You all have probably seen the ads for this novel, Dangerous Illusions, all over various drumming websites. I finally succumbed. I can't say as I would recommend it for the plot or character development, but it is kind of fun to read for the various references to rhythm and drumming and the long passages about drum history and famous drummers. The book is essentially a murder mystery that also includes the theft of a valuable vintage Ludwig kit in black oyster pearl.
Anyways, the book also includes an interesting character, Dick Trager, and I was wondering if anyone knows if there's any historical basis for this character. In the book, Dick Trager is a New York City scam artist who owns a large vintage drum store where he sells fake vintage drums and fake signed photographs. It seems like a fair amount of the book is rooted in real history, so it seemed plausible to me that this character might also be based on someone real. Has anyone else read the book or have any idea if there's any historical basis for this character?
Anyways, the book also includes an interesting character, Dick Trager, and I was wondering if anyone knows if there's any historical basis for this character. In the book, Dick Trager is a New York City scam artist who owns a large vintage drum store where he sells fake vintage drums and fake signed photographs. It seems like a fair amount of the book is rooted in real history, so it seemed plausible to me that this character might also be based on someone real. Has anyone else read the book or have any idea if there's any historical basis for this character?