Johnny Franco

Gretsch Artist Since: 2014

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: The Never Ending, Debby Ryan, Leona Lewis and more

Current Kit Setup:
22" BD, 16" FT, 14" FT, 12" RT, 10" RT,
6.5x14 Hammered Chrome over Brass Snare, 6.5 x 14 Renown Maple Satin Black Snare

Influences:
Gorden Campbell, Aaron Gillespie, Mike Portnoy, My Brother Edwin Carranza and so many more.

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
It’s become a part of who I am and my sound.
It’s my identity as a drummer!

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Work hard and passionately in what you believe in and never give up! You have a destiny!"

Bio:
Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Johnny started his drumming career in church at the age of 15, and has spent his years working at honing in his craft. After years of dedicated practice and invaluable private lessons taught by some of today's greatest drummers, such as, Gorden Campbell, Dave Elitch, Chris Coleman, and many more.

Johnny currently resides in the greater Los Angeles area where he now collaborates and performs with a wide array of skilled musicians and artists from all genres of music. He has worked with names such as MANA, Kenny Lattimore, Leona Lewis, American Authors, Phillip Phillips, Debby Ryan and has also appeared on several TV shows such as, Disney's hit series, "Jessie.", Nickelodeon's, "How To Rock, American Idol, The Real, 2014 Kids Choice Awards, etc..

He is also currently the drummer for a band called, "The Neverending", whose lead singer is Debby Ryan, the star of the Disney show, "Jessie".

When Johnny is not working with and performing for different artists, he dedicates his time pouring into the youth of his church and region by coordinating weekly gatherings. Inspiring young people to reach for a greater way to live. In between mentoring and drumming, Johnny also teaches private lessons to young aspiring musicians.