I wanted to introduce a new segment for the show moving forward called ‘Big Fat Favorites.’ There are over 160+ episodes of this podcast and you know that I usually play more than 5 songs during the episodes so that means we’ve talked about almost 1000 songs so far! My whole goal with this show is to help people find their voice by interviewing the most creative and prolific drummers in the world and learning about THEIR influences. In order to keep up with that goal, I’m going to choose a favorite influence from a previous guest and share it at the end of every show. These songs stand out and are worthy of an additional spotlight.
Also…I can’t really give TOO much information yet, but I’m working on a book based on the podcast, so each drummer involved sent me a re-worded version of their explanations to be a little more concise…and that’s what I’ll be reading from. So, to kick it off, I am going to read 10 of my favorite choices, and then I’ll play the songs … so there’s no guest today. It’s just Ben…but here are 10 of the greatest hits. In no particular order.
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THIS WEEK’S BIG FAT FAVORITES:
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From Rajeev Madella
Album – Traveling Without Moving
Release Year – 1996
Artist – Jamiroquai
Key Track(s) – Do You Know Where You’re Coming From
Drummer – Derrick McKenzie
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From Quinton Robinson
Album – Four Corners
Release Year – 1987
Artist – The Yellowjackets
Key Track(s) – Sightseeing
Drummer – Will Kennedy
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From Madden Klass
Album – Glass Drop
Artist – Battles
Release Year – 2011
Key Track(s) – Futura
Drummer – John Stanier
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From Guy Licatta
Album – Vintage Dread 2000
Release Year – 2009
Artist – Renegade aka Ray Keith
Song Choice – Terrorist
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From Griffin Goldsmith
Album – No Secrets
Release Year – 1972
Artist – Carly Simon
Song Choice – You’re So Vain
Drummer – Jim Gordon
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From Chris Marshak
Album – James Taylor Live
Release Year – 1993
Artist – James Taylor
Song Choice – Country Road
Drummer – Carlos Vega
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From Joe Plummer
Album – The Flowers of Romance
Artist – Public Image Ltd.
Release Year – 1981
Key Track(s) – Four Enclosed Walls
Drummer – Martin Atkins
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From Neal Daniels
Album – Over-Nite Sensation
Release Year – 1973
Artist – Frank Zappa
Key Track(s) – I’m The Slime
Drummer – Ralph Humphrey
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From Jesse Kongos
Album – The Cure
Artist – Keith Jarrett Trio
Release Year – 1990
Key Track(s) – The Cure
Drummer – Jack DeJohnette
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From Carson Gant
Album – Mr. Hands
Release Year – 1980
Artist – Herbie Hancock
Key Track – 4 A.M.
Drummer – Harvey Mason
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