Mike Johnston

The best drums in the world still sound bad with bad heads. You can't pour syrup on particle board and call it pancakes! Get some Aquarian's and see what your drums really sound like.."

Band Name

DRUM LAB

— Visit Mike's website

Drumhead Setup

Toms= Coated Super-2 on Top, Classic Clears on Bottom

Snare= Coated Response 2

Bass Drum= Superkick II on the batter, Regulator resonant

Discography

Simon Says "Jump Start" on Hollywood Records 1999

Simon Says "Shut Your Breath" on Hollywood Records 2001

Bio/Interview

Mike Johnston began studying the drums at the age of 5. He spent the next 15 years studying privately with some of the greatest educator/drummers of our time including Pete Magadini, Steve Ferone, and Steve Smith.

At the age of 21 Mike received his first major label record deal with his band Simon Says (Hollywood Records) 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 Dave Letterman as well as on MTV's Fashionably Loud.

Mike currently runs the educational website www.mikeslessons.com where he offers pre-recorded video drum lessons as well as "LIVE" online drum lessons nationally and internationally.

Mike's endorsements include:
Aquarian Drumheads, DW drums, Vic Firth Sticks, Paiste Cymbals

Mike has toured the US and Europe with
Hollywood Recording artists Simon Says and Warner Bothers Recording artists FILTER.

Listen:

"Limousines and Penthouse Suites" Simon Says	Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
"Blister" Simon Says	Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
"We've Been Delayed" Heroes Last Stand	Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
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Watch:

Mike Johnston Lesson 1

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Mike Johnston Lesson 2

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