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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