Learn to play the most legendary drum beats and solos ever recorded! On The Beaten Path is your essential guide to the biggest and 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; and dozens of amazing photos.