Michael Keller - Why Steve Gadd was a big influence.

An excerpt from the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast. Michael Keller, a member of Local 802 since 1966, has played numerous Broadway shows and also toured with Dionne Warwick and the Fifth Dimension. For 15 years he was both drummer and conductor for Marvin Hamlisch in countless concerts around the globe. Beginning in 1993 with “The Goodbye Girl,” Keller has pursued a career as a music coordinator and contractor, mostly on Broadway but also notably for Barbra Streisand. Among the 100 or more shows Keller has coordinated are “The Lion King,” “Mamma Mia,” “Wicked,” “The Book of Mormon” and, more recently, “Hamilton.” Broadway Drumming 101 is your one-stop shop for everything you'll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. When you subscribe to The Broadway 101 Newsletter, you'll learn about what it takes to be a successful pit musician with content delivered directly to your email inbox two to three times a week. For $5 a month, or $50 a year, you'll have a backstage pass to the world of a broadway drummer playing on a hit show. As a paying subscriber, you will receive behind-the-scenes access to the life of a musician who makes a living on Broadway. You'll also be able to read every post (not just the occasional free ones), you'll get access to all newsletter issues in the archives, and have the ability to participate in subscriber-only comments and events. The Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast features conversations with my colleagues who currently hold drums chairs showcases talks with broadway drumming legends, and highlights up-and-coming drummers breaking into the scene. There is a lot to learn. Subscribe now, so you don't miss out on the latest posts and podcasts! www.broadwaydrumming101.com

Added 30 Mar 2026