Roots Of Rock Drumming- Interviews with the Drummers Who Shaped Rock N Roll Music edited by Daniel Glass, Additional editing by Steve Smith. 8x10 paperback, 256 pages with DVD. $30.00. The strength of interviews often depends on the knowledge and skill of the interviewer. Daniel Glass and Steve Smith prove this point as they interview the giants of early Rock. Pioneers: Bobby Morris, Dick Richards, Earl Palmer, D.J. Fontana, J.M. Van Eaton, Buddy Harmon, The Innovators: Jerry "J.L." Allison, Hal Blaine, British Rock, Brian Bennett, Clem Cattini, Bobby Graham, The Stylists: Idris Muhammad, Smokey Johnson/John Boudreax, Sam Lay, Bernard Purdie, Roger Hawkins, The Commentators: Jaimoe, Carmine Appice, Steve Gadd, Jim Keltner. This book is logicially organized and laid out; a great book for drummers, about drummers, by drummers.