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 Drummondrsquo;s childhood friends; classmates; musicians; medical staff; legal counsel; and teachers enliven this story of his ldquo;unusual mind.rdquo; 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 Drummondrsquo;s death in a mental asylum at age 35.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. InformationalBy tobilynneInformation-wise; this is an absolute treasure trove; and for deep sea enthusiasts: go buy this book.The illustrations; while remarkable unto themselves (and they are gorgeous) were a surprise and disappointment. I understand that while the majority of the deep sea remains unexplored; photographs abound for many of the creatures in the book. A sketch or computer generated image is fine here and there; but for such a hefty book; I was really sad that it was nothing but illustrations.