American Idol Alert — Watch Jordin Sparks’ Drummer! (updated)
Just a bit of personal name-dropping (clears the room like a fart, I’ve found) — friend and phenomenal drummer (and a decent singer) Mike Bedard will be on American Idol tonight (Weds, April 9). He’s touring with previous winner Jordin Sparks, and will percuss (is that a word?) behind her when she fills time between vote-offs.
I’ve played with Mike a bunch of times (everything from weddings to church gigs), and he’s got terrific feel, and big ears — this kid hears everything.
And speaking of hearing things… I hear he and the rest of Jordin’s band will be touring with Alicia Keys for her “As I Am” tour. Should be an amazing show.
Mike, you suck, dude. Have a great time!
Update — looks like Jordin will appear tonight, Thursday, April 10… so many celebs got shoehorned into Wednesday’s Katrina-themed show that JS got bumped.
April 22, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Andy — in your linguistic inventiveness, you may feel as though you coined a new term, “percuss.” But this word is actually already in existence. It indeed means to tap with a finger or instrument but it is a medical term. The doctor looks for a kick of the lower leg when he or she “percusses” you just below the knee with that little hammer. Nice post, by the way, partner.
May 14, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I haven’t seen Mike in years, maybe 12 or more. I went to high school with, was in marching band, and marched in the Velvet Knights Drum and Bugle Corps with Mike. When I have been asked who my all-time favorite drummer is, a few names come to mind; Carter Beauford, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich… Nope it’s gotta be Mike Bedard, period.
Congrats to Mike, he not only has the talent, but has put in a lot of time and work.