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Max Franken
OriginAmsterdam, the Netherlands
GenresAlternative rock, post-punk, experimental rock
Occupation(s)Drummer
Years active1980–present
Labelsswim ~, Crammed
Websitewww.githead.com

Max Franken is the drummer of Minimal Compact, a rock band that achieved success in Europe in the 1980s. Born in Amsterdam, he is the only non-Israeli member of the band.

He is also a member of Githead along with Colin Newman, Robin Rimbaud (Scanner) and Minimal Compact bassist Malka Spigel.