Cody Leppo

Gretsch Artist Since: 2019

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Jamey Johnson, Hal Ketchum, Johnny Hiland Band

Current Kit Setup:
USA Custom in Piano Black
14x22BD, 7x10 TT, 8x12 TT, 14x16 FT
USA Custom Chrome over Brass 6.5x14
USA Signature 5.5x14 Keith Carlock snare drum

Influences:
Vinnie Volaiuta, Lonnie Wilson, Larry Mullen jr. Eddie Bayers, Artimus pyle, John Bonham, Jeff Porcaro, Wendel Cavin, Roger Thompson and many more…

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"I remember the first time I sat behind a Gretsch set of drums, the sound and feel were instantly familiar and comfortable. A lot of my heroes played Gretsch drums and for a reason. "

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"The harder you work, the luckier you get. There is no competition. Play because you love it and enjoy the journey…"

Bio:
Nashville TN based. Studio and Live Drummer- Producer/Audio Engineer, Owner of Auralea Studio Nashville. Currently Plays drums with Opry Star Jamey Johnson.

ARTIST Roster: George Strait, Alison Krauss, Jamey Johnson, Hal Ketchum, Toby Keith, Randy Houser, Warren Haynes, Dennis Quaid, Lee Brice, Kid Rock, Johnny Hiland, CJ Chenier, Chris Hennesee, Erin James, John Rich, Keith Anderson, Adam Fisher, Dylan Armor, Rhonda Vincent, Darrell Worley, Darrell Singletary, Randy Kohrs, Ronnie Dove, Jacob Underwood (OTOWN), Eric Heatherly, Challee Tennison, Cowboy- Jack Clement, Cowboy Troy, Paul Reed Smith, Chasity Dawn, The Bennett Hall Band, Sarah Darling, Tonja Rose, Pat Roper, Greg Koch, John Denner, Jc Jones, Pat Upton (Spiral Staircase), Freddy Boom-Boom Cannon, Frankie Ford, Ronnie Mcdowell, Johnny Tillotson, Bobby Vee, Larry Henley, Roy Head and many more