Smith/Kotzen | |
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Origin | Turks and Caicos Islands |
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Years active | 2020–present |
Labels | BMG |
Members | |
Website |
smithkotzen |
Smith/Kotzen is the name of a musical collaboration between musicians Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs. [1] [2]
Their self-titled debut album, released on March 26, 2021, was described by the Ultimate Classic Rock as a mix of " blues, hard rock, traditional R&B and more." [3] [4] [5] [6] Kotzen also added jazz fusion elements to some sections. [7] Smith/Kotzen was supported by a first single released in January 2021, titled "Taking My Chances". [1] [2]
Both musicians share guitar, bass, vocal, composing and production duties on the album. [1] [3] [4] [5] Kotzen also plays drums on five tracks and Tal Bergman, Richie's longstanding friend and touring partner, replaces him on songs "You Don’t Know Me", "I Wanna Stay" and "'Til Tomorrow". [3] [4] The album also features special guest performance from Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain on "Solar Fire". [3] [4]
Studio albums
Extended Plays
Smith/Kotzen | |
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Origin | Turks and Caicos Islands |
Genres | |
Years active | 2020–present |
Labels | BMG |
Members | |
Website |
smithkotzen |
Smith/Kotzen is the name of a musical collaboration between musicians Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs. [1] [2]
Their self-titled debut album, released on March 26, 2021, was described by the Ultimate Classic Rock as a mix of " blues, hard rock, traditional R&B and more." [3] [4] [5] [6] Kotzen also added jazz fusion elements to some sections. [7] Smith/Kotzen was supported by a first single released in January 2021, titled "Taking My Chances". [1] [2]
Both musicians share guitar, bass, vocal, composing and production duties on the album. [1] [3] [4] [5] Kotzen also plays drums on five tracks and Tal Bergman, Richie's longstanding friend and touring partner, replaces him on songs "You Don’t Know Me", "I Wanna Stay" and "'Til Tomorrow". [3] [4] The album also features special guest performance from Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain on "Solar Fire". [3] [4]
Studio albums
Extended Plays