Bio

Known for his high aptitude for rhythm, passion, swing and versatility to different musical genres, Johnny Tesoriero is a professional drummer based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Catch Johnny live every Wednesday from 8pm at The Catfish in Fitzroy, Melbourne as the Blues Roulette rhythm section with Ben Wicks on bass.

As an entertainer Johnny has enjoyed sharing the stage with Stevie Wright (Easybeats), Denis Jones (Los Angeles), Kent Burnside (Mississippi) and Jay Boy Adams (Santa Fe, USA). Johnny’s band Rhythm X Revival represented Australia in the 2019 International Blues Challenge as semi-finalists in Memphis as the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society Band of the Year.

Johnny has been signed to Albert Productions (with Valve, endorsed by George Young and Harry Vander), Virgin EMI and independent record labels. Career highlights include TV appearances on Vizard, Rove, Channel V, MTV and The Basement. Johnny has played with The Pictures supporting Oasis, Foo Fighters and The Killers. He has also performed with the former lead singer of The Easybeats, Stevie Wright and appeared in his book, ‘Hard Road.’

Most recently, Johnny has played and recorded with Jimi Hocking and Blues Roulette as well as Anna Scionti on her Junkbox Racket album.

Johnny is proud to be endorsed by Instanbul Agop cymbals.