023 – George Spanky McCurdy: Anything is Possible

In this podcast I talked to drummer George “Spanky” McCurdy, who is currently touring with Lady Gaga.  In addition to Lady Gaga, “Spanky” has worked with a slew of A-list artists, including Ty Tribbett, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Diddy, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and a long list of others.  The Philadelphia born and bread McCurdy has become a first-call session and touring drummer and has his eyes set on new horizons with a clothing line and production credits under his belt. Listen as Spanky tells all in the one-on-one interview about his rise to to the top of the pop world and beyond…

“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.So choose them wisely.” – Jim Rohn (Tweet this)

In this session you will hear George Spanky McCurdy talk about:

• How he got started playing drums
• His upbringing in the Philadelphia churches
• His approach to music
• Off Time / On Time DVD
• The Lady Gaga gig and how he got it
• Challenges and obstacles that he had to overcome
• G. Huber Clothing
• Advice for upcoming drummers
• A LOT more!

Resources and Links:

George Spanky McCurdy’s Facebook | Twitter
The Funky Drummer Groove
Lady Gaga
Ty Tribbett
Off Time / On Time DVD