Chris Johnson

"Be ready!" Yamaha Drum Artist Chris Johnson

Biography

Chris Johnson Chris Johnson was one of the last 70’s babies born in Los Angeles, CA. Born and raised in his fathers church in South Central where he found his love for music.

Drums came the easiest for him and so clinging to it he was able to play only in church at a young age. Marching band, Jazz Band, and other school clubs were also a aid in the development of his craft.

Chris is now working, playing, and touring with Motown Legend Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, J-Lo.

He has also played and toured with Seal, Patti LaBelle, Mya, Heather Headley, Anastacia, and could be seen playing at his home church in LA when home off the road.

Chris plays Yamaha Live Custom Drums, that give him punch and defined low-end sound that help him cut through on the big stages and arenas, performing on 2 of the biggest gigs out there.

LIVE CUSTOM

Strength, depth and power - ready to take the main stage

Other Colors Available

RAS1455

Aluminum 14" x 5.5"

Absolute Hybrid Maple

Absolute expression without compromise

Other Colors Available

HXR2LII

The basic HEXRACKII set consists of two legs and is fully compatible with Yamaha System Hardware. Compared to a typical hardware setup, the HEXRACKII uses less space and reduces floor clutter produced by stand legs, etc., around the kit. The system’s pipes and racks are made from aluminum, which makes the system lighter, transport and setup easier. And with a wide variety of optional clamps available, the rack system offers great expandability.

DT50K

Attached to your acoustic drums, the DT50 Series professional drum triggers provide accurate triggering while maintaining the natural feel and sustain of your acoustic drums. The sleek chrome finish and durable solid die-cast solid metal body provide a tour level quality with a professional look. The single-zone bass drum trigger will adapt to wide variety of bass drum hoops.

DT50S

Attached to your acoustic drums, the DT50 Series professional drum triggers provide accurate triggering while maintaining the natural feel and sustain of your acoustic drums. The sleek chrome finish and durable solid die-cast solid metal body provide a tour level quality with a professional look. The dual-trigger snare trigger facilitates complete isolation between Head & Rim for dual- zone triggering.

DTX-MULTI 12

The DTX-MULTI 12 has many applications. It’s perfect for the acoustic drummer looking to add electronics to their kit; the hand percussionist who needs a full palette of percussion instruments in a versatile self-contained unit; or as a percussion controller for a producer in a recording studio setting. It’s a great solution for anyone looking to add top-notch percussion sounds and rhythms to their music.