Ballin' with Wallen, w/ Mark "Taco" Annino :: Ep 168 The Rich Redmond Show

Mark "Taco" Annino, originally from Miami, FL is the Drummer/Music Director for country artist "Morgan Wallen" (Big Loud Record). "Taco", is currently touring full time as Morgan continues his rise in country music. Morgan received his first #1 on the country radio charts with the song “Up Down” (feat. Florida Georgia Line). Other top songs include, "Whiskey Glasses", "Chasin You", "More Than My Hometown" and "7 Summers". Morgan's sophomore album titled, "Dangerous" is Out NOW!, with lead off single "Sand In My Boots. Taco started working with Morgan after relocating to Nashville, TN in 2015. Prior to the big move, he was drumming for a well established active rock band called "Atom Smash” Previously of (Jive Records). Atom Smash released their debut album “Love is in the Missile” in 2010. This sparked a full touring schedule promoting the records single “Do Her Wrong". When not on the road, Taco offers "for hire" services including drum tracking sessions both locally and remotely, as well as setting up live backing tracks for your next show or tour . He can be recognized for his hard hitting and energetic performance style, yet demonstrating versatility and consistent technique. His performance influences anywhere from John Bonham, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Chad Smith to Buddy Rich, Dave Weckl and Dennis Chambers.     Some Things That Came Up:  -2:18 On Tour with Rich 2020, 2021 -3:17 Caddis Readers. See Stuff!  -4:45 Mark’s Origin Story -5:40 Blink 182 in the house!  -7:20 “That Thing You Do” Movie  -8:15 Yamaha Stage Custom  -9:00 DW, Sonor, Yamaha  -10:15 Atom Smash on Jive Records -12:20 Mark has the CRASH Concept down!  -16:00 Versatility of Morgan Wallen Records -24:30 Controversy! Pandemic! -27:45 “Mechanics Wanted” side project  -32:50 The Pendulum Theory and Cancel Culture -34:20 Jo Koy and the Golden Globes  -39:20 Nascar and Football!  -49:50 MD=Master Delegator -56:30 1st Drumeo Award Nomination  -1:05:40 Don’t let money be the driving force -1:14:40 The “Taco” nickname  -78:30 “The Fave 5”  -1:28:50 Saturday Night Live!    Follow:  www.marktacodrums.com IG: @marktacodrums   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com