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Behind the Player: Stephen Perkins

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

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

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

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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

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References

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  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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