In this episode, we discuss: What he learned at Manhattan School Of Music in New York City His experience being mentored by Bernard Purdie What’s meant by the saying, “If you’re not early, you’re late.” His time learning Dear Evan Hansen and taking over the drum chair. Why playing exactly like the chairholder matters when…
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Why I’m The Black Neil Peart – Or I Thought I Was.
This photo was from the Manchester High School Battle of the Bands – circa 1982 or 1983. This is My Manchester High School “Battle Of The Bands” Story. Back during this time, I swore I was the black Neil Peart. Neil was the drummer of the rock band Rush. He’s on almost everyone’s top…
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The Long Journey of “Ain’t Too Proud”
It took us a few years to get there, but we made it. From the rehearsals and out-of-town opening at The Berkeley Rep Theater in 2017, to the Kennedy Center in the summer of 2018. Then, on to Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles and finishing up at the Princess Of Wales Theater in Toronto….
Read moreGetting ready! The Rhythm Section Of Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud
The five of us were part of a promotional event for Ain’t Too Proud and the other shows coming back to Broadway. I’m interested in seeing what they do with the footage of us playing together. We had some real fun playing these tunes live and trying to remember all of the parts after so…
Read moreNYC needs another ‘I Love NY’ campaign to bring Broadway back
I’ve been saying this since January of 2021. Most of my thoughts are relayed on phone conversations since putting certain ideas on social media is almost illegal today. But look, I should have written my plan down to bring this city back anyway, but I didn’t. My campaign and timeline to bring the city back…
Read moreYou’ve got to stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.
“You’ve got to stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.” This doesn’t mean I’m always operating at my highest peak or I’m always living in some form of false perfection. Staying ready means I’m willing to go from my level of good to my level of mastery at any given moment. I’m not…
Read moreQuinton Robinson On The Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast – Why musical theater?
Quinton Robinson is the drummer for the first national tour of Ain’t Too Proud. For more, listen HERE: https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com Broadway Drumming 101 – your one-stop-shop for everything you’ll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. Subscribe now Clayton Craddock, the drummer of the hit broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration…
Read moreQuinton Robinson – His Approach To Subbing
Q is the touring drummer for the first national tour of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations. For more, read listen here: https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com Clayton Craddock, the drummer of the hit broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University’s School of Business and is a 28 year…
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