Ben Johnston (Scottish musician)
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| Ben Johnston | |
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| Birth name | Ben Hamilton Johnston |
| Born | April 25, 1980 |
| Origin | Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drums |
| Years active | 1995 – present |
| Label(s) | Beggars Banquet 14th Floor |
| Associated acts | Biffy Clyro Marmaduke Duke |
Ben Hamilton Johnston (born on 25 April 1980 in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland) is a drummer, vocalist, and songwriter, best known for his work with Scottish group Biffy Clyro.
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[edit] Early life
Johnston was born and raised in Kilmarnock with his twin brother James Johnston (who would go on to be the bassist for Biffy Clyro), and his younger brother, Adam (who went on to be Biffy Clyro's drum tech[1]).
[edit] Career
[edit] Biffy Clyro
Having previously played drums with schoolfriend Simon Neil and brother James Johnston in a band called Screwfish in 1995, the trio moved to Glasgow. They were soon discovered by manager Dee Bahl and then signed to Beggar's Banquet in 2001.
[edit] Marmaduke Duke
Johnston plays drums when the conceptual rock duo Marmaduke Duke plays live.
[edit] Personal life
Johnston is fond of playing Golf and PlayStation 3 and has recently rediscovered a fondness for fishing, on tour he can often be found on a riverbank with Biffy's stage manager Churd.[2] He also supports his hometown football team Kilmarnock F.C., and wore their home shirt when interviewed on Soccer AM.
[edit] Musical equipment used
The following is a list of musical equipment used by Ben Johnston.
[edit] Cymbals
- Johnston is endorsed by Sabian
[edit] Drums
Johnston is also endorsed by Pearl.
- Pearl Reference Kit colour:Rootbear Fade
- Pearl Chad Smith Signature 14x6.5 Snare
- 22x18" Bass drum, 12x9" Rack tom, 14x14" and 16x16" floor toms
- Pearl Eliminator Double Bass Pedal[3]
Biffy's Tour Manager Neil told fans on the BC forum that Ben is now using a 'Pearl Eric Singer Signature Snare Drum' and is waiting for a new totally custom Pearl Masters Kit
New Kit
Pearl Masters Colour :Black
22x18" Bass drum, 12x8" Rack tom, 14x14" and 16x16" floor toms
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- Pearl Eliminator Double Bass Pedal
[edit] Other
- Blue Xylophone 2 Octave Chromatic.[4]
[edit] Notes
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