This week's guest is Megan Spencer, a talented young drummer and educator from just outside Los Angeles. Megan recently caught my attention with her amazing cover of Marques Murrey's Million Dollar Baby remix, and I was instantly drawn to her unique tones and vibe. So, I’m excited to have her on the show! I'm always grateful for the opportunity to connect with new drummers who inspire ME and learn about the drummers who inspired THEM, in hopes of inspiring YOU. Thanks for hanging around. Today, Megan will share the five records that have significantly shaped her journey as a drummer. Enjoy the episode! Cheers!

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MEGAN'S BIG FAT FIVE:

Album - Innervisions

Artist - Stevie Wonder

Release Year - 1973

Key Track - Higher Ground

Drummer - Stevie Wonder

Album - Bad

Artist - Michael Jackson

Release Year - 1987

Key Track - Smooth Criminal, Bad, Dirty Diana, Man in the Mirror

Drummer - John (JR) Robinson

Album - Ten Summoner’s Tales

Artist - Sting

Release Year - 1993

Key Track - Seven Days

Drummer - Vinnie Colaiuta

Album - Alive in South Africa

Artist - Israel Houghton & New Breed

Release Year - 2005

Key Track - Turn it Around, Still Standing

Drummer - Mike Clemmons

Album - Loopified

Artist - Dirty Loops

Release Year - 2014

Key Track - Hit Me, Rolling in the Deep

Drummer - Aron Mellergard

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Big Fat Five: Megan Spencer's Top 5 Influential Records