Smith/Kotzen
Collaboration between Iron Maiden and Winery Dogs members.
Smith/Kotzen is a musical collaboration between Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs. The duo's work blends blues, hard rock, traditional R&B, and jazz fusion elements.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Genre
- Blues rock; hard rock
- Years active
- 2020–present
- Label
- BMG
- Current members
- Adrian Smith; Richie Kotzen
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The duo met after Smith bought a house in Los Angeles and Kotzen met Smith's wife Natalie by chance in a bar.
- The duo's second album, Black Light/White Noise, was supported by a European tour in February 2026 with Julia Lage on bass and Bruno Valverde on drums.
Smith/Kotzen
The writing sessions produced their self-titled debut album, released on March 26, 2021. Ultimate Classic Rock described it as a mix of blues, hard rock, traditional R&B and more, with Kotzen adding jazz fusion elements. Both musicians shared guitar, bass, vocal, composing and production duties. Kotzen played drums on five tracks; Tal Bergman played drums on "You Don't Know Me", "I Wanna Stay" and "'Til Tomorrow". Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain performed on "Solar Fire". The duo's first European tour in 2022 featured live members Julia Lage and Bruno Valverde.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smith/Kotzen from?
Smith/Kotzen originated in Turks and Caicos Islands.
When was Smith/Kotzen active?
Smith/Kotzen has been active since 2020.
Which record labels has Smith/Kotzen released music on?
Smith/Kotzen has released music on BMG.
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