1 hour
The Commonwealth Club
Starting at USD 24
Mon, 04 Aug, 2025 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm (GMT-07:00)
The Commonwealth Club
110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, United States
Mr. Joel Selvin and Dr. Patrick O'Reilly will discuss the role of mental illness in the career and crime of Jim Gordon, the world famous rock drummer who murdered his mother in 1985, the subject of the latest book by Selvin.
Selvin served 36 years as the pop music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and has written more than 20 books, including the No. 1 New York Times best-seller, Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock with Sammy Hagar.
SPEAKERS
Joel Selvin, Author, Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon
Patrick O'Reilly, Ph.D., Chair, Psychology Member-led Forum, Commonwealth Club World Affairs—Moderator
5 p.m. doors open & check-in5:30–6:30 p.m program6:30 p.m. book signing(all times Pacific Time)
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Tickets for Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission, Nonmember | 24 USD |
