Bill Bruford's Unconventional Autobiography Answers FAQs
Drummer Bill Bruford's autobiography, published by Le mot et le reste, eschews a linear narrative in favor of a question-and-answer format based on frequently asked questions. The book covers his career with Yes, King Crimson, UK, and Earthworks, offering insights into studio sessions, technical aspects of drumming, and his embrace of electronic drums. Bruford also critiques the music industry's cynicism, framing the book as a political work. The review by Olivier Renault in artpress highlights Bruford's focus on the creative process over personal gossip.
Key facts
- Bill Bruford's autobiography is titled 'Bill Bruford, L'autobiographie'.
- The book is published by Le mot et le reste.
- It uses a FAQ format rather than a linear narrative.
- Bruford played with Yes, King Crimson, UK, and Earthworks.
- The book discusses his use of electronic drums and return to acoustic jazz.
- Bruford critiques the music industry as a 'factory of human happiness'.
- The review was written by Olivier Renault for artpress.
- The book was published in 2012.
Entities
Artists
- Bill Bruford
- Chris Squire
- Robert Fripp
- Tony Levin
- Jeff Berlin
- Olivier Renault
Institutions
- Yes
- King Crimson
- UK
- Earthworks
- Le mot et le reste
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —