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]

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]

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