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"I use D'Addario products because they are dependable. I can't worry about what's going to work or not while I'm performing, touring, or recording. These kinds of thoughts can ruin a performance. I've used Evans for almost five decades. They've seen me through many phases of my performing career and have been dependable every step of the way! They're not just my go to product, they're my product. "
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Tony "Thunder" Smith is a world-renowned drummer, vocalist and producer, having worked with some of the most legendary artists of all time. Tony is known for his melodic approach to rhythm, a part of what makes his style so distinct. He consistently brings his energy and precision to a wide range of musical genres. Showing a true drummer's sensibility, he can easily pinpoint what a song may call for.
He has a wide range of experience with every genre—from rock, with pioneers Lou Reed and Jeff Beck, to Latin, with brothers Carlos and Jorge Santana, to fusion with The Jan Hammer Group, which he co-founded. He’s also played Jazz with legendary guitarist John McLaughlin and Pop with the French icon Serge Gainsbourg. Tony’s been involved in a variety of musical projects, including commercial soundtrack production, and scoring original compositions for film and television.
Having toured extensively both in the US and internationally, Tony has had the honor of performing for President Bill Clinton and the President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel at the White House, as well as for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican.
Today, Tony is a Professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, where he brings over 40 years' experience and innovation to the classroom. As well as teaching private lessons, Tony also teaches a course that he created as part of the Berklee curriculum called "The Self-Produced Drummer." In this course, students learn how to be a drummer in a studio setting and how to produce and record their own tracks.
Tony’s musical opinions are often sought after by leading musical publications and news articles across the globe, such as, Modern Drummer. Additionally, he is featured in the book "Sticks and Skins," a compilation of the world's top 100 drummers. Tony is also endorsed by major cymbal, drum, and electronics companies.
