596 – Cliff “Pee Wee” Jackson: The Work Never Ends

Pee Wee Jackson is all about the work. Akin to the dedication and work ethic of Kobe Bryant, he doesn’t see an end to the journey. “There’s always work to do, and if you’re not doing it, someone else is”, says Pee Wee.

From an early age, Pee Wee has been on a journey to be the best musician he can be while living life through his drums and vice versa. See, he’s not a drummer who has technical prowess with no feel or musicality. He’s got both. As one of the most in-demand drummers on the Nashville scene and a reputation for being a great human, he’s seen his profile continue to rise over the years but make no mistake about it, he’s not even close to where he’s planning on getting to. Not by a long shot.

Pee Wee talks about:

• How he got his nickname
• Growing up in Memphis
• Getting past distractions to focus on practice
• How to keep from letting drumming become ‘just a job’
• The song he’d choose to make his last performance
• How he figures out what gear works best for him