David Letterman will give center stage to drummers this week as he launches the first ever “Drum Solo Week” in late-night history. The show is dedicating this week’s musical performances to some of the top drummers in the music biz including Sheila E. and the fantastic Neil Peart. The week kicks off with Anton Fig from Letterman’s house band.
Monday, June 6 [All times EDT]
- John Mayer: Storytellers [Palladia 6PM]
- Ice-T on Conan [TBS 11PM]
- Anton Fig on David Letterman [CBS 11:35PM]
- Motley Crue: Biography [BIO Midnight]
- Mogwai on Jimmy Fallon [NBC 12:35AM]
Tuesday, June 7
- Flavor Flav on Conan [TBS 11PM]
- Sheila E. on David Letterman [CBS 11:35PM]
- Ziggy Marley on Tavis Smiley [PBS Midnight]
- Neon Trees on George Lopez [TBS Midnight]
- My Morning Jacket on Jimmy Fallon [NBC 12:35AM]
Wednesday, June 8
- Rush: R30 [Palladia 9AM]
- ZZ Top: Live from Texas [Palladia 11AM]
- Fleetwood Mac: Soundstage [Palladia 2PM]
- Death Cab for Cutie on Conan [TBS 11PM]
- Roy Haynes on David Letterman [CBS 11:35PM]
Thursday, June 9
- Alison Krauss on Ellen (R) [Syndicated – check listings]
- Gene Simmons on Chelsea Lately [E! 11PM]
- Neil Peart on David Letterman [CBS 11:35PM]
- Barry Manilow on George Lopez [TBS Midnight]
- Robbie Robertson on Jimmy Fallon [NBC 12:35AM]
