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Ferocious Drummers

FEROCIOUS DRUMMERS is the original groundbreaking documentary about the greatest rhythmic rebels, that was nearly lost forever. In this never-before-seen footage, rediscovered 17 years after it was first produced, dozens of music legends recount what it means to be a percussive virtuoso in the world of Rock n Roll. This documentary film, chronicling their unique and unprecedented journeys, Ferocious Drummers delves into the dynamic real life of modern rock's greatest magicians of tempo. What makes them tick, who inspired them, why do they do what they do, and ultimately, what fuels the sticks and their drive inside the world's greatest bands.

  • Documentary
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of QuestloveQuestlove
  • Photo of Carmine AppiceCarmine Appice
  • Photo of J.T. HodgesJ.T. Hodges
  • Photo of Chad SmithChad Smith
  • Photo of Marky RamoneMarky Ramone
  • Photo of Hal BlaineHal Blaine
  • Photo of Max WeinbergMax Weinberg
  • Photo of Cole MarcusCole Marcus
  • Photo of Steven AdlerSteven Adler

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