This week, our guest is Maxwell Flanders, a close friend of mine and pseudo-neighbor based in Los Angeles, California. He’s a highly sought-after touring and session drummer who recently wrapped up touring with Lizzie McAlpine and is now preparing for a world tour with Luke Hemmings. I’ve admired Max’s drumming for a long time; he plays with such creativity, and his selections today reflect why. I hope you enjoy learning about the five records that have influenced Maxwell Flanders into becoming the drummer he is today. Cheers!
MAX’S BIG FAT FIVE
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Album – 1
Artist – The Beatles
Release Year – 2000
Key Track(s) – Ticket to Ride, Paperback Writer, The Ballad of John and Yoko
Drummer – Ringo Star
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Album – The Nightfly
Artist – Donald Fagen
Release Year – 1982
Key Track(s) – Ruby Baby, The Goodbye Look
Drummer – Jeff Porcaro
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Album – Stuff
Artist – Stuff
Release Year – 1976
Key Track(s) – Foots, (Do You) Want Some of This, Happy Farms
Drummer – Steve Gadd
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Album – Tom Scott and the L.A. Express
Artist – Tom Scott
Release Year – 1974
Key Track(s) – Bless My Soul, Sneakin’ In the Back, Nunya
Drummer – John Guerin
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Album – Wrecking Ball
Artist – Emmylou Harris
Release Year – 1995
Key Track(s) – Where Will I Be
Drummer – Brian Blade
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