
The Drum Thing (compact edition)
Deidre O'Callaghan(Author)
Prestel (Publisher)
Published on 16. April 2026
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-3-7913-9413-8 (ISBN)
Description
Now available in a compact edition, the world's best drummers are showcased in this book of magnificent photographs and fascinating interviews by renowned photographer Deirdre O'Callaghan.
The drummer is usually the least well-known member of any band. Yet behind every lead singer is the person keeping the beat, and often acting as the music's driving force. In these incredible portraits, Deirdre O'Callaghan places drummers squarely in the spotlight. Photographing her subjects in their private rehearsal spaces and residences-from studios, bedrooms, and basements to garages and gardens-allows her to capture the true essence of their personalities and lifestyles. She has photographed almost 100 celebrated musicians for the book, including Tony Allen, Ginger Baker, Travis Barker, Cindy Blackman, Patrick Carney, Terri Lyne Carrington, Chris Dave, Jack DeJohnette, Bryan Devendorf, Sly Dunbar, Steve Gadd, James Gadson, Dave Grohl, Mark Guiliana, Steve Jordan, Jim Keltner, Airto Moreira, Larry Mullen Jr., Neil Peart, Questlove, Jim Sclavunos, Ringo Starr, Lars Ulrich, Joey Waronker, and Jack White. Each image is accompanied by excerpts from O'Callaghan's personal conversations with the drummers. The result is a fascinating look at a truly diverse world made up of people from every walk of life, united by a single, emphatic passion.
The drummer is usually the least well-known member of any band. Yet behind every lead singer is the person keeping the beat, and often acting as the music's driving force. In these incredible portraits, Deirdre O'Callaghan places drummers squarely in the spotlight. Photographing her subjects in their private rehearsal spaces and residences-from studios, bedrooms, and basements to garages and gardens-allows her to capture the true essence of their personalities and lifestyles. She has photographed almost 100 celebrated musicians for the book, including Tony Allen, Ginger Baker, Travis Barker, Cindy Blackman, Patrick Carney, Terri Lyne Carrington, Chris Dave, Jack DeJohnette, Bryan Devendorf, Sly Dunbar, Steve Gadd, James Gadson, Dave Grohl, Mark Guiliana, Steve Jordan, Jim Keltner, Airto Moreira, Larry Mullen Jr., Neil Peart, Questlove, Jim Sclavunos, Ringo Starr, Lars Ulrich, Joey Waronker, and Jack White. Each image is accompanied by excerpts from O'Callaghan's personal conversations with the drummers. The result is a fascinating look at a truly diverse world made up of people from every walk of life, united by a single, emphatic passion.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
München
Germany
Illustrations
168
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1240 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-7913-9413-8 (9783791394138)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Author
Deirdre O'Callaghan ist Mitgründerin des Magazins Dazed & Confused. Ihre Leidenschaft für Musik machte sie zu einer gefragten Fotografin für Plattenfirmen und Musiker.
ISNI: 0000 0000 7873 0135
ISNI: 0000 0000 7873 0135