Johnny Radelat

Gretsch Artist Since: 2013

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Gary Clark Jr.

Current Kit Setup:
Gretsch New Classic Maple
20",13",14",16"
Gretsch hammered brass snare 14"

Influences:
Papa Jo Jones, Gene Krupa, Cindy Blackman, Al Jackson, Buddy Miles, Carlton Barrett, John Bohnam, Zigaboo Modeliste, Clyde Stubblefield, Mitch Mitchell...

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"For over a century, the Gretsch family has supplied my heros with the finest instruments in the world. Gretsch drums have helped them invent and innovate music that speaks across generations. With Gretsch drums, I get the sound and aesthetic I desire as both a traditionalist and a modern drummer."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Playing music doesn't make you a musician, not being able to stop does. Love it enough to do it regardless of recognition and pay. If you continue loving it without the rewards you will be successful. Listen to your band mates and make it your goal to make them sound better and give them a musical bed to lay on."

Bio:
Born to Cuban immigrants in jersey city N.J., Johnny came of age in Miami fl., and currently resides in Austin TX.. Prior to teaming up with GCJ, He honed the skills and subtleties of playing/touring with: reggae, R&B, soul, and Funk bands, while still embracing a bombastic/cavemanish approach to drumming. Questing not to play perfectly, but honestly!

"Boom For Real" (Samo)

A few favorite ppl and things: Charles Bukowski, papa Jo Jones, Ocean swimming, Al Jackson, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lou Reed, Lance Mountain, Motown, Jacob Miller, Buddy Miles, lowbrow chinese food, Gene Krupa, SheilaE., 70's Punk, Fela Kuti, dive bars!, Bikram Yoga, the Wailers, rescued Pit Bulls!, Zigaboo, Bohnam, Patrick Ewing, Lisa Fisher, Ska, Rocksteady, Juan and Maria Radelat...