Phil Lawson

Gretsch Artist Since: 2019

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Post Malone

Current Kit Setup:
USA CUSTOM White Satin Flame
14x24 BD, 8x12 TT, 9x13 TT, 16x16 FT, 16x18 FT
USA CUSTOM Bell Brass Snare Drum 14x6.5
USA CUSTOM Ridgeland Snare Drum ind White Satin Flame, 14x6.5

Influences:
Chris Mchugh, Ronnie Vannucci, Lonnie Wilson, Chad Cromwell, Phil Collins, Bonham, Matt Chamberlain, Don Henley, Mike Marsh.

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"In my opinion Gretsch has set the bar for what Incredible drums sound like. They have a rich history of incredible players that have played Gretsch drums, and to join their ranks has always been a dream. There’s nothing else out there that sounds as good or feels as good as a Gretsch kit and I’m consistently blown away every time I sit behind a set of Gretsch drums. They are incredibly versatile and beautiful instruments and I can fully rely on any Gretsch kit to get the job done."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Stay the course. Don’t give up on the dream…Take every opportunity to play and treat every gig as if it’s the most important performance of your career. Reputation is everything, keep a good attitude and be a good person. Try and surround yourself with musicians who are wiser and better than you are. And learn as much from them as you can. Always be willing to LISTEN."

Bio:
Phil Lawson is a studio and touring drummer based in Nashville, TN.
He is currently on the road with Post Malone and has been an active touring member of Post’s band since 2024.
Prior to joining Post Malone, Phil had been a long standing member of Kelsea Ballerini’s band, touring with her from 2018-2024. When not on the road Phil focuses on session work and has become a reliable name within the Nashville recording scene. Between live recording sessions and remote sessions out of his own personal “Drumfill Studio”, Phil has built a reputable credits list containing hits with hundreds of millions of streams and country radio #1’s.
Phil continues to build his career in Nashville working with many artists, producers, and song-writers, both in recording studios and in live performances.