Mike Joyce "The Drums" Book

The Drums is an intimate and visually striking book by Mike Joyce, best known as the drummer of The Smiths. Part memoir, part photographic document, the book offers a rare, personal look into Joyces's life behind the kit - from rehearsal rooms and recording studios to the rhythm and reality of being in one of the most influential bands of all time.

Told in Joyce's own voice and accompanied by a rich selection of photographs, The Drums focuses on the instrument that shaped his career and the moments, memories and musicianship that came with it. Honest, reflective and beautifully presented, it's less about the rock-star myth and more about the craft, timing and the human story behind the music.

A must-have for fans of the Smiths, music lovers and anyone interested in drumming, post-punk history, or inside a legendary band.