most amazing musicians. He also has much to say about his many projects and life experiences. All very positive and enlightening. What a life! What a contribution to the world of music. A man of true passion and it shows in his playing. One of the few living teachers and masters of the art of percussion. Also great insights into all the greats he has shared the s ...more
Every musician and every jazz or serious music lover should read this fabulous and insightful book by a great musician
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