Our guest today is Gabe Smith, the current CEO of Drums for Gracie Abrams Inc. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, now based in New York City, Gabe has also worked with incredible contemporary artists like Wet, Tei Shi, Eden, Frankie Cosmos, Kimbra and many more. Last summer, he opened for Taylor Swift and is about to rejoin that tour after some headline shows with Gracie Abrams. He’s a busy guy! It took some finessing since we’re both on tour, but we made it happen. I loved his picks, and I’m excited for you to hear this one. Please enjoy the top 5 records that shaped Gabe Smith into the sought-after, hardworking musician he is today. Cheers!

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

GABE'S BIG FAT FIVE:

Album - Abbey Road

Artist - The Beatles

Release Year - 1969

Key Track - She Came In Through The Bathroom Window

Drummer - Ringo

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Album - Songs In The Key of Life

Artist - Stevie Wonder

Release Year - 1976

Key Track - Knocks Me Off My Feet

Drummer - Stevie Wonder

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Album - When The Pawn...

Artist - Fiona Apple

Release Year - 1999

Key Track - A Mistake

Drummer - Matt Chamberlain

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Album - Friendly Travelers Live

Artist - Wolfgang Muthspiel, Brian Blade

Release Year - 2007

Key Track - Gnadenwald (Live)

Drummer - Brian Blade

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Album - Donny Hathaway

Artist - Donny Hathaway

Release Year - 1971

Key Track - She Is My Lady

Drummer - Al Jackson Jr.

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