Marc Slutsky (born in Merrick, New York) is an American drummer who has performed with a wide variety of artists and bands. He was also a founding member of pop-rock band Splender. Slutsky's style has been described as "Diverse; and equally comfortable playing with mellow, introspective songwriters as he is with heavy hitting rock bands." He has built a body of work that place him among the most sought-after live and session players. Marc is currently the touring drummer for Peter Murphy (Bauhaus).
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 Slutsky performing with Peter Murphy | |
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| Known for | Drummer for Peter Murphy, Drummer for Splender |
Early life
editSlutsky's drum training took place at the Long Island Drum Center, where he studied with Mike Abbot, Al Miller, and Dave Stark. Slutsky then enrolled in the Manhattan School of Music, studying with the great jazz drummer and educator, John Riley. Slutsky transferred to SUNY Purchase College, where he studied with Kim Plainfield. He received a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree.
Splender
editMarc Slutsky was a founding member of alternative rock band Splender (1998-2003). The band recorded two albums;[1] 1999's "Halfway Down the Sky" (Columbia Records) produced by Todd Rundgren, and "To Whom it May Concern" produced by Mark Endert on Clive Davis' J Records in 2001. From those albums, the band had two hit singles "I think God Can Explain" and "Yeah Whatever".
Peter Murphy
editSlutsky joined Peter Murphy in April 2018. His first performance with Murphy was on April 21, 2018, at Roxy Fest[2] in Guadalajara. He has worked extensively with Peter including the "40 years of Bauhaus[3]" Ruby World tour featuring David J. Slutsky can be heard on the "Live In London" album that was recorded during that tour at Brixton Academy.
Slutsky continues his collaboration with Peter Murphy, including tours and residency sessions [4][5] around the world.
Session and other works
editMarc Slutsky has toured and/or recorded with the following list of artists:
In the press
editSlutsky was interviewed by Modern Drummer[11] in 2000 on the Three Deadly Sins
Kit configuration
editSlutsky endorses:
- Pork Pie Drums[12]
- Paiste cymbals
- Remo Heads
- Innovative Percussion sticks [13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Splender | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
- ^ "Peter Murphy Setlist at ROXY Festival 2018". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^ "SPILL FEATURE: 40 YEARS OF BAUHAUS AND COUNTING - A CONVERSATION WITH PETER MURPHY". The Spill Magazine. 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^ "Peter Murphy pushes San Francisco residency to 2019, plans world tour with David J". Slicing Up Eyeballs. 2018-06-16. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^ "Peter Murphy announces full-albums NYC residency at Le Poisson Rouge". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^ "Peter Murphy with David J -Athens 2018". tribe4mian's weblog. 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ^ ewalk5150 (2017-11-03), Drummer Marc Slutsky- 'Let It Snow' with Kylie Minogue at the Rockefeller Xmas Tree Lighting, archived from the original on 2021-12-21, retrieved 2019-07-02
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "2016 « CALIFORNIA ROCK NEWS". Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ^ "Marc Slutsky - Drummer". Drumsmack TV. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ^ "Marc Slutsky". Remo. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ^ "Update". Open Music Library. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
- ^ Slutsky, Marc Slutsky Biographical Info Marc; ago, Independent Session Drummer Categories: Artists Updated 1 year. "Marc Slutsky » Pork Pie Artists – Pork Pie Percussion". Retrieved 2019-06-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Marc Slutsky - Innovative Percussion". www.innovativepercussion.com. Retrieved 2019-06-17.