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Bill Hayes is a renowned musician with an illustrious career that has taken him around the globe. He has performed with legends such as Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Frank Sinatra, and Audra McDonald. His international tours have included destinations from Paris to Uruguay to Tokyo.
Bill has recorded three albums with Streisand, six with Minnelli, and collaborated on projects with Sinatra, Rufus Wainwright, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Meredith Monk, Maria Schneider, Gerry Niewood, and Lea DeLaria. Bill Hayes' musical versatility is a hallmark of his career, as evidenced by his diverse collaborations. He has shared the stage with KORN on MTV Unplugged, performed with Spiritualized at Radio City Music Hall for the live rendition of "...We Are Floating in Space," And worked with musical icons like Aretha Franklin, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Marvin Hamlisch, and Art Garfunkel. This breadth of collaborations is a testament to his ability to adapt and excel in various musical genres.
Bill has had an impressive career on Broadway, contributing to film soundtracks and making numerous TV appearances, including David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon, Today, and Good Morning America. Throughout his career, Bill has held chairs in over 60 Broadway shows and recorded many Broadway cast albums, along with over 100 other recordings with various artists across genres such as jazz, classical, and pop. His television appearances span five continents, showcasing his global influence.
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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.
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