Behind the Player: Stephen Perkins

Behind The Player: Stephen Perkins is an interactive music video of Jane's Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins[1]

Behind The Player: Stephen Perkins
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ReleasedNovember 1, 2008
Length72:00
LabelIMV
DirectorLeon Melas
ProducerKen Mayer & Sean E DeMott

Released on November 1, 2008, by IMV, the DVD has Perkins giving in-depth drum lessons on how to play, "Mountain Song" and "Been Caught Stealing" by Jane's Addiction and "Pets" by Porno for Pyros and an intimate behind-the-scenes look at his life as a professional musician. Perkins jams "Mountain Song" and "Been Caught Stealing" with the Slipknot bass guitarist Paul Gray, as well as other bonus material.

IMV donates $0.25 from the sale of each DVD to Little Kids Rock, an organization that provides instruments to underprivileged children.

Contents edit

Behind The Player

Perkins talks about his background, influences and gear, including rare photos and video

"Mountain Song" by Jane's Addiction

  • Lesson: Perkins gives an in-depth drum lesson for how to play the song
  • Jam: Perkins jams the track with the Slipknot bass guitarist Paul Gray

"Been Caught Stealing" by Jane's Addiction

  • Lesson: Perkins gives an in-depth drum lesson for how to play the song
  • Jam: Perkins jams the track with the Slipknot bass guitarist Gray

"Pets" by Porno for Pyros

  • Lesson: Perkins gives an in-depth drum lesson on how to play the song

Special features

  • Banyan Clips
  • Three Days Trailer
  • Little Kids Rock promotional video

Personnel edit

References edit

  1. ^ "JANE'S ADDICTION Drummer STEPHEN PERKINS: 'Behind The Player' DVD". Blabbermouth. October 29, 2008. Archived from the original on January 8, 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2008.

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