About this episode
Rae Leigh interviews Grammy-winning drummer MB Gordy about his career and experiences in the music industry.
In this episode of Songwriter Trysts , host Rae Leigh sits down with Grammy-winning LA drummer MB Gordy , whose legendary career spans session work, touring, composing, teaching, and film production. After meeting through mutual friend Kitt Wakeley at NAMM and the 2026 Grammys, Rae and MB dive into his eclectic — and sometimes chaotically honest — approach to surviving and thriving in the music industry. Raw, insightful, and wildly inspiring, this conversation gives listeners a rare peek behind the curtain of a true working musician’s world. Tune in for stories, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart. Connect with Ester: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube
People in this episode
Host: Rae Leigh
Guest: MB Gordy
Topics covered
- music industry
- drumming
- session work
- touring
- composing
- teaching
- film production
Keywords
- MB Gordy
- Rae Leigh
- music industry
- drummer
- Grammy-winning
- session work
- touring
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Grammys, NAMM
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