The Harder to Breathe Podcast12 Nov 2024

Drumming Up Conversation with Darrin Pfeiffer of Goldfinger | #23

For today's episode of "Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of "Maroon 5" Ryan Dusick is joined for a special one-on-one conversation with another legendary drummer in his own right… the founding drummer of Goldfinger, Darrin Pfeiffer.

On Paper, Darrin and Ryan have had pretty similar life experiences. Both were founding drummers of iconic bands, and both ultimately stepped away from the position that initially brought them into the limelight. And while they certainly do have drumming in common, the experiences they faced while in their respective bands and the circumstances that pulled them away could not be any more different.

Darrin's experience with Goldfinger was one of many ups and downs, including an insane (World Record Setting) touring schedule, and many bouts of heavy conflict with his bandmates. Throughout the conversation with Ryan he goes into detail about some of the issues that he's faced, primarily with frontman John Feldmann, and how they've worked to come to terms with their relationship over the years.

In typical "Harder to Breathe" fashion, Ryan and Darrin also manage to connect on mental health, and the way that ADD has played a large part in Darrin's upbringing and growth as a human and as an artist. The two are truly a perfect match, and here they come together for a fantastic, interesting, and engaging conversation on drumming, music, and mental health.

0:00:00 Introduction & Duck's Absence

0:05:22 Today's Guest: Darrin Pfieffer of Goldfinger

0:08:25 Ryan's Experiences Singing Lead

0:09:33 Singing & Anxiety

0:13:00 Enjoying the Afterparty

0:14:39 Darrin's Life After Goldfinger

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0:16:40 Darrin Pfieffer Joins the Podcast

0:17:57 The Whirlwind of Goldfinger

0:24:42 Managing the Mental Stress of Touring

0:27:22 Managing the Physical Stress of Touring

0:31:31 ADD as a Child and an Adult

0:40:28 Drummers & Their Frontmen

0:51:05 The Push & Pull of Band Relationships

1:06:01 Darrin's Reasons for Leaving Goldfinger

1:10:51 The Aftermath and the "Relief" of Leaving the Band

1:23:37 Darrin's Current Projects

1:28:30 Wrap Up & Conclusion

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