Smith/Kotzen

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Smith/Kotzen
Origin Turks and Caicos Islands
Genres
Years active2020–present
Labels BMG
Members
Website smithkotzen.com

Smith/Kotzen is the name of a musical collaboration between musicians Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs. [1] [2]

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Their self-titled debut album, released on March 26, 2021, was described by the Ultimate Classic Rock as a mix of "blues, hard rock, traditional R&B and more." [3] [4] [5] [6] Kotzen also added jazz fusion elements to some sections. [7] Smith/Kotzen was supported by a first single released in January 2021, titled "Taking My Chances". [1] [2]

Both musicians share guitar, bass, vocal, composing and production duties on the album. [1] [3] [4] [5] Kotzen also plays drums on five tracks and Tal Bergman, Richie's longstanding friend and touring partner, replaces him on songs "You Don't Know Me", "I Wanna Stay" and "'Til Tomorrow". [3] [4] The album also features special guest performance from Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain on "Solar Fire". [3] [4]

Black Light/White Noise

It was announced on November 20, 2024, that the duo's second album, Black Light/White Noise, would be released on the March 7, 2025. The lead single, entitled "White Noise", was released on the same day. [8]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

References

  1. 1 2 3 Carter, Emily (January 26, 2021). "Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen announce debut Smith/Kotzen album". Kerrang! . London: Wasted Talent. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen Officially Announce Collaboration; First Single 'Taking My Chances' Now Available". Blabbermouth.net . Pasadena. December 10, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen Announce Debut LP". Ultimate Classic Rock. Purchase: Townsquare Media. January 26, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Roche, Sam (January 27, 2021). "Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen detail debut album Smith/Kotzen". Guitar World . Bath: Future Publishing Limited . Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  5. 1 2 Grow, Kory (January 26, 2021). "Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith Teams With Guitarist Richie Kotzen for Bluesy, Hard-Rock Side Project". Rolling Stone . New York City: Variety . Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  6. ↑ DeRiso, Nick (February 22, 2021). "March 2021 New Music Releases". Ultimate Classic Rock. Purchase: Townsquare Media . Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  7. ↑ Graff, Gary (March 22, 2021). "Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith teams with guitarist Richie Kotzen for 'Smith/Kotzen' debut album". cleveland.com . Advance Local Media . Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  8. ↑ Wright, Dan (November 20, 2024). "Smith/Kotzen Announce New Album & White Noise Single". Ironmaiden.com. Retrieved June 18, 2025.


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