SPIKE T SMITH - DRUMMER

Spike T Smith is a British professional freelance session drummer, artist, performer, musician and songwriter.

Originally from Wales, Spike has played drums and performed since he was 13 years old. He’s been described by Rhythm magazine “As the British version of American session heavy-weight, Josh Freese”.

He’s spent many years working internationally with some of the world’s finest artists and musicians, including Morrissey, punk legends The Damned, Killing Joke, New York Dolls, Sham 69, H.R of Bad Brains, G.B.H., Steve-Ignorant / Crass, and Sacrilege, to name just a few.

Spike has worked with some of the most respected music producers on the planet, including:

• Youth: The Verve; Pink Floyd; Paul McCartney; Crowded House; Black Grape; The Charlatans; Killing Joke.
• Jerry Finn: Green Day; Morrissey; Blink 182; Rancid; Sum 41; Pennywise.
• Alex Silva: Manic Street Preachers; Suede; Herbert Grönemeyer; Sona Fariq.
• Jagz Kooner: Primal Scream; Oasis; Garbage; Massive Attack; Kasabian; Reverend and The Makers.
• Andy Sneep: Megadeth; Saxon; Testament; Exodus; Arch Enemy; Opeth; Accept; Amon Amarth; Nevermore.
• Harvey Birrell: Therapy; Buzzcocks; Crass; Snuff; Senseless Things; Jolt; Alien Sex Fiend; Silverfish; Flesh For Lulu.
• Brendon Lynch: Paul Weller; Primal Scream; Ocean Colour Scene.
• Russ Russell; Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, At The Gates, The Wildhearts, Memoriam, New Model Army.

Spike has a wide range of music styles and genres, and loves nothing more than being on the road touring and playing drums. He’s based in Cambridgeshire, in the UK and is currently available for session work, live and studio, or depping work worldwide.

So, if you need a professional, experienced drummer, with a proven track record to perform with you, or a band you produce, or manage, on a current, or upcoming music project or tour, contact Spike for a chat.

Spike also provides online and private tuition, music consultancy, drum workshops, and advice.