Big Fat Five: Kris Myers' (Umphrey's McGee) Top 5 Influential Records

This week’s guest is Kris Myers - a Nashville-based drummer whose main project is the progressive-rock band Umphrey’s McGee, but he’s also played with a variety of jazz artists including Nicholas Payton, Randy Brecker, Dennis DiBlasio and many more. With Umphrey’s, Kris has shared the stage with Les Claypool, Huey Lewis, Stephen Perkins, Victor Wooten, Bill Evans, Jason Bonham and many more…as always. He truly is an INSANE drummer and I will say he’s probably the best guest at breaking down his choices. Even though we’ve heard a few of his picks before, I learned a lot from his explanations.  AND a Big Fat thanks to Neal Daniels for the recommendation :) Go check out Neal’s episode from a few weeks back. OKKKKKK…here are Kris Myers’ 5 records that shaped him into the drummer he is today :)))

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

KRIS' BIG FAT FIVE👇🏻

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Album - Zenyatta Mondatta

Release Year - 1980

Artist - The Police

Key Track(s) - Driven To Tears

Drummer - Stewart Copeland

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Album - Are You Experienced?

Release Year - 1967

Artist - Jimi Hendrix

Key Track(s) - Fire

Drummer - Mitch Mitchell

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Album - Led Zeppelin

Release Year - 1969

Artist - Led Zeppelin

Key Track(s) - Good Times Bad Times

Drummer - John Bonham

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Album - Speak No Evil

Release Year - 1966

Artist - Wayne Shorter

Key Track(s) - Witch Hunt

Drummer - Elvin Jones

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Album - Vinnie Calaiuta

Release Year - 1993

Artist - Vinnie Calaiuta

Key Track(s) - I’m Tweeked! Attack of the 20 LB Pizza

Drummer - Vinnie Calaiuta

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