Chris Johnson is one of the world’s most recognisable musicians, described by Live Nation Ones to Watch as “Quite possibly one of the most in-demand international drummers on earth”. Regularly seen by audiences of millions, he works with icons such as Lady Gaga, Camila Cabello, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Madonna, Seal and J-Lo. This last year alone has seen Chris join Lady Gaga as a fixture on her Las Vega Residency, Enigma, open the new Apple HQ in California and play the iHeartRADIO music festival with Camila Cabello. Chris’ career credits also include global songwriting and production success with multiple tracks on Snoop Dogg’s critically acclaimed, Bible of Love, which entered at no. 1 on the Billboard Gospel charts. He also features extensively on the soundtrack album of the Oscar and GRAMMY winning A Star is Born with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, which went straight to No. 1 in the Billboard 200 and UK Official Charts following its release. In addition to his phenomenal live and recording credits, Chris also has a plethora of global TV credits to his name and has recently featured on Seth Meyers' 8G Band sit-in as well as previously featuring on season 2 of Fox’s ‘The Four’, with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, DJ Khalid and Meghan Trainor.
Chris has an unparalleled ability to influence diverse, worldwide audiences through major promotional campaigns for music tours, album launches, TV shows, award ceremonies, masterclasses and press events. Chris understands the music business and is endorsed by top music brands Yamaha, Remo, Sabian and Vater. With his impressive social media presence and the ability to harness those of the world’s biggest artists, he is a recognisable, inspirational and credible face sitting right at the heart of the global music industry. Chris uses his personal brand to inspire and connect with audiences and fans worldwide. He is on a mission to inspire everyone to do what they love, whatever it is and whoever they are.