Bruce Spencer

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Bruce Spencer
OriginUnited States
Occupation(s)Drummer, singer, session musician, record producer, instructor
Associated acts The 77s

Bruce Spencer is an American drummer, drumming instructor and clinician, singer and session musician, songwriter, record producer, best known for his work with the rock and roll trio, The 77s. [1]

Spencer has also played the drums for artists including Wynonna Judd, Charlie Peacock, Brent Bourgeois, Larry Tagg, Roger Smith, JGB, Agnes Stone (qwest), Zoppi (MCA), Chris Webster, Jackie Greene, and many others.

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References

  1. CUSIC, DON (2009-11-12). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship. ABC-CLIO. pp. 400–. ISBN   9780313344268 . Retrieved 16 August 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)