Big Fat Five: Butch Vig's Top 5 Influential Records (that shaped him into the producer/engineer/songwriter/drummer he is today)

This week’s guest is Butch Vig. He needs no introduction, but HERE WE GO. He is one of the most successful producers in rock history - having produced a handful of critically and commercially acclaimed albums such as Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’, both ‘Gish’ and ‘Siamese Dream’ from Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth’s ‘Dirty’, Soul Asylum’s ‘Let Your Big Light Shine’, Foo Fighters’ ‘Wasting Light’, Jimmy Eat World’s ‘Chase This Light’ and the two latest Silversun Pickups records ‘Widow’s Weeds’ and ‘Physical Thrills’. In addition to producing, Butch is one helluva drummer - having played with Spooner, Fire Town, 5 Billion in Diamonds and, of course, Garbage. This was a milestone for both myself and the podcast; I love how it turned out. Butch is a sweetheart of a man and it made me love him and his career even more. I hope you enjoy the 5 records that helped shape Butch Vig into the producer and drummer he is today.

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

BUTCH'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻

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Album - Who's Next

Release Year - 1971

Artist - The Who

Song Choice - Behind Blue Eyes

Drummer - Keith Moon

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Album - Country Life

Release Year - 1974

Artist - Roxy Music

Song Choice - Out Of The Blue

Drummer - Paul Thompson

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Album - Ramones

Release Year - 1976

Artist - Ramones

Song Choice - Beat On The Brat

Drummer - Tommy Ramone

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Album - Marquee Moon

Release Year - 1977

Artist - Televison

Song Choice - See No Evil

Drummer - Billy Ficca

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Album - London Calling

Release Year - 1979

Artist - The Clash

Song Choice - Train In Vain

Drummer - Topper Headon

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