Michael Urbano
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Michael Urbano | |
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Born | Sacramento, California, U.S. | March 19, 1960
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Drums |
Years active | 1980s–present |
Formerly of | Smash Mouth |
Michael Urbano (born March 19, 1960, in Sacramento, California, US) is an American musician, programmer, and record producer.[1]
Career
One of Urbano's first gigs was as a member of
While with
Urbano is perhaps best known today for being drummer for pop rock group
In 2006 Urbano left Smash Mouth due to creative differences. He recorded with Fischerspooner and played live with Cake as well as leading Artist Development at fuzz.com. In July 2007, he worked with Luciano Ligabue for recording a new song, "Niente paura". In early 2008 he became a band member with Luciano Ligabue, playing drums for the European Tour, and through mid-2008 in the main stadiums of Italy for the ElleSette tour. He was also in the band for the seven dates at Verona Arena in September and October 2008 with the Arena's orchestra, and during the same months of 2009 for ten concerts.
Urbano rejoined Smash Mouth in June 2009, but was replaced by Randy Cooke in 2010.
Urbano reportedly will be playing at least one show with newly formed XEB on Dec 31, 2016. XEB is formed from ousted original members from Third Eye Blind. XEB consists of Kevin Cadogan, Arion Salazar and Tony Fredianelli.[3]
As of 2022, Urbano is the touring drummer for Lindsey Buckingham.[4]
References
- ^ "St. Louis Music - deathray - page 1". Riverfront Times. March 15, 2006.
- ^ Salt Lake Tribune - Local band's big break comes at worst time - Scott Sherman - August 9, 2009 [1][2]
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- ^ "Buckingham brings his Mac attack and more to the Palace". 7 April 2022.