I have read quite a few music books lately, and Jim Gordon, a drummer has been mentioned. So, when I saw this book about him, I was definitely intrigued and wanted to learn more about him. He ended up being the best studio drummer, and I had to stop reading the book quite often and ask Alexa to play the songs he drummed on. I don’t want to name them all, because I would forget quite a few, but I will mention Layla by Derek and the Dominoes.
I had no clue about his drug and alcoholism intake, and his schizophrenia (which took control of him as he heard voices and often did what they asked him to do). Eventually, the voice of his mother told him to kill her which he did in 1983 and was incarcerated till 2023 when he died.
He did try to get help from the medical profession, but never could tell them about the voices until it was too late.
Overall, the book was a quick read and I enjoyed it.
