Miguel A. Gaetán is a Puerto Rico-born, Atlanta, Georgia-bred musician and actor. He studied music education with a concentration in percussion at Florida A&M University, where he was also a member of the world-renowned FAMU Marching 100 marching band. Miguel is known for his ability to fuse Latin sounds and rhythms with smooth R&B grooves to bring a unique flavor to a large variety of different genres. He has had the privilege of sharing the stage and collaborating creatively with many incredible multi-platinum recording artists such as Aretha Franklin, Mariah Karey, OutKast, Ludacris, Angie Stone, Kenny Lattimore, Deniece Williams, CeCe Peniston, The Jackson 5, Queen Latifah, Deborah Cox, Anthony David, Bobby Brown, and a host of A-List independent artists. Miguel has also had the privilege of being a member of the house bands for The Stellar Awards, Black Music Honors, and The Trumpet Awards.

Miguel started his acting career with his silver screen debut as “Trey” in the iconic 20th Century Fox Film Drumline. He has also appeared in the BET series The Game, FOX’s The Resident, ABC’s Will Trent, NBC’s Revolution, CBS’s NCIS, and several other movies and TV shows. With his unwavering love and dedication to music, film, and community, Miguel A. Gaetán’s name is synonymous with success and with a genuine, heartwarmingly generous spirit you can feel from miles away.

THE BACKSTORY

BORN IN:
San Juan Puerto Rico
LIVES IN:
Atlanta, Georgia USA
 DRUMMING SINCE:
Birth!  Lessons began in the 5th grade
CURRENT PROJECT(S):
Gladys Knight; Ludacris

THE INSIDE SCOOP

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Alex Acuna; Francisco Aguabella; Don Allias; Lenny Castro  
FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON: “Fall In Love At Christmas" - Mariah Carey
FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON:
“Off The Wall" - Michael Jackson
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:  Working with Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Ludacris, The Jackson 5 and Gladys Knight
 

THE GON BOPS SKINNY

FAVORITE GON BOPS INSTRUMENTS/SETUP:  California Series in Mahogany finish
 
Website: Miguel's IMDB page