Matt Johnson (drummer)

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Matt Johnson (born November 6, 1970 in Houston, Texas) is an American drummer who played in the band of Jeff Buckley, appearing and co-writing one song on his landmark album Grace in 1994, as well as on subsequent live releases and mini albums. Although he stopped playing with Buckley before recording began on what was to become the singer's final original album (released after his death as "Sketches For My Sweeheart The Drunk,") Johnson shares writing credits for one of its tracks.

Matt Johnson has also performed and recorded with Duncan Sheik, Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Dean Wareham, Britta Phillips, David Poe and Elysian Fields. A distinctive songwriter as well as an acclaimed drummer, Johnson is currently collaborating with Sheik and fellow musician/songwriters David Poe, Morgan Taylor and Fil Krohnengold on an as-yet unnamed band project.