These brilliant portraits of drummers will make you realise just how influential these musicians are

Over a period of six years, photographer Deirdre O’Callaghan travelled to more than 35 cities across two continents to photograph drummers in a range of different locations, including their private studios, homes, gardens and more besides.

Howard Grimes Hi Rhythm Section Al Green Ann Peebles Otis Clay O V Wright Syl Johnson

Keen to put drummers into the spotlight when usually they are cast to the back of the stage, O Callaghan’s work highlights the importance of these musicians – who serve to keep the time of everyone else on stage going.

Sly Dunbar Sly Robbie Peter Tosh Grace Jones No Maddz

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