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Overview"This is a comprehensive biography of a brilliant musician who forever shaped the course of ska, reggae, and popular music worldwide, only to take the life of his lover and in so doing, destroy his career at the age of 30. In his short life Don Drummond created an enduring legacy despite poverty, class separation, mental illness, racial politics, and the exploitation of his work. The words of Drummond's childhood friends, classmates, musicians, medical staff, legal counsel, and teachers enliven this story of his ""unusual mind."" They recall the early days in the recording studio, playing the instrumental backup for Bob Marley and others, and the nights in the Rasta camps where musicians burned the midnight oil and more. They remember the gyrations of his lover, Margarita, the Rumba Queen, as she tantalized audiences at Club Havana; tell what happened that tragic night when Drummond stabbed Margarita four times; reveal details of the trial (delayed more than a year as Drummond was ruled mentally unfit) and offer insights into Drummond's death in a mental asylum at age 35." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Heather AugustynPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.336kg ISBN: 9780786475476ISBN 10: 0786475471 Pages: 244 Publication Date: 16 August 2013 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Delfeayo Marsalis Preface: The Known and Unknown 1. Barefoot Boy 2. Upward and Onward 3. The Monkey Tambourine Tree 4. Downtown Musician 5. Rhumba Queen 6. The Dark Destroyer 7. Ska Authentic 8. This Man Is Back 9. The Wareika Hills 10. Love in the Afternoon 11. Rusden Road 12. Tear Up 13. Her Majesty’s Pleasure 14. Bellevue 15. Burning Torch Discography by Michael Turner Essential Albums Bibliography IndexReviewsrecommended --Blues & Rhythm; in this provocative and well-researched account, U.S. journalist Heather Augustyn aims to reach behind the myth of Don D, to place his life and work within their proper contexts...the book is a must-read for all ska fans, or anyone interested in Jamaican music in general --Mojo: The Music Magazine; Once again, author Heather Augustyn hits hard and deep...painstaking...Augustyn is to be commended for making this as thorough and complete as she was able to do --PopDose.com. recommended --<i>Blues & Rhythm</i>; in this provocative and well-researched account, U.S. journalist Heather Augustyn aims to reach behind the myth of Don D, to place his life and work within their proper contexts...the book is a must-read for all ska fans, or anyone interested in Jamaican music in general --<i>Mojo: The Music Magazine</i>; Once again, author Heather Augustyn hits hard and deep...painstaking...Augustyn is to be commended for making this as thorough and complete as she was able to do --<i>PopDose.com</i>. Author InformationHeather Augustyn is a continuing lecturer in the English department at Purdue Northwest. She has written eight books on ska and Jamaican music and lives in Michigan. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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