Marc Slutsky (born in Merrick,

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) is an American drummer who has performed with a wide variety of 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 (

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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

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, studying with the great jazz drummer and educator, John Riley. Slutsky transferred to

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, 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; 1999's "

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) produced by

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, and "

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" produced by Mark Endert on

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' 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 in

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. He has worked extensively with Peter including the "40 years of Bauhaus" Ruby World tour featuring

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. Slutsky can be heard on the
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 around the world.

Session and other works

Marc Slutsky has toured and/or recorded with the following list of artists: * Peter Murphy (

) *

. ( Love and Rockets, Bauhaus) *

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* Lou Gramm ( Foreigner) * Mickey Thomas (

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* Terri Nunn (

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) * Tonic *

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* Alexa Ray Joel * Cassadee Pope *

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In the press

Slutsky was interviewed by Modern Drummer in 2000 on the Three Deadly Sins

Kit configuration

Slutsky endorses: * Pork Pie Drums * Paiste cymbals * Remo Heads *Innovative Percussion sticks

References

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