‘Ain’t Too Proud’ cast recount pain behind The Temptations’ music, talk Tony nods
Modern Drummer
I have been following Modern Drummer since I was a young man just learning how to play the drums. At one point in time, I owned just about every issue from 1979-1999. I kept them all in a trunk in my parents’ basement. I passed them on when I moved into my new place here…
Read moreNew Sticks-Innovative Percussion
Just got my first package of sticks and swag from Innovative Percussion. I’m looking forward to playing Ain’t Too Proud with some high quality tools. I should know what I’ll be using at the show for the long term by the end of the show tonight. I love these sticks! . .
Read moreWords Of Wisdom
“I’ve told you a million times son, you can’t take my car out until you are 16! And even then, you gots to pay for my insurance before I even think about giving you keys to this beauty.” “Now, as I was saying…remember that the hypotenuse of synchronized funk drumming is parallel to the cis-gendered…
Read moreThe Black Box
Photo: Geoff Tischman Greetings from the black box! Yes, the drum booth for the Broadway production Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations isn’t in the orchestra pit. It’s a soundproof drum booth that is painted black and tucked away next to rolling racks of costumes backstage at the Imperial Theatre. After a two-year…
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I love working with these people eight times a week. They are all such great people:
Read moreMy Parents At Ain’t Too Proud
My mother and father. I am relieved that I could have both of them see Ain’t Too Proud recently. I’ve been working on this produciton for so long and was worried that my mother wouldn’t be able to see it. She made it, in style and enjoyed every minute. I’ve played drums for as long…
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