Gary Mallaber
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Gary Mallaber (born October 11, 1946 in Buffalo, New York) is a respected Los Angeles session drummer, percussionist and singer. He got his start playing drums in a band from Buffalo, New York, known as Raven.
Mallaber was also the drummer/percussionist and backing singer for the 1980's band Kid Lightning, who released an album with Gerard McMahon in 1981 entitled Blue Rue.
Mallaber also plays keyboards and sings on many albums by well-known rock artists. He is probably best known for his work as drummer/percussionist, backup singer, and co-composer for The Steve Miller Band.
Mallaber was also the main studio drummer for Eddie Money for most of his earlier recordings and has played on many Bruce Springsteen and Van Morrison solo albums.
In addition to drums, Mallaber plays vibraphone on the Morrison records. He has played on hit singles by Miller, Morrison, Springsteen, Peter Frampton, Poco, Paul Williams, and Kermit the Frog. Some of the many other artists Mallaber has recorded with include Joan Armatrading, The Beach Boys, David Cassidy, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Rush, Bob Seger, Barbra Streisand, Warren Zevon and Gerard McMahon.
Mallaber has two sons and a daughter, Lucas, Chris and Taryn. He recently signed a new contract with Drum Workshop. In result of this, he is no longer affiliated with Pearl drums.
[edit] External links
- The Official Gary Mallaber Website
- Gary Mallaber at Allmusic
- Modern Drummer interview with Gary Mallaber
