Keith Carlock

Keith Carlock

Steely Dan

Keith Carlock is a professional drummer currently residing in New York City, NY and Nashville, TN. He has recorded and/or toured with such musical luminaries as Steely Dan, Sting, John Mayer, James Taylor, TOTO, Christopher Cross, Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, Diana Ross, Faith Hill, The Blues Brothers Band, Mike Stern, Leni Stern, David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, Richard Bona, Chris Botti, Wayne Krantz, Rudder, Harry Belafonte, Oz Noy, Larry Carlton, Clay Aiken, Rascal Flatts, Paula Abdul and Grover Washington, Jr, and many more.

Keith was voted number 1 Pop drummer, number 1 Fusion drummer, and number 1 Best All-Around drummer in Modern Drummers 2009 Readers Poll.

Keith released an instructional DVD with Hudson Music entitled œThe Big Picture: Phrasing, Iimprovisation, Style, & Technique".

Keith Carlock'S SETUP:

  1. 14" K hats
  2. 19" K dark crash
  3. 22" K Constantinople Bounce Ride
  4. 18" K dark crash
  5. 22" K Constantinople med thin low ride

* May be prototype

Keith
Carlock's
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Keith Carlock's
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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    All the creative players out there pushing things forward inspires me. My family inspires me. Elvin and Tony always inspire me.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Find your own voice, say something meaningful. Play with authority and passion. Don't ever settle for mediocrity. Take control of the band and make them sound GREAT!

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    My favorite Zildjian cymbals so far are K Constantinople and Kerope!

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