I wanted to introduce a new segment for the show moving forward called 'Big Fat Favorites.' There are over 160+ episodes of this podcast and you know that I usually play more than 5 songs during the episodes so that means we've talked about almost 1000 songs so far! My whole goal with this show is to help people find their voice by interviewing the most creative and prolific drummers in the world and learning about THEIR influences. In order to keep up with that goal, I'm going to choose a favorite influence from a previous guest and share it at the end of every show. These songs stand out and are worthy of an additional spotlight. 

Also…I can't really give TOO much information yet, but I'm working on a book based on the podcast, so each drummer involved sent me a re-worded version of their explanations to be a little more concise…and that's what I'll be reading from. So, to kick it off, I am going to read 10 of my favorite choices, and then I'll play the songs … so there's no guest today. It's just Ben…but here are 10 of the greatest hits. In no particular order. 

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THIS WEEK'S BIG FAT FAVORITES:

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From Rajeev Madella

Album - Traveling Without Moving

Release Year - 1996

Artist - Jamiroquai

Key Track(s) - Do You Know Where You're Coming From

Drummer - Derrick McKenzie

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From Quinton Robinson

Album - Four Corners

Release Year - 1987

Artist - The Yellowjackets

Key Track(s) - Sightseeing

Drummer - Will Kennedy

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From Madden Klass

Album - Glass Drop

Artist - Battles

Release Year - 2011

Key Track(s) - Futura

Drummer - John Stanier

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From Guy Licatta

Album - Vintage Dread 2000

Release Year - 2009

Artist - Renegade aka Ray Keith

Song Choice - Terrorist

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From Griffin Goldsmith

Album - No Secrets

Release Year - 1972

Artist - Carly Simon

Song Choice - You’re So Vain

Drummer - Jim Gordon

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From Chris Marshak

Album - James Taylor Live

Release Year - 1993

Artist - James Taylor

Song Choice - Country Road

Drummer - Carlos Vega

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From Joe Plummer

Album - The Flowers of Romance

Artist - Public Image Ltd.

Release Year - 1981

Key Track(s) - Four Enclosed Walls

Drummer - Martin Atkins

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From Neal Daniels

Album - Over-Nite Sensation

Release Year - 1973

Artist - Frank Zappa

Key Track(s) - I'm The Slime

Drummer - Ralph Humphrey

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From Jesse Kongos

Album - The Cure

Artist - Keith Jarrett Trio

Release Year - 1990

Key Track(s) - The Cure

Drummer - Jack DeJohnette

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From Carson Gant

Album - Mr. Hands

Release Year - 1980

Artist - Herbie Hancock

Key Track - 4 A.M.

Drummer - Harvey Mason

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