Rich Lackowski

On the Beaten Path: Progressive Rock, The Drummers Guide to the Genre and the Legends Who Defined It is NOW AVAILABLE!

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Modern Drummer 2009 Readers Poll WINNER!
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DRUM! 2009 Readers Poll "Drummie" RUNNER UP!
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On the Beaten Path: The Drummer's Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them, is available online and in stores everywhere!

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Modern Drummer 2008 Readers Poll WINNER!
No. 1 Educational Book!
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DRUM! 2008 Readers Poll "Drummie" WINNER!
No. 1 Drum Book!
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Available online at:

Also available in stores, including:

UNITED STATES
-Guitar Center
-Barnes & Noble
-Music & Arts Centers
-Sam Ash
-Willis Music
-West Music
-George's Music
-Maggio Music
-Professional Drum Shop
-Birmingham Percussion Center
-Universal Percussion
-Catalano's Music
-Dale's Drum Shop
-Stantons Sheet Music
-Fork's Drum Closet
-Skins & Tins
-Steve Weiss Music
-Middle C Music
-Alta Loma Music
-Bert Murdock Music
-Columbus Pro Percussion
-Lone Star Percussion
-and many, many more.

CANADA
-Long & McQuade
-Steve's Music Store
-Axe Music
-and many, many more.

GERMANY
-Musik Produktiv

HONG KONG
-Parsons Music Center
-Tom Lee Music

SINGAPORE
-Tempest Music PTE

THAILAND
-Kinokuniya Book Store

If it's not available at your local drum shop, ask them to special order it from Alfred Music Publishing.

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CHECK OUT THESE REVIEWS:

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"On the Beaten Path may be the most interesting book of the year. It's great entertainment, a great read, and great instruction."

-Phil Hood: Publisher, DRUM! Magazine

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"Four Stars! It reads like part drum lesson, part drum history lesson. Any drummer would be wise to pick up On the Beaten Path."

-Modern Drummer Magazine

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"It is an absolute honor for me to be included in the new drumming book, On the Beaten Path. Not only am I flattered that my parts are inspiring to others, but I also get to be included on the cover with many of my own heroes."

-Jason Bittner: Drummer, Shadows Fall

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"I received your book On the Beaten Path and took a first look now: I'M FLOORED!!! This is the best book I ever have seen!!! Wow! Love the Buddy Rich and Tony Williams, the John Bonham, the Police, Jon Fishman....just great everything. What a masterpiece!!! For me as drummer for 40 years: some mysteries solved...."

-Berhnard Castiglioni: Founder, Drummerworld.com

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"Regardless of your experience level or musical style, this book contains important information that no serious drummer should be without. Buy it, shed it, and you will add greatly to your existing bag of tricks."

-Tiger Bill Meligari: Founder, TigerBill.com

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"This is an excellent book with a nice CD with the transcription being played by the author. There are some lovely photos from Lissa Wales who was the top drumming photographer who died in 2005. The photos alone are worth the price of the book. This is a must for any serious drummer. Even if you can’t read the transcriptions, there is so much more in the book. Buy it now!"

-Mike Dolbear: Founder, MikeDolbear.com

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"Drummers who are just starting their journey will find On the Beaten Path a huge benefit. If you can't find an drum instructor to study with locally, you'll find this book extremely helpful. If you do have an instructor, this would make a fine book to use while learning the many styles of a wide variety of household name drummers! Even the pro/advanced drummer will get something from this book. Congratulations to Rich Lackowski for all the time, energy and hard work that he obviously put into this book."

-Bart Elliott: Founder, DrummerCafe.com

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"Four Stars - Must Have it! An excellent place for the student to start investigating unfamiliar styles."

-Drummer Magazine (U.K.)

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"The thing I liked most about this package is that it's obvious Rich Lackowski is passionate about the content which gives the book an exciting edge as you study the lives and music of these great drummers. Simply put, this is a well researched resource that contains some great facts and insights into the development of many musical genres and the drummers who play them."

-Drum Scene Magazine (Australia)

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"Every so often a new bench mark is set for an innovative approach to music education. In this issue of Drumscene, we're proud to announce that On the Beaten Path: The Drummer's Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them, by Rich Lackowski, has achieved this new status in music education. This new 243 page publication will become the future groove and reference bible for a huge part of the modern drum set."

-Drum Scene Magazine (Australia)

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“The award winning, On The Beaten Path series of books are downright brilliant and excellent in the simplicity of the layout to help any drummer learn more about the art of drumming and the great artists that carve out the beaten path. I'm very glad that Rich Lackowski has shown us the way.

Rich's ability to explain in enough detail what he wants the reader to experience is mostly down to Rich's excellent teaching skills and his severe passion for drumming. The artists in all of the books are a literal who’s who in drumming.

In short, these are very educational books at a really good price, you can almost feel what the artists themselves felt when playing these songs in the beginning, it's difficult to comprehend unless you experience it yourself, so go out and buy all three of these books today!”

-Martin Osborne: Editor, onlinedrummer.com

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"On the Beaten Path has all the makings of a classic instructional book and should not go unnoticed. Your approach is intelligent, thorough and uncomplicated. The thing I like the most is the recipe you created between history, musical content and lessons. The idea of giving drummers "bite-size" information translating to instant success (gratification) is brilliant, just what the doctor ordered. Historically, the most succesfull method books...the standards, are simple and straight forward, which now includes On the Beaten Path. Well, what else can I say...every drummer should have On the Beaten Path in their library. Thanks for your contribution...keep up the great work!"

-Bob Gatzen: Educator, Author, and Inventor for Evans Drumheads, Drum Workshop, Noble & Cooley, Zildjian, Regal Tip Drumsticks, and DrumFrame Ltd.

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The must-have book for every drummer!

Learn to play the most legendary drum beats and solos ever recorded! Whether you're a seasoned pro, or an absolute beginner, this book is your essential guide to the biggest & best drummers to ever grace the instrument, the music they played, the gear they used, and the drummers that influenced them.

Includes:

- Authentic transcriptions and easy-to-follow lessons for 85 of the most legendary beats and solos ever recorded
- Insight into the history and development of Funk, Alternative/Punk Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Jam Band, Fusion, Jazz, and Reggae—plus a listing of essential recordings for each genre
- An audio CD containing all the beats and solos presented in the book
- Dozens of amazing photos
- 250 pages!

Drummers include:
Travis Barker * Carlton Barrett * Carter Beauford * Jason Bittner * John Bonham * Danny Carey * Billy Cobham * Tré Cool * Stewart Copeland * Sly Dunbar * Jon Fishman * Mickey Hart * Topper Headon * Bill Kreutzmann * Gene Krupa * Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste * Keith Moon * Vinnie Paul * Neil Peart * Mike Portnoy * Buddy Rich * Max Roach * Chad Smith * John “Jabo” Starks * Ringo Starr * Clyde Stubblefield * Lars Ulrich * Dave Weckl * Tony Williams * and more!

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Rich Lackowski endorses Vic Firth Drumsticks and is proud to be an official member of the Vic Firth Education Team.

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