Last week I was feeling great! This week, not so much. Oh how things can change. Despite the cacophony of negativity coming from our “news” and social media, I’m optimistic about the future. I have lived long enough to know things turn around and get better, especially if you retain a positive outlook. I need…
Read moreMotown writers and Temptations’ Otis Williams unite with Broadway’s ‘Ain’t Too Proud’
Legendary Motown writers Eddie and Brian Holland are joined by the cast of Broadway’s “Ain’t Too Proud” for a medley of their hit songs.
Read moreThe Best Interests Of The Child Includes Access to Both Parents
On a typical Monday evening, Alex goes to bed with hugs and kisses from two loving parents. After Alex is taken to school the next day, one parent moves out because the couple agrees they can’t live together anymore. Tuesday evening after school, Alex gets home and only sees one of his two loving parents. Alex does…
Read moreLL Cool J
I have the best job in the world! A lot of people came to see Memphis and Lady Day but I never has the chance to meet the people I’ve met over the past two years. I saw a lot of celebrities in the audience at Lady Day-everyone on the planet came to see Audra…
Read moreThe Led Zeppelin
I like how the reporter kept saying THE Led Zeppelin. and yeah, they lasted for a good 12 years or so. Their music lives on:
Read moreBill And Hillary Clinton at Ain’t Too Proud
It was a pleasure to have @BillClinton and @HillaryClinton groove with us at @AintTooProud last night! pic.twitter.com/JnJevprMc8 — Ain’t Too Proud (@AintTooProud) December 14, 2019
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)
Read moreShould You Stop Playing $100 Gigs?
Musicians!!! What do you think? I’ll do low paying gigs at this point in my career because I want to have fun with the players, eat a free meal, and drink expensive scotch from the bar. I would rather go back to working at a bank than do what I did 25 years ago. You…
Read moreSteve Gorman – Drummer For The Black Crowes
I just heard about this book through listening to one of Bill Burr’s podcasts. The Rolling Stone’s story in the middle of this podcast is pretty fascinating: Rolling Stone Magazine listed 7 of the wildest tales from his book. Here’s one: 1. After the band signed with Rick Rubin’s Def American label, the producer asked…
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