I watched Bohemian Rhapsody with my daughter yesterday. She and I heard the movie was good and after we finished it, we agreed with the general consensus – very well done. After it was over, I searched the internet and played her some footage of Queen’s performance at Top Of The Pops from YouTube. I…
Read moreAin’t Too Proud at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
I wasn’t at this performance. I chose to spend time with my family in Connecticut on Thanksgiving. One of my amazing drum subs, Andrew Atkinson, was there to take my place. Even though I wasn’t there physically, it is me on the recording that you are hearing. I had so much fun laying down the…
Read moreGrammy Award Nomination For Ain’t Too Proud
I just l found out my show was nominated for a Grammy. It feels great to be a part of something special. Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations Principal Soloists: Saint Aubyn, Derrick Baskin, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope & Ephraim Sykes; Producer: Scott M. Riesett (Original Broadway Cast)
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I went to the Bryant Park Blink Fitness in-between shows today. What a change of pace. It was PACKED. I mean, a line for the treadmills. There was not a single aerobic machine free. It’s was kinda crazy, but expected since it was right after work for these 20 something professionals – all who are…
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More satisfied customers of Ain’t Too Proud- Judy and Jerry Clough. They are the parents to three of the coolest people I know. Matt, Jennifer and one of my closest friends, Larisa. They came to see my show today and it was great catching up with them. I think the last time I saw them…
Read moreCarol Steele
Right before the show today, I saw most of the band hanging out near the stage door of my show. There was one person they seemed to be surrounding and talking to. As I walked towards the band members, Roger Squitero introduced me to the person who was the center of attention – Carol Steele….
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Life… It’s amazing how things happen. When I was in junior high, I tried out for the 8th grade basketball team. I had to go one-on-one against a kid who seemed like he was already 6’4” while I was 4’8” or so. I did my best Curly Neal/Harlem Globetrotter impression and dribbled around him. I…
Read moreA Visit By The Doctor-Dr. J
I watched a documentary on Netflix called “Iverson” this afternoon. I saw it before, but I wanted to check it out again. Wow, the story of Allen Iverson. He was quite an influence on the league and on many players in the NBA. But this guy?!? He was my hero from the late 70’s and…
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