Here's the YouTube version of the interview with Bill Lanham that was released as a podcast two weeks ago. You can download the podcast wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. But now, you can watch it on YouTube!
In 2021, we started the Broadway Drumming 101 podcast to give you an inside look into the lives and careers of Broadway drummers. Over the years, we've had incredible guests who shared their stories and wisdom. As our audience has grown, we realized some of you might have missed these amazing interviews. So, we're revisiting and reposting some of our classic episodes in a condensed format. And don't worry—new episodes and exciting surprises are coming!
In this first YouTube episode, I sit down with Bill Lanham, who takes us on his journey from Lindenhurst, Long Island, to becoming a master musician on Broadway. From his early drumming days in elementary school to his experiences in high school bands, college, and touring with Les Misérables, Bill shares invaluable insights into the world of Broadway drumming. Whether you're an aspiring drummer or a Broadway fan, this conversation will inspire and motivate you.
Check out the full episode breakdown in the description below, and remember to subscribe for more!
Episode Breakdown:
00:09 Bill's Early Life and Hometown
01:27 Starting the Drumming Journey
02:14 High School Musical Experiences
03:36 Musical Influences and Bands
08:23 College Life and Musical Pursuits
14:34 First Teaching Experiences
16:44 Transition to Broadway and Touring
26:48 Reflecting on Broadway Experiences
27:49 Maintaining Passion and Gratitude
31:59 Challenges and Changes in Technology
34:37 Subbing and New Opportunities
44:45 Navigating Broadway Pit Etiquette
52:04 Balancing Music and Technology
55:15 Career Reflections and Advice
Clayton Craddock is the founder of Broadway Drumming 101, a comprehensive online platform dedicated to providing specialized mentorship and a meticulously curated collection of resources.
Clayton’s Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include: tick, tick...BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill, and Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. He has subbed for shows like Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, Spongebob Squarepants - The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. Clayton has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Boyle, Norm Lewis, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.
Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.
For more about Clayton Craddock, click here: www.claytoncraddock.com
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