Marc Slutsky
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. Slutsky also performs with British pop icon Adam Ant. Slutsky toured with Third Eye Blind, Vertical Horizon, Train, and the Goo Goo Dolls.
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. The band recorded two albums; 1999's Halfway Down the Sky 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 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Slutsky has worked extensively with Murphy including the "40 years of Bauhaus" Ruby World tour featuring David J. Slutsky appeared on the "" album which was recorded during the tour at Brixton Academy.Slutsky collaborates with Peter Murphy, including tours and residency sessions 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. 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:*
- Mickey Thomas
- Todd Rundgren
- Kate Voegele
- Terri Nunn
- Tonic
- Delta Goodrem
- Alexa Ray Joel
- Cassadee Pope
- Grace Potter
- Hugo
- Korbee
- Drake Bell
- Goo Goo Dolls
- Vertical Horizon
- Train
- Third Eye Blind
- Robin McAuley
- Leland Sklar
- Pink
- John Elefante
- Curtis Peoples
- Steve Grand
- Lucía Parker
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Jim McGorman
- Ben Jelen
- Gavin DeGraw
- The Damnwells
- Kill the Alarm
- G. E. Smith
- Katie Herzig
- Ryan Star
In the press
Slutsky was interviewed by Modern Drummer in 2000.Kit configuration
Slutsky endorses:- Pork Pie Drums
- Paiste cymbals
- Remo heads
- Innovative Percussion sticks