Gregg Bissonette

Gregg Bissonette is a highly accomplished and versatile drummer, known for his extensive work with major artists such as David Lee Roth and Ringo Starr, as well as his contributions to numerous film and television soundtracks. After joining David Lee Roth’s band in 1985, Gregg Bissonette established himself as a preeminent drummer, contributing to three Billboard 200 charting albums: ‘Eat ‘Em and and Smile’ (no.4 in 1986), ‘Skyscraper’ (no.6 in 1988), and ‘A Little Ain’t Enough’ (no.18 in 1991), followed by extensive world tours spanning from 1985 to 1992. Prior to this breakthrough, Bissonette was the drummer for the respected NTSU One O’Clock Big Band, and after moving to Los Angeles in 1982, his versatile talent quickly garnered attention. He collaborated with jazz trumpet legend Maynard Ferguson on ‘Live from San Francisco’ in 1983 and appeared on Brandon Fields’ ‘The Other Side of the Story’ in 1985, showcasing his proficiency across diverse musical genres.

His collaborations continued with live dates and the album ‘Back from the Dead’ with Spinal Tap in 2009. Bissonette also ventured into solo work, releasing his album ‘Warning Will Robinson’ in 2013. More recently, he contributed to Steve Lukather’s critically acclaimed album ‘I Found the Sun Again’ in 2021. Maintaining his prolific output, Bissonette released ‘The Reddcoats’ debut album and ‘The Red Locusts’ debut album, both in 2021.

His continued excellence in the field was highlighted by winning the 2023 ‘Modern Drummer’ readers poll for best ‘All Around’ drummer. Most recently, he released the highly anticipated ‘Reddcoats 2’ album in 2024, further solidifying his reputation as one of music’s most versatile and in-demand drummers while continuing his ongoing tenure with Ringo Starr.