Mike Johnston (drummer)
| Mike Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Johnston |
| Born | October 15, 1976 |
| Origin | Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Music Educator, Clinician |
| Instruments | Drums and percussion |
| Labels | Hollywood Records |
| Associated acts | Simon Says |
| Website | http://www.mikeslessons.com/ |
| Notable instruments | |
| Gretsch Drums,[1] Meinl Cymbals, Aquarian Drum Heads, Vater Drumsticks | |
Michael "Mike" Johnston (born October 15, 1976) is an American drummer. He currently runs the educational website, Mikeslessons.com, where he offers live and pre-recorded drum lessons.
Early life
Mike Johnston began studying the drums at the age of 5. He spent the next fifteen years studying privately with drumming legends Pete Magadini, Steve Ferrone, and Will Kennedy.
At the age of 21 he received his first major label record deal with his band Simon Says and spent the next 5 years touring the world. He received a gold record for his contributions to the Varsity Blues soundtrack and has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman as well as on MTV's Fashionably Loud. Mike has also toured with Warner Brothers Recording artists Filter.
In 2016 Mike won the Modern Drummer Readers Poll award for Clinician/Educator of the Year.[2]
References
- ↑ He was a former user of DW Drums, as seen in his older lesson videos.
- ↑ Castiglioni, Bernhard. "Mike Johnston". Drummerworld.