144: Steven Drozd (The Flaming Lips)

Steven Drozd joined The Flaming Lips in 1991. His one of a kind
drumming style fuses Bonhamesque bombast with a clever
compositional sense reminiscent of Can’s Jaki Liebezeit; but his
contributions to the band aren’t limited to drumming. Drozd plays
most of the instruments on The Flaming Lips' recordings and
co-writes their songs. He tells Joe about playing in his father’s
band at age eleven; having his mind blown by The Jesus Lizard and
The Melvins; his role in The Flaming Lips; creative confidence;
and embracing joy in the wake of considerable tragedy. This is
one of our favorite episodes.