Behind The Player: Stephen Perkins is an interactive music video of Jane's Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins.

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 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

External links Official website