Mike Malinin
| Mike Malinin | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Theodore Malinin |
| Born | October 10, 1967 |
| Origin | Washington D.C., United States |
| Genres | Rock, alternative rock, pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, producer |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1994-present |
| Labels | Metal Blade, Warner, Warner Bros. |
| Associated acts | Goo Goo Dolls, Tanya Tucker, FORTY MARSHAS, The Strange Faces |
Michael Theodore "Mike" Malinin (born October 10, 1967) is an American musician best known for his work as the long-time drummer of the Goo Goo Dolls. Malinin joined the Goo Goo Dolls in January 1995, after a brief jam session in late 1994 with founding members Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac, who were at the time seeking to replace drummer George Tutuska. On December 27, 2013 Mike announced his departure from the band via Twitter.
He is currently the drummer for Tanya Tucker, having joined her group in June 2016.
Mike Malinin was born October 10, 1967, in Washington, D.C., the youngest of four children. His family soon relocated to Miami, Florida, where Malinin went to high school at Ransom Everglades in Coconut Grove. He began studying drums in the summer of 1979. His first instructor was Mike Cottom, and he then studied with Harry Hawthorne at the University of Miami until 1985, when he graduated from high school and headed to Denton, Texas, to attend the University of North Texas. While in Denton, Malinin played in many bands, including Angry Jasmine, Last Rites, and Caulk. He played on Caulk's first release, entitled Learn to Take.
Malinin eventually dropped out of college and moved to Los Angeles in July 1992 with his friend and fellow musician Robert Cooper.
On December 27, 2013, while on paternity leave after the birth of his twins, Malinin sent a tweet to his followers, stating "Got some news today. Just wanted to say thank you to the fans who've supported me for 19 years! Best of luck & happy travels to the band."
In November 2014, Malinin filed charges in a Federal court against founding members John Rzeznik and Robert Takac seeking damages for 'wrongful dissociation from partnership' and 'breach of fiduciary duty'. The suit stated that the firing was deliberately timed to inflict financial damage upon himself and his family and that "punitive damages are appropriate to punish such sociopathic conduct and ensure there is no reward for hatred and despicable conduct.
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