Behind the Player: Stephen Perkins

Behind The Player: Stephen Perkins
Video by Stephen Perkins
Released	November 1, 2008
Length	72:00
Label	IMV
Director	Leon Melas
Producer	Ken 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

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

Produced by: Ken Mayer & Sean E Demott Directed by: Leon Melas Executive producer: Marc Reiser & Kim Jordan Director of photography: William Murray Sound engineer: Will Thompson Edited by: Jeff Morose Sound mix by: Matt Chidgey & Cedrick Courtois Graphics by: Thayer Demay Camera operators: Jimmy Alioto, Ben Booker, Jethro Rothe-Kushal Gaffer: Ken Jenkins

Assistant director: Matt Pick Production assistant: Laine Proctor Lighting and grip: Mcnulty Nielson Artist hospitality: Sasha Mayer Shot at: The Chop Shop, Hollywood Special guest: Paul Gray Cover photo by: Alex Solca Video courtesy of: Kevin Ford, Carter B. Smith, Three Days Llc, Rhino Records Photos courtesy of: Neil Zlozower, Carter B. Smith, Dw Drums, Kevin Ford, The Chop Shop, Alex Solca

References

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.

External links

• Official website