Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Backbeats Celebrates Legendary Drummers in Rock History
John Lingan wrote a book called 'Backbeats' about famous and not-so-famous drummers in rock music.
It talks about how these drummers helped shape the sound of rock and roll.
The book includes stories about drummers like John Bonham from Led Zeppelin, Hal Blaine who played with Elvis Presley and The Beach Boys, and others like Sam Lay and Kenny Buttrey.
It's a fun way to learn about the people who made the music we love.
The book comes out at a time when rock music is not as popular as it used to be, but Lingan shows that the beats of these drummers live on forever.
It's a great read for anyone who loves music and wants to know more about the people behind the beats.
John Lingan's 'Backbeats' celebrates 15 influential drummers in rock and roll history.
The book features both legendary and lesser-known drummers like John Bonham, Hal Blaine, Sam Lay, and Kenny Buttrey.
Lingan highlights the unique contributions of each drummer to the evolution of rock music.
The book is published amid the rise of AI in music and the marginalization of rock music.
It aims to (re)discover the genre and celebrate the enduring impact of drummers on rock music.
- Who
- John Lingan, author of 'Backbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers'
- What
- A book celebrating legendary and lesser-known drummers in rock history
- When
- Published recently, amid the rise of AI in music
- Where
- Published by Simon & Schuster
- Why
- To highlight the enduring impact of drummers on rock music and to (re)discover the genre
- Book Title
- Backbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers
- Author
- John Lingan
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Price
- Rs 999
- Notable Drummers Featured
- John Bonham, Hal Blaine, Sam Lay, Kenny Buttrey, Ringo Starr
- Significant Event
- The Beatles' recording of 'Love Me Do' in 1962
- Book's Timing
- Amid AI's influence on music and rock's marginalization
- Book's Focus
- Honest reflections on drummers' impact on rock music