From busking in the BART stations to playing big music festivals, The California Honeydrops have come a really long way. Meet the Honeydrops' drummer and co-founder, Ben Malament, and hear him talk about some of his earliest musical inspirations while growing up in L.A. before forming the band. Ben's Selections: "Clash City Rockers" - The Clash (1978) "Simmer Down" - The Wailers (1963) "El Chacombo" - Arturo "Zambo" Cavero "Do Whatcha Wanna (Part 2)" - The Rebirth Brass Band (1989) "Open Your Eyes" - Bobby Caldwell (1980)