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January 9, 2017

237 – Keith Carlock: Locked in

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Keith Carlock has been the backbone of a long list of groups and artists like Steely Dan, John Mayer, Sting, Wayne Krantz and many more. What’s equally as impressive as his resume is his sound. You don’t have to hear much of Keith’s playing to realize he’s undoubtedly unique and identifiable no matter the genre. Skillfully precise yet spontaneously loose, Carlock is always creating something all his own while simultaneously serving the music like no other.

Keith Carlock talks about:

How he got into playing drums
Studying under Ed Soph
The move to NYC
Getting the Wayne Krantz gig
How the Wayne Krantz gig lead to Steely Dan
John Mayer
Why he loves the Steely Dan gig
Approaches to phrasing
Practice advice
His signature “lick” <– I hate calling it that, but that’s the best way I can describe it. Sorry, Keith. 🙁
much more

Keith Carlock plays:

Gretsch Drums
Vic Firth Sticks
Evans Drumheads
Zildjian Cymbals
DW Hardware
Canopus Accessories
LP Percussion
Protection Racket
Earthworks Microphones

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