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George "Spanky" McCurdy
McCurdy performing with Lauryn Hill in 2019
Background information
Birth name	George McCurdy
Born	(1981-06-28) June 28, 1981 (age 43) Olney, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Origin	Philadelphia
Genres	Pop, gospel, neo soul, hip hop, house
Occupation	Drummer
Years active	1994–present
Website	www.myspace.com/spankydrumz

George "Spanky" McCurdy (born June 28, 1981) 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.

Life and career

Early life

George McCurdy grew up in Olney, a neighborhood located in North Philadelphia. 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.

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

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.

External links

• https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeSpankyMcCurdy
• https://twitter.com/Spankydrumz
• https://www.youtube.com/georgespankymccurdy
• Photos and videos at drummerworld.com
• Interview at thebeeshine.com

• American male drummers
• Musicians from Philadelphia
• Living people
• 1981 births
• 21st-century American drummers
• 21st-century American male musicians