Mike Malinin

From December 1994 until December 27, 2013, Malinin played drums for the Goo Goo Dolls.

One of Malinin's side projects, called FORTY MARSHAS, debuted in June 2007 on Beatville Records, and in April 2010 he independently released The FORTY MARSHAS second album in other words... Malinin and the many collaborating musicians comprising FORTY MARSHAS composed multiple alternative indie rock songs exploring their stylistic nuances and showcasing Malinin and company's many musical talents.

Michael Theodore Malinin (born October 10, 1967) is an American musician known for his work as the drummer of the Goo Goo Dolls. He is currently the music director and drummer for Tanya Tucker, having joined her group in June 2016.

Malinin was born October 10, 1967, in Washington, D.C., the youngest of four children. His family soon relocated to Miami, Florida, where he 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. He eventually studied with Harry Hawthorne at the University of Miami until 1985, when he graduated from high school. Malinin briefly attended the highly regarded College of Music at The University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas. While in Denton and Dallas, Malinin played in many bands, including Angry Jasmine, Last Rites, and Caulk. He played on Caulk's first release, titled Learn to Take.[1] In July 1992 Malinin moved to Los Angeles with his friend and fellow musician Robert Cooper.