Max Carl joined .38 Special as a temorary drummer, replacing Jack Grondin in 1991. The same year Scott Hofman joined the band as a permanent skinsman.



More recently Max joined legendary rock band Grand Funk Railroad though not as a drummer, but as a vocalist. With his new band, Max is backed up by drummer Don Brewer.



Previously Max was a back-up vocalsit for artists like Bonnie Raitt.