Behind The Player: Duff McKagan is an Interactive Music Video featuring Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan[1]
. Released on November 1, 2008 by IMV, the DVD features McKagan giving in-depth bass lessons for how to play "Slither" and "Set Me Free" by Velvet Revolver and an intimate behind-the scenes look at his life as a professional musician, including rare photos and video. The DVD also includes McKagan jamming the two tracks with Jane's Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins, VideoTab that shows exactly how McKagan plays his parts in the two songs, 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
McKagan talks about his background, influences and gear, including rare photos and video
Camera Operators: Brian Silva, Joe Hendrick, Doug Cragoe, Nate Lipp
Technical Directors: Tyler Bourns & Chris Golde
Gaffer: John Parker
Assistant Director: Matt Pick
Lighting And Grip: Mcnulty Nielson
Key Grip: Jaletta Kalman
Artist Hospitality: Sasha Mayer
Shot At: Third Encore
Special Guest: Stephen Perkins
Cover Photo By: Dean Karr
Video Courtesy Of: Robert John, Dean Karr, Henry Rollins, Joe Lester
Photos Courtesy Of: Dean Karr, Robert John, Marty Temme, Adina L. Hilling, Angelika Brueschke, Anja Baarslag, Tracy Ketcher, Bev Davies, Mary Beth Mohnach, Amanda Perry