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)
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I saw this young man get on the bus on 14th street with his drums the other day. It’s one thing I’ve never done in my 26 years living here. I always had a car, so I never took my gear on public transportation. I played a few weddings and corporate events over the years…
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More satisfied customers of Ain’t Too Proud- Judy and Jerry Clough. They are the parents to three of the coolest people I know. Matt, Jennifer and one of my closest friends, Larisa. They came to see my show today and it was great catching up with them. I think the last time I saw them…
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Life… It’s amazing how things happen. When I was in junior high, I tried out for the 8th grade basketball team. I had to go one-on-one against a kid who seemed like he was already 6’4” while I was 4’8” or so. I did my best Curly Neal/Harlem Globetrotter impression and dribbled around him. I…
Read moreClayton Craddock, Drummer For Ain’t Too Proud-The Life And Times Of The Temptations
Expressing 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…
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Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations
‘Ain’t Too Proud’ cast recount pain behind The Temptations’ music, talk Tony nods
Ups And Downs
* 2019 * A year of ups and downs. I am playing drums for hit broadway show, a just got a new stick endorsement, I finally had am article in Modern Drummer, I’m performing on the Tony Awards for the second time this June…and my mom passed away a few weeks ago. It was a…
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