Neil Peart's Drum Kit Featured in New Book - CRASH: The World's Greatest Drum Kits

Modern Drummer Magazine and author David Frangioni have just released a new coffee table book titled CRASH: The World's Greatest Drum Kits From Appice to Peart to Van Halen. As the title suggests, one of Neil Peart's drum kit, presumably from Rush's R40 tour, is featured in the book.

From the Amazon.Com listing:

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.

Modern Drummer magazine is also holding a contest where three autographed copies of the book will be given away. To enter the contest, please click HERE.

The hardcover coffee table book is available at Amazon.Com, and is currently selling for $35.42.


Thanks to RushFanForever for passing along the news.

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