Bruce Neal Smith (born 14 December 1960 in California) is an American musician best known as the drummer for post-punk band The Pop Group.

He has also been a member of The Slits and the New Age Steppers and is currently performing with Public Image Ltd.

Smith helped co-found The Pop Group in 1977 and would play with them until they disbanded in 1981.

[2][3] While the Pop Group was still active, Smith also joined The Slits in 1979, replacing Budgie, and would play with them until they disbanded in 1981.

Smith and Cherry then went on to form Rip Rig + Panic with former Pop Group guitarist Gareth Sager.