Matt Flynn (musician)

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Matt Flynn
Flynn in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Matthew Flynn
Born	(1970-05-23) May 23, 1970 (age 53) Woodstock, New York, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock pop rock funk rock blue-eyed soul
Occupation(s)	Musician record producer
Instrument(s)	Drums percussion
Years active	1998–present
Labels	222 Interscope A&M/Octone Records
Member of	Maroon 5
Spouse(s)	Heidi 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, Chicago, Gavin DeGraw and Gandhi.