Gary Mallaber

Gary Mallaber (born October 11, 1946 in Buffalo, New York) is a respected Los Angeles session drummer and percussionist. He got his start playing drums in a band from Buffalo, New York, known as Raven.

Mallaber also plays keyboards and sings on many albums by well-known rock artists. He is probably best known for his work as drummer/percussionist, backup singer, and co-composer for The Steve Miller Band.

Gary Mallaber was also the main studio drummer for Eddie Money for most of his earlier recordings and has played on many Bruce Springsteen and Van Morrison solo albums.

In addition to drums, Mallaber plays vibraphone on the Morrison records. He has played on hit singles by Miller, Morrison, Springsteen, Peter Frampton, Poco, Paul Williams, and Kermit the Frog. Some of the many other artists Mallaber has recorded with include Joan Armatrading, The Beach Boys, David Cassidy, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Rush, Bob Seger, Barbra Streisand, and Warren Zevon.

Mallaber has two sons and a daughter, Lucas, Chris and Taryn. He recently signed a new contract with Drum Workshop. In result of this, he is no longer affiliated with Pearl drums.

Gary Mallaber was once managed by Marty Angelo when he was a member of Raven in the late 1960s.

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