In part two of my chat with Matt Vander Ende, he tells me about:

Some of the drumming injuries he had over the years and how he managed to deal with them.

What are the reasons why Wicked is so difficult to play.

Taking over for the drummer who originated the book and how he dealt with the politics in the pit.

How he keeps things fresh after playing the same thing for so many years.

Playing with his metal band Defiance again.

Why playing in community and regional theater, and in bands, will help you get invaluable experience.

What a sub should NEVER do when subbing for the chair holder on a Broadway show.

Clayton Craddock, the drummer of the hit broadway musical Ain't Too Proud. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University's School of Business and is a 28 year veteran of the fast-paced New York City music scene.

He has played drums in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including "Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, and Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill. Also, Clayton has worked on: Footloose, Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants, The Musical, Evita, Cats, and Avenue Q.

Follow him on Instagram, Twitter or read more on his website: claytoncraddock.com

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