From Mayo drummer, Tom Coll of Fontaines DC, to Brian Downey of Thin Lizzy, the recently published Irish Drummers Volume 1 by Tom Gilligan, reveals some fascinating stories.
As we are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and the fallout in relation to it, there is no doubt that some of us have an opportunity to catch up on extra reading.
Irish Drummers Volume 1 was published last year and the book is well worth checking out if you have an interest in music and, in particular, drumming.
Tom Gilligan’s book celebrates Irish drummers and provides a unique insight in to the men and women behind the drum kit. Featuring thirty two interviews with up and coming and more established artists, this book provides personal conversations and useful advice by some of Ireland’s most successful musicians.
Artists interviewed include the legendary Brian Downey of Thin Lizzy fame, and Fran Breen, who has played with many great artists including Nanci Griffith, Paul Brady and The Waterboys.
Irish Drummers Volume 1 also features up and coming artists such as Rachel Lyons, drummer with Pillow Queens and local Mayo drummer, Tom Coll of Fontaines DC.
In his interview, Tom Coll talks about what inspired him to take up drums and what drummers influenced him. Tom also provides good advice for anyone embarking on a career in music, especially when he talks about developing your own style of playing and focusing on the aspects that you’re good at or you enjoy.
This book, the first of its kind, captures the ethos of Irish drummers, their own inspirations and dreams and how they have worked and toiled to achieve their goals.
Irish Drummers Volume 1 is available purchase on-line at www.tribespress.com
