Martin Flores

Gretsch Artist Since: 2002

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Independent

Current Kit Setup:
Catalina Club
14x26” Bass Drum, 10x14” Rack Tom, 16x16” & 16x18” Floor Toms, 6.5x14 Snare Drum

Renown Classic
18x22” Bass Drum, 7x10” & 8x12” Rack Toms , 14x14” & 16x16” Floor Toms, 6.5x14” Snare, 5x14 USA Custom Chrome over Brass Snare, 12” Maple Snare

Influences:
Shelly Manne, Ringo Starr, Mick Fleetwood, Max Roach, Steve Gadd

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"Gretsch drums has a warmth and versatility that is incomparable."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Stay focused, practice and always have fun. Keep Smiling!"

Bio:
Martin has appeared on numerous Grammy Award-winning albums and has recorded and/or performed with such legends as Alejandro Fernandez, Marco Antonio Solís, and Paulina Rubio. The drummer for Joan Sebastian’s band for 15 years, Martin also provided the grooves for Jenni Rivera’s “Joyas Prestadas.” Martin has been heard on hundreds of movie and TV soundtracks including “Happy Gilmore,” “Royal Tenenbaums,” and “Saving Private Perez” and commercials ranging from Nike, Toyota and Ford to McDonalds and Jack In The Box.