Paul Deakin

September 2, 1959 — Miami, Florida, USA

Paul Deakin is an American musician, best known as the co-founder and drummer of eclectic rock and country group The Mavericks. He studied Music at the University of Miami, Florida, USA, and taught music for a bit until founding the band in 1989, along with lead singer Raul Malo, guitarist Ben Peeler and bassist Robert Reynolds.