This popular series from Rhythm & Drum Magazine, which focuses on the talented drummers who have written stories into the many classic songs that have etched their mark on listeners of all generations, is now available in book form! Japanese pop/rock music, now known as J-POP, has undergone a shift from the postwar era when Japanese jazz musicians would sing and dance on stage with live full bands to studio recordings. This feature features STUDIO GREAT performers who have left behind a wealth of memorable performances on songs that transcend generations and are etched in the memories of listeners. This book is a must-have collection of nine legendary drummers who have truly defined their era, and they talk about the roots that shaped their musical outlook, their careers as drummers, and the behind-the-scenes stories of the studios where famous songs were born, all of which everyone has heard at least once.