Teddy Campbell at 2009 Grammys
February 9, 2009 in Artists, Events, News, Randomness, Videos by Carter
For those of you that watched the Grammys Sunday night, chances are good you caught several glimpses of American Idol’s Teddy Campbell rockin the kit for several acts. Not surprising as AI’s music director Ricky Minor was also the music director for the Grammy’s. Below is a great shot of him playing with Buddy Guy, BB King, John Mayer, and Keith Urban during the Bo Diddley tribute. Check out the videos after the jump.
Teddy with the Motown tribute
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Teddy with Al Green, Boyz II Men and Justin Timberlake
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