George "Spanky" McCurdy
George McCurdy in a concert with Lauryn Hill at Kongsberg Jazzfestival 2019
Background information
Birth nameGeorge McCurdy
Born (1981-06-28) June 28, 1981
Olney, Pennsylvania
OriginPhiladelphia
GenresPop, gospel, neo soul, hip hop, house
Occupation(s)Drummer
Years active1994–present
Websitewww.myspace.com/spankydrumz

George "Spanky" McCurdy (born June 28, 1981)[1] is an American drummer. Spanky has toured with Lady Gaga, Kanye West, P.Diddy, The Backstreet Boys, Jill Scott, and Floetry. He has also collaborated with Queen Latifah, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Q-Tip, Bubba Sparxxx, Nas, Brandy, and Tye Tribbett, among others.[2][3]

Life and career

Early life

George McCurdy grew up in Olney, a neighborhood located in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[4] At about age four, George was given the nickname “Spanky” and has gone by it ever since. Spanky’s love for music began at an early age. Growing up, he attended Settlement Music School then subsequently attended Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University, and received lessons from the famous drummer Little John Roberts.[5]

Musical beginnings

Spanky’s childhood was surrounded by church and gospel music. He grew up watching the choir director and says it is why he is used to working with musical directors. Spanky also credits playing in church as the reason he is so fearless and has so much fire in his musical style. He also credits Philadelphia natives Little John Roberts, Vidal Davis, and Brian Frasier-Moore as his musical influences. By age 13, Spanky was playing with several local acts, including various gospel groups. It was through these groups that Spanky met other musicians that taught him what he knows today.

"Off Time/On Time"

In May 2013, Spanky and Hudson Music released an instructional DVD on drumming called “Off Time/On Time”. In the DVD, Spanky explains and demonstrates various drumming concepts in order to teach viewers new creative drum techniques.

Discography

YearAlbumArtistCredit
2002JustifiedJustin TimberlakeDrums
2002A Love StoryVivian GreenDrums
2003Who Will I Run To/Kiss Me Like ThatKiley DeanDrums
2003Presents Don Cello and FriendsLarry GoldDrums, Main Personnel
2003DeliveranceBubba SparxxxDrums
2004Who Is She 2 UBrandyPercussion
2004Somethin' 'Bout LoveFred HammondDrums
2004LifeTye Tribbett & G.A.Drums
2004Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2Jill ScottCongas, Drums, Main Personnel
2004AfrodisiacBrandyPercussion
2005The AppetizerEric RobersonDrums
2006Victory Live!Tye Tribbett & G.A.Drums, Member of Attributed Artist
2006SurroundedMen of StandardDrums
2006Bold and BeautifulVikter DuplaixDrums, Main Personnel
2007Tye Tribbett & G.A. Smooth Jazz TributeSmooth Jazz All StarsComposer
2007Trust YouAmy DeanDrums
2007The Very Best of Praise and Worship, Vol. 2Various ArtistsComposer
2007The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3Jill ScottDrums
2007Never Forget: A Journey of RevelationsDr. Cornel WestProducer
2007LuvanmusiqMusiq (Soulchild)Drums
2007Celebrate!: Songs of PraiseVarious ArtistsComposer
2007...LeftEric RobersonDrums
2008Stand Out LiveTye TribbettDrums
2008PurposeAlgebraDrums
2008The PsalterJas KnightDrums
2009The Best of Gospel Superfest (CD/DVD)Various ArtistsComposer
2009Songs 4 Worship: Friend of GodVarious ArtistsComposer
2010My SoulLeela JamesDrums
2010I Believe: LiveJames FortuneDrums
2010FinallyLowell PyeDrums
2011The Original Jill Scott from the Vault, Vol. 1Jill ScottComposer, Drums, Producer
2011The Light of the SunJill ScottComposer, Drums, Producer
2011The Sound of VictoryMaurette Brown ClarkDrums
2011Born This Way: The CollectionLady GagaDrums
2012So In LoveAmber BullockComposer
2013Off Time/On Time (DVD)Composer, Drums

References

  1. ↑ "Drummerworld: George "Spanky" McCurdy". www.drummerworld.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Corporation, Roland. "Roland - Community - Roland Users Group - Artists". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Part 5: Musician George "Spanky" McCurdy". CBS Philly. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Tayyib's Beat: Exclusive Q+A with Spanky McCurdy". Uwishunu - Philadelphia. 14 September 2010.
  5. ↑ Haque, Eshika. "Interview: George Spanky". Schön! Magazine.
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