Maxwell Flanders' (Luke Hemmings / Lizzy McAlpine) Top 5 Influential Records

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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