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Bruce Smith

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British drummer, remixer, producer, songwriter, and engineer. Father of Naima Karlsson.


He was the drummer for The Pop Group (1977-81), The Slits (1979-81), New Age Steppers (1980-81), African Head Charge (1982), Public Image Limited (1986-90 and 2009-present), amongst many others.

He married Neneh Cherry for three years and moved to Sweden, where he formed Rip Rig & Panic (1981-84) & Float Up CP (1984-86).

He has also done session work for various artists, including Björk. Bruce is still actively involved in and around the music scene composing and producing for various recording artists, films, documentaries, commercials etc. He currently lives with his family in Soho, New York, USA

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