"SONOR drums have remained my first and only choice as a high quality instrument for the past 30 years. My sound is the "SONOR sound," I can't imagine playing any other drumset." – Steve Smith
Steve Smith is a world-renowned drummer known for his stylistic versatility, blending American musical traditions like jazz, rock, funk, and South Indian rhythms into a modern, boundary-pushing drumming approach.
He gained international fame with the rock band Journey, later focusing on jazz and fusion projects such as his band Vital Information and Jazz Legacy, while also collaborating with major artists including Mariah Carey, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Zakir Hussain. Over his decades-long career, Smith has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including being named one of Modern Drummer’s “Top 25 Drummers of All Time” and inducted into their Hall of Fame. As both performer and educator, he continues to influence drummers worldwide through his recordings, live performances, and acclaimed instructional materials.
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