Matt Mahaffey

About

Music producer and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with such musicians and bands as Liz Phair, Phantom Planet, Beck, and Pink. He and his brother Mike were founding members of a Tennessee-based pop and rock band Self.

Before Fame

At the age of eleven, he began a regular drumming gig at the Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He later studied at Middle Tennessee State University.

Trivia

He was a co-founder of Spongebath Records, a Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based music production company.

Family Life

Born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee, he later relocated to Los Angeles, California. His marriage produced one daughter.

Associated With

He provided background vocals for rapper Lupe Fiasco's 2011 album Lasers.