Michael Malinin is an American musician known for his work as drummer of the Goo Goo Dolls He played drums for Tanya Tucker from July 2016 to February 2023, and now plays with the Nashville based band, The FBR. Malinin began playing drums in middle school and later studied music at the University of North Texas. While there, Malinin played in the band Caulk, and recorded their first EP with them before leaving the band. Afterwards, Malinin moved to Los Angeles to pursue music full-time. From December 1994 until December 27, 2013, Malinin played drums for the Goo Goo Dolls
