My guest is Joel Selvin, author of "Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey Of Jim Gordon" available Feb 27th on Diversion Books. Joel and I do a deep-dive into the incredible and prolific career of legendary drummer, Jim Gordon, as well as the tragic circumstances of his mental illness. So come along for the ride and please subscribe!

The songs played during the show are: Layla and Bell Bottom Blues (Derek & The Dominos), What Is Life (George Harrison), The Rockford Files TV show theme (Mike Post), God Only Knows (The Beach Boys), My Maria (B.W. Stevenson), You're So Vain (Carly Simon), Sundown (Gordon Lightfoot), Only You Know and I Know (Dave Mason).

Joel Selvin's website: https://www.joelselvin.com/

To order Drums & Demon: https://diversionbooks.com/books/drum...

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"Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate "conversations" with legendary drummers and music industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the music industry. Voted Best Drum Podcast, it's a peek behind the curtain that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed during any broadcasts!