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CRASH

By David Frangioni & Mark Weiss &
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Publisher Description

From snares to cymbals, drums are taking over the stage in this first-ever collected look into some of the most famous drum kits of rock and roll history. 

Crash is the definitive Illustrated history of the drum kits of rock ’n’ roll legends. Featuring images from live concerts, outdoor festivals, and private recording sessions, this spectacular volume captures the personal connection between artist and instrument. Along with the makes and models, each kit is accompanied by commentary about the history of the kit, its special characteristics, as well as its significance to rock history. Including photographs of Neil Peart, Carl Palmer, Ginger Baker, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, and many more, Crash is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rock ’n’ roll’s most famous drum kits.

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About David Frangioni

David Frangioni is a music businessman, producer, technologist, engineer, philanthropist, and drummer. He has written for Rolling Stone, Fortune, and Robb Report. Frangioni is considered one of the world’s most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia, with more than 10,000 items in his ever-growing collection. He is the founder of Frangioni Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring children through drum healing, and Frangioni Media.

Mark Weiss

Mark "Weissguy" Weiss's credits include Mötley Crüe's first appearance in a national publication, Oui Magazine in 1982, countless magazine covers and spreads worldwide, and the iconic imagery for many multiplatinum albums including Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet and Twisted Sister's Stay Hungry.

Eric Singer

Eric Singer is an American hard rock and heavy metal drummer, best known as a member of Kiss, portraying The Catman originally played by Peter Criss. He has also performed with artists such as Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, Badlands, and Gary Moore as well as his own band ESP. In his career, Singer has appeared on over 75 albums and 11 EPs.

Carl Palmer

Carl Palmer is an English drummer and percussionist. He is credited as one of the most respected rock drummers to emerge from the 1960s. In addition, Palmer is a veteran of a number of famous English bands, including the Crazy World of Arthur Brown; Atomic Rooster; Emerson, Lake & Palmer; and Asia. Palmer was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1989. He was awarded "Prog God" at the 2017 Progressive Music Awards.

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