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

Behind The Player: Stephen Perkins is an Interactive Music Video featuring Jane's Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins[1] . Released on November 1, 2008 by IMV, the DVD features Stephen giving in-depth drum lessons for how to play and "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. Stephen jams "Mountain Song" and "Been Caught Stealing" with Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, as well as other bonus material.

IMV donates $.25 from the sale of each Behind the Player DVD to Little Kids Rock, an organization that gets instruments in the hands of underprivileged kids.

Contents

Behind The Player

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

"Mountain Song" by Jane's Addiction
  • Lesson: Stephen gives an in-depth drum lesson for how to play the song
  • Jam: Stephen jams the track with Slipknot bassist Paul Gray
"Been Caught Stealing" by Jane's Addiction
  • Lesson: Stephen gives an in-depth drum lesson for how to play the song
  • Jam: Stephen jams the track with Slipknot bassist Paul Gray
"Pets" by Porno for Pyros
  • Lesson: Stephen gives an in-depth drum lesson for how to play the song
Special features

Personnel

References

  1. ^ "JANE'S ADDICTION Drummer STEPHEN PERKINS: 'Behind The Player' DVD; Trailer Available". Blabbermouth.net. 2008-10-29. Archived from the original on 2009-01-08. Retrieved 2008-11-22.