Marc Slutsky
{{short description|American drummer}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Marc Slutsky
| image = Marc with Peter Murphy on tour.jpg
| caption = Slutsky performing with Peter Murphy
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| birth_place = Merrick, New York
| known_for = Peter Murphy, Adam Ant, Splender, Puddle of Mudd
| website = https://marcslutsky.com/
}}
Marc Slutsky (born in Merrick, New York) is an American drummer who has performed with some of the world's top artists and bands. He was also a founding member of pop-rock band Splender.
Slutsky's style has been described as "Diverse; and equally comfortable playing with mellow, introspective songwriters as he is with heavy hitting rock bands." He has built a body of work that place him among the most sought-after live and session players. Marc is currently the touring drummer for Peter Murphy (Bauhaus). He also performs with English pop icon Adam Ant.
Early life
Slutsky's drum training took place at the Long Island Drum Center, where he studied with Mike Abbot, Al Miller, and Dave Stark. Slutsky then enrolled in the Manhattan School of Music, studying with the great jazz drummer and educator, John Riley. Slutsky transferred to SUNY Purchase College, where he studied with Kim Plainfield. He received a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree.
Splender
Marc Slutsky was a founding member of alternative rock band Splender (1998-2003). The band recorded two albums;{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/splender-mn0000013825/discography|title=Splender {{!}} Album Discography|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=2019-06-14}} 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. From those albums, 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{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/peter-murphy/2018/terraza-vallarta-zapopan-mexico-13ecc1e5.html|title=Peter Murphy Setlist at ROXY Festival 2018|website=setlist.fm|language=en|access-date=2019-06-17}} in Guadalajara. He has worked extensively with Peter including the "40 years of Bauhaus{{Cite web|url=https://spillmagazine.com/spill-feature-40-years-of-bauhaus-and-counting-a-conversation-with-peter-murphy/|title=SPILL FEATURE: 40 YEARS OF BAUHAUS AND COUNTING - A CONVERSATION WITH PETER MURPHY|date=2019-03-20|website=The Spill Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-17}}" Ruby World tour featuring David J. Slutsky can be heard on the "[https://www.discogs.com/Peter-Murphy-Live-In-London/release/13772498 Live In London]" album that was recorded during that tour at Brixton Academy.
Slutsky continues his collaboration with Peter Murphy, including tours and residency sessions {{Cite web|url=http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2018/06/16/peter-murphy-reschedules-san-francisco-residency-again/|title=Peter Murphy pushes San Francisco residency to 2019, plans world tour with David J|date=2018-06-16|website=Slicing Up Eyeballs|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-17}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/peter-murphy-announces-full-albums-nyc-residency-at-le-poisson-rouge/|title=Peter Murphy announces full-albums NYC residency at Le Poisson Rouge|website=BrooklynVegan|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-17}} around the world.
Adam Ant
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. Following the successful U.S. leg, he rejoined Adam Ant for the UK segment of the Ant Music tour later that year.
Session and other works
Marc Slutsky has toured and/or recorded with the following list of artists:
- Peter Murphy (Bauhaus) {{Cite web|url=https://tribe4mian.wordpress.com/2018/12/15/peter-murphy-with-david-j-athens-2018/|title=Peter Murphy with David J -Athens 2018|date=2018-12-15|website=tribe4mian's weblog|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}
- David J. (Love and Rockets, Bauhaus)
- Puddle of Mudd
- Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine)
- Kylie Minogue{{Citation|last=ewalk5150|title=Drummer Marc Slutsky- 'Let It Snow' with Kylie Minogue at the Rockefeller Xmas Tree Lighting|date=2017-11-03|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfScvvcq_eI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/MfScvvcq_eI |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2019-07-02}}{{cbignore}}
- Adam Ant
- Lou Gramm (Foreigner)
- [https://sonsofsilver.com/ Sons of Silver]
- Mickey Thomas (Jefferson Starship)
- Todd Rundgren
- Kate Voegele
- Terri Nunn (Berlin) {{Cite web|url=https://californiarocknews.com/category/concerts/2016/page/6/|title=2016 « CALIFORNIA ROCK NEWS|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}
- Tonic
- Delta Goodrem{{Cite web|url=http://drumsmack.com/marc-slutsky/|title=Marc Slutsky - Drummer|date=2013-08-21|website=Drumsmack TV|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-02}}
- Alexa Ray Joel
- Cassadee Pope
- Grace Potter
- Hugo{{Cite web|url=https://remo.com/team/member/marc-slutsky/|title=Marc Slutsky|website=Remo|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}
- Korbee
- Drake Bell
In the press
Slutsky was interviewed by Modern Drummer{{Cite web|url=https://openmusiclibrary.org/article/947983/|title=Update|website=Open Music Library|access-date=2019-06-14}} in 2000 on the Three Deadly Sins
Kit configuration
Slutsky endorses:
- Pork Pie Drums{{Cite web|url=https://porkpiedrums.com/artists/name/marc-slutsky/|title=Marc Slutsky » Pork Pie Artists – Pork Pie Percussion|last=Slutsky|first=Marc Slutsky Biographical Info Marc|last2=ago|first2=Independent Session Drummer Categories: Artists Updated 1 year|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-17}}
- Paiste cymbals
- Remo Heads
- Innovative Percussion sticks {{Cite web|url=http://www.innovativepercussion.com/artists/marc_slutsky|title=Marc Slutsky - Innovative Percussion |website=www.innovativepercussion.com|language=en-us|access-date=2019-06-17}}