559 - Marc Slutsky: Drumming for Peter Murphy, Practicing at the Micro Level, Staying Curious

About this episode

Marc Slutsky discusses his experiences as a drummer for various artists and the importance of continuous learning and practice.

Originally from Merrick, NY, Marc Slutsky built his reputation as both a touring and studio drummer, working with a wide range of internationally recognized artists. Marc first gained broader visibility performing with Splender, a late-1990s/early-2000s alternative rock band signed to Columbia Records. The bands first album “Halfway Down The Sky” was produced by Todd Rundgren. The group achieved chart success with their singles “Yeah, Whatever” and “I Think God Can Explain,” helping establish Marc as a solid and expressive drummer. Splender made a second album on Clive Davis’s J records “To Whom It May Concern” which featured Slutsky’s drumming further. After Splender, Slutsky became a highly in-demand touring and session musician. Over the years he has performed, recorded, or toured with artists including: Peter Murphy, Bauhaus, Adam Ant, Puddle Of Mudd, Kylie Minogue, Delta Goodrem, The Calling, Sons Of Silver, Alexa Ray Joel, Tom Morello (RATM), Terri Nunn (Berlin), Lou Gramm (Foreigner), Hugo, Gavin Degraw In addition, Slutsky has appeared extensively on TV including shows such as X-Factor, The View, Good Morning America, Queen Latifah Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno…

People in this episode

Host: Working Drummer

Guest: Marc Slutsky

Topics covered

• drumming
• touring
• music industry
• practicing
• artist collaboration
• performance

Keywords

• Marc Slutsky
• Peter Murphy
• drumming
• touring
• music
• practicing
• performance
• studio musician
• interviews

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Splender, Columbia Records, Clive Davis’s J records, X-Factor, The View, Good Morning America, Queen Latifah Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Last Call with Carson Daily, Late Show with David Letterman

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