Aaron Smith (musician)

Aaron Smith
Also known asThe A-Train
Born (1950-09-03) September 3, 1950
OriginDurham, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Drummer
  • percussionist
Years active1970–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.