Ryan Johnson Email & Phone Number

Classically trained with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Northeastern Illinois University, Ryan's performance resume contains a virtual "who's who" of the rock profession. Sponsored by the Xcel Drumsticks company and Soultone Cymbals company for being an outstanding percussionist, Ryan "Rocky" Johnson is a drummer, percussionist hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Ryan has performed with such rock icons as Geoff Tate guitarist, Robert Sarzo, Jim Peterik, founding member of Survivor, Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Halford, Sebastian Bach of Skid Row, and Bjorn Englen of Yngwie Malmsteen, Quiet Riot, and Dio Disciples. Ryan's performance with Rob Halford and Judas Priest was most memorable because it was at the legendary Whiskey a Go Go on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood.In addition to drums, Ryan is an accomplished percussionist and has performed on stage and in competitions on such instruments as xylophone, timpani and vibraphone, just to name a few. Ryan is currently teaching private lessons for drums, piano, and songwriting! Please private message me if you’re interested.