Working Drummer

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


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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, Last Call with Carson Daily, Late Show with David Letterman, Wendy Williams Show, 2010 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting (NBC) with Kylie Minogue, and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

In this episode, Marc talks about:

  •     Unique challenges to touring internationally
  •     Making sure to play great every time, every gig
  •     Staying curious and always learning
  •     Practicing on things at the micro level
  •     Drumming for the legend Peter Murphy (Bauhaus)
  •     Playing as a member of the band Splender when he was young        
  •     Working with Todd Rundgren as a producer
  •     Learning how to record from your peers
  • ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠

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