Aaron Smith | |
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Also known as | The A-Train |
Born | September 3, 1950 |
Origin | Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
Genres | Soul, new wave, Christian alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Drummer, percussionist |
Years active | 1970–present |
Aaron "The A-Train" Smith (born September 3, 1950) is a Nashville-based drummer and percussionist who has played as a member of multiple bands, and as a studio musician, starting in 1970. Smith played drums on several hit Motown recordings in the 1970s, including The Temptations' "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone". In the 1980s, he was a member of the new wave band Romeo Void and the Christian alternative rock band the 77s.