Michael Theodore Malinin (born October 10, 1967) is an American musician known for his work as drummer of the Goo Goo Dolls. He played drums for Tanya Tucker from July 2016 to February 2023, and now plays with the Nashville based band, The FBR.
Mike Malinin | |
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| Birth name | Michael Theodore Malinin |
| Born | October 10, 1967 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, alternative rock, pop rock |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Career
editMalinin began playing drums in middle school and later studied music at the University of North Texas. While there, Malinin played in the band Caulk, and recorded their first EP with them before leaving the band. Afterwards, Malinin moved to Los Angeles to pursue music full-time.[1] From December 1994 until December 27, 2013, Malinin played drums for the Goo Goo Dolls.[2]
From 2016 to 2023, Malinin served as drummer for Tanya Tucker.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Mike Malinin - The Goo Goo Dolls/Tanya Tucker - Drum Recovery Network (podcast)". Listen Notes. July 31, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ Nguyen, Dean Van (November 16, 2014). "Goo Goo Dolls ex-drummer Michael Malinin sues former bandmates". NME.
- ^ "Mike Malinin". Remo. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ "Turn It On – Episode 35 - Drummer Mike Malinin (The Goo Goo Dolls, Tanya Tucker) – 1:01:43". radiopublic.com. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
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