Don Drummond
The Genius and Tragedy of the World's Greatest Trombonist
$84.06
- Paperback
244 pages
- Release Date
2 August 2013
Summary
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 Drummond’s childhood friends, classmates, musicians, medical staff, legal counsel, and teachers …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780786475476 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0786475471 |
| Author: | Heather Augustyn |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Imprint: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 244 |
| Release Date: | 2 August 2013 |
| Weight: | 336g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 152mm x 229mm |
| Audience Age: | 18 |
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Critics Review
“recommended”—Blues & Rhythm; “in this provocative and well-researched account, U.S. journalist Heather Augustyn aims to reach behind the myth of Don D, to place his life and work within their proper contexts…the book is a must-read for all ska fans, or anyone interested in Jamaican music in general”—Mojo: The Music Magazine; “Once again, author Heather Augustyn hits hard and deep…painstaking…Augustyn is to be commended for making this as thorough and complete as she was able to do”—PopDose.com.
Heather Augustyn
Heather Augustyn is a continuing lecturer in the English department at Purdue Northwest. She has written eight books on ska and Jamaican music and lives in Michigan.
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