093 – The Breakbeat Bible with Mike Adamo

In this podcast I interviewed Mike Adamo, author of The Breakbeat Bible.  The Breakbeat bible is an in-depth look at the drum groves and breaks that have shaped the landscape of modern music.  Undoubtedly, whether you know it or not, you’ve heard breakbeats in their original form, sampled or duplicated on songs ranging from hip hop and R&B to rock and pop.  Mike Adamo’s breakbeat bible not only chronicles these iconic grooves but explains the lineage of these styles and outlines the iconic songs and players who contributed to the breakbeat phenomenon.

“Don’t let the opinions of the average man sway you. Dream, and he thinks you’re crazy. Succeed, and he thinks you’re lucky. Acquire wealth, and he thinks you’re greedy. Pay no attention. He simply doesn’t understand.” – Robert G. Allen

In this podcast Mike Adamo talks about:

• How he got started with playing drums
• Explanation of breakbeats
• The inspiration behind The Breakbeat Bible
• How breakbeats affected current music
• Practice techniques
• Much more

Resources and Links Mentioned:

• Contact Mike: Mike’s Website | Facebook
• Breakbeat Bible(official site)
• Dave Garibaldi