Joel Selvin is the author of "Drums and Demons-The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon."

Jim is considered one of the greatest drummers in music history and he faced a lifetime of mental illness, ultimately landing him in prison for the death of his mother. Joel Selvin has done meticulous work in investigating this story of a music icon who led a tragic life.

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