Steve Smith

Steve Smith! One of todays most respected and most appreciated drummer, for his perfect, correct and awesome play! Steve started drumming after at the age of 9 he was stunt by hearing marching bands in parades as a child in his native Massachusetts. Smith performed in the usual school bands and garage bands, but he also began to broaden his performing experience by playing in professional concert bands and even the big band at the local college. After high school, Smith began studying music at the famed Berklee College of Music. In 1974 Smith's professional career began in full, at 19 years old, he recenly played in many different types mostly in jazz, as he was a member of free-jazz group The Fringe. Over the past 15 years, Smith has played on many hits with such diverse artists as Mariah Carey, Bryan Adams, Zucchero, Smap and Savage Garden. Steve Smith plays Sonor drums, Zildjian cymbals.

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Some links for more information:
Steve Smith Official Website
Steve Smith at Drummer World