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Matt Flynn (musician)

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Matt Flynn
Flynn in 2010
Flynn in 2010
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Flynn
Born (1970-05-23) May 23, 1970 (age 54)
Woodstock, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Drums
  • percussion
Years active1998–present
Labels
Member ofMaroon 5
SpouseHeidi Ford

Matthew Flynn (born May 23, 1970) is an American musician and record producer. He is the drummer for the pop band Maroon 5. In 2006, after being the band's touring drummer for two years, Flynn officially replaced the original drummer of Maroon 5, Ryan Dusick, who left the group due to serious wrist and shoulder injuries sustained from constant touring after the release of their first album, Songs About Jane in 2002.[citation needed]

Prior to joining Maroon 5, Flynn has played drums for The B-52's, Gavin DeGraw and Gandhi.

Early life

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Flynn was born in Woodstock, New York. When Flynn was 14 years old, he picked up his first pair of drumsticks in his father's basement and immediately started drumming the beat to "Jump" by Van Halen, impressing his father greatly. Later that year he came third in his high school talent show, behind stand up comedian Daniel Tosh and a dance crew known as "Tropic Lightning".

Flynn graduated from Gunn High School and briefly attended San Diego State University.

Personal life

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Flynn is married to Heidi Ford, who has a fraternal twin named Kelly Ford.[1] On June 5, 2007, Flynn's wife gave birth to their second child, named Michael Ford Flynn. His elder daughter is named Ryan.[2]

Gear

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Over the years, Flynn has played Yamaha and Ludwig drums, as well as Sabian and Zildjian cymbals, among other brands. Currently, he endorses Sugar Percussion (since 2015), Paiste cymbals (since 2014), Remo drumheads and Vater drumsticks. He also has used Roland pads and triggers.

Discography

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Maroon 5

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Main article: Maroon 5 discography
As a touring member
As an official member
Other albums or songs, on which Flynn has played

References

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  1. ^ Susan Miers Smith (20 August 2015). "Meet Maroon 5". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-15. Retrieved 2007-06-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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