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 more“My Girl” Ain’t Too Proud’s Jawan Jackson ft. PS22 Chorus (by The Temptations)
King Of The Pause Tape – William Northern
It’s always good to run into my friends from Howard University. It’s even better when they are alumni of the Howard University Showtime Marching Band. When you add the fact that he’s a member of Thunder Machine, the drum section of the band, that makes it just that much cooler. William Northern came with some…
Read moreLike Christmas Morning! My new Innovative Percussion sticks
It feels like Christmas morning when a box of Innovative Percussion sticks are delivered to me here at Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations. I love these sticks. Check out more of their stuff HERE. Thanks you Karl Latham and Lane Sanders for turning me onto Innovative Percussion. They are…
Read moreExpressing Yourself At Ain’t Too Proud
When you come to see this show, expect to hear a few members of the audience reacting out loud to the actors on stage. You might hear a, “SANG girl” here or there. You’ll probably hear a, “Go on now” or a “That’s right!! from the balcony too. It’s just the way folks are when…
Read more25 hours in New York – Ain’t Too Proud – @BroadsOftheBay
I met these two women through social media. They were big fans of Ain’t Too Proud since the beginning. We found a way to meet in person while the show was in Los Angeles. We instantly had a connection, and over the past few months, we have gotten to know more about each other. In…
Read moreThe Long And Winding Road
Playing to a standing room only theater every show is pretty amazing. I never knew this show would touch the lives of so many people. Every day I’m thankful to be able to play drums for a living. It took 45 years to get here. The road to get to this destination was long and…
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