Teddy Campbell | 13.01.2026

For ten seasons, from 2004 to 2016, Teddy Campbell was seen by millions as the drummer on FOX’s hit show, American Idol. He made history serving as the drummer and co-lead singer on the final three seasons of NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

After honing his talent at an early age on the gospel scene, this Chicago native relocated to California in 1998. It was there that an impressive resume began to evolve. He served as musical director and drummer for Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. He has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Barbra Streisand, Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, Mary Mary, and many more. He’s toured with The Backstreet Boys, Bette Midler, Boz Scaggs, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Queen Latifah, George Benson, and others. He’s played on movie scores such as Dreamgirls, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Pitch Perfect 3, American Sniper, SING, The Color Purple 2023, Get On Up, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey and more.

Some of Campbell's television credits include “The Academy Awards” "The Grammy Awards," "The Kennedy Center Honors” The NAACP Image Awards," ”BET Awards” “BET Celebration Of Gospel” "The Billboard Awards," "VH-1 Divas" and "VH-1 Save the Music."