Max Voorhees Drake II (born June 1, 1952) is an American blues guitarist and songwriter from Yanceyville, North Carolina.

Tours in Spain that Drake accompanied him on particularly enjoyed popularity due to the legacy connection to Waters.

[1] After the multiyear run with Morganfield ended, Drake stayed closer to his home and family in Caswell County, North Carolina.

[1] He went on to work extensively with Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos in the 2010s while teaching aspiring blues artists.

[4][8][9] Drake has performed at public schools in North Carolina in partnership with the Greensboro-based Piedmont Blues Preservation Society.