Smiles after the first two previews of “Ain’t Too Proud.” It’s great to have the legendary Otis Williams and longtime Temptations manager (since the 60’s) Shelly Berger watching a musical recreation of their life. Otis is the man in the cool ass black and white jacket. Shelly is the older gentleman in the middle…
Read moreThe Beatles: Eight Days A Week Documentary
I saw this documentary on the plane to the west coast yesterday. This was really interesting to see. I knew how huge the Beatles were but never understood how crazy Beatlemania was. I totally understand why they chose to quit playing live. It was really out of control. I think they were a more interesting…
Read moreElvin Jones
I’m sorry. I’ve slept on Elvin for decades. As an older and wiser musician who plays differently than I used to 30 years ago, I am getting a better understanding of this legend. I never got into his playing because I always thought he was sloppy and I never dug his solos. …
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I’m working on a really amazing workshop of a new musical based on the story of the Temptations being produced in conjunction with the Berkeley Rep Theater. It is going to be so good!
Read moreClyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s ‘Funky Drummer,’ Dead at 73
“In April 2016, Stubblefield revealed that Prince was secretly paid the $90,000 in medical bills the drummer accumulated while undergoing chemotherapy for bladder cancer. Prince considered Stubblefield one of his “drumming idols,” Stubblefield told Billboard following Prince’s death.” http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/clyde-stubblefield-james-browns-funky-drummer-dead-at-73-w467805
Read moreThe Greatest To Walk The Face Of The Earth – Tony Williams
Yeah…he is the greatest drummer to ever walk the face of the earth. I almost forgot, then I ran across this again:
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Drummer Jokes
I only heard “dumb drummer jokes” after I got to NYC. It’s funny, because most of the drummers I know are some of the most intelligent people I know. Where did the idea of the dumb drummer come from anyway? These ARE funny jokes though:
Read moreNo Day But Today
In 2007 while I was subbing for Jeff Potter, I looked out at the audience and asked my self, “How cool would it be to have my OWN Broadway show where I was on stage playing great music. I’d be in heaven.” Well, two years later, I was as close as it can get to…
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I first heard about Yellowjackets when I was in college. Back then, Ricky Lawson was playing drums with them. I loved the sound of their music with him, but when Will Kennedy joined the group, their sound totally changed. I fell in love with the album “Four Corners” and love listening to it to this…
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