Matt Flynn (musician)

Matt Flynn
Matt Flynn at Troubadour (LA, CA) 6.2.07
Background information
Birth name	Matthew Flynn
Born	May 23, 1970 (1970-05-23) (age 41) Woodstock, NY, USA
Genres	Alternative rock, funk rock, pop rock, soul
Occupations	Drummer, musician, producer
Instruments	Drums
Years active	2006-present
Labels	A&M, Octone
Associated acts	Maroon 5
Website	maroon5.com

Matt Flynn (born May 23, 1970),^[1] is currently the drummer of the band Maroon 5 . Originally the substitute drummer for the band, he took over after the departure of Ryan Dusick, who left the band due to wrist and shoulder injuries. Matt was previously a Yamaha Drum Artist, but now endorses Ludwig drums, Zildjian cymbals and Vater drumsticks. On June 5, 2007, Flynn's girlfriend gave birth to their second child, named Michael Ford Flynn. His elder daughter is named Ryan.^[2] He recently recorded a new album with Maroon 5.

Matt has previously played drums for both The B-52's and Gavin DeGraw.

References

1. ^ "Maroon5 FAQ". Freewebs.com. http://www.freewebs.com/maroon5/. Retrieved 2011-10-15. 
2. ^ http://www.maroon5sin.com/news.php#060607

Sources

• Maroon 5 Band website, “Band Bios" http://www.maroon5.com/lo_fi/bio.html May, 2007
• Yamaha website Sitting in with Maroon5 September, 2004

External links

• Maroon5's official site

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Name	Flynn, Matt
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