Jim Gordon's Drums & Demons | The Author Who Wants him Understood | Joel Selvin | Ep 231

Legendary music journalist Joel Selvin joins Mike Rhyner to discuss his haunting biography "Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon," exploring the brilliant yet heartbreaking story of the drummer who played on iconic tracks like "Layla" and "You're So Vain" before schizophrenia destroyed his life. The conversation spans Gordon's incredible musical legacy with Derek and the Dominos, Delaney and Bonnie, and countless Hollywood sessions, while examining how mental illness ultimately led to tragedy. Selvin also shares memories from legendary concerts like The Last Waltz and Tom Petty's historic Fillmore residency, plus insights from his other acclaimed books including his definitive account of the Altamont disaster. Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jillian Wright David Moore Becca Moore Mike Rhyner Your Dark Companion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★