Marc Slutsky

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Marc Slutsky
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Slutsky performing in 2018
Born
Merrick, New York, U.S.
OccupationDrummer
Known for
Website marcslutsky.com

Marc Slutsky is an American drummer who has performed with some of the world's top artists and bands. He was a founding member of pop-rock band Splender. His style is said to be "diverse and equally comfortable playing with mellow, introspective songwriters as he is with heavy hitting rock bands." He is among the most sought-after live and session players. He is the touring drummer for Peter Murphy (Bauhaus). Slutsky also performs with British pop icon Adam Ant. Slutsky toured with Third Eye Blind, Vertical Horizon, Train, and the Goo Goo Dolls. [1]

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Early life

Slutsky studied with Mike Abbot, Al Miller, and Dave Stark at the Long Island Drum Center. Slutsky then enrolled in the Manhattan School of Music in Manhattan, New York studying with the great jazz drummer and educator, John Riley. Slutsky transferred to SUNY Purchase College in Purchase, New York where he studied with Kim Plainfield. Slutsky received a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree.

Career

Splender

Slutsky was a founding member of alternative rock band Splender (1998–2003). The band recorded two albums; [2] 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. The band had two hit singles "I think God Can Explain" and "Yeah Whatever".

Peter Murphy

Slutsky joined Peter Murphy in April 2018. His first performance with Murphy was on April 21, 2018, at Roxy Fest [3] in Guadalajara, Mexico. Slutsky has worked extensively with Murphy including the "40 years of Bauhaus [4] " Ruby World tour featuring David J. Slutsky appeared on the "Live in London" album which was recorded during the tour at Brixton Academy.

Slutsky collaborates with Peter Murphy, including tours and residency sessions [5] [6] around the world.

Adam Ant

Slutksy on drums performing with Adam Ant on the "Ant Music 2024" U.S. tour Marc with Adam Ant.jpg
Slutksy on drums performing with Adam Ant on the "Ant Music 2024" U.S. tour

Slutsky joined Adam Ant's band as the drummer for the "Ant Music 2024" U.S. tour, which took place from March to May 2024. After the U.S. leg of the tour, he rejoined Ant for the UK segment of the Ant Music tour later in 2024.

Session and other works

Slutsky has toured and/or recorded with these artists:

In the press

Slutsky was interviewed by Modern Drummer in 2000. (Archived)

Kit configuration

Slutsky endorses:

References

  1. ↑ "Marc Slutsky". paiste.com. November 19, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Splender | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Peter Murphy Setlist at ROXY Festival 2018". setlist.fm. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Spill Feature: 40 Years of Bauhaus and Counting-A Conversation with Peter Murphy". The Spill Magazine. March 20, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Peter Murphy pushes San Francisco residency to 2019, plans world tour with David J". Slicing Up Eyeballs . June 16, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Peter Murphy announces full-albums NYC residency at Le Poisson Rouge". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Peter Murphy with David J -Athens 2018". tribe4mian's weblog. December 15, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  8. ↑ ewalk5150 (November 3, 2017), Drummer Marc Slutsky- 'Let It Snow' with Kylie Minogue at the Rockefeller Xmas Tree Lighting, archived from the original on December 21, 2021, retrieved July 2, 2019{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ↑ "2016 « California Rock News" . Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Marc Slutsky – Drummer". Drumsmack TV. August 21, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Marc Slutsky". Remo. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  12. ↑ Slutsky, Marc Slutsky Biographical Info Marc; ago, Independent Session Drummer Categories: Artists Updated 1 year. "Marc Slutsky » Pork Pie Artists – Pork Pie Percussion" . Retrieved June 17, 2019.{{cite web}}: |first2= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ↑ "Marc Slutsky – Innovative Percussion". www.innovativepercussion.com. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
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