King of the Groove - by John JR Robinson

King of the Groove – John JR Robinson

Paperback – published September 9, 2024

A must-read for music lovers, drummers, and anyone fascinated by the world of session musicians – especially during the peak of pop and rock history in Los Angeles.

In King of the Groove, Grammy-winning drummer John JR Robinson opens the door to a one-of-a-kind career.

Already at the age of five, JR dreamed of playing with the biggest names in music – a dream that would later come true. With his unmistakable groove, JR has played on over 50 Grammy-winning tracks, more than 200 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100, and recordings that have sold over half a billion copies. This legacy has firmly placed him among the greats – including a spot on Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of “The Top 100 Drummers of All Time.”

The book is entertaining, engaging, and truly inspiring. JR shares his journey with warmth and wit – the struggles, the triumphs, and most importantly, what it means to believe in yourself and your passion.

His drumming has helped define pop, R&B, and jazz for the past 50 years, earning him the title of the most recorded drummer in history.

You’ll get the story behind the legendary drum fill that opens Michael Jackson’s Rock With You, along with tales of working with artists like Peter Frampton, Usher, Daft Punk, and Barbra Streisand.

The foreword is written by none other than Quincy Jones, who met JR early in his career.

King of the Groove is a tour de force of a music biography – packed with wild stories, deep insights, and inspiration for musicians, fans, and creative souls alike.