(Drum Recorded Versions). Features transcriptions of Dave Grohls actual drum tracks on 17 hits culled from four albums: Bleach ; Nevermind ; Incesticide and In Utero . Includes the songs: About a Girl * All Apologies * Aneurysm * Big Cheese * Blew * Breed * Come As You Are * Drain You * Dumb * Heart Shaped Box * In Bloom * Lithium * Negative Creep * On a Plain * (New Wave) Polly * Rape Me * Smells like Teen Spirit. Also includes a drum notation legend.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Blair Jackson is a great chronicler of eventsBy Steve FarnellBlair Jackson is a great chronicler of events. My favorite parts were the personal recollections of the people who were there; especially those who were there from beginning to end. Mr. Jacksons personal recollections were also fun to read about. He has a knack for imagery of lyrics and music. I also enjoyed the detailed stories about certain concerts and production of albums. I was present at many of the concerts mentioned in this book from 69 through the last show at Shoreline; and must have run into Mr. Jackson at one of the Bay Area shows and not known it. My experience was a little different from Blairs in that I did not experience the magic after 1977 or 78. I still went to shows; but it was for the ritual and to see old friends more than it was to hear the music. Stadium shows dont do it for me; and when they went from ensemble music with a grand piano to synths they kind of lost me. I also think Garcias tone took a hit when he went from Fender strats and Twin Reverbs to Doug Irwin guitars and rack gear/synths; although the Travis Bean tone was absolutely killer. I appreciated the experimentation but the reliance on effects other than reverb; envelope filter; and some overdrive is not my cup of tea. I dont want a guitar to sound like a flute.I enjoyed this book a lot but after I finished it I felt the same way about the other members of the Dead family as I did when Garcia died. Its really tragic that people who were supposed to have loved him could not get through to him; not just about drugs but about smoking; diet; etc. It makes me think that they may not have tried hard enough. They should have stopped touring. Plain and simple. Plus; it amazes me that given his history of diabetes his doctors didnt check his heart; at least theres no indication that they did. That should have been a major concern given his diabetes; especially during withdrawal from drugs. He should have not been admitted to rehab without a complete cardiac workup. Its just tragic.Id love to read a follow up by Blair Jackson. Its been 17 years and a lot has happened in the Dead/jam band scene.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Groovy and GratefulBy sisterearthVery good account of Jerry Garcia and background on many of the stories told before. I loved the personal accounts. The history before the Grateful Dead. Jerrys family history and life. Beautifully written.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy NoneGood book